3-Series' biggest threat: New Volvo S60

ACZakka325i · 11-11-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

How can you expect everyone to gain your perspective? Obviously you have a personal connection to an "intellectually disabled" person, but most don't, and retard jokes aren't going to stop being funny to some. I'm sure some blonds don't like blond jokes, I'm sure Monica Lewinski didn't like the Monica jokes, and I'm sure some black/white/jew/asian/white/hispanic people don't like racist jokes, etc. But the world doesn't revolve around you, and you are in for a lifetime of needless suffering if you think it will.

It's about insensitivity bro.

Does anyone remember the skit on In Living Color called HANDYMAN!? I thought that was funny as hell when I was a kid, but now I can't believe it was on television.

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Sorry for threadjack. Had to.

ACZakka325i · 11-11-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

Cause some people doesn't want to be branded as "bimmer"...

I remember Jeremy Clarkson said something about the V70R is a "cool" car....

That V70R is a good car...and you can pretend not to be a "car geek"....

You don't have to buy a bimmer to get a sports car. And a heavy FWD car is far from sporting. I'd rather have a mazdaspeed anything over a wanna-be volvo sports car.

Spec 1 · 11-11-2009, 04:24 PM

Looks alright. I was a fan of the last bodystyle so we'll see how much this grows on me. I think Volvo makes a quality product, despite what these teenage BMW fanboys are saying.

BHairsto · 11-11-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

How can you expect everyone to gain your perspective? Obviously you have a personal connection to an "intellectually disabled" person, but most don't, and retard jokes aren't going to stop being funny to some. I'm sure some blonds don't like blond jokes, I'm sure Monica Lewinski didn't like the Monica jokes, and I'm sure some black/white/jew/asian/white/hispanic people don't like racist jokes, etc. But the world doesn't revolve around you, and you are in for a lifetime of needless suffering if you think it will.

I don't expect it. But I do expect people not to behave like *ssholes. Blonds/Jews/Blacks. etc. of normal intellect can defend/advocate for themselves--those with severe intellectual disabilities cannot. My world does not revolve around me -- it revolves around my son, and I will ALWAYS be his advocate. So you can kiss my *ss.

Yearofthe1 · 11-11-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BHairsto

I don't expect it. But I do expect people not to behave like *ssholes. Blonds/Jews/Blacks. etc. of normal intellect can defend/advocate for themselves--those with severe intellectual disabilities cannot. My world does not revolve around me -- it revolves around my son, and I will ALWAYS be his advocate. So you can kiss my *ss.

I knew you'd take it personally! Good job.

MCMLXXXIX · 11-11-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

No offense to BMW lovers, but it looks like it has the same shape as the spied F30.

not possible. all F30 shots are full body camouflage. the best you can see of it is proportions

this is a weird car

footie · 11-12-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BHairsto

I'll never understand the immaturity of some people on this board. Hopefully, some of the children here who find comments like this to be amusing will gain some perspective and understanding through personal experiences with people, like my son, who have intellectual disabilities. There is no humor in such 'jokes'.

Tha being said, the car is ugly.

I feel you man and understand where you are coming from. I personally hate the word retard and every post that uses it should be deleted by the Mods. Us with disabled people in their family do have a different perspective on such matters but thank god we are in the minority because it's not only heart breaking to watch but bloody hard work too and in your case very expensive as well.

I know we will never change the world but with the few people that our family members come into contact with they are least will have a different perspective on disability as well and not view them as leapers that you avoid at all costs.

JayReplay · 11-12-2009, 03:37 AM

looks fugly

Year's_End · 11-12-2009, 03:43 AM

Leave these stupid personal arguments to PMs. We've seen the disabled argument a million times on this forum.

Anyways, this car completely lacks any sort of athletic proportions. Besides the butch front and the swoopy roofline, it hardly looks like it's a sport sedan. And who said this resembles the just-spied F30? Really, even at this point you can tell they'll be nothing alike based on proportions alone.

Year's_End · 11-12-2009, 03:47 AM

I can't get over how poorly executed these proportions are. The front overhang is...well it's fucking enormous. The beltline is far from dynamic or speedy, and it's not even necessarily elegant. The sides look like slabs, the DLO is too small, and the fenders are nonexistant.

Sorry, again, this is hardly a sport sedan.

footie · 11-12-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

Leave these stupid personal arguments to PMs. We've seen the disabled argument a million times on this forum.

I appreciate that, but it is an ongoing problem on this forum where such comments/jokes are dropped so cavalierly without any thought for fellow members who live with such difficulties.

adrian1480 · 11-13-2009, 07:56 PM

people buy Volvo?

lopealle · 11-13-2009, 08:10 PM

this car is not attractive at all. and for you guys that got offended with the "R" word i will apologize on behalf of all the people of this forum.

Robert · 11-13-2009, 10:00 PM

Not a direct competitor, I dont think volvo has the chasis and driving dynamics down yet but it may be nipping on bmw's tail. Audi has certainly caught up now and they have a prettier package. Not everyone care for performance and when they do some may prefer real through bred like a Cayman or Elise.

