[SkaredShtles]

I agree but going through a lot of information on Volvo boards when I researched the XC70 it was not something I saw people talking about so it would not be the biggest concern.

It probably depends on how long you plan to drive a vehicle too... I always plan to keep cars until they're ready for the junk yard.

 

[CBJ]

Agree but getting simple cars is that really possible any more if we are talking about even 10 year old cars?

I think the last simple car I had was a 90s Ford Escort wagon which really had nothing in the car. Funny thing is which with no extras no power just a radio and an automatic then the damn speedometer did not work past 55 mph

 

[SkaredShtles]

Yah - even the "simple" cars aren't really that simple any more I suppose. And my newest car is already 10 years old. I'm annoyed 'cause the damned thing has electric doors... those are gonna fail and cost a fortune to fix.

 

[TN]

Agree but getting simple cars is that really possible any more if we are talking about even 10 year old cars?

I think the last simple car I had was a 90s Ford Escort wagon which really had nothing in the car. Funny thing is which with no extras no power just a radio and an automatic then the damn speedometer did not work past 55 mph

if you are looking for a simple car see my post.
i have done all the work myself on my car & it really hasnt needed too much...alternator, thermostat, brakes, belts, just hte usual **** that goes wrong. I have even replace some beat up body work with ebay parts.

I am not sure how the ford-era volvos are but the fact that ford bought them at some point scares me.

 

[CastleMaster]

 

[CBJ]

I am not sure how the ford-era volvos are but the fact that ford bought them at some point scares me.

I think Volvo still suffers from but hurt from the Ford years. The current generation Ford based XC70 is a joke.

 

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Personally I really like this Volvo Model