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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #105 on: 01 October 2016, 15:05:00 »

In defence of Volvo,I find my phase 1 V70 easily as comfortable,just as quiet and just as capable a cruiser as my Elite,in fact the Elite will be going early next year at the latest and it'll be the Volvo that's staying for a while!
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« Reply #106 on: 01 October 2016, 17:29:37 »

Surprised you did not like the seats, not sat in S80 but have in V70. Seats were super comfy!
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #107 on: 01 October 2016, 17:51:33 »

Same seats  ::)
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #108 on: 01 October 2016, 18:18:25 »

Surprised you did not like the seats, not sat in S80 but have in V70. Seats were super comfy!
Within a few minutes,, I was getting discomfort.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #109 on: 01 October 2016, 20:50:49 »

Quick google shows its a Volvo  :D
Its true, I did sit in a Volvo with a view to buying it. But I didn't even take it for a test drive. The seats were far too uncomfortable, and it just didn't feel a nice place to be for my commute.

So, you're weldding those arches then?
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #110 on: 02 October 2016, 10:30:18 »

Quick google shows its a Volvo  :D
Its true, I did sit in a Volvo with a view to buying it. But I didn't even take it for a test drive. The seats were far too uncomfortable, and it just didn't feel a nice place to be for my commute.

So, you're weldding those arches then?
Nope....
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #111 on: 02 October 2016, 12:30:02 »

When my Desmond finally gives up the ghost i,m leaning toward a Saab 95 auto, Any thoughts?
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #112 on: 02 October 2016, 13:58:11 »

When my Desmond finally gives up the ghost i,m leaning toward a Saab 95 auto, Any thoughts?
Wouldn't be my choice. FWD auto is too compromised.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #113 on: 02 October 2016, 17:25:43 »

Could you elaborate TB please ???
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #114 on: 02 October 2016, 17:58:38 »

When my Desmond finally gives up the ghost i,m leaning toward a Saab 95 auto, Any thoughts?

They are good cars  :y, if u can live without rwd they are a definite Omega replacement.

Aloso my brother has one (Auto(!) with 292whp  :D
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #115 on: 02 October 2016, 18:13:53 »

Could you elaborate TB please ???

TB drives hard.
Unless you drive it like you stole it it'll make no difference :y
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #116 on: 02 October 2016, 18:32:58 »

Not missed RWD myself, how can you realistically use it in a packed commute? Too much traffic around really, so far i've prefered the CCs handling to the Elite. Far less roll into the corners, when just doing normal speeds around a motorway slip for example.

RWD choice is limited these days, many more options if you accept FWD.

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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #117 on: 02 October 2016, 18:46:15 »

Advantages of RWD:
1) You can kick the arse out and go a bit sideways.
2) That's it.

Disadvantages of RWD:
1) If you're not careful, you'll kick the arse out and go sideways into a hedge, another car, a roundabout, over a cliff, etc.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #118 on: 02 October 2016, 18:46:17 »

Not missed RWD myself, how can you realistically use it in a packed commute? Too much traffic around really, so far i've prefered the CCs handling to the Elite. Far less roll into the corners, when just doing normal speeds around a motorway slip for example.

RWD choice is limited these days, many more options if you accept FWD.
For me, the requirement for RWD is predominantly for comfort. To have any kind of useable power in a FWD car by necessity means removing the suspension.

Unfortunately, due to my over enthusiastic attitude at work in my younger days, and then due to a typical VW driver (in a poxy Passat), I have 2 separate injuries to my back that makes it problematic to drive long distances in overly stiff cars.
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Re: The Omega Replacement conundrum, Part 2
« Reply #119 on: 02 October 2016, 18:58:58 »

Not missed RWD myself, how can you realistically use it in a packed commute? Too much traffic around really, so far i've prefered the CCs handling to the Elite. Far less roll into the corners, when just doing normal speeds around a motorway slip for example.

RWD choice is limited these days, many more options if you accept FWD.
For me, the requirement for RWD is predominantly for comfort. To have any kind of useable power in a FWD car by necessity means removing the suspension.

Unfortunately, due to my over enthusiastic attitude at work in my younger days, and then due to a typical VW driver (in a poxy Passat), I have 2 separate injuries to my back that makes it problematic to drive long distances in overly stiff cars.

Then i could really recommend a Citroen C5 for you, preferably a C5 III (better seats, looks better etc.) also it was availible with a petrol V6  8) (if you can find one).
They are probably one of the most comfortable modern-ish cars that you can get, that does not cost an arm and a leg.
Nowadays it is common that the only option if you want something comfortable is a mumbus or one of those pesky crossover/suv blobs.. :-\
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