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From: sxnahm@bbncca.ARPA (Steve Nahm)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Taxi Volvo
Message-ID: <736@bbncca.ARPA>
Date: Wed, 23-May-84 14:24:01 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 23 14:24:01 1984
Date-Received: Thu, 24-May-84 02:05:49 EDT
Organization: Bolt, Beranek and Newman, Cambridge, Ma.
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The local Volvo dealer has suggested that I consider buying a DL sedan he is
getting with a commercial (Taxi) package.  Here are some of the differences:

    1)  vinyl seats (-2 points)
    2)  rubber mats instead of carpet on floor (-2 point)
    3)  full-size spare tire (+2 points)
    4)  heavy duty alternator and battery) (+3 points; I might install a 
	ham radio).
    5)  "Turbo" suspesion package - front and rear stabilizers plus gas shocks.
	(??? points?)
    6)  misc: remote trunk opener; oversize interior light; better tires, I
	think. (+1 point)

Well, if nothing else, it'll be unique.  I have two questions:

1)  Is this a disguised treasure?  I can handle a spartan interior if the
    car will really last alot longer.  

2)  Will the upgraded suspension make the car more "bouncy"?  The desciption
    for the gas shocks is: "Unique design provides for a comfortable ride
    during normal street driving, but becomes progressively firmer the more
    they are used."  I don't understand this; does this mean after three
    years or so the car will become stiff over bumps?

Supply of Volvo DLs is tight here in D.C., so a big point in this car's favor is
that it'll be here soon, rather than two months.

The dealer is supposed to get the car in a couple days, so maybe a test 
drive will tell more about #2.  Oh, by the way, the Taxi meter is *not*
included.
-- 
Steve Nahm
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