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Not a flop
Posted by Hood (more from Hood) on Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:46:20
In Reply to: Volvo R - Sales Flop?, Malbec, Sat, 18 Sep 2004 06:32:30
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They don't carry a waiting list and Volvo is wheeling and dealing on 2004's right now, given a desire to clear the 2004 from lots. I got mine a few weeks ago for an out-the-door price that was less than dealer invoice. But my understanding is that Volvo has sold its targets for the US.
The car is unusual, not a prestige waiting list type car like the S4 or M3. It also doesn't quite offer that level of performance (although it comes close), and Volvo will always have a hard time shaking the yuppie soccer mom image.
I think they're a bargain for what you get -- AWD, 300 hp, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, all while offering the best seats out there, great interior quality and some terrific hauling capacity if you opt for the V70R (like I did). But it's very niche and counter to the traditional Volvo customer, yet not mainstream enough to draw the BMW fanboys.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Volvo R - Sales Flop?, Malbec, Sat, 18 Sep 2004 06:32:30
- Not a flop... R cars are a fairly limited edition, KR900, Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:15:54
- Re: Volvo R - Sales Flop?, jp, Mon, 20 Sep 2004 07:03:35
- S60 was worst of the lot..., Scott Paterson , Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:30:27
- Not a flop, Hood, Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:46:20 <-- Viewing This Message
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