What do you guys think of this deal?

TD · 07-30-2005, 03:54 PM

My wife and I just got back from diving the Volvo S60 R. Volvo is throwing a lot of money at the leftover 2005s and I'm feeling pretty tempted.

This would be to replace our Saab (which I've said I will not own outside of warranty) not my M3 and would play the large, family car role, not the true sport sedan role.

At Don Beyer Volvo in Falls Church, they immediately put forth a no-haggle price of invoice less the $4500 in trunk money - which came to ~$35K on a car that stickered for just under $42K. Their current incentivized lease terms take an additional $4K off of the cap cost.

I was quoted a price of $530/mo for 36 mos with 15K miles/yr with total cash due at signing of ~$950 (for the typical mandatory items). Again, this is on a car with a sticker of $41,920.

The car is titanium grey with the blue/black leather, premium package (basically the moonroof plus an upgraded stereo with 6-disk in-dash CD changer), satellite radio prep and heated seats. 6-spd manual, of course.

So, I'm sitting here getting dizzy from my mental waffling.

It's a great price on an excellent (albeit imperfect) car.

JetBlack330i · 07-30-2005, 04:07 PM

I've never driven one, but every magazine comparo I've seen puts the S60 in the bottom half.
If you throw in a $K or 2, you could get an Acura TL. A lot more car for the money, IMHO.

TD · 07-30-2005, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetBlack330i

I've never driven one, but every magazine comparo I've seen puts the S60 in the bottom half.
If you throw in a $K or 2, you could get an Acura TL. A lot more car for the money, IMHO.

Um, you're clearly missing the "R" after S60. VERY different car. And one that spanks the shit out of any TL.

In case you're unfamiliar with it-

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....;page_number=1
or
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/volv...ntent...Volvo*

zach · 07-30-2005, 04:20 PM

I like it. Get it.

blee · 07-30-2005, 04:32 PM

Nice family car, although I would opt for the V70R (if such a thing exists).

Hell, it's only gonna be for a few years. Get it.

TD · 07-30-2005, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blee

Nice family car, although I would opt for the V70R (if such a thing exists).

Hell, it's only gonna be for a few years. Get it.

Such a thing does exist. But dealers never order manual versions to have in stock. And these incentives apply only to what's on hand.

At full price, I wouldn't get one.

But the V70R is pretty slick looking. Especially for a wagon.

BahnBaum · 07-30-2005, 05:56 PM

Since you know it's an imperfect car, and are willing to live with the imperfections, that price point makes it almost a no-brainer.

I'd hit it.

Alex

dan · 07-30-2005, 11:07 PM

used cts-v would be a lot better, I bet

SCA · 07-31-2005, 12:31 AM

I like the S60R. I have never driven one, but I do think it is a good looking automobile.

blee · 07-31-2005, 09:19 AM

Well?

07-30-2005, 03:54 PM	#1
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	What do you guys think of this deal? My wife and I just got back from diving the Volvo S60 R. Volvo is throwing a lot of money at the leftover 2005s and I'm feeling pretty tempted. This would be to replace our Saab (which I've said I will not own outside of warranty) not my M3 and would play the large, family car role, not the true sport sedan role. At Don Beyer Volvo in Falls Church, they immediately put forth a no-haggle price of invoice less the $4500 in trunk money - which came to ~$35K on a car that stickered for just under $42K. Their current incentivized lease terms take an additional $4K off of the cap cost. I was quoted a price of $530/mo for 36 mos with 15K miles/yr with total cash due at signing of ~$950 (for the typical mandatory items). Again, this is on a car with a sticker of $41,920. The car is titanium grey with the blue/black leather, premium package (basically the moonroof plus an upgraded stereo with 6-disk in-dash CD changer), satellite radio prep and heated seats. 6-spd manual, of course. So, I'm sitting here getting dizzy from my mental waffling. It's a great price on an excellent (albeit imperfect) car.

07-30-2005, 04:07 PM	#2
JetBlack330i Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 647	I've never driven one, but every magazine comparo I've seen puts the S60 in the bottom half. If you throw in a $K or 2, you could get an Acura TL. A lot more car for the money, IMHO. __________________ SP, black leather, xenon, myrtle Window tint (35% front, 30% rears) Custom Raised clutch stop (DIY) Custom Badge (good for 5 HP) Custom Homelink (DIY) 225/45/17 and 255/40/17 Pilot Sport (non-square)

07-30-2005, 11:07 PM	#8
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	used cts-v would be a lot better, I bet __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

07-30-2005, 04:20 PM	#4
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	I like it. Get it.

07-30-2005, 04:32 PM	#5
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Nice family car, although I would opt for the V70R (if such a thing exists). Hell, it's only gonna be for a few years. Get it.

07-30-2005, 05:56 PM	#7
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	Since you know it's an imperfect car, and are willing to live with the imperfections, that price point makes it almost a no-brainer. I'd hit it. Alex

07-31-2005, 12:31 AM	#9
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,048	I like the S60R. I have never driven one, but I do think it is a good looking automobile.

07-31-2005, 09:19 AM	#10
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Well?