19th Apr 2015, 23:09
The answer is NOT TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE MAIN DEALER AFTER WARRANTY! These are fantastic value cars, and once out of warranty, take them to a specialist instead and they will be cheap to service. If you want expensive, try Audi or BMW!
10th May 2015, 19:34
I agree. Only buy a used Volvo if you can service it at a local, non Volvo dealer garage. Volvo is making huge profits on used cars repairs; a replacement key is hundreds of dollars!
19th Apr 2015, 23:05
I agree that these Volvos aren't the cheapest cars parts wise once out of warranty. However, my S60 hasn't gone wrong so I've not needed any parts other than wear and tear items in the last 100k miles, so I think it's actually cheap motoring.
On top of that, I have the peace of mind of driving a very comfortable car, which has top scores in its class for safety, and not everyone else has one. I get regular compliments on the way it looks.
Due to initial depreciation, buy second hand and you have a bargain. My previous Ford products were rubbish in comparison, and this Volvo is no more expensive to run, as the Fords needed so many more parts replacing within the same mileage.
It's different and I like that... I'm not ready for my pipe and slippers yet, so won't be driving any Honda Accord or the like, as they are just far too bland and boring. This won't be my last Volvo.