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If you love her, get the LS V8! I miss mine so much. Don't get me wrong, I love the Aviator... I have such a tough life.
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LS V-8's are nice, but with a few boxes checked I believe they sticker north of 50k, don't know about rebates but yikes!
I'd give the s80 the nod, it's certainly the most practical and reasonable of the cars listed. The question is 2.5T with AWD or T6 with FWD. The t6 makes more power but you have to fight it a little more with all that torque going to the front wheels.
I guess the interior to the S60 isn't her bag? Too bad because its only a tad bit smaller and definitely more performance oriented.
The Jag is a nice car, but I think a little overpriced (even with the price drop) and doesn't have the best reliability record.
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Originally posted by Pete D:
I'd give the s80 the nod, it's certainly the most practical and reasonable of the cars listed. The question is 2.5T with AWD or T6 with FWD. The t6 makes more power but you have to fight it a little more with all that torque going to the front wheels.
Have you driven a T6? With traction control on, there is no fighting, it handles very well, and can get going pretty good. And the interior is sooo nice. Even with traction control off, it's not too bad.
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Man, if you're going to buy a Volvo, get a wagon. Every Volvo that I've ever seen that wasn't a wagon just looked wrong.
So, I'd say get a V50 or a V70.
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The s80 looks pretty hot.
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Have you driven a T6? With traction control on, there is no fighting, it handles very well, and can get going pretty good. And the interior is sooo nice. Even with traction control off, it's not too bad.
I drove one not long after they came out. The torque isn't terrible considering the kind of power the car is putting down, but it is prevelant. They do go like stink, I just wouldn't want to try chasing down a M3 in the twisties 
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how about a BMW 5 series?? 
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Originally posted by Pete D:
LS V-8's are nice, but with a few boxes checked I believe they sticker north of 50k, don't know about rebates but yikes!
2004 Lincoln LS Ultimate with every available option including Nav w/ THX, Heated rear seats, HID's, and a safety parking package comes in at $49,240.
The base LS V8 starts at $40K
Currently there is a $6K rebate and about $4K in dealer incentives for about $10K off MSRP.
Ultimate package:
Sport package
Advance track Stability control
folding mirrors
power moonroof
adjustable rear head restraints
heated and cooled front seats w/ premium perforated leather
Wood wheel and knob & trim in Walnut burl
Chrome wheels
I'd forego the ultimate and get the LSE appearance package for $3,395
Unique 17" 7-Spoke Chrome Wheels
- Modified Front Fascia
- New Unique Fog Lamps
- Color Keyed Grille Surround with Chrome Vertical Bars
- Modified Side Rocker Panels
- Modified Rear Fascia
- Color Keyed License Plate Surround
- Rear Decklid Spoiler
- All Red Tail Lamps
- LSE Badge
- LSE floor mats
- Unique Wood Interior Appliqu�©s
If you then check all the boxes your back up to $51,780
Whats uprises me about this is the Jaguar S-Type V6 got rave reviews by the guys at Road&Track in the article I posted above. With the LS being close to the same I see athe additional 50HP being a helluva addition.
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I'd really get an S60R over the S80, but the S80 would be my choice. I know two co-workers that have and love them. Best interior of the bunch. The X-Type is great with $6500 in dealer cash (IIRC) + A-Plan, but the options to make it worthwhile push the cost beyond what it is worth. I think they downgraded the leather from 2002 as it doesn't look/feel as nice as I remember when I was shopping.
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Originally posted by Goonz12 (SVT):
how about a BMW 5 series??
Werd! Slightly used 540 before they fugged up the styling!
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