[Bristlecone]

Stole this thread idea from Polestar 2 forum.
For me, it's a 2011 BMW 328i, 6-speed manual. So for the first time in my 57-year driving history, I'll be without a vehicle with a manual transmission. Still in the garage is our 2007 Toyota 4Runner with 213,000 miles, our Colorado mountain car. Good for getting to our remote cabin at 11,400 feet.

 

[scans]

Mine replaced a 2014 Range Rover Evoque. Extended warranty was over. Wanted to stay around the same size SUV and have all-wheel drive. Still got the 2007 Boxster S with manual transmission for the weekends.

 

[Scubamom]

I replaced my 2017 XC90 T8 with the P8 and am very happy with the change. Although I did keep my F150 for longer outings/adventures and 2002 Turbo(manual) for fun.

 

[projectgoboy]

We replaced TWO cars with the Recharge. A 2014 Jaguar XJR LWB (550hp 5.0 Supercharged V8) and a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB250. The jag was excellent fun and a bit rare, but we are super satisfied with this Volvo!

 

[afung]

We're replacing a 2017 Chevy Bolt, which was our BEV starter car and we turned in after lease ran out. Volvo is obviously a much better car...

 

[EVrookieSoCal]

We're replacing a 2002 VW Passat - HUGE upgrade!!! We considered downsizing to 1 car and trading in our Subaru Outback as well but decided to hold off on that.

 

[findog]

2015 lexus gs350

 

[Rat]

2011 Nissan Leaf, the first year for their EVs.

 

[RIVolvoP8]

2019 Volvo XC60 Inscription.

 

[White XC40]

Tesla Model Y

 

[Coffeenerdguy]

Tesla Model Y

But why?

 

[goatsweater]

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.

 

[White XC40]

But why?

This was in another post, but to review:

LIKES VS TESLA

• Much better ride - Model Y needs a softer suspension or addition of adjustable air suspension.
• Much quieter inside (Model Y was a lot of wind noise)
• I prefer the smaller size of the XC40
• I prefer the appearance of XC40, esp after I make a couple changes
• Main info on screen behind steering wheel.
• The steering wheel itself also, actually
• Normal, usable door handles.
• Easier HVAC controls
• Much better AC
• Traditional turn signal operation
• Prefer having a real key vs phone and/or key cards

Of course, there are several things I prefer with the Y, super car acceleration being the most obvious, but I've been in Teslas for many years and was ready to try something else (had an X, 3 and Y).

 

[Cuelaw57]

2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet

 

[Sandman]

2019 Cadillac XT4 Luxury Sport

 

[Treesap]

2011 XC60

 

[Mac Man]

I agree with Volvo over Tesla Y. I test drove the Y and was unimpressed to say the last about build quality and soundness. Tech and power was awesome but I like a quality interior and exterior.

 

[Stephen Cerruti]

2005 Ford Five Hundred
We waited a long time for this car.

The Five Hundred had roots in Volvo and is being pressed into service for a new driver.

 

[Bristlecone]

2005 Ford Five Hundred
We waited a long time for this car.

The Five Hundred had roots in Volvo and is being pressed into service for a new driver.

You win the patience award.

 

[DeaneG]

This was in another post, but to review:

LIKES VS TESLA

• Much better ride - Model Y needs a softer suspension or addition of adjustable air suspension.
• Much quieter inside (Model Y was a lot of wind noise)
• I prefer the smaller size of the XC40
• I prefer the appearance of XC40, esp after I make a couple changes
• ....

We're shopping the XC40 vs the Y as well. I have an early Model 3; the new Y seems pretty much the same as the 3 - a nervous ride with a somewhat cheap-looking, buzzy interior. BTW what changes did you make to your XC40's appearance?