Ford is finalizing sale of Volvo to Geely (Chinese)

mindshadow · Post by **mindshadow** » 23 Dec 2009, 07:36

It's definitely happening.

NYT article today.

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 23 Dec 2009, 08:33

Looks like any future purchases of mine will be "used"...

jbrown122 · Post by **jbrown122** » 23 Dec 2009, 08:37

I think this is a mistake..

Post by **jblackburn** » 23 Dec 2009, 09:32

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY WE'RE DOOMED

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 23 Dec 2009, 11:29

Mindshadow, I like the picture. It's funny because before I even read your post I said "Nooooooo" and then I look at your picture and it was so appropriate. lol ::Sigh:: maybe I'll have to start liking BMW's or something

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 23 Dec 2009, 12:13

This sucks... and our brethren in Saab look like they're headed off a cliff too.

Way to go GM and Ford. Get rid of Swedish automobiles... check!

peacock · Post by **peacock** » 23 Dec 2009, 12:24

the other down side of this will be that no one will want to buy a for now either considering that a great deal of safety technology in fords today comes from Volvo

Post by **jblackburn** » 23 Dec 2009, 12:44

I'd never buy another Ford anyway. I've always liked the looks of Fords out of the American auto makers. Safe, maybe. Reliable, no. My family has owned both an Expedition and (presently) an Escape and they've both been pieces of crap. Nicely designed interiors though.

You couldn't pay me to own another Chrysler product either.

And GM...ha! no thank you.

I think my problem is there are just very few new cars out there that I actually like. I'll guess I'll haveta stick to (used) Hondas - I can't stand the new ones, or the European brands from now on after I wear this car out

My parents are looking to buy a used V70 or S60 in the near future, I won't say I had nothing to do with talking them into it.

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 23 Dec 2009, 13:34

The 90's were the pinnacle as far as car design is considered.

The new cars are starting to get uglier and uglier.

Post by **matthew1** » 23 Dec 2009, 14:57

Moving this to the General Chat area since it's not specifically related to this car line.