Uh.yeah - number one. been driving one since 1990 and owning one since 1992. Started out for college and style and now for running around and family. only car I would put my family in.
Somethingtotry
2008-08-19 07:48:30 UTC
Volvos from 1998 forward are very problematic and costly to repair. I have a '98 that has had practically every electrical switch replaced, the ABS control module, the AC condenser, 4 front wheel bearing hubs, the wires that allow you to open the front doors from the inside broke and had to be replaced, the vinyl covering on the interior doors came unglued and the panels had to be replaced.
The good news is - the engine and transmission are still going strong with only regular maintenance. It's all the other stuff that is obviously cheap made that breaks and costs a fortune to replace.
The older Volvos are highly reliable. Don't buy a new one unless you plan on getting rid of it before the warranty expires.
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anonymous
2016-10-31 11:53:40 UTC
Volvo Dependability
Phillip F
2008-08-19 09:48:40 UTC
hey check out your junk yard and see how many miles are on the volvo's there. that should give you an idea how long they last. I have seen plenty of Volvo's with 170+k and still fetching a good price; why? because they're reliable and a car that's built solid. for example the s70 with its 2.3/2/4 i5 engine was designed by Porsche and that engine is considered the most reliable engine in europe. cops use it to chase down cars.
I love my s70 t5 with 5 speed manual. It did have some things go on it like the abs module and pvc clogged but that's not that big of an issue and www.volvospeed.com has all the answers you want. just educate your self and you'll see how good of a car volvo can be.
Julie M
2008-08-20 08:23:23 UTC
the older ones are better. many people do not know this, but Ford bought out Volvo years ago. Ever since, Ford has been eliminating the quality of the car year by year, model by model. i would try buying a 98-2000. the 2000 are still made by "Ford," but it was one of the first years after switching over, so they still have a lot of the swedish parts. my family has 3- a '96, 'my '97, and a '99. I used to be concerned about the look of the car since i am 16, but after i have driven toyotas, i am definitely sticking with volvos!
Arthur O
2008-08-18 08:13:19 UTC
As Volvos have become more and more complicated, their reliability has suffered. They were once the most durable cars on the road but have become just another expensive vehicle with astronomical repair costs. I've owned eleven Volvos over a forty year span and, until the late '90s, was very happy with them as depenable and long-lasting cars. I still have a Volvo but it certainly isn't new and I don't have to empty my wallet at the shop to get it fixed if it ever does fail me.
There are better choices in new cars than a Volvo.
hobbabob
2008-08-18 19:58:01 UTC
the mechanical's are dependable and reliable i have owners with later models that range in mileage between 170k -300k miles. front drive axels seem to last as long as the boots [typically in the early 200's] transmission service is as vital as timing belt service [turbo models and city use or delivery use non turbos 15k intervals, 30k non turbo's with normal use]
100k on all timing componants. oil changes every 3000 doing these will get you the high mileage numbers.
note typical 200k car runs drives and looks like a cared for 60k american car.
anonymous
2016-04-11 04:47:04 UTC
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