Volvo V40

[arthurwait]

Yup. My sentiment s exactly on resale and repairs especially after the 3 year warranty.

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Volvo stopped doing the 5 year warranty ?

Parts are made in Malaysia.

[tua2kee]

Warranty is 3 yrs. Free servicing is 5 years

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[TramsRepus]

Anyone knowing if V40 Cross Country will be availabe in Thailand?

[Ace of Pop]

I hear constant worries about the price of repairs, how often are "repairs" needed nowadays? I couldn't tell you the last time I had to repair a car, we run a car and truck which are 2 - 3 years old, even previous vehicles that were older just kept running.

You dont run Fords obviously.

[OMGImInPattaya]

I hear constant worries about the price of repairs, how often are "repairs" needed nowadays? I couldn't tell you the last time I had to repair a car, we run a car and truck which are 2 - 3 years old, even previous vehicles that were older just kept running.

You dont run Fords obviously.

Same here...have Honda and Toyota SUVs over 10 years each and only repair has been new radiator for the Honda after 10 years and 100k. Other an that, just scheduled maintenance.

[TramsRepus]

I'm also interested in the V40S but it seems that the Thai-version of V40 lacks the Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist which would be very sad. I will head out and test drive it on Friday and see if it is true.

[MadMac]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

[stevenl]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

Who cares? It comes down to the consumer price. Like it, then buy it, don't like it, don't. How the price is build up really does not matter.

[ignis]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

Zhejiang Geely-Volvo

But there again Land Rover is Tata as of course is Jaguar

[jibberjabberjibberjabber]

I'm also interested in the V40S but it seems that the Thai-version of V40 lacks the Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist which would be very sad. I will head out and test drive it on Friday and see if it is true.

Please do let us know your impressions. You're right, the Queue Assist would really be missed here given the traffic (in BKK) maybe they though it couldn't cope with how bad it gets here versus Europe.

[ignis]

I'm also interested in the V40S but it seems that the Thai-version of V40 lacks the Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist which would be very sad. I will head out and test drive it on Friday and see if it is true.

Please do let us know your impressions. You're right, the Queue Assist would really be missed here given the traffic (in BKK) maybe they though it couldn't cope with how bad it gets here versus Europe.

Would this Queue Assist thing leave a gap ? if more than a few inches then everyone would cut in front, so would take you a long time to move in BKK...

[arthurwait]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

It isn't a high price for a turboed engine with that quality of build and interior. You could always buy a tedious Jap box with a hideous plastic and brown interior instead with half the power to weight ratio and awful bland chassis and half the crash protection missing from the European models.

They are made in Malaysia and are subject to Asean import tax not the full amount. I think a bit below 100% instead of the 234%.

[Ace of Pop]

Q Assist, Park Assist, how much more crap do we want.?. Leg Over Assist.

[Ace of Pop]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

It isn't a high price for a turboed engine with that quality of build and interior. You could always buy a tedious Jap box with a hideous plastic and brown interior instead with half the power to weight ratio and awful bland chassis and half the crash protection missing from the European models.

They are made in Malaysia and are subject to Asean import tax not the full amount. I think a bit below 100% instead of the 234%.

Arfur aint driven a Mitsu G.T. 2.0. obviously. Good drivers Car for the price.

[Ace of Pop]

By the way, it comes with White Leather Seats FREE. and handles better than any Vulva.

[TramsRepus]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

The V40 cost almost the same in my home country as it does here with the same equipment. My main concern is resale value, not a high purchase price. Read about a guy was offering 800K for a 3 year old 2.6M at Volvo, but only IF he traded it in for a new one. Scary.

If adding another 800K i would get a Mercedes CLA 250 AMG Sport, probably with a much better resale value and faster and cooler too

What are you thoughts about that?

/T

[MadMac]

They are made in Malaysia and are subject to Asean import tax not the full amount. I think a bit below 100% instead of the 234%.

