Thanks for all your great advice. The rsx is not that much of an advantage after i factor in depreciation rate and insurance vs the volvo. Hence, even from a financial standpoint, it makes sense. Due to the great condition the Volvo is in despite its age, I am currently leaning more towards the Volvo--> safer, faster and more passenger/family friendly.

RE-Jo- come check it out first!

i don't have a family, i've owned 3 so far. shoudl i go make babies?

Drive them both and see what you think. I'm gonna assume that one will have better steering feel than the other...

Handling can be improved easily on both cars, but power is much easier to get with the Volvo.

But you can't really change the steering feel...so make sure you like it.