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#115 of 122 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [drive62] by biliouschee Aug 12, 2006 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: drive62 (Jul 20, 2006 8:59 am) theres a difference between "lets crash a car from its front and sides, and call it quits" and "lets crash a car dozens of times, from every degree possible, flip it a couple of times going 30mph, and do odd tests like see if it can surive hitting a moose going 30mph" so there is "government safety" and then "realistic safety" - because not everyone hits a car going a perfect 35mph, and at 90 degrees. so a kia that has a 5 star crash test, is in reality,like a volvo with a 3 star crash test - which i dont think there is a volvo with that low of stars. Replies to this message: drive62 (Aug 14, 2006 5:33 am) lev_berkovich (Aug 14, 2006 8:40 am)
#116 of 122 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [biliouschee] by drive62 Aug 14, 2006 (5:33 am)
Replying to: biliouschee (Aug 12, 2006 7:53 pm) The government agency tests vehicles and applies the appropriate rating. Seems pretty straightforward. Not sure what you are talking about. Replies to this message: lev_berkovich (Aug 14, 2006 8:40 am)
#117 of 122 Re: Volvo vs Honda Safety [drive62] by lev_berkovich Aug 14, 2006 (8:40 am)
Replying to: drive62 (Aug 14, 2006 5:33 am) Not sure what you are talking about.   The point is that Volvo does much more thorough and comprehensive testing than any governmental agency. Their Safety Center is considered as the one of the best if not the best in the world and is used by many other car manufacturers for crash testing, because of its unique testing equipment that IS NOT available to ANY governmental agencies.
#118 of 122 Re: Safety: Volvo XC70 vs. Volvo XC90 [volvomax] by hhurt Nov 10, 2006 (7:59 am)
Replying to: volvomax (May 18, 2006 9:44 am) It looks like you know alot about volvos safety. I am in the market for a new suv. Safety is my first priority and reliability, with two little ones. I have narrowed it to the bmw x5 or the xc90. Does anyone have any info on one being safer than the other?   I have done alot of research, but can't find much on the rollover rating for the x5. To volvomax, can you tell me more about the steel, rollbars, safety aspects, etc.?? Is this the best family vehicle, the xc90?? thank you!
#119 of 122 Re: Safety: Volvos [orbit9090] by javafan1 Nov 30, 2007 (2:14 am)
Replying to: orbit9090 (May 22, 2006 10:28 am) Volvo just issued a recall for their LATEST 2008 XC70/V70 models. The recall is a software bug for deploying air bags. I almost bought the new xc70 but I need to rethink about it.   Not sure if it is the software bug issue for your sister's xc70.
#120 of 122 Re: Safety: Volvos [kiiwii] by gasser Feb 15, 2008 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: kiiwii (May 24, 2006 10:45 am) The Kansas City Star recently did an editorial report that found an alarming number of airbags in cars of all makes have been found to have not deployed on impact. So far the NTSB has refused to investigate even though the Star estimates there have been thousands of lives lost as a result.
#121 of 122 Re: Honda Safer per $ [orbit9090] by sulley007 Dec 27, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: orbit9090 (Jul 19, 2006 8:47 am) You might be able to find some more information on this at www.volvoforum.com. I've been able to find alot of helpful information there as well.
#122 of 122 What is Volvo's Unique Selling Proposition? by blckislandguy Dec 28, 2008 (4:26 pm)
David Oglivy, one of the greatest ad minds to ever live, said that every product has to have a unique selling proposition. We all know FedEx's. What is Volvo's?   0-60 and handling performance? LOL   Great dealer body? Hardly   Reliability? No   Engine Longevity: Not as long as Volvo uses timing belts that need changing   Status? Not to anyone driving a German car   Foul weather capability? Its good if you have an AWD Volvo but not unique   Safety? Again, its good but not unique to the brand   Seating? Yes, its the best!   Don't know though how much volume you can get out of "our seats are the best"

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