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[97Rwagon]

So
Someone shout if I'm wrong, but didn't they just annouce that they slashed the R line? And instead, will offer an R-look as a package, but without the power?
And sure they had a 300hp car... with just a hair more WHP than a T5M AWD Drivetrain loss FTL

Thats only because their prices were ridiculous which resulted in poor sales.

Edited by 97Rwagon, 16 July 2007 - 12:41 AM.

[matt b]

Renault owns a majority of Nissan, IIRC. That's what fasts60r is referring to.

Ding, ding, ding! Renault owns Nissan, same CEO runs both companies (and runs himself ragged...).

And who knows, Volvo could be the next Chrysler:

Private equity groups are expected to be interested in Volvo, as they are in the sales of the British brands.

[Fudge_Brownie]

They are hoping for a RWD performance Volvo.

Wouldn't that make it pretty much the same thing as a BMW?

So one, why would BMW do that. Competition within their own brands?
Two, if anyone wants that, just buy a damn bimmer.
And Volvo's entire company is based on safety, so why would they have a RWD performance oriented model?

[pro_star]

meah makes you fee any better, I've driven a 69 mach 1 mustang. (tis daddy's car, I've helped him do some work on it over the years) sadly, she is an automatic...

I've driven two six-speeds. Test drove a versa (before my parents were saying they were going to sell me the volvo...I needed a cheap car...god I felt dirty after that drive, apologies to anyone who owns/drives one) and that was a six speed...really should not have been....and when my car was getting the brakes done, my friend let me take out his acura rsx...six speed again.

I learned how to drive on a stick corolla. that's only five! lol

but yeah, you're right, compared to everyone else I guess I am a driving n00b. I only started driving just shy of my 18th birthday. got my g2 right before my 19th (ontario people know what that means, everyone else it's your basic 365 probationary, where you can't have ANY booze in you, everyone's gotta be buckled in...you're apparantly not supposed to drive out of province (oops) and all sorts of other fun stuff) and I got my full G (full licence...) when I was...20-21ish. So yeah, I've only been driving almost six years. how dare I be born in 83. and enough of an immauture brat that my parents would not let me get my g1 (learner's permit) when I was sixteen lol

[JoshV70]

Ford denies it.

http://www.comcast.net/news/index.jsp?cat=.../15/715095.html

[pro_star]

"To my knowledge, we are not in negotiations with anyone about the future of Volvo," Hoyt said.

hmm...so to his knowledge they are not in negotiations with anyone.

currently.
still, this came from somewhere, it has to be a thought in some peoples minds.

[Chilled Man]

Any thing will be better then Ford , Hyandia has the best warrenty 20 years 200,000 miles
Renualt would be sweet also but I think BMW would be a bad move as chuck said it would be the bastard car of there group.

Just no more domestic owners they all make junk cars.

[Zulu]

Who cares? This effects none of us lol and I doubt many of you would look into another Volvo for performance.

[SkyWriter]

having seen many companies bought and sold; i'll just wait it out... but i don't see BMW buying it.

Who cares? This effects none of us lol and I doubt many of you would look into another Volvo for performance.

for repairs/dealers and replacement parts it makes a difference.

[pro_star]

boourns. they made good cars. if they bought it back out again i'd probably consider getting another volvo once I drive mine into the ground (hopefully many many many years from now)

[PharmD]

I've decided at this point I don't even care as long as it isn't Hyundai (or something similar...Kia or something).

YES, I know they'd pump good money into Volvo, but I just don't know if I could stand the "cheap-o foreign car" stigma.

[monotonous dialog]

i think that Volkswagen should buy volvo!

Any thing will be better then Ford , Hyandia has the best warrenty 20 years 200,000 miles
Renualt would be sweet also but I think BMW would be a bad move as chuck said it would be the bastard car of there group.

Just no more domestic owners they all make junk cars.

i thought hyundai had a 10year/100k mile warranty? did they change it to 20year/200k miles? that is incredible.

[Scootdiggity]

I've decided at this point I don't even care as long as it isn't Hyundai (or something similar...Kia or something).

YES, I know they'd pump good money into Volvo, but I just don't know if I could stand the "cheap-o foreign car" stigma.

I would prefer the wallenberg family to buy volvo back so it is a true swedish company once again.
Here is the article http://www.able2know.com/forums/about99240.html

Edited by Scootdiggity, 16 July 2007 - 04:55 AM.

[Boosted5cyl]

thanks man, good info and background. GO SWEDEN !

[97Rwagon]

Yea, I dont know what would be better, BMW or the Swedes.

The Pre-ford Volvos were pretty damn reliable. I never had any major problems with my 850 R.

[Geevs]

I would prefer the wallenberg family to buy volvo back so it is a true swedish company once again.

Well going back to Swedish roots, how about the guy who owns Ikea and was once (but briefly) the world's richest man?

Maybe he'll sell Volvos in knock down kits you can assemble in your own garage. I bet many of you guys are just gonna love the idea.

[Oreo931]

lets do a group buy on the volvo car company.
list:
1. oreo931/adam

[info2x]

This is awesome!

If GM was to get Volvo you guys rest assured that I'd make sure they don't screw it up. At the very least I would know what to tell HR since they sent me an e-mail asking which part of the company I would like to work for.

BMW... I know a guy.

Hyundai... I say we group buy it back

VW... Meh...

Kind of ironic too since one of my coworkers asked about a possible Volvo sale today in the parking lot...

Edited by info2x, 16 July 2007 - 05:43 PM.

[(n)A-GAME]

they won't sell it, it makes ford too much money. Land Rover/Jaguar would be sold eons before Volvo.