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        When some people look at a Volvo, they might think it looks ugly, but it doesn't.  My theory is that people look at an old Volvo, and think it is new because it is in perfect condition.  That's because they are so durable, and long lasting.  Volvos are the safest cars thanks to the research of Volvo employees. 
 
        In 1958, Nils Bohlin invented the seat belt.  All other car companies basically copied that invention.  Volvos cars are designed to take as much as the impact as possible without injuring the occupants of the car.  Have crumple zones to make the impact less strenuous on a human, saves the occupant from getting hurt in an accident.  If the car did not crumple slowly, and efficiently, the impact would be too severe for the occupants to survive a crash.  In 1976, the U.S. government bought a fleet of 24 Volvos to conduct their own crash tests on.  They used the results to set the standards for all new cars in America.   
 
    Other than Volvos safety, their engines have a substantial amount of power.  Volvos ads about this are quite amusing at times.  You can view some by clicking on the links at the bottom of the page.

    One of my favourite Volvos is the V70.  While it has plenty of room for just about anything, it is a family, and a sports car.  It is comfortable with its leather, heated seats.  All Wheel Drive is also a feature of the V70.  The V70R would be my choice.  It is 236 horsepower, while the "base" V70 is 170 or 195 horsepower.  Click on the small picture of one below to view a larger picture.

 

    The S70, a Sedan version of the V70, is also an excellent car.  It is fun to drive, and has very nice style.  It is also a luxury type of car, but lower cost models are available.  I wouldn't mind owning both of these cars!  Click on the small picture below to enlarge it.


 
 
 
         The C70 has a 240 horsepower engine that rockets you to 100 in 6.9 seconds.  The Volvo C70 Coupe is another of Volvos newest models.  Most coupes have hardly any legroom for the rear passengers, however, the C70 has lots of room.  It is a very sporty car, but it has the luxuries of the sedans.  The C70 Convertible is also a very nice car.  It is designed so you can have the top down even when there's cold wind.  It is designed to have the air pass over the car, not onto the passengers.  The convertible has the safety features of the sedans, but it has ROPS, Roll over protection system.  If the car was to roll over, two bars extend to prevent the passengers heads from becoming smashed watermelons.  Click on the small pictures below to enlarge them.
                                                                                                          
 
 
 
 
     The S80, came on the 28th of May,1998. It is a really nice car, luxurious,safe,fast, and it looks good!  Volvo says it is the safest car they have ever built.  The car is the "Safest Car Volvo ever built", so that must mean it's the safest car in the world!  Some features the S80 has standard are WHIPS (Whiplash protection), IC  (a curtain that comes near your head, all across the car in the event of a crash), and many more features.  The S80 was be first shown in Gothenburg, Sweden.  There are two models available in Canada, the S80 T6, and the 2.9 liter.  The T6 is the performance model with a horespower of 268! Standard with the T6, comes a Geartonic transmission, with which you can change gears manually without using a clutch!
                                                                                                                                                                 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
A Few Volvo Ads
 

                         More ads will be added when I find some that are interesting or amusing.  If you have a Volvo ad you think is suitable, please send it to me by e-mail.     stuartmoca@rocketmail.com
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