Would you buy another Volvo?

Vecais · Jan 16th, 2012, 23:16

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

The Hooded Claw · Jan 16th, 2012, 23:19

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

darbs · Jan 16th, 2012, 23:32

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

Vecais · Jan 16th, 2012, 23:45

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.

Mrjon · Jan 17th, 2012, 03:55

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.

Worthingmike · Jan 17th, 2012, 09:32

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.

stu0710 · Jan 17th, 2012, 09:32

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.

david philips · Jan 17th, 2012, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

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

same as same as, totally hooked now.

volvorocks · Jan 17th, 2012, 14:26

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.

V70 Brad · Nov 8th, 2014, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

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

I am on my third wagon now. I said probably yes because I want to see how the new 4 cylinder engines hold up under all that power.

Am a typical Yank. I have a bad case of "polycylinderism" as an acquaintance called it and regard any 2.0 litre 4 cylinder putting out 302 hp with deep suspicion.

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Jan 16th, 2012, 23:16	#1
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	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 __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD

Jan 16th, 2012, 23:19	#2
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Personally I wouldn't buy ANYTHING ELSE .. (Mind you I am rather biased I do own 3 of em!!!) __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Jan 16th, 2012, 23:32	#3
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	as a first time owner and without any brand loyalty, i would say yes. particularly whilst my kids are young. __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Jan 16th, 2012, 23:45	#4
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	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. __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD Last edited by Vecais; Jan 16th, 2012 at 23:49.

Jan 17th, 2012, 03:55	#5
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	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. __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Jan 17th, 2012, 09:32	#6
Worthingmike Junior Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2021 14:23 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worthing	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.

Jan 17th, 2012, 09:32	#7
stu0710 Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2017 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LEAMINGTON SPA	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. __________________ MY11 D3 DRIVe R-DESIGN IN PASSION RED

Jan 17th, 2012, 14:26	#9
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	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.

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