19th Oct 2015, 08:53
Good point, I couldn't agree more. I own a Volvo V40 2012. Very silent, good handling and good looking interior. D2 is very economic too. However, the car has only three years and had already 5 electronic failures. Two defects were mentioned during warranty, but were considered as a software failure and are not repaired. There was also the security module that didn't hold its settings, but that one was replaced under warranty. And 2 electronic failures (one with an immobiliser) were repaired under 50% coulance. If not, the total amount for the two last repairs was going to cost me 2000 euros or 2500 USD. So yes, I suppose they are cheaper new, but they cost a lot to maintain in good shape.
18th Apr 2015, 04:09
You can buy used Volvos for pennies on the dollar. Good news if you're looking to buy used, but depreciation costs make Volvos incredibly expensive vehicles for the first owner.
Looking for a good used car for my daughter, I found I can buy used S60's all day long for thousands less than a similar age Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. The problem is that parts and service for out of warranty Volvos cost a king's ransom, which is a key reason why folks walk away after the first customer-paid service bill.