13 Jul 08
Well, I found it amusing. About the crisis in the US right now, and how
Volvo (who's biggest market is the US) has reached a new low in
their sales.
That's obviously not the funny part. But in this program they interviewed
an American who seemed knowledgeable enough, until they asked him
why he won't buy a Volvo right now. He answered: "It's more of a luxury
car and not the kind I need just to get me to and from work everyday",
or something to that extent.
?
😵
Luxury car!? Volvo!? I don't know what kind of Volvo they sell over there
in the US, but here in Sweden they're family cars. Granted, they're nice
cars, but luxury!? HA ha ha ha!
Oh, man. I had a good laugh there.
😕
Wait! Is Volvo cheating on us Swedes? 😕🙁😠
MOTHERF...
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by JigtieSome of the higher-end Volvos could definitely be classified as luxury cars, on a par with some models of BMW, Audi or Mercedes.
Well, I found it amusing. About the crisis in the US right now, and how
Volvo (who's biggest market is the US) has reached a new low in
their sales.
That's obviously not the funny part. But in this program they interviewed
an American who seemed knowledgeable enough, until they asked him
why he won't buy a Volvo right now. He answered: "It's ...[text shortened]... od laugh there.
😕
Wait! Is Volvo cheating on us Swedes? 😕🙁😠
MOTHERF...
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by rbmorrisYeah, but your average Volvo is still pretty low-standard (compared to other
Some of the higher-end Volvos could definitely be classified as luxury cars, on a par with some models of BMW, Audi or Mercedes.
brand new cars), isn't it? Except for the safety features, of course.
They mentioned something about most Americans now wanting to try
environmental cars (ethanol or hybrid), and Volvo apparently haven't done
a lot on that front until just recently.
Interesting.
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungTo be perfectly honest, I really don't know how to compare the cars. New
Does Volvo have something like a Honda Accord, Geo Metro or Toyota Tercel? Those are the sorts of low end reliable cars I am familiar with. Of course the Tercel is no longer being made, but still.
Volvos does have a lot of features that you can choose to go with them, but
I do believe that a Volvo V50 without all the extras might be comparable to
the type of cars you mention.
But I wouldn't take my word for it, if I were you. 🙂
13 Jul 08
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Originally posted by JigtieThe Volvo V50 is the station wagon version of the Volvo S40 small family car, produced by Volvo Cars, introduced in 2003 Bologna Motor Show and manufactured at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium.
To be perfectly honest, I really don't know how to compare the cars. New
Volvos does have a lot of features that you can choose to go with them, but
I do believe that a Volvo V50 without all the extras might be comparable to
the type of cars you mention.
But I wouldn't take my word for it, if I were you. 🙂
The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are compact executive cars produced by Volvo Cars. There have been two generations, the first launched in 1995 and the second one in 2004. The latter is listed by Forbes as one of the best luxury cars for young affluent drivers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_V50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40
I'm guessing you mean the '95 model?
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungActually, I must admit to being a little baffled here. V50 is a lower middle
The Volvo V50 is the station wagon version of the Volvo S40 small family car, produced by Volvo Cars, introduced in 2003 Bologna Motor Show and manufactured at the Volvo Cars plant in Ghent, Belgium.
The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are compact executive cars produced by Volvo Cars. There have been two generations, the first launched in 1995 and the sec ...[text shortened]... /Volvo_V50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40
I'm guessing you mean the '95 model?
class car. Or so I thought. 😕
V70 is also very popular among families in the standard delivery. Again, so
I thought. Seems I haven't kept up very well lately. 😵
Thanks.
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by JigtieWell from what I hear, a 1988 Ford Tauras is like a luxury car in sweden.
Well, I found it amusing. About the crisis in the US right now, and how
Volvo (who's biggest market is the US) has reached a new low in
their sales.
That's obviously not the funny part. But in this program they interviewed
an American who seemed knowledgeable enough, until they asked him
why he won't buy a Volvo right now. He answered: "It's ...[text shortened]... od laugh there.
😕
Wait! Is Volvo cheating on us Swedes? 😕🙁😠
MOTHERF...
A few years ago before I graduated college I did construction work for a boss who liked to feed of the rich. Almost all of them had luxury type volvo's.
So the original post is very, very, very not funny. It was a hell of an effort though.
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by PocketKingsWell from what I hear, a 1988 Ford Tauras is like a luxury car in
Well from what I hear, a 1988 Ford Tauras is like a luxury car in sweden.
A few years ago before I graduated college I did construction work for a boss who liked to feed of the rich. Almost all of them had luxury type volvo's.
So the original post is very, very, very not funny. It was a hell of an effort though.
sweden
?
A few years ago before I graduated college I did construction work for
a boss who liked to feed of the rich. Almost all of them had luxury type
volvo's.
Yes, it's always been possible to include features to the point of luxury,
but in standard delivery Volvo has always been affordable and quite low
end.
So the original post is very, very, very not funny. It was a hell of an
effort though.
Well, excuuuuuuse me. 😵
Geez, relax man.
13 Jul 08
Sorry to burst your bubble, jig, but if the Volvo cannot be techincally classified as luxury, it certainly projects that image (though family oriented, as you mention).
Swedes make 3 things good:
(a) Volvos
(b) Beautiful women who know how to make love
(c) Beautiful women who don't know how to make love, but who gives a damn about their knowledge anyway!
Best regards,
Seitse
13 Jul 08
Originally posted by Seitse(d) http://tinyurl.com/6qwj3s
Sorry to burst your bubble, jig, but if the Volvo cannot be techincally classified as luxury, it certainly projects that image (though family oriented, as you mention).
Swedes make 3 things good:
(a) Volvos
(b) Beautiful women who know how to make love
(c) Beautiful women who don't know how to make love, but who gives a damn about their knowledge anyway!
Best regards,
Seitse
13 Jul 08
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Originally posted by Seitse🙂
Sorry to burst your bubble, jig, but if the Volvo cannot be techincally classified as luxury, it certainly projects that image (though family oriented, as you mention).
Swedes make 3 things good:
(a) Volvos
(b) Beautiful women who know how to make love
(c) Beautiful women who don't know how to make love, but who gives a damn about their knowledge anyway!
Best regards,
Seitse
I guess when I think luxury, I'm thinking Mercedes and the like. Volvo is
hardly a Mercedes. Is it? BMW? Apparently they are comparable. I grew up
with Volvos all over the place, and I grew up real poor (for a Swede, mind you! 😵 ).
I just can't get the image of Volvo being cheap and simple out of my head.
Reliable and safe cars, yes, but... oh, never mind. 😵