[JefffromNH]

I believe you mean Sweden? :eek

Ok yah Sweden , you have the data ? Please post😀

 

[kdawg]

We test drove the XC60 a couple times last year when we were looking, and we were seriously considering the trip to Sweden that Volvo offers to get the car. The car is ultimately my wife's daily driver, and she couldn't get past the dashboard layout with the telephone keypad and the little dude for the climate controls. That didn't bother me too much since there were redundant controls on the steering wheel, but I agree it looked silly. One weird thing I noticed was there was a pass through in the center console between the driver side and the passenger side. I guess a woman might be able to put a handbag there, but it was strange wasted space. It seemed like it should have either been left open for more open feel, or make it actual storage, or put some speakers in it..something. It was odd. Also, the center console was very rigid, and I couldn't get truly comfortable with my elbow resting on it no matter how I adjusted it or the seat.

I really like the exterior looks though.

 

[JefffromNH]

We test drove the XC60 a couple times last year when we were looking, and we were seriously considering the trip to Sweden that Volvo offers to get the car. The car is ultimately my wife's daily driver, and she couldn't get past the dashboard layout with the telephone keypad and the little dude for the climate controls. That didn't bother me too much since there were redundant controls on the steering wheel, but I agree it looked silly. One weird thing I noticed was there was a pass through in the center console between the driver side and the passenger side. I guess a woman might be able to put a handbag there, but it was strange wasted space. It seemed like it should have either been left open for more open feel, or make it actual storage, or put some speakers in it..something. It was odd. Also, the center console was very rigid, and I couldn't get truly comfortable with my elbow resting on it no matter how I adjusted it or the seat.

I really like the exterior looks though.

kdawg check out my picture of XC60 in GARAGE . Yah the little dude for climate control is different. I really like it's different.

 

[JefffromNH]

I was wondering about that too. Wonder how Volvo sales are in antartica? Can't find any Data on that either. Weird...

Just received email today from Volvo and saw some Global sale #s for XC60 at 136993 in 2014. Now need to find out global sale for MXC in 2015.

Article from Important News From Merrimack Street Volvo

 

[LINC]

The Lincoln Motor Company (also known simply as Lincoln) is a division of the Ford Motor Company that sells luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand. While currently sold primarily in North America and the Middle East, Ford has introduced the Lincoln brand to China in November 2014. Lincoln vehicles are also officially sold in South Korea and Japan.


All Lincoln's only sold around 100,000 globally in 2014, they hope to grow to 300,000 by 2020, but I don't feel that will happen, unless they expand their market real fast.

 

[njlime]

I will offer my 2 cents here as my daily driver has been a Volvo XC60 (6 cylinder R-Design) for about 10 months. I drove the MKC before deciding on the MKC & preferred the Volvo for several reasons, although I am not thrilled that Volvo is owned by a Chinese company.


1-While the Volvo configuration I purchased is somewhat more expensive (6 cylinder R-Design), I love the performance (this version is 325HP & moves fast!).
2- It may be perception, but the Volvo feels just a bit larger & I felt like I needed a bit more space after previously driving a 2011 Ford Explorer. I would have taken a good look at the new MKX if it was available, but could not wait another full year.
3- Volvo seats (in this case R-Design sport seats) are the most comfortable I have ever sat in. I am a high mileage driver & have neck & back issues. None of the other premium cars (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Lincoln) provide me with the same comfort) but that's me. It may not be for everyone. This is my 5th Volvo. After 3 years or so driving a Volvo, I decide to get something else & always go back to Volvo.


Having said that, the MKC is a terrific car & we are planning on buying one to replace my wife's BMW 328i. She has driven it & loves the size, ride, & style. Just waiting for her to decide on color & then we will get either a 2015 or 2016, depending on availability.

 

[PeterSilecchio]

I Only Buy American Made Cars

Volvo is now owned by China as such won't get anymore of my hard earned money.

Hi
I'm with you.
Peter

 

[bkrell]

I looked at the XC60 but couldn't get over the fact that it just looked like an XC90 with a bit of the hood trimmed off. And, honestly, for some reason, I just felt the Volvo was definitely more of a woman's car than the Lincoln. I figured if anyone said otherwise, at least I had the Matthew McConaughey commercials to back up my view on the Lincoln.

I also picked the Lincoln over the Volvo based on already being a Ford owner, with my 2014 Mustang GT, and having a stellar ownership experience with that car. I had 58k miles on it and had only been to the dealership for oil changes. All my Hondas had at least had SOME issue by then.

Third, I do like the buy America aspect, and have a sizable chunk of Ford stock that I own as well. I was prepared to cash it out to pay for my MKC, but the magic they were able to work with rebates and 1.9% financing was attractive enough that I didn't bother.

 

[King_08]

Good cars)))

 

[Gee S.]

am I the only one who doesn't miss the gear stick? I couldnt wait to say bye bye to any form of a gear stick when I saw the engineering that Lincoln puts in.

 

[5.0 Candy REDCS]

Im still on the fence regarding the gear stick..... I dunno, the button selector works but I much rather if it had a normal selector.....it still feels a lil vague to me.

 

[njlime]

When working out of snow, I sometimes have to rock back & forth a bit. It seems much faster & easier with a gear lever. Otherwise it is just about having a place to rest my hand while driving.

 

[countryguy]

I like the push buttons. With AWD and studded winter tires, I don't have to rock back and forth

 

[5.0 Candy REDCS]

I like the push buttons. With AWD and studded winter tires, I don't have to rock back and forth

So far so good country guy.....we really have not had much snow to put it to the test...the only ONE reason I would like the stick over buttons is for rocking a car back and forth...the electronics buttons are decidedly slower to engage a back and forth motion between forward and reverse gears.
With that said, I considered two important facts tho....(A)
Im dealing with an all wheel drive powertrain and (B) high quality winter Michelin ice tires....Im sure the combination of both will get me unstuck if need be...
Not sure what your temps are today country guy,but where I am it's reading -27C...last night for the first time I actually plugged in the block heater when I drove her into the garage....hopefully it will keep the oil from turning (thickening) into (almost) grease! LOL....it's pretty cold up here!...That's additional strain I do not wish to add to my oil pump and oil galleys!
By mid next week, I'll feel confident taking my Can Am on Rice lake for an extended ride....nothing grips on ice like a set of 4 overly aggressive tires that Can Am comes with! been in some pretty deep mud bogs in the summer and checked it out over Rice lake, and both instances, it blew me away at the traction it has, weight not withstanding being an 800 lbs toy...They usually post ice thickness and safety information once weekly on lake ice conditions...not sure who does it,( OPP maybe) but it's a great way to educate the public on the dangers of driving on thin ice!
Have you plugged in your block heater in the C country guy?

 

[countryguy]

Out here in the country it went to -32 C last night....up at the airport it was -39 C with a windchill of -47 C....BRRRRR! Nope, I have not plugged in the block heater. My car is parked in an insulated but not heated garage. It does not get that cold in there. The only time I have plugged in my cars is when I know it is going down into the low minus 30s and I know I will have to start the car at 7 am to go to work. I don't plan on going anywhere today or tomorrow and it has already warmed up to a balmy -19 C

You couldn't pay me enough to go out on the ice...I don't care how thick the ice is. Just this past week a snow mobile trail grooming machine went through the ice on a pond and sunk to the bottom. Fortunately the driver was able to get out of the cab with no serious injuries.