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Originally Posted by MikeGMT
Err, no. They require too much pampering these days. Bit like society in general.
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I can't either.
In my V70 I carry all sorts of tools, offer some ladders or timbers on the roof(daily basis), then when I go "out" its loaded up to the roof- tent, equipment, sometimes bikes on the roof, sometimes roofbox..
I can't imagine new Volvo in this role.
Being afraid to scuff interior, being afraid that self levellers for lights won't perform as they should, etc.
Is it only me or do cars nowadays turn into less "usable" toys full of gizmos?
Sure- you can tell me "if you want to carry loads- buy a van"
But anyone who drove "older" Volvo estate will (I believe) just laugh at that.
That "V" used to mean something.
It stood for "versality".
And oh, versatile these cars were (are).
Tear seats down- full flat surface in the rear.
In addition drop down passenger seat- whoa! Sooo much loading space!
Put them up again- one of most comfortable long range cruisers.
A van?
No.
New Volvo?
Em... I think I may need to pair it up with something for carrying loads.
But why would I want 2 cars if I can do all that with one?
In my personal opinion:
As the years go by, cars functionality level drops, being replaced by all sorts of commercially propelled gizmos.
Give me old style estate , even with some gizmos, the less dangerous ones, but still " old" style estate, any day.