Originally posted by svtcarboy:
It's interesting that you bring up a refusal to compromise, as you are far more willing to compromise than I am. You're willing to compromise everything to maximize one set of attributes. I'm not. I want a car that maximizes every set of attributes from acceleration and handling to comfort and low price.
The Volvo 850R doesn't measure up to the SVT Contour (new to new) in my ratings for the perfect car due mainly to high price, but it also loses points in the feel, styling, and handling departments.
I'm going to make 2 points, and then give the thread back to it's rightful owner
How does a 2nd generation SHO fare in your book? A bigger car, with a really sweet engine, more luxurious interior, but not quite as nimble because of it's large stature. I love everything about the car (My mom has a 95 3.2L ATX), except for the handling and brakes (both of which would be remedied by aftermarket parts if it was my car).
About the 850R, are you sure we're talking about the same car? The 850R was a suped up version of the 850-T5 (kind of like the SVT relation to the standard Contour V6), with 240HP stock, a REALLY stiff suspension, the blackened rims and trim, and special R spoiler. With a $300 chip, you could kick up the turbos a notch and hit 265hp.. Add an exhaust and an intake, and you're practically at 300hp.
Just curious, as a friend of mine is in the market for one, and we've driven quite a few of them over the past month.. Phenominal car, but hard to come by, as only 2000 of them made it over to the US.
