I am acutely aware of the negativity surrounding the Volvo brand and consequently I did a lot of homework before deciding on the Volvo S60 2.0T. I bought it brand new in 2008 and it now has 43000 kms on the clock. It is one of THE most quiet and comfortable cars on the road. What I love most about the car is its air of understatement, while it has the same, and better, quality attributes than for instance the BMW 3, and Audi A4 series. I also sampled the Mercedes C class before the final decision was made. I haven't had one day's trouble, while the 5 year/ 100 000 km guarantee and the 140 000 / 7 years full maintenance plan provides further peace of mind. I have found my kind of car for the rest of my life, not because I will be stuck with it, but because I want to have this car.

Talking up a Volvo is a lot like referring someone to that lesser known family-owned restaurant around the corner instead of the default five-star one that ‘everybody goes to’. The food is just as good, the service is probably better, and the prices are an absolute bargain. Plus you won’t be yet another mindless trend-following sheep. It’s certainly the one I’d recommend to the people that I really like.
Couldn't of said it better. I'm on my first Volvo, S40 T5, almost 5 years old and the best car I've ever owned in all respects. more reliable than the Germans I had previously.
Volvo for Life

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Ford Mondeo!

Took delivery of a 2.5T from the Guys in Randburg/Bryanston. Absolutely love it. Traded in my old A6 . The Volvo is streets ahead on driving pleasure & price.

Took delivery of a S80 2.5T from the Guys in Randburg/Bryanston. Absolutely love it. Traded in my old A6 . This Volvo is streets ahead on driving pleasure & price.