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48-Hour Test Drive on Selected Models (Availability Varies by Retailer) @ Volvo

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48-Hour Test Drive on Selected Models (Availability Varies by Retailer) @ Volvo
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hopper on 27/01/2024 - 10:18 volvocars.com (5026 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2024 - 14:15 by 4 other users

For someone who wants to rent for less than 2 days. This might be a better option.
XC40, XC60, XC90, S60 and V60 Cross

Terms:

This offer is valid on MY23 Volvo mild-hybrid XC40, XC60, XC90, S60 and V60 Cross Country models. The offer includes registration, CTP insurance, and stamp duty only. Demonstrators and Recharge models excluded. This offer is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Offer is only valid on in-stock new models purchased and delivered between 1st January 2024 and 31st March 2024. Not available to fleet, government or rental buyers, or in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to stock availability. Volvo Car Australia reserves the right to change this offer at any time. *Volvo’s 48 hour test drive is offered by Volvo Retailers and is subject to availability and model availability varies by Retailer. Conditions apply and for approved applicants only. Contact your local Volvo Retailer to discuss what Volvo models are available for a 48 hour test drive. Volvo Retailers reserve the right to change this offer at any time.

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/01/2024 - 10:33
    +7

    Volvo’s 48 hour test drive is offered by Volvo Retailers and is subject to availability and model availability varies by Retailer. Conditions apply and for approved applicants only.

    I assume they’ll only want to offer this to basically ‘sure thing’ type customers ?

    • omblygombly on 27/01/2024 - 10:52
      +3

      I approve. Now off to my nearest Volvo dealership.

    • BuyNow Think Later on 27/01/2024 - 11:04
      -2

      Requires cedit checks.

      • t25 on 27/01/2024 - 11:06

        Even if you have your own in house finance?

      • GrungyGirl on 27/01/2024 - 11:18
        +2

        Is this a joke? or are you seriuous?

      • mousie on 27/01/2024 - 11:31

        No it doesn't.

    • Thrift on 27/01/2024 - 11:36
      +79

      That's why you use the secret phrase:
      "What advantages does this motorcar have over, say, a train? Which I could also afford."

  • sol3x on 27/01/2024 - 10:34
    -3

    Wow this is exactly what my family is looking for, seriously. Any catch? I'm wondering on the KMs and insurance excess.

    • t25 on 27/01/2024 - 10:36
      +7

      100kms/day and $5000 excess might be a benchmark.

      • May4th on 27/01/2024 - 11:45

        that's a bit of a dealbreaker for a longer test drive, it wouldn't get covered under your usual rental excess reduction insurance that comes with credit cards. Honda does no excess not aware of any other

    • SydStrand on 27/01/2024 - 12:12
      +17

      Exploiting a car dealership for a dubious free weekend hire is 'exactly what your family is looking for?'

        • FredAstair on 27/01/2024 - 15:23
          -3

          So true

        • SydStrand on 27/01/2024 - 21:07
          +4

          Haha, what? What exactly do you think 'SJW' means? Or do you just reflexively spit out 'SJW' or 'woke' to everyone who upsets you?

      • peternow on 27/01/2024 - 13:03
        -7

        If they're on your right, then yes. They have right of way.

        • kiriakoz on 27/01/2024 - 13:11
          -7

          Yes, please let Tesla drivers know about it.

        • bargainshooter on 27/01/2024 - 20:05
          +3

          Seriously? You should revisit the road rules.

        • andresampras on 27/01/2024 - 20:55
          +4

          If they're on your right, then yes. They have right of way.

          This is the actual rule, FYI:

          The most important thing to remember is when you’re entering a roundabout, you must give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout and any tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout.

          Source: https://www.racv.com.au/on-the-road/driving-maintenance/road….

      • payless69 on 27/01/2024 - 15:01

        But I also need Abba music to miss all them faces from people who were caught once in their life behind this brand.

    • Mondorock on 05/02/2024 - 23:24

      You can wear a musky t-shirt.

      • payless69 on 06/02/2024 - 06:01

        Since Volvo is now 100% Chinese owned I would not expect any other after warranty support above other competing Chinese brands.

  • bdl on 27/01/2024 - 11:09
    -1

    Ovlov

  • pointless martyr on 27/01/2024 - 11:28
    +1

    lol…love it…literally taking your local dealership for a ride!

    • mafmouf on 27/01/2024 - 11:55
      +15

      I wouldn't say literally.

        • bambadee on 27/01/2024 - 21:38
          +1

          Careful, your neurosis is showing.

