I isekii Lifer Mar 16, 2001 28,578 3 81 Sep 30, 2006 #26 I live in NJ and I rarely see any old volvos not to mention many new ones.
I imthebadguy Platinum Member Aug 14, 2004 2,703 0 0 Sep 30, 2006 #27 haha my roommate has an 88 740GL with 180k on it, still runs strong.....solid cars IMO
E Eli Super Moderator | Elite Member Oct 9, 1999 50,419 8 81 Oct 1, 2006 #28 I want an old Volvo 240DL to convert to run on WVO. :heart:
B badmouse Platinum Member Dec 3, 2003 2,862 2 0 Oct 1, 2006 #29 Originally posted by: isekii I live in NJ and I rarely see any old volvos not to mention many new ones. Click to expand... Huh? I'm in NJ - fancy suburb - and there are tons of volvo's around. Lots of parents who believe the "extra safe for children" commercials. I believe the reply about no rust has a lot to do with old volvos and the Northeast.
Originally posted by: isekii I live in NJ and I rarely see any old volvos not to mention many new ones. Click to expand... Huh? I'm in NJ - fancy suburb - and there are tons of volvo's around. Lots of parents who believe the "extra safe for children" commercials. I believe the reply about no rust has a lot to do with old volvos and the Northeast.
9 91TTZ Lifer Jan 31, 2005 14,374 1 0 Oct 1, 2006 #30 It's a stupid myth that Volvos are built like tanks and don't bend much when you crash them. On the contrary, Volvo was one of the first car companies to use crumple zones on their cars, sacrificing the car's body for the occupants' safety.
It's a stupid myth that Volvos are built like tanks and don't bend much when you crash them. On the contrary, Volvo was one of the first car companies to use crumple zones on their cars, sacrificing the car's body for the occupants' safety.
S SVT Cobra Lifer Mar 29, 2005 13,264 2 0 Oct 1, 2006 #31 Originally posted by: 91TTZ It's a stupid myth that Volvos are built like tanks and don't bend much when you crash them. On the contrary, Volvo was one of the first car companies to use crumple zones on their cars, sacrificing the car's body for the occupants' safety. Click to expand... LOL have you ever crashed a volvo? I have twice and it's a tank.
Originally posted by: 91TTZ It's a stupid myth that Volvos are built like tanks and don't bend much when you crash them. On the contrary, Volvo was one of the first car companies to use crumple zones on their cars, sacrificing the car's body for the occupants' safety. Click to expand... LOL have you ever crashed a volvo? I have twice and it's a tank.