Hello All:

I am a vintage Volvo guy, 1967 122S wagon so please excuse my ignorance about the more modern beasts. A friend is thinking of purchasing a newer iteration of our favored bricks, and I recall hearing from more than one source that several recent years of our beloved beauties leave somewhat of a black mark on the marque's otherwise stellar reputation. Can anyone here point me away from the years and/or models that might be best avoided, as well as towards preferable alternatives?

Please note I am not interested in starting a flame war here among the devoted. I am hoping for some honest, experienced, supportive information similar to what I have enjoyed in the 122 and P1800 forums. Thanks, folks.

Cheers,

Jeff Pucillo