  • TrulyUnicorn on 27/01/2024 - 11:58
    +6

    At last, another Uber competitor

  • anglais on 27/01/2024 - 12:03
    +28

    Depends how much you value 2 hours at the dealership bluffing your way to this.

    • SimAus007 on 27/01/2024 - 12:46
      +11

      Yeah a hard pass, what a waste of time.

  • SydStrand on 27/01/2024 - 12:10
    +1

    'What advantages does this Volvo have over, say, a train, which I can also afford'

  • colt75 on 27/01/2024 - 12:14
    +1

    Be good for at road trip

  • Cheap Gamer on 27/01/2024 - 12:15
    +1

    Seems desperate. Throw in a poster of the Swedish Bikini Team and you got a deal.

  • taki on 27/01/2024 - 12:53

    Of the Western cars, Volvo would be the most practical/reliable. I liked V60 the most & now have V50 for the young - excellent for beating the rental increases (fits double Mattress, roof racks & enough power to tow).

    • aka nioh on 27/01/2024 - 13:12
      +12

      Volvo is owned by China so would that make em eastern?

      https://www.volvocarswaterloo.com/who-owns-volvo/

      • maybe a bot on 27/01/2024 - 13:30

        kind of? theyre owned by the chinese but design / engineering / build still happens in sweden, with some happening in asia, the US and of course china.

        id consider them a global brand, really

      • hiaaron on 27/01/2024 - 15:46
        +1

        You won't call Mercedes a Chinese company because BAIC is the biggest shareholder of Diamler?

        • aka nioh on 27/01/2024 - 18:19
          +3

          From Google: Mercedes-Benz is owned by Daimler AG, a German auto group

          The Chinese BAIC Group currently holds 9.98 % of the company's voting rights, making it Mercedes-Benz Group AG's largest individual shareholder.

          From Volvo Waterloo website
          Volvo is currently owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group,

          So no I would not call Mercedes a Chinese company according to the above info. Volvo on the other hand I would.

          Nothing wrong with that as I'm looking forward to Zeekr coming to Aus.

          • hiaaron on 27/01/2024 - 18:24
            -4

            @aka nioh: That is exactly what I said. BAIC is the biggest shareholder of Daimler and Geely is the biggest shareholder of Volvo.

            • aka nioh on 27/01/2024 - 19:32

              @hiaaron: 🤔not sure the point your making. You asked me a question and I answered it based on info I found of google.

    • askvictor on 27/01/2024 - 13:45
      -1

      I liked when did Ford owned Volvo and they shared models; you could get basically a Volvo for a good chunk less.

      • angers on 27/01/2024 - 17:57

        They shared platforms just like Lexus & Toyota do today and many others, it does not mean you were buying a Volvo.

  • biggweilo on 27/01/2024 - 13:12
    -1

    "Go for a drive in the Volvo, have a crash its perfectly safe!"

    • t25 on 27/01/2024 - 16:31
      +1

      Not anymore apparently. Since Geely's ownership, they have lost their edge on safety.

  • fredblogs on 27/01/2024 - 13:23
    +3

    Not sure what's up with Volvo but it seems like they're desperate to sell cars. As opposed to Toyota / Lexus who are turning people away.

    • jv on 27/01/2024 - 13:27
      -5

      Because nobody is interested in buying Volvos.

      • Ehty on 27/01/2024 - 13:47
        +3

        Not true !

        • T-man on 27/01/2024 - 13:56
          -2

          Very true, they are selling Chinese cars at a premium price.

          • Ehty on 27/01/2024 - 14:02
            +1

            @T-man: Like Apple

          • spaceflight on 27/01/2024 - 14:15
            +1

            @T-man: Except they aren't Chinese made cars, they are mostly Swedish

            For most global markets, Volvo cars are produced and assembled in Sweden - XC60, XC90, V90 Cross Country
            There's also Belgium - XC40, V60 Cross Country, C40
            The plant in South Carolina currently produces the Volvo S60
            The plant in Chengdu, China, is responsible for Asian market vehicles.

            • [Deactivated] on 27/01/2024 - 14:29
              +4

              @spaceflight: My XC40 made in China.

              • t25 on 27/01/2024 - 16:31
                +1

                @[Deactivated]: I've been caught out supplying filters to certain brands that were made in China, and thus have a slightly different cartridge filter.

        • jv on 27/01/2024 - 14:29

          Not true !

          OK, my 90yo neighbour might be interested…

  • navshaf on 27/01/2024 - 13:30
    +9

    This should be for people for genuinely looking for a car in the market not for free riders.

