bmw 325i or volvo S60?

[yhlee]

Hey guys,

basically I have a couple bucks to spare and I have a need for a car.. Basically, I have researched both and test driven both. My conclusion is that the S60 is a better "practical" car. It does not handle as well (turns at 60mps), but the ride is less bumpy, you do not "feel the road" at all, and there is a ton of legroom for the rear seat passengers, even fatsos. The 325i on the other hand, it is a subcompact (vs. a full sized sedan) and it handles very well (it is rear wheel drive, which as I am typing this might be a problem in the winters here in philadelphia). You can really feel some of the bumps and the whole car layout is more compact...

Having said all this, it would seem to be a no brainer to buy the volvo.. But, I am a 23 year old single male, so that "coolness" factor comes into play

As it may be apparent, I know absolutely nothing about cars.

Any opinions or personal experience would be helpful!

-young

 

[yhlee]

Oh,

the S60 I want comes out to around 36k without tags/tax/etc.. the 325i is around 33.5

-young

 

[raven82]

you got to much money.

 

[Supafreak]

325i
but im bias cuz i never really liked the shapes of volvo
Thinks coolness factor of the 3 series cooler also

 

[sohcrates]

you're making the same decision i'm going to be making in about 6 months.

i LOVE the s60's, but specfically the gold colored ones (500 dollar option i think, but worth it)

then again, my dad just got a 325ix which i also LOVE...so it is indeed a very tough call

i see very few s60's around, and a LOT of 325's...so if you're looking to stand out, i'd probably go with the volvo. EDIT (but make sure you pimp it out with lots o' options and the big rims!)

 

[Muadib]

I went through this back in May. Have you checked out the new Acura TL Type-S?