buying S VOLVO car
By manukalpoth •
hi friends i am intending to buy a second handed volvo car of S80,2004 within my range but worried about the maintenance and other expenses which may rise in future that would drain out my pocket.can anyone share their experience of using the same car and also your opinions about that car of second handed type.
Interesting to read the comments in 2016 - I've had a Honda Accord 2007 which has always been serviced at Domasco.
I would rate Domasco with the best service next to Alfardan (have a Bmw) as well. Despite being a 2007 model, it drives like new.
Because of Domasco, I have now gone in for a Volvo XC60 as a second car. 3 liter turbo and brilliant safety features - no comparison.
I agree with Joe90. The S80 a great car. Here in North America both Volvo and Honda are considered great cars (and Toyota) that offer great value and great service from dealers. It's disappointing to hear the dealers of these cars n Qatar doesn't hold up their end of the bargain.
You'd hardly need to worry about a Volvo breaking down. When it does, yes, parts are a bit more expensive than Japanese cars but nowhere near the level of Mercedes or BMW. It's comfortable and safe, huge trunk, sporty feel. You could feel the heavy weight of the car when you first start driving it, which is why it uses as much gas as it does. I love mine but sadly have to sell it soon when I move to Doha.
So, that's why relatively, I see less Hondas on sale on this site than Toyotas. The dealership. I was wondering why I don't see the Honda Ridgeline and Pilot listed anywhere, nor the Toyota Sienna. Honda's mystery solved.
I've been using Volvos for about 5 years now both in Qatar and in the UK and they have proven to be very reliable cars. The cost of maintenance is slightly higher than most but then you are getting what you pay for.
Regarding the comment about cars falling apart after 5 years, I think that person was talking about American cars.
just one piece of advice: buying a 5 year old car can sometimes be some kind of false economy. most cars start falling apart on their 3rd to 5th year. The car that u are intending to buy may be within your price range, but you'll never know the maintenance costs you will face once the problems that come with not-s0-new cars arise, not to mention the fact that Volvo cars have VERY LOW resale value. If i were you, i'll go for something that is not more than 3 years old. try to have a look at some other brands, german or japanese, they may be a bit more costly, but more likely worth the extra cash you will pay.
Ask previous Volvo owners. If you ask the vast majority of Qatar Living members that will drive nothing but Japanese cars then you won't get an honest answer.
Also please do remember that you are buying a prestige brand so the cost of maintaining that will be more than a cheap, volume brand. When it comes to customer service at Volvo service centres, please just try them once. They are professional, courteous and most of all honest.
If you would like any information or history on the car you are buying please do not hesitate to contact me on 6022476. I work for DOMASCO Volvo and we DO VALUE ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS!
Never think about it, maintinance cost is very high and the resell value is very low.
Hey buddy. Dont even think of buying a volvo or a honda cars from DOMASCO. When they sell the car they will promise you a lot of things and after the car is in your hand they wont keep up their promise.
I recommend you not to go for a Honda or a volvo.
It is a very relieble and good car. the Maintenance costs are not very high, but please do not compare with Corolla or Sunny as this is a luxury car.