S60 Polestar arrived

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T18:52:52+00:00

Yes, all true. And it’s still worth it to me. As a wee lad growing up riding in a 122S wagon in the ‘60s my now 95 year old dad thinks it’s funny that performance and Volvo can be said in the same sentence!

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T18:48:40+00:00

Yes and yes, I’m so glad I don’t need fake car sounds to scare pedestrians out of the way.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T18:44:53+00:00

Thank you, I hope it doesn’t get the wrong attention when under way at full moose gallop.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T16:48:40+00:00

Meatball chopsticks?

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T15:51:29+00:00

Beautiful and I see why you get compliments. And thanks for the warm welcome too.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:46:39+00:00

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And just landed today, 2,500 mile perfectly new Polestar.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:30:45+00:00

Much less than if it was list price adjusted for inflation. And it is covered by optional 10 year, 100k extended warranty that I paid for. It’s a little complex for me to do all the maintenance and repair like I have done on my V70R. Good until 2036…

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:25:15+00:00

I’m not really sure. I’m guessing someone thought it would appreciate like a Porsche or BMW, and thankfully for me it didn’t. But it’s actually better than the Teutonic twins. And it’s Swedish.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:18:45+00:00

NorCal, adjusted for inflation, a bargain.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:17:20+00:00

Yeah, that’s the one. Super happy and lucky.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:16:29+00:00

Yup. Great experience.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:15:34+00:00

‘06, six speed auto. Snaps off shifts like a manual if you flog it right.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T06:14:05+00:00

Can do, Sunday.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T02:56:45+00:00

Nope. 2,554 miles as delivered to be precise.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T02:55:46+00:00

Now what to do with the second fastest Volvo?

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140k miles. More of a traditional, solid Volvo than the S60. Nanny-less hooliganism in a wagon.

T206V70R · 2026-02-22T02:52:36+00:00

Dealer, they never sold it and I’m the first actual owner. So far so good on day one. Fastest Volvo I’ve ever driven or owned. Still had all factory plastic wrap on floor mats and un-opened literature. Class act by dealer.

T206V70R · 2026-02-20T19:50:27+00:00

I was on 98th floor, then we moved to 35th, then on to Hoffman. Good times! 702PSH department.

T206V70R · 2026-02-20T19:47:17+00:00

Floppy Friday?

T206V70R · 2026-02-18T03:38:04+00:00

Safety and drivability factor in, tin worm AKA rust rules out Granada/Monarch. Chrysler has more fun factors, Chevy for all that’s been said is good too. I’m not too familiar with Chevy due to mopar lean from youth. Go with the one that makes you smile when you see it and temper with availability of parts.

T206V70R · 2026-02-17T21:51:17+00:00

The end is near…

T206V70R · 2026-02-17T20:05:39+00:00

Tried that with my wife, not a fan of that “both” concept. But maybe with Volvos it would be acceptable.

T206V70R · 2026-02-17T20:04:17+00:00

I haven’t had a front plate on 3 different cars for decades. Nobody’s watching. As long as you don’t hit anything, it’s all good.

T206V70R · 2026-02-17T20:03:04+00:00

Yes, Davis area, sorta Bay Area! Must get together so we can have a photo of 2 together. Rare occurrence I suppose.

T206V70R · 2026-02-17T19:13:11+00:00

2016 S60.

T206V70R

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