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    Image of petersterncan petersterncan
    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
    "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...

    Mmmmm.... #geely
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
    So this will be a Chinese Auction? How many tickets did Geely get? #geely
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    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
    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.

    <---- Really wants a C30 #geely
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    10/28/09

    @McKeystone: Really wants a C30

    I love mine. #geely
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    10/28/09

    @area_educator: Cosmic white with Atreus 18's? /swoon #geely
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    10/29/09

    @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
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    Image of LTDScott LTDScott
    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo

    Great, so now we won't be able to lick the allen wrench for fear of lead poisoning. #geely
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    11/01/09

    @LTDScott: You joke, but I ordered a cargo cover from Volvo. When I opened the box, it smelt like Ikea. #geely
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    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
    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.
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    Image of Ray Wert Ray Wert
    10/28/09

    @area_educator: Not true. Chinese food in Dearborn is about on par with Denny's. #geely
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    10/28/09

    @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
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    10/28/09

    In reply to Ford Gives China's Geely "Preferred Bidder" Status For Volvo
    Denny's Gland Slam Special!

    That's not Engrish, it really is full of growth hormones and MSG. #geely
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    Image of TampaRon TampaRon
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    Please don't let this be true. I don't understand why Ford wants to sell Volvo anyway.
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    Image of Joe-Btfsplk Joe-Btfsplk
    06/17/09

    @TampaRon: When you need cash, would you rather sell Volvo or pay the Obama leg-breakers?
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    06/17/09

    @Joe-Btfsplk: I'd rather sell Lincoln.


    I actually mean this.

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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    How would someone go about pronouncing Volvo in Mandarin? Unless I'm mistaken, I don't believe there's a "V" sound.
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    Image of kerc (wants a Mustang!) kerc (wants a Mustang!)
    06/17/09

    @bmoreDLJ: Ball-bo?
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/17/09

    @kerc: Balbo Baggins.
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    Image of TurboBrick [LIGIER] TurboBrick [LIGIER]
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    Next step, Volvo S10, a compact city car made in China, to be sold through Biltema and Harbor Freight stores.
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    06/17/09

    @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?

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    06/17/09

    @TurboBrick: ...Right next to the Chicago Electric tools.
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    Image of brickyard brickyard
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    "A capitalist will sell you the rope to hang him with." -Lenin
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/17/09

    @brickyard: I'd been thinking about heart-clicking you. Well, there you go!
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    There is a follow-up press release.


    The new company will be called "Vorvo."


    Don't get your panties in a bunch.

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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    Yin. Yang. Life. Death. Good. Evil. Geely. Volvo.
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    06/17/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Syrax: Umm I think Geely and Volvo need a swap on your list there or are you trying ot say Geely is the brand of choice?
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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    06/17/09

    @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.
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    06/17/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Syrax: Your subconscious is a hot Chinese girl? Can I get a phone number for your subconscious?
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    06/17/09

    @pauljones: I'll try to reach her.
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    Image of I_hate_RX350s I_hate_RX350s
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    Could care less. The last time I saw a Volvo worth a shit it was nearly...uh...actually, I can't remember ever seeing a Volvo worth a shit.


    Terrible cars. Let the Chinese have the brand.

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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: Okay, clearly Jalopnik is not the place for you. You know we worship Volvo's R line, don't you? V70R to be more precise.
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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: Yeah, you really don't belong here. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: You do realize that most of the best Ford products these days are based on Volvo platforms, right?
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    06/17/09

    @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.
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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s:


    did you also forget:


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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    06/17/09

    @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.
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    06/17/09

    @Scandinavian Flick is watching your undercarriage: Actually, it makes sense either way.


    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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    06/17/09

    @muhnkee_2 - jaloping from sunny sao paulo:


    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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    06/17/09

    @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 know what you mean though.

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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s:


    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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    Image of Syrax Syrax
    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: All of the French, and Fiat. And I own a Pug 307, a Fiat Stilo and owned a S60R.
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    06/17/09

    @pauljones: That's too much thinking. It's too early.
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    Image of Scandinavian Flick Scandinavian Flick
    06/17/09

    @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.
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    06/17/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Syrax:


    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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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: Apparently you have never heard of the P1800.
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    06/17/09

    @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.


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    06/17/09

    @Schm wishes he could bring back the funny. .: Oh, and one more thing.


    Volvo



    Geely (Who, buy the way, most of their lineup is based on the 1987 Daihatsu Charade, according to Wiki)

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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    06/17/09

    @Schm wishes he could bring back the funny. .: My point exactly. The guy simply was indicating that he was not at that zero point on the caring scale just yet.
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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: Well, for starters, Renault can go fall off a cliff. Actually, based on what normally happens over here, the French in general.


    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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    06/17/09

    @I_hate_RX350s: The best Seat, Fiat... well, probably a third of those, really, are inferior to the current S80, Cross Country, etc.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    That definitely doesn't fit into Geely's business plan.


    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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    06/17/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli:
    +1
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    Image of Chris P. Bacon Chris P. Bacon
    06/17/09

    @AF_H1VLTG3 makes rotary love: Geely hired my retarded brother? I dont get it.
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    06/17/09

    @Chris P. Bacon: You've heard of the Swedish Chef right?
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    06/17/09

    In reply to Geely One Step Closer To Owning Volvo?
    I've expressed a similar sentiment for Rover, but knockoff P1800s and 240s please. I'd even be open to a half-priced C30.


    Of course, this means the Chinese are starting to pick up on that whole safety thing.

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    06/17/09

    @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....


    [pds.exblog.jp]

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    06/17/09

    @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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    06/17/09

    @My A Arm: I'm putting one on if I ever get around to a +Ti conversion.
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