I bought the 480 turbo thinking I was getting a performance car from a manufacturer with a reputation for reliability. Well, at least I was right about the first bit. The 480 can go fast. I have no issues saying that. What I do have issues with are: the dodgy mechanicals; irritating electrics; and the jaw-dropping bills from Volvo dealers that catalogued the time that I owned the car. It broke down the day after I bought it, and the day after that. New battery required, but the dealer covered that. They didn't cover the four other batteries that their beauty killed over the following twelve months... the light bulbs that it ate like smarties... the ...  Read the complete review

I currently use one of these for day to day transport. It's solid, reliable and practical. Performance is brisk but not exactly breathtaking, and the handling seems to encourage the hooligan in me. The jury's still out on the cars styling, is it ugly or funky? the pop up headlights make you think your in a proper sports car though. Build quality seems better than that of ford et al but it's not exactly a mercedes. Economy seems ok but is very dependent on the weight of your right foot 25-45 mpg ...  Read the complete review