[WA V50 T5]

We just received 3 XC60's yesterday. Loaded demo and a silver and barrents blue with climate. Come on out and drive and check them out.
The car is heads and shoulders above the Q5 and GLK IMO! Nicely put together.

Hope to see you here,
Wayne
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[MagoonR]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (WA V50 T5)

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We just received 3 XC60's yesterday. Loaded demo and a silver and barrents blue with climate.

Barents Blue sounds nice. http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

Quote, originally posted by WA V50 T5 »

The car is heads and shoulders above the Q5 and GLK IMO! Nicely put together.

Should I be surprised that you said this?

Occupation Volvo Sales

 

[T Schroeder]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (MagoonR)

Actually, I'm not surprised for the simple fact that the Volvo seems better put together than the Benz and at least on par with the Audi, but the overall utility and comfort of the Volvo blow the doors off both of those competitors.

AND, 6 years later, the competition still do NOT offer Roll Stability Control! (ESP and Benz' Rollover Sensor are not even close to the same thing.) What is that?

 

[DealerDave]

We pulled our demo out front at Ravenna Volvo after cleaning it up and within moments, there were customers in every seat. Ah, the positive remarks and nice thoughts! I can't help but get excited. We got our cars too: Terra Bronze x 2, Black Sapphire x 1, 1 x Savile grey, and 1 x Electric Silver.

 

[WA V50 T5]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (MagoonR)

A little background with me, I work at a dealership that sells Porshe, Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo. I have access to the main competition any time I want. I have driven the GLK and Q5 and brought them into the showroom and gone over every inch of them. The Volvo stands heads and shoulders above them both. There is no comparison on utility and safety features. Audi does offer side assist (Blis). Cargo space is also where the XC60 outshines them both. Remember these are supposed to be "Crossovers" not just people haulers. I just drove the XC60 yesterday on a little 30 mile errand and can not see why people would not really enjoy this vehicle. I was amazed how quite the engine was. More so than the S80T6 and XC70T6. If you want more growel you always can make a exhaust system upgrade if thats you thing. I love all cars and manufactures but this one is good! Peace! http://********************/smile/emcocktl.gif

 

[WA V50 T5]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (T Schroeder)

Good points Tom!

I drove it to Renton and back yesterday and WOW! Nice feel, plenty of power, and just a solid feeling vehicle. You could drive this car cross country and never get tired of being behind the wheel.
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[MagoonR]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (WA V50 T5)

Quote, originally posted by WA V50 T5 »

A little background with me, I work at a dealership that sells Porshe, Mercedes, Audi, and Volvo. I have access to the main competition any time I want. I have driven the GLK and Q5 and brought them into the showroom and gone over every inch of them. The Volvo stands heads and shoulders above them both. There is no comparison on utility and safety features. Audi does offer side assist (Blis). Cargo space is also where the XC60 outshines them both. Remember these are supposed to be "Crossovers" not just people haulers.

So I come into your dealership and want to buy the GLK or Q5...........would you steer me to the XC60 or take the sale?

 

[WA V50 T5]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (MagoonR)

I will give you the features and benefits of the Volvo and a fair assessment of the competition, that's how I sell. It's your decision on what you want to buy. I know Volvo is not everyone's cup of tea and I appreciate that. Some people get wrapped up in the three pointed star and do not see beyond that, fine. Reliability on both Audi and Merc is average at best, they do not stand above Volvo on that. Styling is subjective at best. You will like what you like.

Thanks.

 

[WA V50 T5]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (WA V50 T5)

We sold our first on on Friday!! Silver/Anthracite with climate. Customer came out of a XC90 lease.
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[VolvoMax]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (WA V50 T5)

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We sold our first on on Friday!! Silver/Anthracite with climate. Customer came out of a XC90 lease. http://********************/smile/emcocktl.gif

Sold our first on Sat. Also coming out of an XC90.

 

[Needsdecaf]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (VolvoMax)

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Sold our first on Sat. Also coming out of an XC90.

Must not be for the mileage.

 

[MagoonR]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (Needsdecaf)

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Must not be for the mileage.

Nah.......just someone wanting to have the latest thing and figuring that since it is smaller, it will get better gas mileage.

 

[nobbe3728]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (MagoonR)

If they were getting out of a V8 XC90 maybe, but aren't the 3.2 90 and 60 nearly the same?

 

[Needsdecaf]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (nobbe3728)

Quote, originally posted by nobbe3728 »

If they were getting out of a V8 XC90 maybe, but aren't the 3.2 90 and 60 nearly the same?

That's my point.

Smaller doesn't translate to (much) better gas mileage.

It's better, but not order of magnitude better.

 

[RearWheelPaul]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (Needsdecaf)

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That's my point. Smaller doesn't translate to (much) better gas mileage.

Yeah, smaller.

Keep in mind that the XC60 is over 4000 lbs.

It all becomes clear after that.

 

[Needsdecaf]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (RearWheelPaul)

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Yeah, smaller. Keep in mind that the XC60 is over 4000 lbs. It all becomes clear after that.

I said smaller, not lighter.

At least when I drive it I can understand why it weighs so much.

My MDX is pretty heavy, and all the pieces feel light.

 

[RearWheelPaul]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (Needsdecaf)

We're agreeing on the same issue, Needs.

The XC60 is still a fairly large and quite heavy vehicle. Anyone "downsizing" from an XC90 isn't going to notice a big fuel economy advantage.

 

[Needsdecaf]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (RearWheelPaul)

Quote, originally posted by RearWheelPaul »

We're agreeing on the same issue, Needs. The XC60 is still a fairly large and quite heavy vehicle. Anyone "downsizing" from an XC90 isn't going to notice a big fuel economy advantage.

Exactly.

Drop in interior space without any perceived benefits like fuel mileage.

Poopy.

 

[RearWheelPaul]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (Needsdecaf)

At the other end of the spectrum are minivans.

Much more interior space than SUVs. Proportionally lighter for a given volume. The result? Generally better fuel economy.

Mass is a significant factor in fuel economy. Interior volume is not.

 

[njb8199]

Re: Barrier Volvo - Bellevue WA XC60 Arrival!! (RearWheelPaul)

Quote, originally posted by RearWheelPaul »

At the other end of the spectrum are minivans.

And a lot of us won't be caught dead driving one. I know I wouldn't.