<1> Economical: Not ready/don't want to pay for a new vehicle. (Yup..paid for 3 years ago ) 1995 Volvo Wagon 5 speed..122,000 on it

<2> Perfectly satisfied, no alternatives needed. Still LOVE this car every day I drive it. Would drive it to Alaska and back tomorrow.

<3> Safety ..Still way ahead of everything else. Sure some cars might do as well on frontal crashes, but the Volvo is designed for more than just frontals,,Ie take a look inside a door..It is built like a Panzer tank!!!

<4> Mechanical Quality & Reliability - Knock on wood. HAs been AWESOME..routine maintainence, brakes oil, filters etc. one window track, truck struts. etc, plugs wires etc. small routine stuff.

<5> Long-term durability and repairability Easy to fix, tons out there with 300K +..Irv Gordon is my idol.

<6> Ease of maintenance..can work on it
<7> Performance - engine Oka not great but delilvers good fuel econmy for the size..Wish I could get the diesel here.
<8> Performance - handling, maneuvering, braking Pretty damn good, but a BMW it is not.
<9> Comfortable ride, seating Best seats in the world period.
<10> Appearance & styling Good styling but not pretenteous..Just a Good solid European car with out the attitude of a BMW.
<11> Features, Accessories, and Creature Comforts Has everything I want, heated seats headlight washers, CD player etc. Wish I had Navigation..Maybe my next Volvo
<12> Other Space, practicality..I can drive this car on the back roads of Maine or take it to a nice dinner in Boston..It is just right!! ______________