The brakes on recent Volvo models (2001 on) have just sucked (I don't know what the Volvo engineers are thinking- the brakes feel mushy, require a lot of force to brake, and don't allow you to stop quickly), so I've decided to stop buying Volvo :( (I've driven different models, and they're all pretty much the same).

I liked volvo's because they are stylish, (were) safe, reliable and had decent MPG.

I refuse to buy German (holdover from WWII grudge) (i.e. Mercedes, BMW, Audi)

So ANY recommendations for a car that has similar good qualities?

Safe, stylish, reliable, with decent MPG?? (above 20mpg for city and around 30mpg for city))

I'm thinking maybe Lexus??

I've been searching and racking my brains, but I can't seem to find one. It's unlikely to be an American brand- I've driven them and reliability is ALWAYS a problem past 50K.

Help!!!

Suggest you got look at the Jaguar line - British built. I've had great service out of 2 of them.

Regards:
Oldengineer

your a prize comming on this website, with your bull****

1... Volvo's were safe ?,,, since when were they not ?

2... (I don't know what the Volvo engineers are thinking ),,, Hmmm, maybe trying to figure a solution for mushy brakes

3...I refuse to buy German (holdover from WWII grudge) Explain this statement please

4... I'm thinking maybe Lexus?? Guess you favour Japanese products. ?

5... It's unlikely to be an American brand- I've driven them and reliability is ALWAYS a problem past 50K...So according to you tell me, why you don't rate American cars along with Imports, I really have a problem with your statement and need a full explanation.