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850 VS S70 S70

posted by  someone claiming to be Audiman on  Wed Jun 16 13:28 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Thanks for the replies!
Well I finally took each for a test drive today. Yes the suspension in the 850 seemed a little harsher. But the S70 was no Lincoln either. I guess I could get used to that. It seems the car is too heavy for the suspension as it tends to "wiggle" a bit. I was amazed at the pick up ie acceleration!!! Compared to my 97 Audi A4 "turbo" Not much turbo about it, if you ask me. But cripes, these heavy bodies seem to have a very strong and solid engine and will go when demanded. They did not corner as well as the Audi, but I am looking at the safety aspect. I found the shifting in both models to be a bit rough. Is this normal? (automatic) especially from first to second. I must admit though that the S70 does look better, especially the rear end and I was amazed with the power from these Ikea machines (:
Thanks again






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