Volvo - what think ye?

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Pick Another Brand

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We had an xc90 for a few years, but it had turbo issues and the fuel pump sprung a leak. That required removing two rows of seats, the carpeting, and several panels to gain access. Traded it in on a 2016 kia sorento and haven't had any problems.

Ed, no direct experience but am also looking for similar size. In researching various brands, motors, transmissions, etc, i learned that after a Chinese Co. bought Volvo they began, in 2016, putting Chinese motors in their cars. I didn't research it further and have no idea how those motors have fared. Personally, am looking at Mazda CK-5, and Honda CRV. Have ruled out Toy Rav-4 as its 8 speed transmission is getting a lot of complaints. Not altogether enthused with idea of a 1.5 turbo in the Honda either. Still in looking stage but the CK-5 is at top of my list mainly because its 2.4 (2.5?) motor and 6 speed transmission has been around awhile and seems to be well regarded.

Honda or Toyota for sure.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Acura makes a nice suv type.

My last three cars have been a Pontiac Vibe (actually a Toyota Matrix), a Camry and now a 2017 RAV4. Anyone detect a pattern?

Quote from Edward Neal

great info - thanks

I did not know that Volvo had been bought by the Chinese - soon as I told my wife she said that was all she needs to know - Volvo is off the table

Looking at the Audi Q3 as a possible option - also looking at reliability seems as if Toyota and Lexus are at the top - - -

I am a Ford person. Have owned the for years. No issues ever. But... my wife loves Toyota and they put out a great product! Toyota seems to back their product well. That's important. Lexus

, (a higher end Toyota) has some really sharp looking crossovers! I think many are made here and that's a plus! I do like the Lexus.

Take a look at Hyundai. Top rated, excellent reliability and warranty. More features for your dollar than almost any other brand.

Certainly worth a test drive!

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I am a Ford person. Have owned the for years. No issues ever. But... my wife loves Toyota and they put out a great product! Toyota seems to back their product well. That's important. Lexus

, (a higher end Toyota) has some really sharp looking crossovers! I think many are made here and that's a plus! I do like the Lexus.

Yea! Made here but where does the money go? Just ask my to sons they will tell you that when they see me buy something other than the USA old brands that they will know that (Chevy - Ford- Mopar) I have really lost it. That is right, no off shore brands. That is where the problems in the USA started with the American buying public buying out of market.

Quote from FunCycle

Yea! Made here but where does the money go?

Agree, but at the same time I believe Dodge trucks are now made oversees? I believe some Ford cars are produced oversees? I look at the union stickers in the windshields for USA Made. I like to afford U.S. products the first consideration but not the end-all-do-all. My F-150 was made in the states. I love it and those balances are what made my choice.

Supply chain management and "just-in-time" procurement may come into consideration with this Corona virus? Down the road it may come to realize the U.S. is a consistent reliable producer of products. I hope so!

Quote from Frankie55

Agree, but at the same time I believe Dodge trucks are now made oversees? I believe some Ford cars are produced oversees? I look at the union stickers in the windshields for USA Made. I like to afford U.S. products the first consideration but not the end-all-do-all. My F-150 was made in the states. I love it and those balances are what made my choice.

Supply chain management and "just-in-time" procurement may come into consideration with this Corona virus? Down the road it may come to realize the U.S. is a consistent reliable producer of products. I hope so!

It is not like it was but the blame is on the USA buying public. Only they could have changed everything, which they did and not for the good of America and then they complain.

They are talking about this very same think on Fox right now, but it is about medicine that we no longer make in the USA.

You owe it to yourselves to look at the Mazda CX-5. The CX-5 is consistently rated at the top or near the top of the crossover heap. Mazda interiors are far above the competition at each price point. They compete well with the luxury brands. As a bonus, Mazda now offers a diesel and their 2.5L turbo in the CX-5. I have that engine in my Mazda6 and it is an all around great motor. My wife has an AWD CX-5 w/o the turbo and she gets 27mpg in everyday driving. Highway driving is better. Be sure to test drive one before you buy as the non-turbo isn't exactly a speed demon. If you need something bigger, then take a look at the CX-9. They also just came out with the CX-30, which is really sleek but is not as big as the CX-5. Whatever you do, don't let your wife see a red one or it will be all over. Mazda's "Soul Red Crystal Metallic" is straight from the Devil himself.

Quote from Edward Neal

I did not know that Volvo had been bought by the Chinese

Ya, true story Eddie!

(But if you hurry and buy one, you get a free case of Corona!!)

Wait..........what?...........

Look!.......................... a squirrel!!