Is volvo going out of business?
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Is volvo going out of business?
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I've been told this by my auto repair owner / mechanic. I'm in the market for a new car to replace my 95 Riviera and came across the S90. I mentioned Volvo to him and he tried to dissuade me by mentioning that it is either bankrupt or going out of business. From what I'm reading, this is not true. Please let me know. I figure this is the place to get accurate answers.
While I'm at it, any thoughts on the S90 AWD configuration would be much appreciated. I'm looking to stay at or near the luxury class in my new car research. Looks like a nice car and certainly has a FAR nicer front grille than what I'm seeing on some of these new makes and models! I'm a bit leery of a 4-cylinder but probably cause I never had one before. The gas mileage looks good on this and the AWD would be great for the rural area we live (get our share of ice / snow).
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I've been told this by my auto repair owner / mechanic. I'm in the market for a new car to replace my 95 Riviera and came across the S90. I mentioned Volvo to him and he tried to dissuade me by mentioning that it is either bankrupt or going out of business. From what I'm reading, this is not true. Please let me know. I figure this is the place to get accurate answers.
While I'm at it, any thoughts on the S90 AWD configuration would be much appreciated. I'm looking to stay at or near the luxury class in my new car research. Looks like a nice car and certainly has a FAR nicer front grille than what I'm seeing on some of these new makes and models! I'm a bit leery of a 4-cylinder but probably cause I never had one before. The gas mileage looks good on this and the AWD would be great for the rural area we live (get our share of ice / snow).
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Considering Volvo' plan to manufacture in the US, I think your mechanic is misguided.
https://www.autonews.com/article/201...cing-the-clock
I have owned Volvos with 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines. My current V60 has a 4 cylinder turbocharged engine. It is quiet, smooth and very responsive.
https://www.autonews.com/article/201...cing-the-clock
I have owned Volvos with 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines. My current V60 has a 4 cylinder turbocharged engine. It is quiet, smooth and very responsive.
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Pretorien,
Thanks for your reply. Most interesting. Can't imagine either why he told me what he did. Makes a few other things rather suspect as well since he's always saying how this or that car is "junk" with the exception of BMW - which is what he's been trying to direct me towards in the way of buying a new car for the past several years now.
I checked out the link - nice comment about the S90 from an owner at the end of the article!
Have a good one
Thanks for your reply. Most interesting. Can't imagine either why he told me what he did. Makes a few other things rather suspect as well since he's always saying how this or that car is "junk" with the exception of BMW - which is what he's been trying to direct me towards in the way of buying a new car for the past several years now.
I checked out the link - nice comment about the S90 from an owner at the end of the article!
Have a good one
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Been going to the same shop for a long time and they do excellent work. The guy I'm referring to, at this point, is not really one of the key mechanics in the shop. He owns it in partnership with his father-in-law, who runs the office. Nice guys both, but getting a bit tired of hearing that there is no real good car other than BMW.
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Few if any manufacturers are without their horror stories - or, at least, cautionary tales.
My 1976 Volvo 265 wagon was fitted with the Volvo-Renault- Peugeot V-6, an engineering and maintenance disaster (sold mine with 48K on the clock)
My 1994 Mercedes E300 wagon was wired with wiring that, because of some "green" initiative had biodegradable insulation!
Current BMWs are, I believe, fitted with "run-flat" tires in lieu of a spare
I have a friend who has an early 2000's Jeep SUV. Its most frequently climbed "obstruction" is the insulating strip at the bottom of the repair shop's doorway
Etc.
My 1976 Volvo 265 wagon was fitted with the Volvo-Renault- Peugeot V-6, an engineering and maintenance disaster (sold mine with 48K on the clock)
My 1994 Mercedes E300 wagon was wired with wiring that, because of some "green" initiative had biodegradable insulation!
Current BMWs are, I believe, fitted with "run-flat" tires in lieu of a spare
I have a friend who has an early 2000's Jeep SUV. Its most frequently climbed "obstruction" is the insulating strip at the bottom of the repair shop's doorway
Etc.
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Thanks for all that. I'm finding the various internet 'car comparison' tools sometimes come up with quite different results. Which ones can actually be trusted is probably anyone's guess. In the final analysis, have to go with what car seems the best 'fit' overall. I do like coming to these forums since it offers feedback from the actual owners of the cars rather than just reading random internet reviews.
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A mechanic who just happens to want you to by a BMW, huh?
Well, withot concrete confession from the wrench turner I can't say for sure but I have my suspicians.
Volvo's have, over the years, developed a reputation for longevity. Some losers to be sure but over all the average Volvois a fairly durable little beast. BMWs have and somewhat different reputation. Don't believe me? Join a BMW forum, tell them you are tinking about buyins an X5, 7 series etc with only a thousand miles left on the warranty. See what they say. Fun cars, yes. PITA's pretty much.
I suspect a bare bones 3 series may be a good purchase but a customer buying a Luxo class X-Dive is like hitting the jackpot for a mechanic.
I really would suggest finding a Volvo only (or primarily) service shop. I have used two over the years and it is a great relationship - they truely know and, dare aI say it, love my cars. Not because they get rich off them but they know them well and when another car is on my horizen I get pretty honest adive that has been born out several times.
And yeah, that 4 pot takes some getting used to but it's proving to be a nice engine. I remember being concerned about the 5 cylender engines. I men, FIVE cylenders?!?! How's that gonna work?!?
