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Have Volvo vehicles improved since being bought by Ford?Rating 1 to 6. (1 - Yes, 6 - No)Views : 22846 Replies : 205Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Yes, love 'em! | 44 | 16.30% | |
I like some of the new models | 107 | 39.63% | |
Could be better, but the XC90 is nice! | 119 | 44.07% | |
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Aug 21st, 2003, 00:54 | #1 |
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Have Volvo vehicles improved since being bought by Ford?Rating 1 to 6. (1 - Yes, 6 - No)
The age old debate over Ford's ownership of our beloved marque. Just for curiosity, let us know your opinions with the poll. I'm sure there may be a few surprises with the outcome.
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Feb 26th, 2006, 14:30 | #2 |
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I don't think that there was anything wrong with the Volvo range before Ford took ownership. The last of the true Volvo's was the 900 series as far as I know. The only Ford components on the latest range is the chassis every thing is Volvo, so gone are the days of robustness, and good old ruggedness. My 760 turbo saloon litteraly fell of the back of a recovery truck whilst being deliverd to my local specialist after the throttle cable broke and only sufferd minimul damadge to a susspension arm. My mechanic said he would be very surprised if a Ford chassied Volvo would escape with as little damage as my true Volvo.
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Feb 26th, 2006, 20:56 | #3 |
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when i brought my 480 the thing that impressed me the most was all the little bits & bobs that Volvo had thought out (illumanting ignition barrel, rear wiper comes on in reverse etc) & must admit i was a little disappointed when i found most of these hadn't even been moved onto the 850. & from what i understand even more of the little touches that no-one else thinks of have gone since Ford took over. I really do think BT is going to be my last Volvo
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Feb 26th, 2006, 22:06 | #4 |
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I have no real interest in any of the post-900 Series Volvo cars, although the current V70 is a nice car to tool around in. Bricks all the way for me!
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Really when you think of the extra's i have on my GLE (you all know by now, heated seats, electric everything etc) for 1989, i'm betting this was pretty rare top spec car. Hell even now, not TOO many cars have heated seats apart from Audi/BM etc, so for their time, the old Volvo's were way ahead. I cant really comment on newer Volvo's. I did have a gander round a dealers the other day, and i cant remember what model i looked in, but i was a bit dissapointed at the sea of grey plastic inside. I know most mid range cars tend to have a boring interior, and I appriciate the interior of my 740 is far from amazing, but it still strikes me as rather boring. This is all my opinion, and not FACT. They may well of come on in leaps and bounds, i dont really know, but if i had to buy a volvo again, it would be a 740/940/850. |
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Feb 26th, 2006, 23:14 | #7 |
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Whilst I respect the older models (had several 700's in the family previously and they were fab) I much prefer the post 95 models, having driven all.
My latest 2002/2003 S60 is a world apart from our previous 1986 760 GLE or 1990 740 GLE, the looks, ergonomics, refinement and comfort are miles ahead on a like-for-like basis. They're not as solid, but thats due to manufacturers having to make the car pedestrian friendly etc etc. The later cars will be safer in an impact for the occupants than old models, but the older models would stand up to an impact MUCH better due to their solidness. Personally, I'd rather live in a major accident and have a complete write off of a car, rather than lose one of my legs but still retain a working vehicle!
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There are many people who now have Volvos, myself included, who would never have considered most of the older models. To survive in the current market you need to appeal to the largest market possible.
I was looking for an A4 when I ended up buying a Volvo.
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Saab 9-3 Volvo S60 Audi A4 Jaguar X-Type Going back 15 years, Volvo wouldn't have been in a position to compete with Jaguar!
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The later cars will be safer in an impact for the occupants than old models, but the older models would stand up to an impact MUCH better due to their solidness. I cannot understand your inverse logic? The later cars protect the occupants; progressively more each year. Research air bags , side curtains, crumple zones and many more. I have a 1997 V70 with only one air bag, in front of me, the driver. So wife not protected. Just bought 2005 V70 T5 with at least four airbags and two side curtains. My wife is now protected from all sides. and me! TC & enjoy the best cars ever made; and to drive.. in my opinion. |
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