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    Volvo sold to the Chinese! (seriously)

    Didn't even know it was up for sale, but I don't really see it being a good thing. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8591677.stm

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    Quote Originally Posted by daveforber View Post
    Didn't even know it was up for sale, but I don't really see it being a good thing. Hopefully I'll be proved wrong.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8591677.stm
    All I can say is that there is a LOT of money in China to make a LOT MORE - so may not be the worst thing ever. I am sorry to say.
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    can't see it as a bad thing. it has opened up the doors for sales of volvo to china. i think there economy is a bit more stable than ours at the moment.

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    I think that the sale of Volvo to china is Wong... rrrery rrrery Wong

    Sometimes it's better to get in with the winning side (China will be massive in cars in 15 years time...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by t5_monkey View Post
    I think that the sale of Volvo to china is Wong... rrrery rrrery Wong

    Sometimes it's better to get in with the winning side (China will be massive in cars in 15 years time...)
    Make mine a Wolwo...
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    Quote Originally Posted by t5_monkey View Post
    I think that the sale of Volvo to china is Wong... rrrery rrrery Wong
    Lmao...rerry funny.
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    ,.,

    maybe now volvo will have a proper 4 wheel drive,dougt it will be rear wheel drive,
    maybe skyline running gear lol,
    or atleast a volvo able to take lots of power through more wheels

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    More like they'll do a 17 seat conversion..
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    Yeah... lets say the Chinese make the next S60R into their 'skyline beater'

    who'd be complaining then?

    Only problem is ... it may have one of those golden nodding cats on the dash...


    It's going to be called the "Pantry Boy Supreme Wowlvo S60 R"

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    Yeah but it's not Nissan or Toyota it's been sold to....It's Geeley!!!, maker of cheap western looking crap.
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    ,.,

    Quote Originally Posted by Tomcat View Post
    Yeah but it's not Nissan or Toyota it's been sold to....It's Geeley!!!, maker of cheap western looking crap.
    sadly im not familiar with there work lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomcat View Post
    Yeah but it's not Nissan or Toyota it's been sold to....It's Geeley!!!, maker of cheap western looking crap.
    A bit like Ford...
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    Well, i must say i am shocked, sad and dissapointed all at the same time, gone is the reputation of a quality built product with a reputation of solid build, tank like safety and being able to last for many years.

    Hello to low rent budget build, shoddy materials, cost cutting, etc etc etc etc, i shudder to think what the future holds for wolwo.

    Its gunna be one of those cases is`nt it, you know.... the "They dont build `em like they used to" thing!

    D`oh. what have they done!!!!!!

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    Look on the bright side fellas.......if they are anything like their restaurants, then there will be a dealership in every village


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    ,.,

    Quote Originally Posted by t5_monkey View Post
    Yeah... lets say the Chinese make the next S60R into their 'skyline beater'

    who'd be complaining then?

    Only problem is ... it may have one of those golden nodding cats on the dash...


    It's going to be called the "Pantry Boy Supreme Wowlvo S60 R"

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    It's the year 2015...... walk into a bar... try to look manly.

    "is that your car outside mate? looks good. What is it?"

    "It's a *cough* pantry boy supreme Wowlvo S60R"

    The thing is ... no one will dare laugh, The Triads now sponsor Wowlvo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t5_monkey View Post
    it's the year 2015...... Walk into a bar... Try to look manly.

    "is that your car outside mate? Looks good. What is it?"

    "it's a *cough* pantry boy supreme wowlvo s60r"

    the thing is ... No one will dare laugh, the triads now sponsor wowlvo.
    lmao
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    Yeh thanks for talking the pi** out of us chinese

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