I had a 19 v60 r-design for a couple months in Germany and loved it. Agree with your review. Beautiful car on the outside and one of the better integrations of a screen I’ve seen yet. I keep telling people Volvo nailed that dash, even in the Mercedes the screen is an afterthought. Mine had a diesel turbo 4 but was peppy enough. Speed limited to 240 but felt fine at all speeds . The seats didn’t suit me too well, they looked like Recaro’s, but my hamstrings would get sore from hanging off the Fort edge. Really wish I could have extended them by a few inches. The massage feature was also dangerous, don’t need to be falling asleep on the bahn. Haha
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We currently own a XC70, and had a V50 before that. My parents own a C30, and brother has both a XC70 and a V90. So definitely a lot of Volvo in our family at the moment! I can definitely vouch for the amazing seats, overall refinement, and those great Swedish design touches that are well thought out and intuitive. We've had a pretty good track record with their reliability too.
I love the look of the newer gens, but to me they were a bit of a stepback in a couple of areas. 1) the sloped roofs look cool, but it did reduce the interior cargo volume (both the 70 and 50 just swallow whatever cargo you put in there). 2)I find the 4-cylinder based engines less refined than their predecessors....the T6 in the XC70 pulls like a freight train and is buttery smooth. 3) Even though the iPads are pretty well thought out, as a used-car buyer I personally see them as being a bit of a ticking time-bomb (and so do the mechanics at Mr Volvo who I've talked to, as a lot of functions run through it).
Overall though, I think they are great cars and a really nice alternative to the Germans.
I had a 2022 S60 for a loaner and I absolutely loved it. And the V60 with the redesign it got in 2018 is a stunner, they nailed the roofline and its relationship to the rear side windows finally.
Previous V60s looked a bit too soft as you got closer to the rear of the roofline with the way the windows swooped downward.
2)I find the 4-cylinder based engines less refined than their predecessors....the T6 in the XC70 pulls like a freight train and is buttery smooth.
This I totally agree with and it's why I think the T6 V60 is a superior vehicle. But it doesn't look as good, that's for sure. Not that it looks terrible, just not as sharp as the newer ones.
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Latest recommendations for a place to get a windshield replaced ?
The original on my truck has finally cracked to the point I need to replace it.
Leave it until spring.
I never replace windshields on my used cars in my inventory after September 30. I give my customers the option.
A) I'll replace it now, but if it breaks from a rock even a block from the lot, you're on your own.
B) I'll give you a raincheck and you can get it done anywhere between May 1 - July 31, And just accrue a future charge in the deal.
Most people opt for B. The only time they don't if it's a major crack right through sight lines. And most people appreciate the courtesy.
Also to answer your question of where, I've used Glassmasters for 10+ years for our cars. I do about 500 windshields a year through them and they've never let me down. If you want it done on the cheap, PM me, and I'll get you the friends and family dealer rate.
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I think they run somewhat frequent Group On deals too, towards a replacement.
Ya, they have a promo section on their website so you don't have to go through groupon, but all they have right now is rock chip repair. They used to have a deal for ~$150 off if you brought in food bank donations.
Hard to beat CalAlta. They are usually very price competitive and consistently to better work than other shops I have used in the city.
I went there for a rock chip and there were quite honest with me. Said it was cracked through and through and I should just save the money towards a new windshield. They couldn't have just taken my money but they didn;t.
Sarafi-ing your 911 is a long and proud tradition. That one looks too much like stock though... what we're looking for is stuff like this.
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. The seats didn’t suit me too well, they looked like Recaro’s, but my hamstrings would get sore from hanging off the Fort edge. Really wish I could have extended them by a few inches. The massage feature was also dangerous, don’t need to be falling asleep on the bahn. Haha
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