EDIT: The 2018 V60CC in question has been sold. I am still interested in general advice on the model and comparisons with the Golf Alltrac.
My trusty Subaru Legacy Wagon died tonight and I need to pick up a replacement car fairly quickly. I am looking for a wagon with AWD, and Subaru does not have anything (I don't like the Outback, which feels much more like a SUV to me - I am from Europe and far prefer Eurostyle wagons with sportier handling and that sit lower to the ground, but these are hard to come by in the U.S.). As a Swede, I have an affinity for Volvos, but the price for a new 2019 V60 or 2020 V60CC is most likely more than I am willing to spend at the moment.
However, our local Volvo dealer has a Certified Pre-Owned 2018 V60CC with 18,500 miles. It has the Convenience Package and Heated Front Seats & Heated Steering Wheel. The downside is that it is black, which is not my favorite color, and it does not have adaptive speed control or heated rear seats. However, the advertised price seems really good at ~$27,500. One consideration is to drive this for 2-3 years and then upgrade to a CPO 2020 or later V60CC in the future.
The other leading contender is a new 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL. It is the color I like, has all the features I want, and an asking price of ~$33,000. But it is not a Volvo, the reviews indicates that it is can be sluggish in shifting, has a stiff ride, and somewjat antiquated infotainment system (but is otherwise supposed to be a fine car). One other downside is that a very close friend of mine, also a Swede, told me to stay away from the local VW dealer. Judging by reviews alone, the local Volvo dealers cores higher than the VW dealer, but not by a huge margin.
I'm looking for general advice, any guidance or tips to be shared, or things to look out for, especially from drivers familiar with both the 2018 V60CC and the newer 2019/2020 V60/V60CC, or who familiarity with the 2019 VW Golf Alltrack. It's also been over ten years since I bought a car (either CPO or new), so any general advice and approaches to car shopping in today's day and age would also be welcome. Are there other Volvo models I am missing out on or other good deals out there? I am fully aware that my negotiating power is going to be reduced because I need to buy a replacement care pretty quickly, but I want to make the best out of the situation.
Thank you in advance.
My trusty Subaru Legacy Wagon died tonight and I need to pick up a replacement car fairly quickly. I am looking for a wagon with AWD, and Subaru does not have anything (I don't like the Outback, which feels much more like a SUV to me - I am from Europe and far prefer Eurostyle wagons with sportier handling and that sit lower to the ground, but these are hard to come by in the U.S.). As a Swede, I have an affinity for Volvos, but the price for a new 2019 V60 or 2020 V60CC is most likely more than I am willing to spend at the moment.
However, our local Volvo dealer has a Certified Pre-Owned 2018 V60CC with 18,500 miles. It has the Convenience Package and Heated Front Seats & Heated Steering Wheel. The downside is that it is black, which is not my favorite color, and it does not have adaptive speed control or heated rear seats. However, the advertised price seems really good at ~$27,500. One consideration is to drive this for 2-3 years and then upgrade to a CPO 2020 or later V60CC in the future.
The other leading contender is a new 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack TSI SEL. It is the color I like, has all the features I want, and an asking price of ~$33,000. But it is not a Volvo, the reviews indicates that it is can be sluggish in shifting, has a stiff ride, and somewjat antiquated infotainment system (but is otherwise supposed to be a fine car). One other downside is that a very close friend of mine, also a Swede, told me to stay away from the local VW dealer. Judging by reviews alone, the local Volvo dealers cores higher than the VW dealer, but not by a huge margin.
I'm looking for general advice, any guidance or tips to be shared, or things to look out for, especially from drivers familiar with both the 2018 V60CC and the newer 2019/2020 V60/V60CC, or who familiarity with the 2019 VW Golf Alltrack. It's also been over ten years since I bought a car (either CPO or new), so any general advice and approaches to car shopping in today's day and age would also be welcome. Are there other Volvo models I am missing out on or other good deals out there? I am fully aware that my negotiating power is going to be reduced because I need to buy a replacement care pretty quickly, but I want to make the best out of the situation.
Thank you in advance.
