Volvo Ownership | Risk, Reward, and Car Advice

Finally someone who can can be honest and not rave about every cars

Honestly, this kind of video is more of what the internet needs. $40k is a lot of money to most people. And while it’s cool to see content reviewers driving McLarens and Porsche Taycans, those are out of the scope of 99.9% of buyers. I much prefer to see something like this — about the practical realities of buying & maintaining a “normal” car — because it’s much more imminently helpful. Safety, reliability, and fuel economy aren’t “fun”, but they’re realities for most people, and they play heavily on people’s decision-making.

Begrudgingly bought an XC90 for my wife two years ago - man my doubts were wrong! Hands down the best car we’ve ever owned. Exceptionally engineered, incredible build quality and fit/finish, softest leathers, most comfortable seats, composed on the highway, and safety... I’ve since learned that nobody has EVER died in an XC90 - ever. One of the only mass production cars in the world to carry this. Also named the safest car in the world by a number of testing bodies around the world at the time it was released.

As a Volvo tech, I’ll 100% recommend extended warranty 👍

I don’t understand how you don’t have more subscribers. I’ve been here since the beginning and the quality continues to amaze. Even after you defiled my 2015 mustang gt pp, I’d still be your friend.

Nothing steers you into buying a Volvo like getting in a crash!

I've been driving Volvo for 35 years. I'm 6ft tall and I have never found another marque where the seats are so consistently comfortable for long journeys.

I appreciate Mark sharing the concerns of the common man and approaching costs as a matter of the majority of viewers realistic budget. I agree that spending $30k-$40k of hard earned money is a lot! He is absolute correct. Costs of vehicles and so many commodities are getting out of hand.

This is what I want from Mark, his experiences with cars and reasons why someone choose a certain type of car. Thanks, Mr Goose

Glad to mentioned the car prices “40k is a lot for me”,.... car prices are crazy and are only possible due to finance.... the world has gone mad where 100k is entry to many Marques and models.

Damn, man... Volvo... now you're speaking my language! (Lifelong Volvo owner here for 25+ years)

In my experience of cars = 52 years, reliability has a lot to do with how you look after the vehicle, that is the way you drive it, doing the correct servicing with quality lubricants and parts. My first cars were an Austin A40 to learn in, then a new Mini, then a Datsun over my first four or five years. Since then I have owned various brands, Honda Toyota, Ford, Subaru, Volvo, and Jeep and to be honest haven’t had any reliability issues with any of them. I currently own a 2014 Volvo XC60 D5 Luxury with extras…….a car which cost around $75,000 new in Australia (AUD). I bought it with 98,000 kilometres (67,000 miles) on the clock in excellent condition and paid $22,000 for it. This is the way to buy a luxury car including a Volvo. This car is an absolute pleasure to drive, very comfortable with good handling and excellent fuel economy. If something goes wrong with it, I’ll fix it because it’s worth fixing. So far at 112,000 kilometres all is well and the vehicle feels as solid and quiet as a new one. Happy. 😎

"One of my LOVERS" haha good one. We all know Jack is your only lover.

I love your review vidoes, but this no-BS "story time" is just fantastic.

I persuaded my family to buy a V90CC wagon instead of other luxury brands SUVs and we all think that’s one of the best choice we made on cars. And the Bowers and Wilkins system is just a must have on any Volvos, just so so great

All your videos are fantastic. Been following for 7 years now, but this one was also EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks!!

Love how he can relate to $40k being a lot of money for a car. It truly is and he mentioned he thinks most people can’t truly afford these things and he’s right!! People are taking out 96 month loans just to afford the monthly payment and they still end up underwater or having to get rid of the car and roll negative equity into something else. It’s absolutely crazy how expensive cars are. After you save for retirement, pay health insurance, mortgage, food, schooling, etc how are people affording more than a $20k payment!!

Thank you for emphasizing the importance of buying an extended warranty and the tire and wheel package when buying a Volvo or any European luxury car. It's not even optional, it's a necessity unless you intend on paying much more for repairs.

The best thing about this video is that it feels like a friend is talking to you, honestly, without pretense. This was great. I have a 2019 XC-40 and, even with its flaws, I remain very pleased with it. I do wish the Bowers and Wilkins had been available.

We got a CPO XC-60 T6 in July. Loaded with every option that comes on the Momemtum model except an upgraded sound sytem and the Polestar option. Only went with the 7 year extended warranty. Drove across country, 3700 miles, at the beginning of September. The car operated flawlessly. The best and most comfortable drive I have ever taken in a car. Not one twinge from my cranky lower back and my rear end never got tired. Every morning I felt as refreshed as I did at the beginning. Yeah, the system takes a minute or so to boot up but I don't need it right off the bat. No profile issues as our profiles are keyed to our keys. When I approach and unlock my profile is being loaded. Best of all, the wife loves the car. Not a problem so far except for a replaced washer pump under warranty. No sqeaks, no rattles, no thumps. Not one extraneous sound that should not be there.