Volvos: 240 vs. S60

Started by ifcar, May 08, 2007, 03:27:37 PM

Which one?

Volvo 240
12 (38.7%)
Volvo S60
19 (61.3%)

Total Members Voted: 28

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ifcar

May 08, 2007, 03:27:37 PM
Which do you prefer, the classic character or modern style?

SVT666

#1
May 08, 2007, 03:57:36 PM
modern style.

850CSi

#2
May 08, 2007, 05:15:25 PM
The modern one is beautiful IMO.

JYODER240

#3
May 08, 2007, 07:08:01 PM
Modern. I've never cared for the boxy Volvo's.
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nickdrinkwater

#4
May 08, 2007, 08:36:26 PM
Voted for the new one.  Plus they are the police cars around here!

Pancor

#5
May 08, 2007, 08:39:59 PM
After seeing my buddy's 240 hold up to everything the road or forest could do to it, I have no choice but to pick the RWD tank thats is the Volvo 240. 

Onslaught

#6
May 08, 2007, 08:42:48 PM
Volvo has always made good cars but the old ones look like a shoe box. And the people who drive them piss me off.

chevyguy06

#7
May 08, 2007, 08:43:42 PM
S60 for me, the newer Volvos are beautiful. :ohyeah:
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Pancor

#8
May 08, 2007, 08:43:45 PM
240, with a Ford 302 for bonus points...

L. ed foote

#9
May 08, 2007, 08:43:55 PM
Turbo brick FTW

An LS1 wouldn't be bad either
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ro51092

#10
May 08, 2007, 08:44:24 PM
RWD brick. The new one is boring.

Madman

#11
May 08, 2007, 11:05:05 PM
My wife's car.  Biased? Me?  Never!  :lol:



BTW, before I had my current 740 Turbo I had a 1987 240DL in black.


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Raghavan

#12
May 08, 2007, 11:07:23 PM
240 is RWD. 'Nuff said. :rockon:

Madman

#13
May 08, 2007, 11:16:11 PM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on May 08, 2007, 08:36:26 PM
Voted for the new one.  Plus they are the police cars around here!


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The Hampshire Constabulary even called the Volvo 240 "The best patrol car ever".
Link:  http://www.hants.gov.uk/hchs/240.html


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Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

SVT_Power

#14
May 08, 2007, 11:21:44 PM
new one. They're so good looking. Never really liked the boxy Volvos of old
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Eye of the Tiger

#15
May 08, 2007, 11:22:53 PM
Quote from: Raghavan on May 08, 2007, 11:07:23 PM
240 is RWD. 'Nuff said. :rockon:

Yeah, but with that little 4-banger, it can barely get out of it's own way. And RWD doesn't matter if you never lose traction.
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Madman

#16
May 08, 2007, 11:25:10 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 08, 2007, 08:42:48 PM
Volvo has always made good cars but the old ones look like a shoe box. And the people who drive them piss me off.


:lol:

From "What We Drive at CarSpin":  Madman: 1990 740, 1991 240


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"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Rupert

#17
May 09, 2007, 01:24:17 AM
I drove a 145 for a few months. Did I mention that I was a lesbian for a while? :lol:

I love the brick tank thing that is old Volvos. The new ones just aren't the same.
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goldenlover1101

#18
May 09, 2007, 06:46:59 AM
New One!

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omicron

#19
May 09, 2007, 09:02:06 AM
Ooh, this is a tricky one. A fucktard at school owned a 240, which has somewhat ruined its appeal. On that basis, S60.

The Pirate

#20
May 09, 2007, 07:52:12 PM
Old Swedish brick for me.
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After you wake up with the sun at 6am on someone's floor, coughing up cigarette butts and tasting like warm beer, you may well change your opinion on this matter.

Tave

#21
May 09, 2007, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: NACar on May 08, 2007, 11:22:53 PM
RWD doesn't matter if you never lose traction.

:P :lol: :P



I'd pick the new too: a stunning car.
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.

CMan

#22
May 10, 2007, 12:34:06 PM
Didn't even have to think about it for a second, new one. I really like the new Volvo's.
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heelntoe

#23
May 10, 2007, 12:46:27 PM
bah, i voted for the new one. i really like the boxy volvos( i think i had a ride in a 240 when i was much younger) but the new one looks a bit more apealing.
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J86

#24
May 10, 2007, 08:30:33 PM
God I lve those ld ones...needs to be a wagon though!

CJ

#25
May 12, 2007, 09:04:27 AM
Quote from: J86 on May 10, 2007, 08:30:33 PM
God I love those old ones...needs to be a wagon though!

That is SO true!  I love these old Volvo's, so I voted 240.

But it does need a be a 240 Wagon with the turbo.

Colonel Cadillac

#26
May 12, 2007, 10:24:56 AM
Look at this badass:

Old tanker :rockon:

Colonel Cadillac

#27
May 12, 2007, 10:26:56 AM
Oh hell yeah:

Colonel Cadillac

#28
May 12, 2007, 10:28:02 AM
Old Volvo's are soo much better than the new ones.

Anyone know how those old turbo models hold up over the years?

heelntoe

#29
May 12, 2007, 10:32:27 AM
Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on May 12, 2007, 10:28:02 AM
Old Volvo's are soo much better than the new ones.

Anyone know how those old turbo models hold up over the years?
you should know, yours was the one that blew a gasket.
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