Originally Posted By: artificialist
I see most Mustangs bought by women who like coupes, not hot rodding guys.
That's closer to reality. Around here, at least nine out of ten are low powered automatics driven by young women. A Mustang that can put up a serious run is rare indeed, but there are a few. The older V8 fox bodies were as about as refined as a washing machine. Fun, but a little rough, like the Fairmonts that bore them. I'll take an R on the track next to one, thank you.
As to the other posts, Volvos are not reliability champs. But they are more durable than most other cars. I'm not talking just major driveline bits, but major body and chassis as well. 200k is nothing even for an 850 or early P2.
There is a soccer mom component with the SUVs and S40/50. Thank FoMoCo for that. The Swedes didn't want them. But the P2 wagons, the coupes and convertibles are usually not driven by nerds, at least not around here. Volvo has spent decades cultivating a rep for safety, and that attracts an unusual demographic. And the Rs are a special niche all to themselves, and were nearly track cars off the showroom floor.
The Chinese report is unconfirmed. But if true, it will turn off a lot of traditional Volvo buyers, many who appreciate that their European cars are actually made in Europe.
