nice choice ddubya. please give us followup on the volvo s60. i had a 1993 volvo 245 from 1993 to 2005. solid car, used m1 exclusively and mechanic at end was astounded at the engine’s cleanliness. however lots of little gremlins made it aggravating to own later in its life so that ive never looked at volvo again. i will be ready to move my 70k mile passat in a year or so, maybe volvo is worth a look?