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re: Are Volvo vehicles considered well-made vehicles?
Posted on 9/14/24 at 1:16 pm to Grievous Angel
Posted on 9/14/24 at 1:16 pm to Grievous Angel
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They are owned by the Chinese now. Proceed with caution.
Why?
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Posted on 9/14/24 at 1:20 pm to Shamoan
On our second SPA XC60, thinking about a S60 when our son goes to college.
They’re a great platform. At the 60 level some of the interior bits are a little plasticy, anything under there’s more. The 90 level is very nice.
They’re a great platform. At the 60 level some of the interior bits are a little plasticy, anything under there’s more. The 90 level is very nice.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 1:32 pm to Shamoan
Mixed. Are you above or below the mason Dixon line.
Great cold weather cars. Terrible hot weather cars.
Great cold weather cars. Terrible hot weather cars.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 1:32 pm to Pax Regis
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Probably the most reliable car on the road. But it ain’t dropping any panties.
Perception based on the past. Consumer reports reliability by manufacturer:
But they are better than Jeep, Volkswagen, Mercedes, and Chrysler.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 2:03 pm to Shamoan
Safest cars on the road.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 2:44 pm to TigerGman
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Safest cars on the road.
Also a dated perception, a lot of it based on Volvos 80s and 90s marketing. If you take into account active and passive safety you first don't buy a pickup or SUV/CUV nor a small car. The shorthand is to buy a Mercedes S-Class sedan if you want the overall safest vehicle. They tend to have safety features today that will be standard/mandated on all vehicles 10-15 years later.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:22 pm to Obtuse1
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They tend to have safety features today that will be standard/mandated on all vehicles 10-15 years later.
Given the level of govt mandates, is this true anymore?
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:26 pm to Shamoan
They’re incredibly reliable, comfortable and handle well. My only complaint is the boot isn’t wide enough for my golf clubs or I’d have one too.
My wife probably won’t ever drive anything else.
My wife probably won’t ever drive anything else.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:46 pm to Shamoan
I drive a 2020 XC90. Less than 4 years and 45K miles but just had to replace the rear evaporator and compressor, which I’m told is common issue with them. Wasn’t super pumped about it.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:49 pm to llfshoals
Bought one out of college in the 80s…
Boxy.. safe.. and spent its life at the mechanics..finally dumped it when . the electrical harness plastic stuff just rotted away.. every time I took a hard left somewhere in the harness metal wires would touch chassis and car would shut down..
Never looked back at Volvo again
Boxy.. safe.. and spent its life at the mechanics..finally dumped it when . the electrical harness plastic stuff just rotted away.. every time I took a hard left somewhere in the harness metal wires would touch chassis and car would shut down..
Never looked back at Volvo again
Posted on 9/14/24 at 3:52 pm to TDTOM
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great cars
Still ? Seriously? Even after the Chinese take over?
Posted on 9/14/24 at 4:06 pm to TigersnJeeps
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Given the level of govt mandates, is this true anymore?
As true as it ever was. The government doesn't find solutions it mandates them once they see a need and see an ability to meet the need. Safety measures initially are often very expensive and only practical on very expensive cars. Case in point GM brought the first airbag to a domestic car (the Toronado) but consumers weren't interested in part due to the price compared to the price of the car. Mercedes, Porsche and Acura were able to get the ball rolling because they had cars at price points where those consumers felt more comfortable with the additional cost.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 4:16 pm to Shamoan
They are mid pack among all brands for reliability
Posted on 9/14/24 at 4:19 pm to Shamoan
The big trucks are solid. No frills but rarely have any mechanical issues, in my experience.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 4:20 pm to Tempratt
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Still ? Seriously? Even after the Chinese take over?
3 friends have XC90s and they all love them. No problems.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 4:25 pm to Obtuse1
my wife has 2020 XC 90 T6 as her daily driver
easily the best vehicle we have owned
dealer maintained, never an issue
fantastic road trip vehicle
easily the best vehicle we have owned
dealer maintained, never an issue
fantastic road trip vehicle
Posted on 9/14/24 at 5:55 pm to Obtuse1
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The shorthand is to buy a Mercedes S-Class sedan if you want the overall safest vehicle. They tend to have safety features today that will be standard/mandated on all vehicles 10-15 years later.
For example?
Posted on 9/14/24 at 7:06 pm to Shamoan
Volvo Cars is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely Holding) of China.
Volvo Cars formed part of the Swedish Volvo Group until 1999, when the company was bought by Ford Motor Company.
In 2010, Volvo Cars was acquired by Geely Holding.
Volvo Cars formed part of the Swedish Volvo Group until 1999, when the company was bought by Ford Motor Company.
In 2010, Volvo Cars was acquired by Geely Holding.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 7:09 pm to CHGAR
They were.
German cars are the best-engineered, and safest.
American cars are next.
I don't GAF about the rest, no offense
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German cars are the best-engineered, and safest.
American cars are next.
I don't GAF about the rest, no offense
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