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S60r Finishes 6th Out Of 8 In Recent Comparo


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Edit: I couldn't change the title to reflect that 8 cars were in the test.

Anyone read the article about the S60R (standard shift) in the October Car and Driver? If I recall Correctly the S60 was the most expensive car in the test. Also read that because it was so hot when the teting was done the S60 ran to 60 in 6.3 seconds! I found this interesting as this is the group of cars I would consider for my next car purchase.

Other Cars in the test were

Audi A4 quattro 3.2 auto

Saab 9-3 Aero (now with 250 hp)

Cadillac CTS 6-speed

BMW 330i 6-speed

Lexus IS350 auto

Acura TL 6-speed

Infinity G35 6-speed

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(FYI article is only out in print)

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That's kind of a lame poll..

like all those cars you have to assume are boring except that they used a R.

I'd take an S4 over an S60, a G35C over an S60R, same with a CTS-V.

I picked the IS, but maybe should have picked the TL!?

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IS, new 330, R, G35, TL, CTS, Saab for me.

That new IS just looks like a winner. I bought the R over the G35, TL, or CTS, so I can't reasonably list it below them. Given some of the reliability issues though, it's tempting. I picked the R over the G35 for the better straight-line punch, versatility, and some of the "exclusive" factor. I'm not a fan of FWD sports sedans. The R ended up not handling nearly as well in dry conditons at the limit as it should have, without suspension mods. Great in the wet though. The 330 is gorgeous, picked the R over the previous ZHP 330 for the price difference, and exlusivity factor.

I haven't driven the new IS, so I don't know if I can list it over the Bimmer fairly, but based on what I've heard from those who have, it's an amazing car.

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