I own a '90 780 turbo coupe with 162k+. A New England car with no rust whatsoever! I've owned her a little over a year. Just the routine stuff you would expect from a car with that kinda milage.

I've had GM, Dodge, Lexus, . This car replaced the '96 Lexus ES300 that was stolen(whatta ya expect in NYC). This is my first volvo, and I love it.

After a 2 hour trip last week in my wifes '96 infiniti I30, I've come to these conclusions.

1. My 780 has the most comfortable seats of any car that I have ever owned.(leather not a crack !, heated, better lumbar support than the rice burners)

2. We both feel alot safer in the Volvo. (This may be psychological.)

3. The Volvo does feel a little under powered on take off. (remember I'm in NYC>> THE TRAFFIC!) Alotta fun once turbo kicks in though.

4. NO MAJOR MECHANICAL< ELECTRICAL
5. Cheaper insurance premiums than the entry level luxury sedan.

6. The Valet may not park her in the front, but at least I know that

she will be there when I'm ready to leave. (Volvo's don't have reputation of being stolen around here).

7. I would feel 100% confident in purchasing another Volvo product.

8. If you are willing to deal with a few annoying intermittent problems,

mine have all gone away (little or no $$), you will enjoy many miles from your 700 series. (mine is not for sale)

GOOD LUCK ! !