Time for a change

flagger · 08-30-2015, 11:33 AM

The time has come for me to leave the marque, at least for the time being.

Traded in my 2008 M3 (70K miles) for . . . wait for it!

A Volvo. Actually a Volvo S60 Polestar. I just couldn't get my arms around the new M3/M4 and was getting tired of silver/grey cars (two M3's - E46 and E92) an Acura and a Toyota MR2.

Polestar is a limited addition Volvo S60 massaged by the Polestar racing arm of Volvo. Car comes off the S60 line and goes to Polestar for uprated suspension (including fully adjustable Olhins shocks, springs (80% stiffer) and bushings). Engine (3 liter turbo six 350hp) has bigger Borg Warner turbo, modified software, big exhaust (2 1/2 inch back to muffler and 3 1/2 inch to the tail pipe with adjustable baffles), and Brembo 6 piston brakes. Car comes standard with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Transmission logic is modified for quicker shifts using paddles. Interior is modified with better seats with a combination of real suede (not Alcantara) mixed with leather (my local BMW dealer had to admit the seats are amazing), some carbon fiber bits here and there including shock tower brace. And, a bit of '40s tech, a real dip stick. The rest of Volvo is going to the electronic sensors like BMW and Mercedes. Polestar also adds some aero bits that drop the drag coefficient down to .28. I think my E92 was at .32. I almost feel guilty saying this, but I'm really enjoying this car. I did like my two M3s, but just needed something different.

If anybody needs the E9x 19 inch OEM wheels I have a full set, unblemished, in boxes, and I also have the stock exhaust which was replaced by the M Performance exhaust. Just PM me and we can talk about price.

When I saw a picture of Polestar I had real concerns about the color, but when I saw the car in the metal, it was amazing. The color is Polestar's team color. I've had more comments (favorable) regarding this car than I've had with any other car I've owned. That was one of the things I used to enjoy with the two BMWs were all the positive comments.

Performance is better than the E46 and almost equal to the E92. (Per Volvo and Car&Driver 0-60 is 4.5, skid pad is .92). Plenty fast enough for a daily driver. And mileage on the road appears to be about 28 mpg. Nice bump from the E92.

Enjoyed chatting with you folks on occasion.

Volvo is making only 700 cars worldwide with 265 coming to the US. A couple of pictures.

GVIFlyer · 08-30-2015, 12:19 PM

Nice ride.

Beemdog · 08-30-2015, 12:34 PM

I always thought _this_ was a polestar...

8600RPM · 08-30-2015, 01:16 PM

Front looks like new m4

1MOREMOD · 08-30-2015, 01:17 PM

I'd ride either. Nice pick up.

///M Power-Belgium · 08-30-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

I always thought _this_ was a polestar...

At least your polestar looks right ..

Helmsman · 08-30-2015, 04:33 PM

Hey Flagger, being a Viking and having a number of Volvos I can't help appreciating your post and somewhat surprising comparison with the BMW M3. One thing is for sure; the Volvo seats are superp, for long drive. And not to forget the safety protection is leading edge.

That said, I'll stick around with my M3 as long as I can afford filling up and changing oil...☺

ksa · 08-30-2015, 04:40 PM

Not too shabby....congrats. Like the colour!

Millie · 08-30-2015, 05:07 PM

Looks great, I've had my eye on the V60 for a while.

roastbeef · 08-30-2015, 05:18 PM

thats somewhat of a strange transition. what is the drivetrain configuration? looks a little bulky, i don't know if i could get used to that, but the numbers don't lie. happy wheeling.

Rich150001 · 08-30-2015, 07:59 PM

Didn't even know these existed. Hope you enjoy it!

flagger · 08-30-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

thats somewhat of a strange transition. what is the drivetrain configuration? looks a little bulky, i don't know if i could get used to that, but the numbers don't lie. happy wheeling.

Drive train is AWD. When transmission is put into Sport mode, exhaust valves open up and Haldex transfer case moves torque bias to rear wheels. It is possible to rotate the car with the throttle.

One additional aside, this car has the best paint quality, off the lot, of any car I've owned, and there have been many.

roastbeef · 08-30-2015, 08:11 PM

sounds cool, have fun.

1MOREMOD · 08-30-2015, 08:12 PM

I give the edge to the girl on the pole.

1LRM3 · 08-30-2015, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I give the edge to the girl on the pole.

njdrive · 08-30-2015, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I give the edge to the girl on the pole.

OP, I agree with 1Moremod. Nice color choice. That E9x V8 sound is like a drug, you'll be back and we will be here to welcome you with open arms.

That Volvo is like a Pole Star, she will have you mesmerised for a while but your heart will always belong to N/A M3.

STooK · 08-31-2015, 12:29 AM

Nothing wrong with trying out different rides. I've enjoyed the AWD turbo'ed cars but they never keep me interested for long. But in the meantime, enjoy your yas marina volvo!

IB M · 08-31-2015, 10:31 AM

Looks great. Love the wheels.

tony093 · 08-31-2015, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I give the edge to the girl on the pole.

+1 clap

tony093 · 08-31-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I give the edge to the girl on the pole.

