I always wondering WHY people buy Volvo?

It's a misconception that Volvo cars are the safest car in the world. Well at least not the new Volvo models. Volvos are not even known for their safety features, i.e. ABS, Traction control, brake system. Their cars are so much heavier compared to others thus takes longer to stop. A test was done to compare a BMW 5 series, Merc E Class and Volvo S60. The S60 took the longest to stop.

The perception that a car build looking like a box therefore the metal does not require bending hence the car is stronger, is not true. Furthermore, cars which goes against impact (Volvo) does not save the occupants inside the car. Cars which absorbs the impact (i.e. crumple upon a front collision like BMW and Merc) saves the occupant inside. Ever seen a BMW 7 series crash on YouTube? The car usually looks badly damaged, its was build to do that - To save the life of its occupant at the expense of the car. Of course, this does not apply to all brands of car, if you know what I mean

Nonetheless, I agree that some Volvo models look quite good. Mainly the S40 and S80. But I wouldn't be caught dead driving one. It's just so... so "Un-Cool"

(These are merely my opinion of Volvos. Please don't quote me! I have test drove quite a number of cars and Volvos just don't cut it for me)

This post has been edited by nonexno: Mar 13 2008, 07:19 PM