Would you buy another Volvo?
 

Would you buy another Volvo?

From a US survey: "Those who can afford more expensive cars also tended to be more capricious, with only 30 per cent of Volvo owners likely to buy another car from that brand..."

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-new...116-1q2w8.html

Personally I wouldn't buy ANYTHING ELSE .. (Mind you I am rather biased I do own 3 of em!!!)

as a first time owner and without any brand loyalty, i would say yes. particularly whilst my kids are young.

Yes, I am a first time Volvo owner as well and still remain favourably impressed with my XC60.

For a while I considered updating to the MY12 model but the cost is prohibitive here, about $30,000 change-over margin to get more or less the same. I will let the idea mellow with time. The X3 with 3.0 TD appeals, for just a little extra money.

This is my second Volvo, I had a S60 D5 before the XC60.
I'm not planning on changing cars for another 2 years, but already feel I've painted myself into a corner as at the moment there's nothing else I can see that I'd rather own, than a XC60, so it might be another one of these.

This is my second Volvo first was V70 which was very good but lacked the ground clearance I need when I am in Italy. The XC60 is very good and has no problems on dirt roads or up in the mountains. I usualy cover 600 miles each day traveling to Italy with no problems, I went four times last year. The seats are great.

This is my first new Volvo (previously owned a 1997 V40) and I have to say that I would definitely buy another based on experience so far. Out of the cars I've owned, I would definitely buy another Fiat, would have bought another SAAB, wouldn't ever buy another Renault or Citroen again (with the exception of a 2CV)! I'm not a huge fan of German cars so it's not so much a question of brand loyalty, but there wouldn't be much to tempt me away from Volvo at the moment.

Third Volvo for me, I suggest that says something about the cars and the service I get from my dealer :)

Since I've just bought my 13th Volvo, I guess the answer is YES....

A fairly emphatic 100% of the owners who responded here to date are likely to buy another Volvo.

I wonder what has skewed the JD Power results for the US? Perhaps the Chinese ownership? Perhaps the lack of diesel models available? Perhaps poor after-sales service?

I'm put off by older Volvos (rattling interiors, crap plastics, bad designs of certian parts becoming a problem) and I'm also put off by newer Volvos (needing DICE or VIDA to do even basic stuff the home mechanic should be able to deal with).

Also, the price of parts is just going up and up, so I'm not too sure about my next car.

Chris...

Possibly the fact that they're so used to buying cr*p cars, they wouldn't recognise a decent one............:hidesbehindsofa:

Would only buy another Volvo if I had the option of a spare wheel, which, by the way, I do have on my 2011 XC 60

Regarding the spare wheel. I intend to keep mine when I trade in and put it in my new car.They can always take the price of a replacement repair kit off my trade in if they get funny about it.
Can anyone see any problem with that?

only own one at the moment but same answer
 

same as same as, totally hooked now.:thumbs_up:

Yes, despite the issues suffered, as dealer has been good.Surprised that Merc was at 57% - this could be due to the strong brand image that persuades people?

Also, I can understand why loyalty is high amongst Japanese brands and Korean brands nowadays-good looking product with decent reliability and functionality. Japanese and Korean brands are trying very very hard - and it shows.

I've just bought a new C30 and they were quite happy to swap the spare wheel and tool kit out of my old one.

Thats that issue sorted then. Thanks Tony

Unlikely, Maybe a newer S80, Or a C30. But most likely a return to Jap for me after this one. I said in another post only yesterday, my '96 Civic has carried it's 150,000 miles much better than my S80, and the Civic has had me driving for the last 20,000 miles and that's not nice for any car!

Current XC60 is my first Volvo, and I have to confess, I blimmin' well love it. So yes, would definitely consider buying another Volvo 4x4, but (and no disrespect to any other forum members) I wouldn't be tempted by any of their other range. For me, the XC60 is the family car and it's perfect - I want the other family car to have some sporting credentials, and, for me at least, Volvo still doesn't have that.

Yes I'd have another, in fact I'm thinking of getting the C30 for better fuel consumption, now that I'm officially retired and I don't need to carry tools and stock etc.

