Whoo Hoo!

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland)
10/16/2013 at 10:02 • Filed to: Polestar V60, Volvo, wagon

Remember !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Now Motor Authority says the same. You all have no idea how excited I am about this...oh wait this is Oppo of course you do! :D

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DISCUSSION (17)

PS9 > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 10:08

My excitement remains in reserve until I get confirmation that it will come to the US.

Sn210 > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 10:09

I showed these pictures to my wife last night and asked her what she thought of it... She asked me why I wanted a minivan...

Tom McParland > PS9
10/16/2013 at 10:09

True...we only got the Polestar C30 as a true special edition.

Tom McParland > Sn210
10/16/2013 at 10:11

While I am happy to report my wife is supportive of my wagon obsession my bank account is not. :/

Sn210 > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 10:21

How did you get her to see the light?! Haha
So we need
1: Volvo green light
2: Spousal approval
3: Bank account approval

Challenge accepted.

Volvosaurus-Rex > Sn210
10/16/2013 at 10:24

Poor guy.

Tom McParland > Sn210
10/16/2013 at 10:28

She thought my Legacy GT wagon was pretty cool.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 10:49

sooo much want! But Australia only also?

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
10/16/2013 at 10:51

I think they will definitely sell in Europe...US, not sure.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 11:01

hopefully here also, i'll ask the sales manager here in a little bit when her arrives, maybe he knows

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
10/16/2013 at 11:03

You work for Volvo? Usually the dealerships are the last to know these things, especially if Volvo is just in the testing stage.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 11:10

yes sir, ex master tech and current parts guy (multi brand dealer parts dept. Volvo, Lotus, Aston, and Merc.) I'll let you know here in this conversation if he knows anything.

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
10/16/2013 at 11:14

Awesome good to know, sometimes I have clients with repair/maintenance questions and since I have no wrenching skills it is good to have some technician contacts.
What brands have you worked on?

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 11:39

all brands in parts. I was a Volvo master tech but also the front end specialist (alignments etc.) for the 4 brands. I was also a Lexus master tech from 06-10

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
10/16/2013 at 11:45

Interesting, since I am very much considering a CPO V60 once they become available (and once I have the monies) how is their long-term reliability compared to say zeGermans or even Lexus? What types of things did you typically see that needed replacing?

EL_ULY > Tom McParland
10/16/2013 at 12:03

no a whole lot of things i can report from new Volvo's as "common" issues. As with all new high end cars, they have their random ass electrical malfunctions. The 5 cyl turbo is still being offered, in which case that pesky flame trap box is the common high dollar item. Lexus has been battling engine blow by issues "they still insist its a direct injection issue" (direct injector rails, valve springs, and piston rings..yes piston rings, can do those darn GR engines in my sleep now lol) Beside that, Lexus were always the most reliable vehicle i've ever worked on. Mercedes is still Mercedes today man. Just a more common random electrical issue and rattle noise complaints. All in all, after 60K they age like if it was a 1990's car was at 150K. Way lower shelf life throughout. By that i mean random oil leaks, all things rubber wil be worn out. But all that is typical nowadays sir. Just maintenance. Each model has its "thing" dude. Speaking in general of course. Also, take advantage of the scheduled maintenance, dont miss them :]

Tom McParland > EL_ULY
10/16/2013 at 12:06

Thanks for the info