Why Volvo

[Numnuts]

Because I'm an idiot (me and the Silver Turnip aren't getting on a the moment ).

[radiomark]

£100,7 seats, tows a caravan
job done

[Jaymz]

Originally Posted by radiomark

£100,7 seats, tows a caravan
job done

£100!!, can you find me one of those

[catch22]

Originally Posted by toxophilus

Reliability, drivability, build quality, comfort.

In my time I've driven Citroen, Peugeot, Ford, Renault, Vauxhall, Nissan, Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Fiat and BMW cars. In my opinion, none of them even come close to Volvo in any department.

I'm not just being biased here

You are being biased, there are far better drives out there than Volvo's

Now whilst I appreciate this is a Volvo appreciation thread. And whilst there is no doubting Volvo's are great cars, lets not get carried away.

[Oilydad]

Comfort, safety, towing ability, spaciousness, power, and a future Classic.

[toxophilus]

Originally Posted by catch22

You are being biased, there are far better drives out there than Volvos

Probably, but I've yet to find one that fits within the budget of most mortals....

[HerPeti]

My first Volvo was a V40 1.9 Dci. I sold it around 195.000 miles in the clock to my brother and she is still keep going... I bought a C70 2.4T GT after that as she is the beautiest and most confy for the money I could invest in that time. I spent a lot on her, because of the previous owner, but I am quite sure my next car will be a Volvo as well.
Great fuel consumption (around 30 mpg), reliable, safe and full extra...

[Robbijay]

Just as good as (although not RWD) more expensive German Toss.

Being 28, I like driving something classier than most people of my age would choose. (maybe I'll do it all in reverse and get a Focus RS500 when I retire!)

[Magnum357]

Originally Posted by catch22

You are being biased, there are far better drives out there than Volvo's

Now whilst I appreciate this is a Volvo appreciation thread. And whilst there is no doubting Volvo's are great cars, lets not get carried away.

I don,t think anybody is getting carried away. I started this topic out of general interest as I have driven most cars in my time but always return to Volvo. I was asked on another forum why I was so keen on Volvo's I did my best to answer a very simple question that we can all relate to. This is not a Volvo appreciation thread. I would have used Kylie Minogue as an appreciation thread, much better. I was asked on this forum why I changed from Jaguar back to Volvo, very simple reason, cost and low second hand values of Jaguars. When you say there are better drives out there than Volvo,s. When I sold the Jag I tried them all. Range Rovers, VW Touregs. Volvo XC90 & XC70. BMW X3 & X5's each time I came back to a Volvo. When I spotted a low mileage one in Sheffield 28k 2 owners V70 SE T5 2005 £10k I purchased it over the internet from Harratts who have supplied me with 3 Volvo's in the past all good ones. So there you go.

[radiomark]

It was advertised at £250 but the paint was knackered and the engine was leaking oil due to a blocked flame trap.I nearly walked away when the guy said £100