DOTS: Speedy Volvo

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 02/17/2018 at 19:26 • Filed to: None

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2015 V60 Polestar. First year for these, it’s got a 345hp turbo I6 and I believe they sold less than 100 in the US that first year. Absolutely stunning.

benjrblant > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2018 at 19:49

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345hp turbo inline 6 in a wagon? That sounds like a dream.

CB > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2018 at 19:51

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I want it.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2018 at 20:14

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They are definitely interesting, but the engine being so far forward was a problem. They apparently understeer pretty severely and there’s not much you can do about it...

Still, I wouldn’t kick one out of my garage...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > benjrblant 02/17/2018 at 20:19

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Agreed

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2018 at 20:19

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Fast boi

HPoz - I like Honda Fits and I cannot lie > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/17/2018 at 21:15

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And in the correct color, even!

functionoverfashion > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 02/17/2018 at 21:58

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I’d say the exact same thing. I’ve been driving an E46 for almost a decade, and it’s amazing how you suddenly realize how front-heavy most cars are, and/or understeer prone... yeah.

Like you said, I wouldn’t turn it down.

Ash78, voting early and often > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 02/17/2018 at 22:36

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Wagons tend to behave better than their sedan counterparts, though. They may be a little slower, but the balance is better thanks to the extra 150-200# of glass and steel in the back.

I would rock this car for the rest of my life.

wafflesnfalafel > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 02/17/2018 at 22:47

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that’s why you want the wagon - more weight out back, better balance

benjrblant > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/17/2018 at 22:48

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Or a spertkrass. I mean, 2JZ after all.

Amoore100 > benjrblant 02/19/2018 at 14:25

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It is, on or off road :3 (Ok, I only have 325...)

benjrblant > Amoore100 02/19/2018 at 14:27

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ooh, that’s rad! Where’s the trail?

Amoore100 > benjrblant 02/19/2018 at 14:57

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Back side of Mt. Lemmon, Tucson AZ—not so much a trail as a really shitty road, but seeing as I have literally 0 experience with off-road driving I’ve been playing it safe for now!

bob and john > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/21/2018 at 12:24

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SWEDISH

RACING

GREEN

MOTHER

FUCKERS

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/21/2018 at 14:59

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There were three (two blue, one black) at the VOCA meet this year, all auto sadly. They’re very cool. I will say having only ever seen my Polestar LE, I was struck by the quantity of Polestar badging on these. I think someone said they counted 13 (or 17?) Polestar logos on it. Mine has two. (Sorry for the terrible picture haha)