Reply With Quote87.3% of Volvos sold were diesels!!! Wow!!!Yannis
The number of newly registered Volvo cars in France increased dramatically during the first quarter. Although the overall market shrank by 2.84 percent, sales of Volvo cars rose by a massive 33 percent compared with the same period last year.
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“Volvo has a new and exciting product range which attracts customers on the French market, and we are noting continued healthy demand,” observes Maria Stenström, President of Volvo Automobiles France.
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On a market dominated by small cars, it is hardly surprising that Volvo’s smallest models, the S40 and V40, sell best of all. The new S40 and V50 are not included in the latest figures since the dealers began registering orders for these models at the end of March. The outlook for the new models, however, is excellent.
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“We have had two very good advertising campaigns with “The Mystery of Dalarö” and “Route V50”. They have been extremely well received here in France,” says Hélène Laoudi, PR manager at Volvo Automobiles France.
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All told, 506,884 new cars were registered in France during the first quarter of this year. Of these, 2,735 carried the Volvo badge. In March alone, 1,086 Volvos were registered, an increase of 56 percent compared with the same period in 2003. This is the best performance for March in 15 years.
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Diesel power is popular on the French market – not least among Volvo customers. 68.5 percent of all new cars registered during the first quarter were diesel-powered. Of all the Volvos sold during the same period, 87.3 percent had diesel engines.
87.3% of Volvos sold were diesels!!! Wow!!!Yannis
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Quote, originally posted by GrecianVolvo » 87.3% of Volvos sold were diesels!!! Wow!!! Yannis
The diesel is the most popular model in my country also.
Delivery has been pushed back to 2nd half of December already.
This was last week, probably Januari by now..Apart from the slower 0-60 compared to the T5 a lot of people find it to be the best highway cruiser of all. Best power where it counts in daily driving.
In France Diesel is much cheaper than regular gas. I think that's a scandal. I HATE diesel!
1998 Volvo S70 2.5T
So why can't we get 'em over here, especially when the 250 hp version comes out and we get our sulphurless fuel?sigh.
I want one.
Quote, originally posted by Alex960 » In France Diesel is much cheaper than regular gas. I think that's a scandal. I HATE diesel! Same in my country but the road tax for natural gas and diesel is higher compared to gasoline.
The break even point compared to gasoline is at much higher mileage. Rough rule of thumb between 16K and 19K miles per year for natural gas and over 19K miles per year for diesel. Of course this depend on model, consumption etc.
Quote, originally posted by Johann » The diesel is the most popular model in my country also.
Delivery has been pushed back to 2nd half of December already.
This was last week, probably Januari by now..Johann, I ordered a S40 2004.5 2.0D the 2nd week of March and was initially scheduled for delivery in week 26. Do you think this still stands, or have all orders been pushed back to begin with?
Quote, originally posted by Thom » Johann, I ordered a S40 2004.5 2.0D the 2nd week of March and was initially scheduled for delivery in week 26. Do you think this still stands, or have all orders been pushed back to begin with?
Thom, quotes were for new orders. I think your D will be on shedule give or take a week..
Phew.. that is a relief. Still have to wait and see though, after reading so many negative posts about delivery times.
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