Hey everyone.
I have been eyeing the idea of this Polestar car since I saw a posting about it earlier this year.
I am, probably like most on this forum, one who actually likes the idea of a wagon - and one that will go real fast and handling well while carrying crap.
Audi taunts me from Europe with the RSxAvant line of cars they will never, ever bring stateside. The E63 wagon just doesn't do it for me either.
I currently have a '12GolfR and am enjoying it immensely, but I have been told by a local Volvo dealer I can place my deposit for their V60P* and own it whenever it arrives.
So, questions for you guys.
1) Can anyone compare the performance difference anticipated between this car and the R-design that can be had for a lot less?
3) Is this a car that would provide space for future performance mods, or is it pretty much topped out as delivered?
4) Is the transmission in the P* different from the R-design,
6) Any suggestions on the best resources, other than the obvious, for educating one's self about this car - reviews, other forums, etc?
7) Is there anyone here that is also an VW/Audi (wife owns a Q5TDI) person that can help with a comparison of interior materials, entertainment/nav systems
I'm not adverse to the price considering the rarity of it - although in another thread here I was bothered by the idea there may be a 2016 P*.
I really like the look of this car, have always admired Volvos (the M59 was the 1st wagon I ever really wanted but couldn't afford), but haven't been one since that swayed me to leave the VW/Audi brand.
I guess I'm coming to this forum for advice on the car, and what hardcore Volvo fans are expecting. I know when the current GolfR was on it's way, us over at VWVortex were very divided about the spec2pricing ratio and I'm really interested to find out if you guys are in general feeling the spec2price2rarity ratio is going to be a no-brainer or really something subjective for each person.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply
And big congrats to those of you already with orders.
peet
I have been eyeing the idea of this Polestar car since I saw a posting about it earlier this year.
I am, probably like most on this forum, one who actually likes the idea of a wagon - and one that will go real fast and handling well while carrying crap.
Audi taunts me from Europe with the RSxAvant line of cars they will never, ever bring stateside. The E63 wagon just doesn't do it for me either.
I currently have a '12GolfR and am enjoying it immensely, but I have been told by a local Volvo dealer I can place my deposit for their V60P* and own it whenever it arrives.
So, questions for you guys.
1) Can anyone compare the performance difference anticipated between this car and the R-design that can be had for a lot less?
a) what is anticipated with the Öhlin suspension.. ie: how harsh, over/understeer?
b) I see nice bumps in engine specs, but wondering if anyone has experienced a similar Pole* car that could share
2) Am I correct that a similarly spec'd R-design would run about $7-8K less? (being unfamiliar, I am not sure I'm checking all the same options)3) Is this a car that would provide space for future performance mods, or is it pretty much topped out as delivered?
4) Is the transmission in the P* different from the R-design,
a) if not what are the general impressions of it?
b) I'm a manual kinda guy and wondering what the general consensus here is that this car is not offered in a manual
5) $60K for this car feels like an extreme amount for a car this weight, size and the performance numbers provided by P*. Is there any anticipation it will actually exceed these when we actually see the car?6) Any suggestions on the best resources, other than the obvious, for educating one's self about this car - reviews, other forums, etc?
7) Is there anyone here that is also an VW/Audi (wife owns a Q5TDI) person that can help with a comparison of interior materials, entertainment/nav systems
I'm not adverse to the price considering the rarity of it - although in another thread here I was bothered by the idea there may be a 2016 P*.
I really like the look of this car, have always admired Volvos (the M59 was the 1st wagon I ever really wanted but couldn't afford), but haven't been one since that swayed me to leave the VW/Audi brand.
I guess I'm coming to this forum for advice on the car, and what hardcore Volvo fans are expecting. I know when the current GolfR was on it's way, us over at VWVortex were very divided about the spec2pricing ratio and I'm really interested to find out if you guys are in general feeling the spec2price2rarity ratio is going to be a no-brainer or really something subjective for each person.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply
And big congrats to those of you already with orders.
peet