VCUK optimistic pricing.

don kalmar union · Jun 22nd, 2006, 07:54

I believe that many of us are aware that Volvo in the US set prices for their new cars way, way below those asked here in the UK.

However, I understand that they are currently giving rebates of up to $10,000 on finance schemes on some US spec. models...the 'R's and S40's to name two.

Makes you wonder how they see us here in Europe....bent double and quivvering in anticipation of being shafted....but gently of course in Swedish themed luxury.

Regards, Don.Norchi.

Edit. I should have put this in the General Messages!....bit early in the morning.....

Grizlyadams · Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:34

Anyone that buys a new car still deserves the £10k shafting they get upon driving it off the dealers carpark...
Buy it a year old for half the price!
Griz

Oli · Jun 22nd, 2006, 17:08

In a discussion a while ago with folks on the V70R.com forum, it seemed to be $ for £. At today's exchange rates, that's not far off half price! They also have a scheme where they can collect the car in Europe, drive it around on a holiday for a few weeks, then have it shipped over to US at an even cheaper rate.

No wonder most of that web site's members are driving the new V70R.

I gave up discussing it, just too upsetting. Planned to find a dealer in California while I was there with work last week to check it out, but ran out of time. Maybe next visit.

Oli

LankyTim · Jun 22nd, 2006, 18:43

Maybe get an American dealer to order you a RHD V70R. You can drive it round in Europe, but instead of having it shipped over to the states, drive it to the U.K

don kalmar union · Jun 22nd, 2006, 21:17

The most remarkable thing in all this is that with Volvo's substantial market share in North America at these hugely discounted prices vis a vis their 'rip-off' pricing policy in the UK that they can hold their position as the only brand within the Ford Empire that makes a reasonable profit.

What is the true value of this Swedish Iron?

Regards, Don.Norchi.

Sprintman · Jun 26th, 2006, 18:20

Makes you wonder if the prices charged over here are subsidising the prices charged over there?

Jun 22nd, 2006, 07:54	#1
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Yesterday 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	VCUK optimistic pricing. I believe that many of us are aware that Volvo in the US set prices for their new cars way, way below those asked here in the UK. However, I understand that they are currently giving rebates of up to $10,000 on finance schemes on some US spec. models...the 'R's and S40's to name two. Makes you wonder how they see us here in Europe....bent double and quivvering in anticipation of being shafted....but gently of course in Swedish themed luxury. Regards, Don.Norchi. Edit. I should have put this in the General Messages!....bit early in the morning..... Last edited by don kalmar union; Jun 22nd, 2006 at 08:37.

Jun 22nd, 2006, 17:08	#3
Oli VOC Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2016 14:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sevenoaks View Photos By: Oli	In a discussion a while ago with folks on the V70R.com forum, it seemed to be $ for £. At today's exchange rates, that's not far off half price! They also have a scheme where they can collect the car in Europe, drive it around on a holiday for a few weeks, then have it shipped over to US at an even cheaper rate. No wonder most of that web site's members are driving the new V70R. I gave up discussing it, just too upsetting. Planned to find a dealer in California while I was there with work last week to check it out, but ran out of time. Maybe next visit. Oli __________________ V70R AWD Phase III (pure and simple, but now with OEM Strutbrace!) - Sadly broken. Needed replacement engine (B5244T2) - Almost fixed :-)! 850 2.5 10v CD (home for lost toys - brilliant and trusty car) XC90 T6 AWD - boy it was fun in the snow...

Jun 22nd, 2006, 18:43	#4
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 23:12 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Maybe get an American dealer to order you a RHD V70R. You can drive it round in Europe, but instead of having it shipped over to the states, drive it to the U.K __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Jun 26th, 2006, 18:20	#6
Sprintman VOC Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 22:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Herts	Makes you wonder if the prices charged over here are subsidising the prices charged over there? __________________ VOC Member 19553 '03 V70 R AWD, standard, so far. '96 855 AWD, BSR twin outlet exhaust, Polybush engine steady. HID Dips. '98 V70 AWD. '98 V70 SE. '96 855 2.0 20v - Gone. '82 244 GLT- Gone, but not forgotten. '61 122S - Long gone!!

Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:34	#2
Grizlyadams RWD FTW!!! Last Online: Mar 19th, 2019 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Why should i have to tell you! View Photos By: Grizlyadams	Anyone that buys a new car still deserves the £10k shafting they get upon driving it off the dealers carpark... Buy it a year old for half the price! Griz

Jun 22nd, 2006, 21:17	#5
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Yesterday 23:08 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	The most remarkable thing in all this is that with Volvo's substantial market share in North America at these hugely discounted prices vis a vis their 'rip-off' pricing policy in the UK that they can hold their position as the only brand within the Ford Empire that makes a reasonable profit. What is the true value of this Swedish Iron? Regards, Don.Norchi.

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