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re: Are Volvo vehicles considered well-made vehicles?
Posted on 9/14/24 at 7:36 pm to Obtuse1
Posted on 9/14/24 at 7:36 pm to Obtuse1
Those consumer reports are pretty much garbage. A lot of them are nothing more than:
"Ohhh... my radio was hard to figure out." DING
"Ohhh... I couldn't figure out how to turn on my heated steering wheel." DING
"Ohhh... I couldn't open the decklid with my foot" DING
Which of these safety features do the Mercedes S-Classes have that Volvo's don't have? Honestly, just curious.
"Ohhh... my radio was hard to figure out." DING
"Ohhh... I couldn't figure out how to turn on my heated steering wheel." DING
"Ohhh... I couldn't open the decklid with my foot" DING
quote:
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.
Which of these safety features do the Mercedes S-Classes have that Volvo's don't have? Honestly, just curious.
This post was edited on 9/14/24 at 7:46 pm
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Posted on 9/14/24 at 8:01 pm to N2cars
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German cars are the best-engineered, and safest.
American cars are next.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 8:03 pm to Shamoan
You answered your own question dipwad
Posted on 9/14/24 at 8:04 pm to Bamafig
My next RV will likely be Volvo, unless that was sold too.
Otherwise, I'll stay with Freightliner/ Cummins or DD
Otherwise, I'll stay with Freightliner/ Cummins or DD
Posted on 9/14/24 at 8:10 pm to TigerGman
You're welcome to your opinion, but I've owned a lot of different vehicles in my life.
I speak from experience, and cars engineered for the Autobahn are extremely safe.
The X5 has a had a 5 star IIHS rating forever.
I speak from experience, and cars engineered for the Autobahn are extremely safe.
The X5 has a had a 5 star IIHS rating forever.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 8:54 pm to TigerGman
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Why?
For the same reason you'd probably choose a Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki or Suzuki over the vast array of cheap shite Chinese motorcycles.
Volvo used to mean something. Now it's just a brand. Made by the Chinese.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 9:09 pm to Shamoan
I have owned 5 dating back to 1986. No issues. Son was T boned and went to hospital to be looked over. Sister had a roll over and walked away. I have also owned Mercedes, Audi and VW. I would definitely buy another Volvo before a German car.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 9:52 pm to Costanza
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on our 3rd currently and considering our 4th. Safe, reliable, comfortable. No complaints.
Why "considering". Sounds like a no brainer.
Posted on 9/14/24 at 10:54 pm to Obtuse1
I know it WAS true at one time before govt mandates started stacking up (your examples - Toronado?)....
My question is whether manufacturers using their luxury models to lead with features, esp safety, was as prevalent as in the 80s and 90s.
My question is whether manufacturers using their luxury models to lead with features, esp safety, was as prevalent as in the 80s and 90s.
Posted on 9/15/24 at 6:24 am to Shamoan
I bought the 2016 XC90 Inscription when it came out. Picked it up in Sweden. I thought it was a very comfortable car. The engine was under powered and the autopilot was crap. It eventually had a small fire in the engine compartment from a leaking antifreeze line and there was a massive recall/technical bulletin put out about it. Volve bought the car back. I will never own another Volvo, ever.
Posted on 9/15/24 at 7:35 am to Shamoan
Reliability isn't great.
However, they are extraordinarily safe. Worldwide, since 2017, no one has died in a car accident while riding in a Volvo XC90. In Europe, no one has died since the model was first introduced.
However, they are extraordinarily safe. Worldwide, since 2017, no one has died in a car accident while riding in a Volvo XC90. In Europe, no one has died since the model was first introduced.
This post was edited on 9/15/24 at 7:37 am
Posted on 9/15/24 at 7:37 am to duckblind56
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quote:on our 3rd currently and considering our 4th. Safe, reliable, comfortable. No complaints.
Why "considering". Sounds like a no brainer.
Bc I really want either the new Lexus GX or a new Land Cruiser.
Posted on 9/15/24 at 7:46 am to Shamoan
We are on our fourth XC90, had a XC60 and also now have a XC40
Here are my thoughts:
1. They are good cars but I have noticed a few minor electrical issues with the 23 XC90 and the 23 XC40
2. We leased all of them but now I want to buy a 21 XC90, which I think was a great year.
3 The 40 is too small, better to go up to the 60 or 90
4. Best to get the bench second row if you have more than 2 kids
Here are my thoughts:
1. They are good cars but I have noticed a few minor electrical issues with the 23 XC90 and the 23 XC40
2. We leased all of them but now I want to buy a 21 XC90, which I think was a great year.
3 The 40 is too small, better to go up to the 60 or 90
4. Best to get the bench second row if you have more than 2 kids
Posted on 9/15/24 at 7:56 am to Shamoan
No
Not anymore Google is your friend they are Chinese junk service nightmares shocked at all the answers here that are just misleading
Not anymore Google is your friend they are Chinese junk service nightmares shocked at all the answers here that are just misleading
Posted on 9/15/24 at 9:00 am to TigerGman
quote:I'm about to run up 200k on a 2004. Great mechanically except some design flaws which I can only assume we're addressed in the later releases. Like water leaks around the windshield and a door and a hatchback that won't open.
I'm on my 3rd XC90 in a row and no issues at all.
Posted on 9/15/24 at 10:37 am to The Cool No 9
Exteriors are great. Interior was dated and ugly when it was introduced 7 years ago.
Posted on 9/15/24 at 10:54 am to Costanza
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I really want either the new Lexus GX or a new Land Cruiser.
Buy a Lexus for an upgraded Toyota or get a Toyota. Buy the Land Cruiser if you can swing it. Volvo makes trucks. Someone else makes Volvo branded cars. Are they bad, I wouldn’t know because I refuse to risk it
Posted on 9/15/24 at 11:05 am to footballdude
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Volvo Cars is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely Holding) of China.
The vast majority of the models are still designed, built, and assembled in Gothenburg. The ownership structure hasn’t changed much. The entire operation is still very much Swedish.
It’s not like Polestar which is designed in Sweden but built in China.
The infotainment system and software is very much due for an upgrade and lags competitors at the same price point.
This post was edited on 9/15/24 at 11:12 am
Posted on 9/15/24 at 1:50 pm to N2cars
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I speak from experience, and cars engineered for the Autobahn are extremely safe.
The X5 has a had a 5 star IIHS rating forever.
I'm not saying German cars aren't safe, I know they are. But you can't leave Volvo off that list. Plus a 6100 lb Gross Vehicle Weight XC90 SUV is going be safer in a head-on than your 4700 lb GVW Mercedes sedan.
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