Misery Business
If you've been keeping up with me (outside my blog, for the most part) then you know that I've been having some major issues with my vehicle. It's been getting progressively worse, to the point that I'm convinced it's only a matter of time before I'm broke down at the base of a tree. So I was quite happy when I got the go-ahead to start seriously looking for a new (used of course) car.
With some enthusiasm I have been looking at my options and not limiting myself to my relatively small geographical area. I've done the research, checked out the experts and what they have to say, checked forums to see what other drivers say, and, of course, taken my own preferences into account.
My enthusiasm was fairly short-lived.
I tested two Audi's and a Volvo. The first Audi I didn't like...at all. Don't get me wrong, there were a few points in it's favor, but the points against were a bit too much for me to ignore.
The second Audi (which I actually drove third) was a bit better...maybe because I had already driven the other so I kinda knew what to expect? But I wasn't totally sold on that one, either.
The Volvo...I had high hopes for the Volvo. I was pretty excited to drive it. But as I took it through it's paces I quickly became aware of some potentially serious issues. For starters, there is a marked, but intermittent shimmy at around 60 mph. Then there's the slow brakes (nearly gave my friend a coronary because I tend to be a late braker and you just can't do that with this Volvo). The slight difficulty with hills. The electric seat readjusting itself without permission.
Oh Volvo...you disappoint me. Can't say my love-affair with Volvo is at an end, but this has certainly put a damper on it.
So I am either left back at square one, or I choose one of the three cars I drove today. My mind tells me one thing, but my heart...ah, my heart...is set on the one car that is probably not the best choice. I am already in a vehicle that has issues and I really don't want to end up in another one with issues...damn you Volvo, damn you.
With some enthusiasm I have been looking at my options and not limiting myself to my relatively small geographical area. I've done the research, checked out the experts and what they have to say, checked forums to see what other drivers say, and, of course, taken my own preferences into account.
My enthusiasm was fairly short-lived.
I tested two Audi's and a Volvo. The first Audi I didn't like...at all. Don't get me wrong, there were a few points in it's favor, but the points against were a bit too much for me to ignore.
The second Audi (which I actually drove third) was a bit better...maybe because I had already driven the other so I kinda knew what to expect? But I wasn't totally sold on that one, either.
The Volvo...I had high hopes for the Volvo. I was pretty excited to drive it. But as I took it through it's paces I quickly became aware of some potentially serious issues. For starters, there is a marked, but intermittent shimmy at around 60 mph. Then there's the slow brakes (nearly gave my friend a coronary because I tend to be a late braker and you just can't do that with this Volvo). The slight difficulty with hills. The electric seat readjusting itself without permission.
Oh Volvo...you disappoint me. Can't say my love-affair with Volvo is at an end, but this has certainly put a damper on it.
So I am either left back at square one, or I choose one of the three cars I drove today. My mind tells me one thing, but my heart...ah, my heart...is set on the one car that is probably not the best choice. I am already in a vehicle that has issues and I really don't want to end up in another one with issues...damn you Volvo, damn you.
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