A Sad Day Indeed...

[SJ]

cognitive:

Volvo is owned by Ford, thus I would not cross Volvo off my list of possible vehicles to own. Basically, I refuse to buy and support the proliferation of Japanese nameplates. That being said, I give Volvo a fair shake, so that you know where I'm coming from.

Here is my first-hand experience with Volvo:

I had a Volvo C70 for a commuter car. Excellent interior and finish quality. Safety standards are industry-leading and 2nd to no other manufacturer (including Mercedes). The Volvo was in the shop 12 times in the course of 3 months for glitches dealing with engine management. I still hold a thick file of service records. Further, whenever temperatures rose above 90 degrees here in CA, the car would surge or hesitate during acceleration.

You might argue that I simply had a lemon or bad luck, but my experience with Volvo and their entire approach to the incessant problems, left much to be desired.

My experience with GM: GMC, Hummer, and Chevrolet has been excellent. My local dealer goes out of its way to get any possible issues resolved.

As for the off-road aspect - I can only assume you're trying to get a rise out of us? The Volvo is no where near the capability of the H2. It is like comparing Wladimir Klitschko to a Featherweight. The featherweight simply won't hang where the paved road ends; perhaps for a little while, but the eventual KO will come.

I enjoy these comparisons, so please don't take the previous as a personal attack - just good banter! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]