"Yes, because any time we see a Chinese restaurant offering Swedish meatballs, we think we're getting the heights of culinary delight."
I just thought of a new food idea... take the Swedish meatballs, coat them with batter, deep fry them, cover them with that orange sweet and sour sauce and serve...
For overall sales numbers, it could be an amazing possibility for Geely. "American" brand names have quite a following in China.
As long as Volvo maintains the same quality and style, the ownership doesnt bother me too much. I'd rather Ford held it but if they are honest about Geely and not doing this for the oversize novelty check then I'll be ok with it.
@McKeystone: The cosmic white is lovely, though only as the R-design. I couldn't justify the cost of the R-design, so I've got a plain black T5-- light colored C30s need the color matched bodykit of the R-design. Black C30s can do fine with the black textured plastic bodykit
And the basic wheels. I wanted to keep my costs down #geely
While I appreciate the point you're trying to make-- that Volvo's already been deSweded to some degree or another by Ford-- I think it's maybe a little crazy to suggest that Geely and Ford are basicly equivalent.
@Ray Wert: If you were speaking metaphorically, I stand by my point.
If you were literally comparing Swedish meatballs at a Chinese restaurant to Swedish meatballs at Denny's (which coincidentally became available the same time Ford bought Volvo?), then I can really only ask why you're going to Denny's at all.
Though, I suppose you guys are deprived of Waffle House, so that might explain it. #geely
@TurboBrick: Wow, I never thought I'd see a reference to Biltema... Sweden's answer to AutoZone.
Wait, we need someone to put together a list of all the crappy auto parts stores in the world. Where do Senegalese cabbies get their car fresheners? Where do Bhutan's budding ricers get their triplane rear wings?
@PowerTryp: No, never. I had a S60R. Maybe my subconscious is chinese. But you could argue that it IS the brand of choice 'cause I'm sure Geely's sales numbers must be at least 5:1.
@Ambiguously Unfunny Syrax: But then he hates RX350s so not all is lost. I call for Clockwork Orange-style rehabilitation with a looped reel of old Amazons, PV544s, P1800s, and anything boxy.
@I_hate_RX350s: Another thing: It's couldn't care less. Why do so many people get this wrong? It doesn't even make sense otherwise, since by saying that you are implying that you actually do give a shit, which is contradicted by the rest of your diatribe.
Think of it this way: if you are told something that you don't particularly care a whole lot about, it's pretty much just saying that if you were to put a little more effort into it, you might actually be able to care even less than you already, do, but the pay off for expending that level of effort simply isn't worth it. Therefore, you could care less.
@Scandinavian Flick is watching your undercarriage: Yeah, we just went over the same thing yesterday. You could say either/or, but obviously each has a different meaning. "Could care less" implies he cares, but he could care less.
@I_hate_RX350s: Are you serious? If the criteria is "well-built, quality automobile", then I would put pretty much every one of those below Volvo except maybe BMW. Even then, their reliability is questionable.
@pauljones: First, lets resort to an old internet-meme thingey, just to get it out of the way.
Second, if the man (or woman) has a hatred of Volvos, good for him! Personally, I could go on for quite some time about how much I do like Volvos, but in the end, he's probably right. No matter how good they are, I would end up buying a Mercedes or BMW over it (And trust me, I actually, in real life, did).
But they're actually really good cars, and many people buy them. Just not enough buy new ones so they can make money. Probably because they're all still driving their 20 year old boxes around.
And before I end this rant, one more picture, for kicks.
@My A Arm: Speaking of knockoffs, I've been seeing Volvo's with (intentionally)comical knockoffs of Ferrari badges. I've actually seen two within just the last week or so. They have the same yellow shield, but they feature a prancing moose instead of a prancing horse. For example....
@GreenN_Gold: As I recall, either Volvo, or one of their tuners designed that to go on a concept XC90 - if I ever get a Volvo, that shield is going on.
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I just thought of a new food idea... take the Swedish meatballs, coat them with batter, deep fry them, cover them with that orange sweet and sour sauce and serve...
Mmmmm.... #geely
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As long as Volvo maintains the same quality and style, the ownership doesnt bother me too much. I'd rather Ford held it but if they are honest about Geely and not doing this for the oversize novelty check then I'll be ok with it.
<---- Really wants a C30 #geely
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I love mine. #geely
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And the basic wheels. I wanted to keep my costs down #geely
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Great, so now we won't be able to lick the allen wrench for fear of lead poisoning. #geely
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If you were literally comparing Swedish meatballs at a Chinese restaurant to Swedish meatballs at Denny's (which coincidentally became available the same time Ford bought Volvo?), then I can really only ask why you're going to Denny's at all.
Though, I suppose you guys are deprived of Waffle House, so that might explain it. #geely
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That's not Engrish, it really is full of growth hormones and MSG. #geely
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I actually mean this.
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Wait, we need someone to put together a list of all the crappy auto parts stores in the world. Where do Senegalese cabbies get their car fresheners? Where do Bhutan's budding ricers get their triplane rear wings?
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The new company will be called "Vorvo."
Don't get your panties in a bunch.
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Terrible cars. Let the Chinese have the brand.
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did you also forget:
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Think of it this way: if you are told something that you don't particularly care a whole lot about, it's pretty much just saying that if you were to put a little more effort into it, you might actually be able to care even less than you already, do, but the pay off for expending that level of effort simply isn't worth it. Therefore, you could care less.
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Ok, let's closely examine the heritage of the brand.
Compared to any of its European peers, how can you not list Volvo as dead last?
Mercedes-Benz
Fiat
Alfa
Saab
BMW
Porsche
Volkswagen
Audi
Seat
Opel
Ford
Peugeot
Citroen
Renault
Ferrari
Lamborghini
Just curious, which of those carmakers would you put BELOW Volvo as "well-built, quality automobile"?
I have driven one of those fabled Volvo turbo wagons (early 90's something), I've driven the S60R, I've driven an '84 DL and a late-model C30.
I fail to see the attraction to these cars. But whatever, to each his own.
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I know what you mean though.
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Just curious, which of those carmakers would you put BELOW Volvo as "well-built, quality automobile"?
Mercedes-Benz
Fiat
Alfa
Saab
BMW
Porsche
Volkswagen
Audi
Seat
Opel
Ford
Peugeot
Citroen
Renault
Ferrari
Lamborghini
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Out of that list, what is the worst? And from that company you have chosen, pick the best car, X.
Now let's find the hottest car from Volvo, ever and name it Y.
X is better than Y.
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Second, if the man (or woman) has a hatred of Volvos, good for him! Personally, I could go on for quite some time about how much I do like Volvos, but in the end, he's probably right. No matter how good they are, I would end up buying a Mercedes or BMW over it (And trust me, I actually, in real life, did).
But they're actually really good cars, and many people buy them. Just not enough buy new ones so they can make money. Probably because they're all still driving their 20 year old boxes around.
And before I end this rant, one more picture, for kicks.
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Volvo

Geely (Who, buy the way, most of their lineup is based on the 1987 Daihatsu Charade, according to Wiki)
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Seat pre-VW was terrible. Opel? Meh.
It's not really fair to throw Ferrari, Lamborghini, and perhaps Porsche in there.
I'd say Volvo's a bit below average in excitement and above average in quality and safety. I'm biased, though.
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Geely CEO: What the hell is going on?
Geely VP: I don't know, everyone is running around yelling Bork Bork Bork.
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Of course, this means the Chinese are starting to pick up on that whole safety thing.
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