Volvo S80 2008

As mentioned on my earlier blog, some pinhead smashed my sweet and loaded Pacifica 05. So, we shopped for a replacement and we had this shortlist:

2008 MB C350 (starts at $36k)
2008 M35 Infiniti (starts at $35k)



2008 Volvo S80 (starts at $42k)



2008 BMW 535i (starts at $45k)


So why S80?

• Safety Period. My family is safer in Volvo cars. We have a XC90 and we're very satisfied with it
• No frills, No gimmicks. Simple and sophisticated.
• Interior is awesome. Wood panels are real wood. Minimalist design.
• Bigger than any of the cars mentioned above. C350 is for couples without kids. M35 is roomy but cramped. 535i is roomy too.
• Quite inside, smooth lines. The rear is captivating!
• BLIS - Blindspot Information System. Useful especially when changing lanes.
• Volvo reliability.

Here is a nice review:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4101101&postid=52708152