Would you buy another Volvo? - Page 53

PRainbow · Jul 13th, 2020, 21:58

I bought a ‘stop gap’ older C30 while looking for a car I really wanted, and still have it a year later. 112k, 10 years old, been solid, reliable, well screwed together with hardly a rattle to be heard, and great to drive. And for Sporty car, really comfy.

Fancy an XC70 next, and not afraid of the higher mileage ones now!

Adrian888 · Jul 18th, 2020, 19:01

No, one has been a mistake.

niva441 · Jul 19th, 2020, 19:39

Less likely to, I'm finding the current generation to be a significant step backward both usability and functionality, after the previous V & XC60s. The touchscreen takes too much attention to operate (assuming it responds), yet the functionality of the sat nav especially is much reduced. It would have be better for safety if Volvo had sorted this, instead of introducing the speed limiter.

Plus this one has suffered lots of silly quality issues in addition to suffering a full shutdown with less that 70 miles.

Bashy · Aug 25th, 2020, 00:59

Im not so sure i would, i bought a bit of a lemon and whilst I love driving it, its quite expensive to repair, I could have just put the money I paid for it and got the clutch and flywheel done on the old Laguna, of which I quite like to be honest, this Volvo does handle well, better than the Laguna Privilege, that was a boat in comparison, but this V70 is like poop off a stick too in comparison to the 1.9DCI, the room in the volvo is certainly more for the dogs, a lot more room, cabin and boot. Its the fact that had I known about the gearbox at time of sale, I wouldn't have touched it, no chance, not to mention the fuel usage

AngloScot · Aug 25th, 2020, 12:34

I would! owned mine from new (6years) never missed a beat. Smooth on Motorways or local roads. Edinburgh to Herts on half a tank of Diesel. Love the Car.

Stone Free · Aug 28th, 2020, 10:34

Purchased my 2013 XC60 AWD in January 2018 with 102k on the clock & have covered 30k since...must say have spent a few £££'s on it over the past 2.5 years, ie:

EGR & Vacuum Valve
Faulty Relay Diode
New Tailgate Struts
Injector No1 Replaced
Two New Front Tyres

All the same, it's a very comfortable ride, great build quality & the 2.4 engine gives an impressive performance given the size & weight of the vehicle.

So yes, maybe not the cheapest to repair but I would certainly buy another Volvo.

kinga · Aug 28th, 2020, 21:05

Had a few volvo's...fancied a change, so treated myself to a bmw 520 estate..it was rubbish so chopped it in for another v70.
Then had 2 v70's..then fancied another change so bought a 2013 vw Caravelle t5.1 6 months ago.
Just sold it..and now back to volvo again with a 2014 xc60.
Once you experience the quality of volvo, nothing else lives up!

peter312 · Sep 10th, 2020, 08:35

Just replaced my V60 with the newer model. Couldn’t be happier. No issues with either.

Topcat1958 · Sep 10th, 2020, 17:59

Just purchased my 3rd Volvo in succession.
So, I guess that would be a YES

Steve54hb · Sep 10th, 2020, 18:05

The seats and driving position on the R Design I found uncomfortable whereas the SE version has been the most comfortable car I've ever owned, definitely have another.

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Aug 25th, 2020, 00:59	#524
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Im not so sure i would, i bought a bit of a lemon and whilst I love driving it, its quite expensive to repair, I could have just put the money I paid for it and got the clutch and flywheel done on the old Laguna, of which I quite like to be honest, this Volvo does handle well, better than the Laguna Privilege, that was a boat in comparison, but this V70 is like poop off a stick too in comparison to the 1.9DCI, the room in the volvo is certainly more for the dogs, a lot more room, cabin and boot. Its the fact that had I known about the gearbox at time of sale, I wouldn't have touched it, no chance, not to mention the fuel usage __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Aug 25th, 2020, 12:34	#525
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	I would! owned mine from new (6years) never missed a beat. Smooth on Motorways or local roads. Edinburgh to Herts on half a tank of Diesel. Love the Car. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

Aug 28th, 2020, 10:34	#526
Stone Free VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 14:12 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Llanddulas	Purchased my 2013 XC60 AWD in January 2018 with 102k on the clock & have covered 30k since...must say have spent a few £££'s on it over the past 2.5 years, ie: EGR & Vacuum Valve Faulty Relay Diode New Tailgate Struts Injector No1 Replaced Two New Front Tyres All the same, it's a very comfortable ride, great build quality & the 2.4 engine gives an impressive performance given the size & weight of the vehicle. So yes, maybe not the cheapest to repair but I would certainly buy another Volvo. __________________ 2013 63 VOLVO XC60 2.4 D4 SE LUX NAV AWD 161 BHP

Sep 10th, 2020, 18:05	#530
Steve54hb New Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 06:13 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Telford	The seats and driving position on the R Design I found uncomfortable whereas the SE version has been the most comfortable car I've ever owned, definitely have another. __________________ Steve XC60 SE, my2014, VEA D4, 181bhp, Manual, 67k

Jul 13th, 2020, 21:58	#521
PRainbow Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2020 13:16 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tunbridge Wells	I bought a ‘stop gap’ older C30 while looking for a car I really wanted, and still have it a year later. 112k, 10 years old, been solid, reliable, well screwed together with hardly a rattle to be heard, and great to drive. And for Sporty car, really comfy. Fancy an XC70 next, and not afraid of the higher mileage ones now!

Jul 18th, 2020, 19:01	#522
Adrian888 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2021 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huddersfield	No, one has been a mistake.

Jul 19th, 2020, 19:39	#523
niva441 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Warwick/Cambridgeshire	Less likely to, I'm finding the current generation to be a significant step backward both usability and functionality, after the previous V & XC60s. The touchscreen takes too much attention to operate (assuming it responds), yet the functionality of the sat nav especially is much reduced. It would have be better for safety if Volvo had sorted this, instead of introducing the speed limiter. Plus this one has suffered lots of silly quality issues in addition to suffering a full shutdown with less that 70 miles.

Aug 28th, 2020, 21:05	#527
kinga Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 13:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: solihull	Had a few volvo's...fancied a change, so treated myself to a bmw 520 estate..it was rubbish so chopped it in for another v70. Then had 2 v70's..then fancied another change so bought a 2013 vw Caravelle t5.1 6 months ago. Just sold it..and now back to volvo again with a 2014 xc60. Once you experience the quality of volvo, nothing else lives up!

Sep 10th, 2020, 08:35	#528
peter312 Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 13:27 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winsford, Cheshire	Just replaced my V60 with the newer model. Couldn’t be happier. No issues with either.

Sep 10th, 2020, 17:59	#529
Topcat1958 New Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2023 15:33 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Barnstaple	Just purchased my 3rd Volvo in succession. So, I guess that would be a YES

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