Volvo xc 60 plug in repair record?

stickshift
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:42:44 +0000
Buying/Selling

Hi. If you were looking for a small plug-in suv (phev), would you buy a volvo xc-60 plug-in hybrid? Used models seem to be the only affordable ones for me.
-here in calif.
-plug-in ONLY!
-est range $30-35K
-must be small SUV type, cause it will pretend to be a pickup sometimes, for lumber, ladders, dogs & more.
I want something that will last – 10+ yr.

Irrelevant stuff follows:
My 2001 CR-V is literally falling apart. Great engine (still 23+ mpg) but $3000 on minor repairs this last month, non drivetrain nor any other functional work needed. But I’m being nickel & dimed to death on it.

I can wait. I see that Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester & Mazda are finally coming out with NEW plug-in small suvs. I can’t afford $40+K for car that will outlive me. Meanwhile, my CR-V works (for now).
-I’m stickin’ to Japanese models (or maybe the xc-60?). I don’t think the Korean ones are up to the quality of their Japanese rivals yet, & I want that quality. See: 23 y.o. CR-V that won’t die, just collapse bit by bit.
-If youse can find one, a used Rav4 prime looks like $40K to start.
It seems if I keep looking, an xc60 phev may be the way to go, but
-I don’t want to spend an arm & a leg on repairs down the line. No stinkaronies please. I will be calling our repair guy, but I’d like your 2 bits on xc 60 phev used, please.

Thank you(se), stay safe.

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