gold rover
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Every Volvo I ever had, even the most recent one, just worked. No faffing about, no worries about will it go or not. If the battery had been turned over once in a while, the cars worked. Few parts needed now and then but every car needs upkeep.The last one was put away each winter until middle of spring , then it was turn the key and go. My 343 after a major crash, which I would have not walked out of in any other car,at the time, started without complaint, so they could recover her. I only stopped buying Volvo , when they started to look like every other car on the roadI have had a couple of Volvos too, both 240 estates, and they were great workhorses.
As it happens, my mate had a 480, which he bought dirt cheap with a years ticket, and ran for several years without spending a lot of money on it.
I wouldn't say I hate them, they are just characterless world market SUVs, like all the others.
I don't think I will be driving one myself at any time though. TBH, I much prefer driving my boat to any wheeled vehicle these days.
Might be a mid life crisis thing.
Yes, and that will mean that there should be masses on sale very cheap second hand in a few years, for those that do fancy trying one.
