Volvos (and Ford)

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

Erik R Addy wrote:

> >> >As for performace, given the choice of US-spec A6's at this moment, the
> >> >Volvo will blow it away (at least as far as power goes).
> >>
> >> Agreed, unless you buy an used $$S6 avant.
> >
> >A turbo Volvo can pass an S4/S6.  More power, less weight.
> 
> A suitably chipped S6 is pretty much an even match with the turbo Volvo.
> Then you add the better quattro system and the scale tips a lot.

OK.  First off, I didn't intend for this to become such a debate.
I just like to remind people that no matter what car you love (Quattro's
in
my case) there are always other cars that are also noteworthy.  For
example,
I don't want a Jaguar, but you have to respect the latest XJ-R's (or M5,
or..)

Second, you can easily chip and otherwise mod a Volvo for more power. 
Might
even be easier, since the stock exhaust manifold doesn't really need to
be
upgraded (ala RS2).  HOWEVER-a FWD will have trouble putting all that
power
to the pavement.

Third, I about died when I heard about the Ford purhase.  Thoughts of
"Post-GM"
SAAB came to mind.  But, on the other hand, it seems that Ford has let
Jaguar do
pretty much it's own thing, just provided support (inc $$) where needed.

Lastly, my dream car is a new S4 Avant Bi-Turbo with some suitable
enhancements,
not a Volvo as some of you might think!

Erik
erik@aero.und.edu