[ukjason]

What do you think of the new volvo hatcback, they have a great range of engines including a 180bhp turbo diseal and a 225 2.5 turbo petrol engine.

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[Squeak]

Its a Ford.

 

[stinkyboy]

Meh.

 

[ukjason]

How did you work that out

 

[ukjason]

Meh.

nice, what do you think

 

[stinkyboy]

I said meh!

 

[Mani_UT]

too small to carry anything.

 

[ukjason]

it has a boot

 

[rooftest]

It's not as dumb looking as most volvo's are. I think the Ford influence may be at work.

Which is funny - you've gotta have some pretty ugly cars if Ford can make them look much better.

Imagine how crummy Jaguars were before - Ford buying that company improved them dramatically! (they're still crap)

 

[ukjason]

i hate the new jaguar

 

[skinny mike]

i like it.

 

[ukjason]

looks like a bloody carp

 

[Mani_UT]

it has a boot

What's the point if there is no room in it?

 

[mastercycleman]

Meh.

Isnt it going backwards down the road, according to the one way signs?

 

[ukjason]

but there is room remember this is only a hatchback it wasnt designed to carry loads of crap

 

[stinkyboy]

Isnt it going backwards down the road, according to the one way signs?

It has it's own set of rules.

 

[ukjason]

boot space of 364 litres

 

[moff_quigley]

I like it. Probably wouldn't sell here though.

 

[ukjason]

why not?

 

[cadmus]

What do you think of the new volvo hatcback, they have a great range of engines including a 180bhp turbo diseal and a 225 2.5 turbo petrol engine.

It's no chick magnet, which is good in your case because that would mean a huge frickin dent in the side.

 

[ukjason]

Nice one

 

[moff_quigley]

why not?

Probably the same reason that Ford didn't sell the RS Focus in the States. In the typical American mind they cost too much for a small car.

 

[ukjason]

its a shame, the hatchback and hot hatch market across here is massive plus they are so much fun to drive.

talking about the RS focus they are bring out the new one late 2007 with 300bhp+

 

[eaterofdog]

That thing looks awesome. I like small cars. I'm not into the whole pickup/suv redneck thing.

 

[moff_quigley]

talking about the RS focus they are bring out the new one late 2007 with 300bhp+

WOW! That would be a fun ride. AWD?

 

[rooftest]

i hate the new jaguar

No - I mean quality problems. As in poor electrical systems, transmissions, pretty much everything. Now they've improved. (but they're still Fords, so they can't be that good.)

The US big three have been selling poorer quality cars than their Japanese competitors for 40 years now and still haven't figured out why everyone buys Japanese...

 

[ukjason]

WOW! That would be a fun ride. AWD?

oh YEAH

 

[mastercycleman]

Yes, and it is going the wrong way down the street

 

[ukjason]

No - I mean quality problems. As in poor electrical systems, transmissions, pretty much everything. Now they've improved. (but they're still Fords, so they can't be that good.)

The US big three have been selling poorer quality cars than their Japanese competitors for 40 years now and still haven't figured out why everyone buys Japanese...

is toyota now the bigest car seller in the US?

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

why not?

merikuns´ like big everyday cars, they can use to kill bears in the woods and haul sequoias and half home-depot to the sawmills in their garages, where they make bird houses and toothpicks.

 

[ukjason]

merikuns´ like big everyday cars, they can use to kill bears in the woods and haul sequoias and half home-depot to the sawmills in their garages, where they make bird houses and toothpicks.

okay

 

[golgiaparatus]

I kinda like it. Though it prolly cost 30-35k... I wouldnt buy that kind of car for that, but still, I like the looks of it.

 

[ukjason]

Costs range from £14,000 to £26,000 (pounds)

 

[stinkyboy]

merikuns´ like big everyday cars, they can use to kill bears in the woods and haul sequoias and half home-depot to the sawmills in their garages, where they make bird houses and toothpicks.

Yes there are plenty of dumbasses in the US. But, once the Smart car and the like are readily available for a decent price, you're gonna see a crapload of them tooling around.

 

[Mani_UT]

That thing looks awesome. I like small cars. I'm not into the whole pickup/suv redneck thing.

Me neither but I want to be able to throw my bike, skis, board or even myself in the trunk.

Small cars have one advantage they are more fun to drive. But even in my grocery getter / wagon I already drive way to fast and corner too hard so that would not really help

 

[dirttastesgood]

its a volvo yea its gonna be safe but i'm happyier with getting a lambo and putting a bike rack on it

 

[Tame Ape]

I'd love a 180bhp diesel! Even if it comes in a Ford Focus.

 

[skinny mike]

its a volvo yea its gonna be safe but i'm happyier with getting a lambo and putting a bike rack on it

right...

because, i mean, the c30 and a lamborghini share the same price.

 

[SilentJ]

Yes there are plenty of dumbasses in the US. But, once the Smart car and the like are readily available for a decent price, you're gonna see a crapload of them tooling around.

Y'all dont have those down there? There's lots up here - they sound like sh!t.

 

[Westy]

Saw a smart car in a lot yesterday. I like small cars but that thing was rediculous, I wouldn't feel safe in it. I'd rather take my chances on the motorcycle where a single row of wheels provides better escape possibilities.

I like the volvo, but as far as small Fordish cars go I'd probably be happier with a much cheaper Mazda.