[Silly_me]

I have not driven either. But c'mon, they are clear and present competitors right down to the engine.

What do you think? Performance? Value? Comfort?

 

[Silly_me]

I thought the Volvo came in a manual.

quote:

From the Volvo website

5-speed microprocessor-controlled automatic with lock-up torque converter. Final drive ratio: 2.54

Bummer

Will they in the future?

 

[Silly_me]

quote:

Status wise, the Volvo may have the edge

Yeah,

VW has a terrible status appeal in the US. But everyone loves Volvo, and especially respect them since it's been nearly a decade since they built a car for under 30 grand and the public isn't aware that an S40 is affordable

 

[Silly_me]

Thanks Ian. I haven't had a chance to drive either car (but might do so just to see).

BTW, I agree about the rims. Volvo has never done much with stock rims IMHO (sans the 850R

)