lets talk about VOLVO 2019 XC40

[2008wrx]

Any VOVLO fans here? Can you tall me more about VOLVO in 2018 ..? Especially XC40 related info?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I hear some of Volvo models are are Chinese manufactured even for Stateside consumption. Never followed up on that. Years ago I wanted that little C30 turbo hatchback FORVolvoD. Seemed like the purrfect pocket rocket.

 

[wemay]

My favorite all time car is the 850 T5-R. I currently love any wagon touched by Polstar especially the V60 Both seen here: Long ago i owned a 740 Turbo with iPd extras

 

[CT8]

The 740s were the last of the reliable Volvos.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: CT8

The 740s were the last of the reliable Volvos.

It was a tank. I drove it from Miami, Fl to Pheonix, AZ with my Dad to give it to my sister with 140K miles on the original motor and turbo. She sold it with 300K miles 8 years later. That was a fabulous car. That trip means a lot to me. Great memories with my Pop.

 

[Spector]

Volvo is now owned by a Chinese Company, not sure where they are produced. Some Cadillacs, the Ford Focus in 2018 and one of the Buicks are manufactured in China.Ford is supposedly shifting the Focus from Mexico to China.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted By: CT8

The 740s were the last of the reliable Volvos.

This one time I owned a newer (at the time) S60 sedan with NA and stick trans. Worst car ever! Was wishing I sold it from the point shortly after purchase when I attempted to drive it spiritedly.

 

[Toros]

Originally Posted By: CT8

The 740s were the last of the reliable Volvos.

Disagree. 940s and 960s were tanks too. Reliability started to go downhill with the 5 cylinder 850s.

 

[CincyDavid]

Loved my RWD V90 wagon (dressed up end-of-production 960)...hated the FWD C70 convertible I owned. The inline six on the V90 was coupled with a stout Aisin automatic. What a tremendous car. I would be hard-pressed to get a new Volvo, although the interior design in the S90 and V90 and XC90 is stunning...the wood trim and amber leather is mind-blowing. The last time I was at the dealer, they had a cloth seat/no sunroof S60 on the showroom with a $34k sticker price...why not just get an Accord LX for $23K and save $10 grand?!? Non-luxury brands have come so far with equipment levels and whatnot that the luxury and near-luxury brands are getting squeezed out of existence. What is Volvo in the US? Surely not luxury, I would define them as near-luxury along with Acura and maybe Buick?!?

 

[camrydriver111]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite

I hear some of Volvo models are are Chinese manufactured even for Stateside consumption. Never followed up on that.

I believe it's only the S90L model, the long wheelbase model. In China it's common for rich people to be chauffeured so long wheelbase is popular.

 

[Ammofirst]

Don't do it : https://jalopnik.com/your-next-volvo-will-probably-be-made-in-china-1788485280

 

[Toros]

Originally Posted By: CincyDavid

Loved my RWD V90 wagon (dressed up end-of-production 960)...hated the FWD C70 convertible I owned. The inline six on the V90 was coupled with a stout Aisin automatic. What a tremendous car. I would be hard-pressed to get a new Volvo, although the interior design in the S90 and V90 and XC90 is stunning...the wood trim and amber leather is mind-blowing. The last time I was at the dealer, they had a cloth seat/no sunroof S60 on the showroom with a $34k sticker price...why not just get an Accord LX for $23K and save $10 grand?!? Non-luxury brands have come so far with equipment levels and whatnot that the luxury and near-luxury brands are getting squeezed out of existence. What is Volvo in the US? Surely not luxury, I would define them as near-luxury along with Acura and maybe Buick?!?

I had a 98 V90. DArk green with light tan leather. Great car. Had a slight valve tick but never burned or lost a drop of anything. Roomy and comfortable with real rain gutters for my surfboard racks.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite

I hear some of Volvo models are are Chinese manufactured even for Stateside consumption. Never followed up on that. Years ago I wanted that little C30 turbo hatchback FORVolvoD. Seemed like the purrfect pocket rocket.

That's the Focus platform, right?

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted By: Ammofirst

Don't do it : https://jalopnik.com/your-next-volvo-will-probably-be-made-in-china-1788485280

Ok So why not?