I own a Volvo and a Saab in upstate NY. As someone has already said, there is a difference between reliability and durability. Both of these cars are expensive to repair and I expect to have to do some fixes that my old Integra never needed. But we rely on them to perform every day, and they do.

I expect to have these cars a long time. My 855 seems especially well-built. It's a very heavy, solid, robust car. Like every Volvo I know, I expect it to run well and look good for years. I cannot say the same for that old Integra or for the many Toyotas, Subarus, etc. that do not seem to hold up in the harsh climate where I live. I think the Swedes have the longevity edge in colder areas such as this one.

Having to pay for repairs is not anyone's favorite task, but it is always cheaper than buying a new car. And since the Volvo ages so well, it makes sense to me to keep it going....

--Dan L.

'96 855 T-5, 82,000 miles
'00 Saab 9-3, 30,000 miles