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Looking for a new family car

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  • Woody._2
    Woody._2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    Lum wrote: »
    Aren't modern Volvos just overpriced Fords?

    In a word yes, [STRIKE]some[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]most[/STRIKE] they are.
  • FakeIrish
    FakeIrish Posts: 207 Forumite
    edited 15 July 2011 at 5:26PM
    Woody. wrote: »
    Yes and the Volvo isn't worth the extra for what is basically the same car.

    So yes some Volvos are just over priced Fords.

    Having owned a Focus and S40, and even a V50, I diaagree.

    Volvos are far superior. You pay for the quality;)
  • FakeIrish
    FakeIrish Posts: 207 Forumite
    bigjl wrote: »
    a nice V50

    You're the man...:cool:
  • Woody._2
    Woody._2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    FakeIrish wrote: »
    Having owned a Focus and S40, and even a V50, I diaagree.

    Volvos are far superior. You pay for the quality;)

    Well the do say a fool and his money are easily parted.
  • FakeIrish
    FakeIrish Posts: 207 Forumite
    Woody. wrote: »
    Well the do say a fool and his money are easily parted.

    I'm simply living the dream...:dance::dance:

    ........in a Volvo:dance::dance:
  • Woody._2
    Woody._2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    FakeIrish wrote: »
    I'm simply living the dream...:dance::dance:

    ........in a Volvo:dance::dance:

    That was buit in a Ford factory. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • FakeIrish
    FakeIrish Posts: 207 Forumite
    Woody. wrote: »
    That was buit in a Ford factory. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Incorrect;)
  • Woody._2
    Woody._2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    FakeIrish wrote: »
    Incorrect;)

    Come on then do tell us which Volvo you drive.
  • FakeIrish
    FakeIrish Posts: 207 Forumite
    Woody. wrote: »
    Come on then do tell us which Volvo you drive.

    All you need to know is that it was built by Volvo, not Ford;)

    Now, I'm going crusing in my Volvo...bye :cool::cool::cool:
  • dodo69
    dodo69 Posts: 95 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Fully concur - Volvo V50 great and thoughtful car. Did 50000 miles in a 2.0D V50 and it never missed a beat.
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