135i V.S. S80

135i_TT · 12-13-2008, 08:45 PM

So I have the "Traction" magazine Third Issue May/June 2008 and on the cover is the Volvo S80 HPC T6 AWD V6-Turbocharged (Rnning on E85 Bioethanol fuel)... producing 350hp @ 5,500rpm and 405lbs ft trq between 1,500 and 4,000rpm...

sounds verrrry nice... (Heico seems to mod volvo's very nicely) Idk if theres only one of these but it exists.. stock the S80 T6 V6 AWD makes 281hp and 295lb ft trq.. and the V8 AWD makes 311hp and 325lbs ft trq. How would yall compare either of these Volvo's to the 135i?

corpsman · 12-13-2008, 09:04 PM

looks like a chevy malibu

BlackjackMulligan · 12-13-2008, 09:19 PM

Pretty nice looking car, but certainly a far cry from stock. Out of the box, the 135i will eat it up.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-13-2008, 09:32 PM

The pic from the side makes me wanna

The front and back aren't bad though.

former · 12-13-2008, 10:01 PM

I'll just say this. The shortest time of any car I've ever owned was my Volvo S60R. The theory behind the car was fantastic - Turbo I5 300hp/300 lbs/ft AWD.

However, the reliability was mediocre and the dealer network was clueless. And believe me, I tried a few.

The S80 is a big car and I'm not sure how or why anyone would compare it to a 135 - no offense.

135i_TT · 12-13-2008, 10:02 PM

No offense taken, n ive never seen the S80 in person so I dont know how big it is or how it performs, im just stating wat I read in my magazine and online...

ptack · 12-14-2008, 03:58 PM

Poor Volvo, poor Saab. They're lines are old and stale. I'd say it's doubtful either one will get any further investment from Ford or GM so it's possible (probable) they may become wards of the Swedish state.

12-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#1
135i_TT 1Addict, and proud 163 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i ZMP ( ... [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI ( ... [0.00]	135i V.S. S80 So I have the "Traction" magazine Third Issue May/June 2008 and on the cover is the Volvo S80 HPC T6 AWD V6-Turbocharged (Rnning on E85 Bioethanol fuel)... producing 350hp @ 5,500rpm and 405lbs ft trq between 1,500 and 4,000rpm... sounds verrrry nice... (Heico seems to mod volvo's very nicely) Idk if theres only one of these but it exists.. stock the S80 T6 V6 AWD makes 281hp and 295lb ft trq.. and the V8 AWD makes 311hp and 325lbs ft trq. How would yall compare either of these Volvo's to the 135i? __________________ BMW AW 135i ZMP:6mt,Coral Red Leather,Silver Matte Trim,Heated Front Seats,I-Drive,HD Radio,Ipod/Usb,Comf.Acces www.wix.com/TT135i/Moi
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12-13-2008, 09:04 PM	#2
corpsman 130 kmh, yeah right. 1 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Montego,6MT, Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Landstuhl,Germany iTrader: (0)	looks like a chevy malibu __________________ 2009 135i Montego, black leatherette, gray poplar trim, sports package, CA, Ipod/USB, premiun stereo,Assist, took delivery nov 14, 2 weeks early. :thumbup:
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12-13-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Pretty nice looking car, but certainly a far cry from stock. Out of the box, the 135i will eat it up. __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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12-13-2008, 09:32 PM	#4
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The pic from the side makes me wanna The front and back aren't bad though. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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former Practical Idealist 9 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greater Los Angeles Area iTrader: (0)	I'll just say this. The shortest time of any car I've ever owned was my Volvo S60R. The theory behind the car was fantastic - Turbo I5 300hp/300 lbs/ft AWD. However, the reliability was mediocre and the dealer network was clueless. And believe me, I tried a few. The S80 is a big car and I'm not sure how or why anyone would compare it to a 135 - no offense.
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135i_TT 1Addict, and proud 163 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 2009 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i ZMP ( ... [0.00] 2006 VW Jetta TDI ( ... [0.00]	No offense taken, n ive never seen the S80 in person so I dont know how big it is or how it performs, im just stating wat I read in my magazine and online... __________________ BMW AW 135i ZMP:6mt,Coral Red Leather,Silver Matte Trim,Heated Front Seats,I-Drive,HD Radio,Ipod/Usb,Comf.Acces www.wix.com/TT135i/Moi
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12-14-2008, 03:58 PM	#7
ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Poor Volvo, poor Saab. They're lines are old and stale. I'd say it's doubtful either one will get any further investment from Ford or GM so it's possible (probable) they may become wards of the Swedish state. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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