I had a horrible crash that I survived without permanent injury in a S60. I’m assuming your mom is older, and so won’t really mind that the tech in the non-redesigned Volvos is pretty out of date. Assuming that’s true, I’d also guess that the base turbo with 250 hp will keep her happy. They have an S60 package with…

Oh man I know, I shopped a new Acadia for a bit and just looked at a Tahoe out of curiosity. I believe I said “Do people actually buy them at that price” The response was something to do with writing it off if you have a business.

Well Germany has a 19% tax...

I think the Q5 is a much more valid comparison for design, elegance, luxury, performance and price. The Lexus is pretty awful to look at and if I were considering it, I’d move downmarket and save money rather than fuss over saving a bit of cash compared to a desirable car.

Well yeah but it’s almost 100hp less for the CX-5 and even the most cynical person wouldn’t really compare those two head to head. The 9 should have been a great car but it’s missing a ton of important features that cars in the segment really ought to have, Like power, a heated wheel, android auto, etc. I’d be…

The market in general is starting a downturn. If you’re a buyer right now, be a stickler on price, you’ll win.

I think the issue is that they are pushing the very high margin models much too hard. I considered one, but even the base model with better wheels and the winter package (headed seats and wheel) was 52k. Most of those get snapped up very quickly. The lots are full of 65k and over models. The car itself is very…

The Toyota is really just a tarted up Rav 4 though, and I’ve not seen it come close to winning a comparison test. Nor have I heard that it has much room inside - beware of length as a measurement of the car, especially these new Lexus SUVs with all the front end overhang. I haven’t been able to find data about…

I’m not sure what to think... I suppose this is about the right amount cheaper since getting into an XC90 is around 52 if you want AWD and maybe one option package (like heated seats for example since apparently, even up north there are Volvo fans who don’t want this technology). I’m still concerned at the New Volvo…

I had a horrible accident in an S60 R design in 2013. It was snowing and a woman lost control of her 2004 Explorer, ran across the road, and hit me more or less head on at an angle (she hit roughly centered on the headlight). The combined speeds were probably about 60-70 mph. I got out of the car with only glass…

They do NOT crash test well at all though. I was very surprised given the amount of steel that is in the car. The nannies can all be debated so I’ll leave that as a secondary topic, but the structure itself in the Challenger is very vulnerable. I would probably have bought one by now otherwise, it’s a beautiful car…

It looks as though someone has been kicking it in the butt. I don’t particularly hate it, it’s just not a car I’d buy. I don’t think it’s any worse than a Chevy Trax or the little Honda. The interior looks very cramped but is attractively designed.