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Firstly, I have just joined this forum and am glad to meet you all. I live in VIC and previously owned a Hyundai, Lexus and Honda.
We wanted to buy a medium luxury SUV and after test driving a few like the X3 and NX 300, we fell in love with the XC60. On doing research, we realized that the XC60 is so safe and amazing. So we looked around and the wife wanted a particular color and the trim along with the lifestyle pack for the sunroof.
So we agreed to purchase a demo 2021 car from NSW. The dealer asked us to put down a $2000 deposit and I did this with a CC. He didnt send me the contract of sale until the next day. We have not signed anything. I always assumed that the XC60 was made in Sweden at least the ones that come to our shores. Now I learned that its made in China.
I am not generalizing and stating that anything made in China is bad. I also know Geely bailed Volvo out when they almost shut down. I also own a BMW bike made in India but has the same quality.
I guess I am a little disappointed thats all. I just wanted to get your thoughts esp those of you who own this same exact model.
I feel the China made XC60 will be comparable to the Swedish made but somehow it doesnt feel the same. That car is a Swedish car at heart! Wish they kept production there itself.
The other thing that left a sour taste was the $2000 deposit. It should have been $200 or so as per NSW law. I wasn't thinking clearly and even though we will now go ahead with this. I am thinking what would happen if we said we dont want to proceed. Do I get all or some of it back?
I asked a Q in another forum and one guy said "Volvo is CHinese shite" these days. Of course his opinion is ignorant but is that the general perception?
Thanks all.