That explains the Protons on the road. Was wondering where they come from. Hopefully not the same factory

[arthurwait]

My main concern would be why to pay that ridiculous high price for the car based on import taxes. Volvo is made where now? Sweden? Guess not. China? Has it still FoMoCo stickers? Could buy a Mazda as well

It isn't a high price for a turboed engine with that quality of build and interior. You could always buy a tedious Jap box with a hideous plastic and brown interior instead with half the power to weight ratio and awful bland chassis and half the crash protection missing from the European models.

They are made in Malaysia and are subject to Asean import tax not the full amount. I think a bit below 100% instead of the 234%.

Arfur aint driven a Mitsu G.T. 2.0. obviously. Good drivers Car for the price.

They only had a GLS when I went to test one.

[arthurwait]

By the way, it comes with White Leather Seats FREE. and handles better than any Vulva.

Which will be brown after a week driving in Thailand.

[TramsRepus]

Sat in a V40 T5 today and was impressed with the finish and trim.

My concerns would be resale value and repairs.

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I did the same, went to test drive it today but I had only time to sit and look at it due to bad traffic and time constrains. I really like the car even if it lacks adaptive cruise control, queue assistance, and glass roof, navigator.....

The resale value if of my biggest concerns now.

I even looked at the cross country model but the Thai-version lacks all above AND AWD :-o so it is no-no for me.

/T

[tua2kee]

Haiz....looks like the perception of low resale value of Volvo is going to be around for sometime. I hope Volvo dealers do something to allay potential buyers soon. Volvo does not dominate the market and there are strong competition from Benz and Bmw.

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[IMHO]

Haiz....looks like the perception of low resale value of Volvo is going to be around for sometime. I hope Volvo dealers do something to allay potential buyers soon. Volvo does not dominate the market and there are strong competition from Benz and Bmw.

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It's not a perception

[tua2kee]

I stand corrected!

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[IMHO]

They are made in Malaysia and are subject to Asean import tax not the full amount. I think a bit below 100% instead of the 234%.

Cars assembled in ASEAN from at least 40% ASEAN parts get 5% import duty. Cars assembled in Australia with engines > 3,000cc get 0% duty. All other imports get 80% duty.

All are still subject to excise + interior taxes, and VAT, regardless where they are made.

[arthurwait]

Sat in a V40 T5 today and was impressed with the finish and trim.

My concerns would be resale value and repairs.

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I did the same, went to test drive it today but I had only time to sit and look at it due to bad traffic and time constrains. I really like the car even if it lacks adaptive cruise control, queue assistance, and glass roof, navigator.....

The resale value if of my biggest concerns now.

I even looked at the cross country model but the Thai-version lacks all above AND AWD :-o so it is no-no for me.

/T

A cross country model without the 4WD.

[ignis]

wonder why the new cross country model cost 2.6 million if it has not 4WD ? what is all the extra money for ?

[TramsRepus]

wonder why the new cross country model cost 2.6 million if it has not 4WD ? what is all the extra money for ?

It cost 1.92Mbaht against 1.82 for S-model.

[ignis]

wonder why the new cross country model cost 2.6 million if it has not 4WD ? what is all the extra money for ?

It cost 1.92Mbaht against 1.82 for S-model.

was on Facebook at the time, just gone back to read 2.6 million is for the 4 cylinder Turbo Diesel 4WD Cross Country

[TramsRepus]

wonder why the new cross country model cost 2.6 million if it has not 4WD ? what is all the extra money for ?

It cost 1.92Mbaht against 1.82 for S-model.

was on Facebook at the time, just gone back to read 2.6 million is for the 4 cylinder Turbo Diesel 4WD Cross Country

I see, the V40CC is in my price list from Volvo there is no AWD nor the models they had in the garage.

[tua2kee]

Does anyone know what is the promotion for Volvo V40 at the upcoming motor car show?

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