Volvo AWD Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 4/2008

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

t5 turbo lag and torque steer....

posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Wed Feb 20 05:32 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The year of the car may make a bit of difference. I think
newer T5s (01, 02) models are a bit more civil. I have a 98
T5 with a manual transmission and it can really just jump and
take off on you (not a car to teach someone to drive in).
2nd gear will spin the tires and so will third (at 65 MPH)
unless you are pointing straight ahead. Turbo lag is not
all that bad with the manual but torque steer can catch you
off guard (but you easily get used to torque steer).

I have driven an S60 T5M and power delivery was much better then
my 98 (not as "thirlling" but thrilling is not always good).

Unless you really like powerful cars the GLT would probbaly
be a better choice. It would be my choice for the next
family wagon (currently also have a 95 NA GLT wagon and that
is a bit underpowered). But, I would want to try the 02 T5s,
first.





THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New Should I bother with the ECU???
posted by  KOJACK  on Wed Feb 20 02:47 CST 2002 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.