    • nifty1 on 27/01/2024 - 13:39
      +2

      not sure how it qualifies as a bargain tbh … but I guess mods believe it is

  • t_c on 27/01/2024 - 13:44
    +1

    Perfect for uberEats, hopefully no km limit?

  • slacker on 27/01/2024 - 13:57
    +1

    What a difference a couple of years makes. Back in 2022 they probably did not have any demo cars available and there would have been a wait list of buyers willing to buy without a test drive.

  • acAgenCy1 on 27/01/2024 - 14:05
    +4

    what's the difference between this and say if I posted a deal about getting free samples at the ice cream shop, lol

    • hopper on 27/01/2024 - 14:34
      +3

      You should.

    • recession1 on 27/01/2024 - 14:50
      +4

      Where’s this free ice cream?

    • lovrekn on 27/01/2024 - 14:52
      +3

      1) no other car dealers offer this
      2) the value of renting a brand-new Volvo SUV through car hire would be about $600 for the 48 hours
      3) it can genuinely make a big difference for someone with back or neck pain, a 10 minute test drive doesn't tell them enough about the long term comfort of the car

    • t_c on 28/01/2024 - 04:57

      The free icecream was 2 weeks ago.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/825938

  • GordonR on 27/01/2024 - 14:42
    +12

    Two days alone with car is an unusually good test-drive compared to 20 minutes with pushy salesman.

    So if your ice-cream shop starts giving five full-size cones as free samples, then yes, post it here.

    • stewy on 28/01/2024 - 00:30

      I don't think I've ever had the salesman come along when test driving new cars and even for used cars most of the time they haven't come.

      • souljah on 28/01/2024 - 08:54
        +2

        Same here. Took a Kia for a spin last year and dealer handed me the keys and said, tanks full - take your time. Would have had for close to 2 hours testing it out on highway, busy streets, parking and playing with the features. He didn't bat an eye lid when I came back.

  • jamba on 27/01/2024 - 16:55
    +1

    WA not doing 48 hour test drives. Just tried to book.

    • hopper on 27/01/2024 - 17:00
      +1

      Time to migrate

    • 8azinga on 27/01/2024 - 20:49
      +1

      Maybe they knew you werent serious about buying a car so told you they werent doing it.

    • Cheazor on 12/02/2024 - 18:14

      Probably qualified you and realised you were a timewaster.

  • mooreshady on 27/01/2024 - 17:18
    +1

    Since owned by Geely, means it has lost its reliability? Then why still buy Volvo? Other than its ugly design?

  • Tleyx on 27/01/2024 - 18:33
    -1

    Can i take it to the track?

    • Nugs on 27/01/2024 - 18:59
      +1

      Train track? Sure, if you're in SA you could take it on the o bahn (a track for buses)
      .

  • dvsbastard on 27/01/2024 - 20:17
    +1

    Not sure this really counts as much of a bargain - even if you misuse it for a free car for 2 days it wouldn't be worth the time and headache of them "maybe" approving you.

    That said if you were in the market for a new car, a 2 day test drive is a great offering! The usual 15 minutes a couple times around the block isn't quite enough to get a real feel for a new car!

  • BargainCowboy on 27/01/2024 - 22:09
    -2

    Committing fraud is now a bargain?

  • hsbc on 27/01/2024 - 22:09
    +1

    I suggest considering the Tesla Model Y, the best-sold car in 2023. I am very happy with my Tesla.

    • Ma77mc on 27/01/2024 - 22:39

      The XC40 recharge looks lovely.

    • cloudy on 27/01/2024 - 22:47
      +4

      I'd be concerned about the constant price drops, every quarter or so it drops in price and you know you've over paid.

    • fredblogs on 02/03/2024 - 13:15

      any downsides? does the glassd roof let in too much heat?

  • quikstix on 28/01/2024 - 00:18
    +1

    Volvo and their subscription services nonsense for google which is infused in the car though… I was interested until I had a chat to the salesman about that.

  • WT on 29/01/2024 - 12:28
    +2

    anyone actually done this? How was the process?

  • Amstar on 30/01/2024 - 11:18
    +3

    Appears to be marketing gimmick? Apparently Cars for 48 hours are booked out until March but you can visit dealership and have a test ride.

  • lyzm90 on 02/03/2024 - 09:30

    Doncaster dealership advise that "one has to find a car to buy and pay the deposit"before the 48 hour test drive. This is confusing.

    • hopper on 02/03/2024 - 10:03

      That's what dealers do, they try to trap you

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