Volvomakes good cars if you are looking for something safe and reliable. Over the past few years, the design has also improved. However, the problems that occur can be costly to repair, so you want to be careful what model you choose. In this article, I evaluate what makes Volvo unique from other brands. VWJetta or Golf. Ford F150. Non-turbo Subaru. Ford Focus (without the PowerShift trans) Nissan Altima (make sure you clap it out and bust up all the body panels /s) Now if you've got bigger budget and your first car is something you're getting because of a new job or new family, this list is likely beneath your expectations. OtakuSan617. Additional comment actions. That’s for sure. I have a 1964 544 Sport. One of the first cars with a 3 point seat belt. 35 years ago it was in an accident totaled 2 other cars. My dad just pried the fan out from the radiator and drove it off to the auto body shop. In2015 Volvo sold fewer than 5000 cars in Australia (in a market of 1.1 million vehicles). The company is about as irrelevant as Skoda. Renault - itself no great Aconversation with any typical Volvo buyer will have you notice that they admit their cars are indeed reliable and can outlast most challenges. However, there are websites like Consumer Reports, J.D BMWX5. Volvo XC60. Volvo XC90. Budget: Approx $40k, used. We save up half and will be paying off our current car next week so we just have to wait for the title and then we will be shopping. For context: Wife and I are looking to trade up from our shitty POS (Kia). We have no human children, 2 Greyhounds, and are very active. XPmj. Thenewer 2000 -> Volvos have a few electrical gremlins (instrument cluster, ABS control unit and CEM-unit) and also chew through bushings on a regular basis. Otherwise they are also good cars but I would say a 1994-1997 Volvo 940 2.3 Fuel-Injected (B230F) would be a good choice for you. No Volvo’s are not the safety leaders anymore. If you believe otherwise, that is fine, but it is marketing not actual facts anymore. you want the best safety you will buy new cars. All new cars are very safe, but they are also tested every year by Consumer Reports, the government, and Insurance Safety Commission. Theyre plentiful, reliable, cheap, economical and comfortable. And your parents aren't likely to have any objections as they're all very safe cars that have good fuel economy, low tax and won't take half your paycheck every month in insurance costs. '05-'10 models are around £1500 to £2000 depending on mileage and condition and come, most FacebookTwitter Reddit. All of these apps are ready for cars with Google built-in. Chrome is first releasing on select Polestar and Volvo cars in beta before hitting

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