I have owned three volvo's, two 440's and a S40 i am looking forward to owning my 4th volvo. So thumbs up for me.

definitely would....
 

Yes definitely would, but will go for an older model e.g. 850/940/760/240 & etc primarily because having experienced the ridiculous behaviour of the on board electronics of the more recent models, I would rather go for a better built model that can be mechanically managed, without the obscure software that ties components to a particular VIN number.
Reasons – {but not necessarily in the right order Mr. Preview.}
1) - It is not environmentally friendly to throw away repairable components just because the manufacturer likes to make even more profit off the back of serial and multiple one-off eproms.
2) - Simplicity makes for a more reliable piece of merchandise, whether that it be a single bladed razor or a 137mph car.
3) – Spending ever increasing amounts of money on a new car neither makes initial economic sense nor the longer term devaluation.
4) – Newer cars have a shorter projected life span than those that were manufactured more than 15 years ago, both in terms of the longevity, gauge and quality of the metals used in their construction and the ability to rebuild components.
5) – What is actually wrong with having the ability to grease a bearing on a regular basis rather than throw it away after 140K miles?
6) - Even if you have to pay someone to do the greasing, it provides employment and is more user friendly of diminishing metal resources.
7) – A model name is easier on the ear than a maker’s name and a model number.....................
8) – You don’t need a PhD in programming to activate a software update to operate the headlights or lighter.
9) - Timing chains may chatter, but duplexes rarely fail!
10) - Old f***s prefer cars where you can see the engine, oil leaks, belts and visually count the spark plugs rather than look at "nice" matt plastic covers with the makers name on!

what about an s60 heico? 330ps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZe1EyfU7Xw

I didn't vote in the poll because I really am open minded..
Ford Mondeos are figuring quite high on my like list at the moment, but that could change?

I bought my first in 1986 a 240 GLT and owned a Volvo ever since. Unlikely to buy anything else. The seats are a great selling point. Nothing I have driven has been so comfortable.:thumbs_up:
Jim

With a full size spare, I would probably want to swap the complete set of wheels (where incidentally I rotate the front ones with the spare), I can't see anyone complaining - after all the buyer would get a set of new alloys and tyres on his second hand volvo.

OK, one person says "no way nellie" !

I would be interested to know why?

Oh Dear i must be getting old as have allways prefered to tsee the engine rather then a peice of plastic that hides the leaks

and oh yeah i would have another

A definite yes for me. Got my second XC60 on order (March delivery). Swapping my 09-plate (MY10) S Drive for a D5 R-Design. Absolutely love the car and a great local dealer who offered a fantastic deal to change.

Never thought I would be a Volvo owner the first time, let alone the second, but I looked at all the options again (X3 and Q5). I just did not like them as much as the XC and their dealers were not offering a competitive cost to change against Volvo.

Yes.
I have tried other cars (company cars) but I am afraid that Volvo make the only cars that I can sit in comfortably on a long journey.

I've had two major back operations, and every other car I have tried, I suffer after about 20 minute to half an hour.
Had a company Citroen C5 for a while, it was pure agony on a long run, and I needed assistance to get out the thing.

You could buy a motorbike for performance, then buy a car you didn't actually like,say a nissan micra, join an internet forum for that car and then spend your evenings telling the other forum members how much you dislike the car, it would make a nice winter hobby?

Makes me think of a "Robin"

Please, not another Reductio ad Hitlerum :-)

sh*t stirrers! someone has the opportunity to take the upper hand here - and hopefully that's what they have been doing.

No, this is the coven in action summoning diablo.

Just idly pondering the question of another volvo in future, I was browsing secondhand prices. Comparing what I paid for mine new with the dealer top end prices for similar secondhand examples at not quite a year old, I observe that XC60 depreciation is in the region of 0% (or am I missing something).

Unfortunately there is a big difference between the price you will get from the dealer and the price he will then put it on the forecourt.

..or depending on what discount you got when buying new...secondhand ones are more expensive so seem to have appreciated...!!!!!!

don't forget it's possible to get discounts on 2nd hand too. i got over 10%.