I'm missing rear wheel drive

Jun 15, 2008 2 Replies
C

After ten years of great service, I've come from the redoubtable GM/Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Omega (RWD) to the unbelievably fuel-efficient S80 D5 (averege : 50 to 60 MPG) ... an impressive machine.



But boy do I miss RWD.



I've had smaller FWD machines in the past ... Minis, Peugeots, Renaults, but never a large, powerful one until now. And I never recall finding them boring to drive.



But the S80 really is a bit dull AND tedious to drive.



Why ?



Well, you really HAVE to be on the steering wheel all the time. You can't just take your hands off and enjoy the scenery


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J

I drove an S60T5 and found it fairly boring as well, but if they offered the D5 here I'd be ok with boring to get that kinda fuel economy.

I don't understand why people are so excited over hybrids, a couple friends of mine bought Prius's, they love them, but averaging 45 mpg, ho-hum. If they got 80-100+ mpg I'd take a second look even with all the added complexity of a hybrid powerplant, but 45? Even with gasoline costing what it does now, it makes economic sense to stick with my 25-28 mph long paid for 740. Wish they'd offer the simple, dependable, and nicely drivable European Diesels here.

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R

I believe you posted a very similar message about the S80 a couple of weeks back. I'm still not sure why you bought the car if it has to many fundamental problems. Issues such as the ones you raise would have been disclosed by a simple test drive.

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