+1clap

k3silk · 08-31-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Front looks like new m4

I think the front looks like WRX

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-...ti/2000010394/

jaehshim · 08-31-2015, 11:38 AM

my friend has a 12 S60 T5 and it's one solid car.
Although it may lack some tightness at its max compared to the M3's powertrain, on daily drive it's as comfortable and as solid
I actually have been looking at the current gen S60s (non-polestar) awd as DD after riding in one several times. The price is actually so good, just wondering how the reliability of Volvo is

Out of so many companies going the wrong directions (powertrain, design etc etc), Volvo is one company I'm so interested in, it's definitely going towards + direction with the recent models, especially XC90 (love it!)

congrats on a nice ride man!

08-30-2015, 11:33 AM	#1
flagger Private First Class 18 Rep 150 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	Time for a change The time has come for me to leave the marque, at least for the time being. Traded in my 2008 M3 (70K miles) for . . . wait for it! A Volvo. Actually a Volvo S60 Polestar. I just couldn't get my arms around the new M3/M4 and was getting tired of silver/grey cars (two M3's - E46 and E92) an Acura and a Toyota MR2. Polestar is a limited addition Volvo S60 massaged by the Polestar racing arm of Volvo. Car comes off the S60 line and goes to Polestar for uprated suspension (including fully adjustable Olhins shocks, springs (80% stiffer) and bushings). Engine (3 liter turbo six 350hp) has bigger Borg Warner turbo, modified software, big exhaust (2 1/2 inch back to muffler and 3 1/2 inch to the tail pipe with adjustable baffles), and Brembo 6 piston brakes. Car comes standard with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Transmission logic is modified for quicker shifts using paddles. Interior is modified with better seats with a combination of real suede (not Alcantara) mixed with leather (my local BMW dealer had to admit the seats are amazing), some carbon fiber bits here and there including shock tower brace. And, a bit of '40s tech, a real dip stick. The rest of Volvo is going to the electronic sensors like BMW and Mercedes. Polestar also adds some aero bits that drop the drag coefficient down to .28. I think my E92 was at .32. I almost feel guilty saying this, but I'm really enjoying this car. I did like my two M3s, but just needed something different. If anybody needs the E9x 19 inch OEM wheels I have a full set, unblemished, in boxes, and I also have the stock exhaust which was replaced by the M Performance exhaust. Just PM me and we can talk about price. When I saw a picture of Polestar I had real concerns about the color, but when I saw the car in the metal, it was amazing. The color is Polestar's team color. I've had more comments (favorable) regarding this car than I've had with any other car I've owned. That was one of the things I used to enjoy with the two BMWs were all the positive comments. Performance is better than the E46 and almost equal to the E92. (Per Volvo and Car&Driver 0-60 is 4.5, skid pad is .92). Plenty fast enough for a daily driver. And mileage on the road appears to be about 28 mpg. Nice bump from the E92. Enjoyed chatting with you folks on occasion. Volvo is making only 700 cars worldwide with 265 coming to the US. A couple of pictures. Attached Images
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Beemdog Woof! 352 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP LeMans Blue Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sonoma Cownty, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Dodge Viper [9.00] 2011 BMW M3 E92 [9.50] 2009 Ducati Hypermo ... [10.00]	I always thought _this_ was a polestar... Attached Images
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8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 657 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Front looks like new m4
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08-30-2015, 01:17 PM	#5
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I'd ride either. Nice pick up.
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08-30-2015, 04:33 PM	#7
Helmsman Major General 4465 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hey Flagger, being a Viking and having a number of Volvos I can't help appreciating your post and somewhat surprising comparison with the BMW M3. One thing is for sure; the Volvo seats are superp, for long drive. And not to forget the safety protection is leading edge. That said, I'll stick around with my M3 as long as I can afford filling up and changing oil...☺
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ksa Major 1070 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: Aston Martin Vantage & others Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alberta/Canada iTrader: (3)	Not too shabby....congrats. Like the colour!
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Millie Lieutenant 120 Rep 595 Posts Drives: a bmw. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saskatchatoon iTrader: (1)	Looks great, I've had my eye on the V60 for a while. __________________ 2022 Nissan Armada (big couch) 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Gone 2008 SSII E90 6MT - Gone 2009 SG E92 DCT - Gone
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,725 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	thats somewhat of a strange transition. what is the drivetrain configuration? looks a little bulky, i don't know if i could get used to that, but the numbers don't lie. happy wheeling. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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Rich150001 Lieutenant 109 Rep 461 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington (Ballston), Va iTrader: (0)	Didn't even know these existed. Hope you enjoy it! __________________ 16 M4 / 17 C7 (Sold) / 08 E92 M3 AW (Sold) / 09 Yamaha R6 (Sold)
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,725 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	sounds cool, have fun. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I give the edge to the girl on the pole.
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08-31-2015, 12:29 AM	#17
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Nothing wrong with trying out different rides. I've enjoyed the AWD turbo'ed cars but they never keep me interested for long. But in the meantime, enjoy your yas marina volvo! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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IB M Brigadier General 2782 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Looks great. Love the wheels.
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08-31-2015, 11:38 AM	#22
jaehshim Major 492 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (3)	my friend has a 12 S60 T5 and it's one solid car. Although it may lack some tightness at its max compared to the M3's powertrain, on daily drive it's as comfortable and as solid I actually have been looking at the current gen S60s (non-polestar) awd as DD after riding in one several times. The price is actually so good, just wondering how the reliability of Volvo is Out of so many companies going the wrong directions (powertrain, design etc etc), Volvo is one company I'm so interested in, it's definitely going towards + direction with the recent models, especially XC90 (love it!) congrats on a nice ride man! __________________
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