BMW is still sitting high but in competitive environment one can't assume that will continue

WILLIE92 · 11-14-2009, 12:36 AM

that volvo is ugly!

E82tt6 · 11-14-2009, 03:33 AM

Well see.

I loved my S60R, good car. Ran rings around any non-M 3er at the time, and could keep right up with an S4. Also it was priced like a 325, only much better equiped. Best interior out of any car I've owned, best stereo, and by FAR the best seats. Really a very good car. Not quite as quick as a 335i, but also a better handling and brakes with electronic chassis control (push button) like what just went into the M3.

Very under rated car, and if I find myself in need of an AWD DD with $20k to throw around, it'd be a no brainer for me.

E90SLAM · 11-16-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by E82tt6

Well see.

I loved my S60R, good car. Ran rings around any non-M 3er at the time, and could keep right up with an S4. Also it was priced like a 325, only much better equiped. Best interior out of any car I've owned, best stereo, and by FAR the best seats. Really a very good car. Not quite as quick as a 335i, but also a better handling and brakes with electronic chassis control (push button) like what just went into the M3.

Very under rated car, and if I find myself in need of an AWD DD with $20k to throw around, it'd be a no brainer for me.

And it comes with Brembo Brakes!!!

ragingclue · 11-16-2009, 11:39 AM

That is a gigantic front overhang. And a short rump. Opposite of what is optimum IMO. Looks more like a Citroen profile than anything sporty.

Schumacher · 11-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I like it, very perky. Obviously, not done by Callum but certainly better than the credit it's being given here.

UltimateBMW · 11-16-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Epik

meh

Front wheels are way too far back from the front of the car for my liking.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 11-17-2009, 12:37 AM

never has been competition and never will be imo. The new S4 on the other hand...

335ifanatic · 11-17-2009, 07:19 AM

No Volvo will ever outsell a 3 series BMW in Europe or NA.

11-11-2009, 04:24 PM	#25
Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Looks alright. I was a fan of the last bodystyle so we'll see how much this grows on me. I think Volvo makes a quality product, despite what these teenage BMW fanboys are saying. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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11-12-2009, 03:37 AM	#30
JayReplay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: E46 M3 6MT Sunroof Delete Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: River Forest, IL iTrader: (18)	looks fugly __________________ 2002 Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 6MT 2017 White C63 AMG Coupe 2002 Oxford Green E46 M3 6MT - Sold
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11-12-2009, 03:43 AM	#31
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1246 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Leave these stupid personal arguments to PMs. We've seen the disabled argument a million times on this forum. Anyways, this car completely lacks any sort of athletic proportions. Besides the butch front and the swoopy roofline, it hardly looks like it's a sport sedan. And who said this resembles the just-spied F30? Really, even at this point you can tell they'll be nothing alike based on proportions alone. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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11-12-2009, 03:47 AM	#32
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1246 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I can't get over how poorly executed these proportions are. The front overhang is...well it's fucking enormous. The beltline is far from dynamic or speedy, and it's not even necessarily elegant. The sides look like slabs, the DLO is too small, and the fenders are nonexistant. Sorry, again, this is hardly a sport sedan. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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11-13-2009, 08:10 PM	#35
lopealle Resident Black Guy 273 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	this car is not attractive at all. and for you guys that got offended with the "R" word i will apologize on behalf of all the people of this forum.
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11-13-2009, 10:00 PM	#36
Robert Major General 443 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Not a direct competitor, I dont think volvo has the chasis and driving dynamics down yet but it may be nipping on bmw's tail. Audi has certainly caught up now and they have a prettier package. Not everyone care for performance and when they do some may prefer real through bred like a Cayman or Elise. BMW is still sitting high but in competitive environment one can't assume that will continue
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11-14-2009, 12:36 AM	#37
WILLIE92 H20 KING!! 16 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E92 328I Join Date: May 2009 Location: COLORADO/DOWNEY ,CA iTrader: (0)	that volvo is ugly!
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11-14-2009, 03:33 AM	#38
E82tt6 Colonel 109 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Well see. I loved my S60R, good car. Ran rings around any non-M 3er at the time, and could keep right up with an S4. Also it was priced like a 325, only much better equiped. Best interior out of any car I've owned, best stereo, and by FAR the best seats. Really a very good car. Not quite as quick as a 335i, but also a better handling and brakes with electronic chassis control (push button) like what just went into the M3. Very under rated car, and if I find myself in need of an AWD DD with $20k to throw around, it'd be a no brainer for me. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	That is a gigantic front overhang. And a short rump. Opposite of what is optimum IMO. Looks more like a Citroen profile than anything sporty.
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11-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#41
Schumacher Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: A Box iTrader: (0)	I like it, very perky. Obviously, not done by Callum but certainly better than the credit it's being given here.
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Sal@AUTOcouture 748 Rep 10,100 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	never has been competition and never will be imo. The new S4 on the other hand...
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11-17-2009, 07:19 AM	#44
335ifanatic Major 56 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	No Volvo will ever outsell a 3 series BMW in Europe or NA.
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