Hi-
Just a quick question out of curiosity. Why is it when I look for Volvo's for sale, there are so many in Pennsylvania?
Thanks!
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What is it about Volvo & PA?
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cudatime71
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polskamafia mjl
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Really? I can never find any. lol
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I agree with Cudatime... there does seem to be a Volvo "pocket" in PA. It's weird.
I'm guessing there's a Swedish-American community there, like there is in Seattle. Seattle's causes a "blip" in the Volvo ownership numbers there, I witnessed it on the road every day.
I'm guessing there's a Swedish-American community there, like there is in Seattle. Seattle's causes a "blip" in the Volvo ownership numbers there, I witnessed it on the road every day.
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My uncle & cousin both own one...a 940 and a 960. I'm not sure why they own RWD models in PA, cause they get lots of snow near Scranton...but they love em 
It's funny when all the family gets together, there's my S70, my uncle's XC90, and their 2 all in one driveway.
It's funny when all the family gets together, there's my S70, my uncle's XC90, and their 2 all in one driveway.
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polskamafia mjl
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I wonder if I have been desensitized to seeing Volvo's. I see quite a few everyday here but I thought that was normal; as in everywhere you go it's like that. lol
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FlyingVolvo
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Probably JRL has something to do with it! Haha...
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polskamafia mjl
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Hahaha
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants
Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
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Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled
I see tons of Volvo's in the Philly area......everyday
Or maybe I just notice them more then any other ride
Or maybe I just notice them more then any other ride
1987 240 wagon.....13 year ownership
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1991 240 sedan.......10 year ownership
2000 V70 SE.............30 day ownership
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Many good dealers,
Conservative population
In my area they're like Chevy's, every other house has one...or two...or three
Conservative population
In my area they're like Chevy's, every other house has one...or two...or three
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ttermyna
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its definitely the well to do that are bringing them into the area, as jrl said there are quite a few dealers, west of the city along the main line it seems like every third car is a volvo. i think after about 100 to 150k, they get rid of them and they make their way out to other places. in the city, you see quite a few beat up 240s, 740s and 960s puttering around.