Re: Some Disturbing Trends in Dub Land........


"Sills" <wpsills@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Actually, Volvo is the bright spot for Ford. The Volvo division is the
only
one turning a profit right now. Three things really impress me about
Volvo:
A) even though they only sell 1/2 of what VW does in the States, we are
their largest market and they actually make mone; not much, but it's
better than losing as VW is currently doing (hopefully this wil change
soon), B) Volvo's safety and durability speaks for itself, and C) Many
believe that the current S40 is what the Jetta V should have evolved into
stylewise, and it is indeed a beautiful-looking car.

What is a bright spot for Ford might not be so bright for the customer.
They
have sold a lot of crap before.

I dont remember the exact details, but Volvo isnt necessarily Volvo any
more.
One of them is a relabeled Japanese car IIRC. On some of the others, Ford
has adapted some of its platforms and technology (which certainly hasnt been
much to brag about in recent years).

I wonder if they incorporated the traditional Ford 'square wheel ride'
characteristics
into the Volvo line.

I admit that the Ford 500, which has Volvo genetics, is as nice a looking
car
as I have seen come out of Ford in a while. Do 'looks' beget quality and
dependability? Dont know.


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