Pretty well it turned out.
Well, withot concrete confession from the wrench turner I can't say for sure but I have my suspicians.
Volvo's have, over the years, developed a reputation for longevity. Some losers to be sure but over all the average Volvois a fairly durable little beast. BMWs have and somewhat different reputation. Don't believe me? Join a BMW forum, tell them you are tinking about buyins an X5, 7 series etc with only a thousand miles left on the warranty. See what they say. Fun cars, yes. PITA's pretty much.
I suspect a bare bones 3 series may be a good purchase but a customer buying a Luxo class X-Dive is like hitting the jackpot for a mechanic.
I really would suggest finding a Volvo only (or primarily) service shop. I have used two over the years and it is a great relationship - they truely know and, dare aI say it, love my cars. Not because they get rich off them but they know them well and when another car is on my horizen I get pretty honest adive that has been born out several times.
And yeah, that 4 pot takes some getting used to but it's proving to be a nice engine. I remember being concerned about the 5 cylender engines. I men, FIVE cylenders?!?! How's that gonna work?!?
Pretty well it turned out.
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Donf...thanks for additional thoughts. My brother, who is also a mechanic and runs our family auto-repair business, confirms BMW as being not easy to diagnose or fix, and having expensive parts. I think I'll avoid this brand and look elsewhere. It does seem that the S-90 is worth looking at.
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BMWs up until about the E39 5-series and E46 3-series are excellent cars that are easy to work on, have great parts availability, and reasonably priced off-the-shelf solutions for the few known issues. They are extremely reliable if maintained, and not hard to maintain.
After that, they start getting more complex and less reliable. Having owned an E46 for 12 years, we shopped (and passed on) BMWs in 2017 when looking for my wife's S60L. When I bought my 2019 V60 this summer I didn't even look at BMWs.
And no, even with Chinese ownership, Volvo is not in financial trouble. They just invested billions in the new NC assembly plant.
After that, they start getting more complex and less reliable. Having owned an E46 for 12 years, we shopped (and passed on) BMWs in 2017 when looking for my wife's S60L. When I bought my 2019 V60 this summer I didn't even look at BMWs.
And no, even with Chinese ownership, Volvo is not in financial trouble. They just invested billions in the new NC assembly plant.
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We have a 2017 S60L T5 AWD and just bought a 2019 V60 T6 AWD about a month ago. Both have their minor oddities but both are very nice drives. The T5 moves my wife's S60 with plenty of pep, and my T6 wagon is downright quick when necessary. Both engines drive as if they were much larger than 2 liters.
The S90 is gorgeous, though larger than we needed so we never drove one. They are very nice to sit in, I will say that!
The S90 is gorgeous, though larger than we needed so we never drove one. They are very nice to sit in, I will say that!
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A mechanic who just happens to want you to by a BMW, huh?
Well, withot concrete confession from the wrench turner I can't say for sure but I have my suspicians.
Volvo's have, over the years, developed a reputation for longevity. Some losers to be sure but over all the average Volvois a fairly durable little beast. BMWs have and somewhat different reputation. Don't believe me? Join a BMW forum, tell them you are tinking about buyins an X5, 7 series etc with only a thousand miles left on the warranty. See what they say. Fun cars, yes. PITA's pretty much.
I suspect a bare bones 3 series may be a good purchase but a customer buying a Luxo class X-Dive is like hitting the jackpot for a mechanic.
I really would suggest finding a Volvo only (or primarily) service shop. I have used two over the years and it is a great relationship - they truely know and, dare aI say it, love my cars. Not because they get rich off them but they know them well and when another car is on my horizen I get pretty honest adive that has been born out several times.
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And yeah, that 4 pot takes some getting used to but it's proving to be a nice engine. I remember being concerned about the 5 cylender engines. I men, FIVE cylenders?!?! How's that gonna work?!?
Pretty well it turned out.
Well, withot concrete confession from the wrench turner I can't say for sure but I have my suspicians.
Volvo's have, over the years, developed a reputation for longevity. Some losers to be sure but over all the average Volvois a fairly durable little beast. BMWs have and somewhat different reputation. Don't believe me? Join a BMW forum, tell them you are tinking about buyins an X5, 7 series etc with only a thousand miles left on the warranty. See what they say. Fun cars, yes. PITA's pretty much.
I suspect a bare bones 3 series may be a good purchase but a customer buying a Luxo class X-Dive is like hitting the jackpot for a mechanic.
I really would suggest finding a Volvo only (or primarily) service shop. I have used two over the years and it is a great relationship - they truely know and, dare aI say it, love my cars. Not because they get rich off them but they know them well and when another car is on my horizen I get pretty honest adive that has been born out several times.
Discovering the pitch deck design agency on the website was a turning point in my fundraising journey. The agency's expertise in creating visually striking and persuasive pitch decks was evident from their impressive track record. The website provided valuable pitch deck company Slidepeak insights into their design process, emphasizing their ability to craft compelling narratives and present information in a visually engaging manner. With their help, I was able to transform my raw ideas into a polished pitch deck that captured the attention of potential investors. The website's platform facilitated seamless communication and collaboration, ensuring that my
And yeah, that 4 pot takes some getting used to but it's proving to be a nice engine. I remember being concerned about the 5 cylender engines. I men, FIVE cylenders?!?! How's that gonna work?!?
Pretty well it turned out.
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