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"Used Volvo Overview And How To
Buy At The Best Price!"

When we think of Volvo, we think of quality, durability and safety.

I saw some numbers a while back that have stuck with me: an incredible 90% of Volvos made it to age 15 before being scrapped. Only Mercedes-Benz was better by edging it out with 91%. This is a pretty amazing statistic that points out just how strong Volvos should be considered as a used car purchase.

Volvo has continued to produce safe and comfortable cars and more recently has been winning acclaim for style as well. And vehicles like the S40 and V40 were introduced to give drivers the same safety, comfort and luxury features in somewhat toned-down models with a significantly lower price tag.

And having driven quite a few we've had here, it's no surprise to us that J.D. Power not only rates them very high in terms of quality, but in terms of performance as well.

Here's just a few of our favorites you may want to consider:

Volvo V70 Wagon: The V70 is one of the most versatile wagons on the planet. Whether you're looking for turbo charged power, comfortable transportation, sporty handling or off-road prowess, it's likely there's a V70 model that fits your needs. Most popular is the XC70 Cross Country, while the 300 horsepower V70 R is the performance leader. Whatever model you choose, this wagon is well-built, comfortable, feature-laden and has an excellent reputation for safety. Simply put, these wagons are superb.

Volvo S40: It was the introduction in 2000 of the sleek S40 silhouette and its fun-to-drive personality that really began to redefine the Volvo image ... and immediately steal marketshare from their more prominent German competitors. And with the second generation in 2004, as well as the introduction of the turbo charged T5, the S40 became even sportier and more refined. Less expensive than its European luxury sport sedan counterparts, the S40 packs plenty of comfort, refinement, style and performance.

Volvo S60: In a segment dominated by V6 engines, the S60 is unique, offering three choices of five-cylinder turbocharged engines instead. It's smooth ride, incredibly comfortable orthopedically designed seating and extremely high crash test scores makes this a serious contender in the midsize luxury segment.

Volvo XC90: In case you haven't noticed yet, Volvo does things differently than the other top brands. This is also true when it comes to their SUV, the XC90. This vehicle pioneered Roll Stability Control with the 2003 model, using a gyro sensor to activate its stability control system to avert a potential rollover. This is a luxury SUV that puts a premium on safety and child friendliness.


We like many of the other Volvo models as well, but we'll stop here. The bottomline, in our humble opinion, is that there's just no question a Volvo makes an excellent choice as a used vehicle purchase. And we have can make a number of suggestions to help you save when buying one.

How To Buy A Pre-Owned Volvo
At The Best Price:

There are actually several different ways to buy a used Volvo at the lowest price, even at wholesale.

ONE - Car Auctions:

You can go to Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort, there are indeed some truly excellent buys for those who shop these events.

Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Finding A Volvo At Public Car Auctions In Your Area.


TWO - Spot Wholesale Opportunities On Dealer Lots:

The technique explained here is incredibly effective and involves learning how to identify high quality but "price-distressed" used Volvos for sale right on dealer lots, ones they are extemely desperate to sell and potentially ready to unload.


THREE - Set Up A Dealer Competition:

Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight among each other for your sale.


Also ...

If you're interested in a "Brand New" Volvo, there are some great deals to be had right now if you know how to do it.

People swear by the proven method detailed in this article for getting the absolute best prices on 'new' cars.