[TenTec] Owning a Volvo?

[Dave Edwards]

I have a Volvo, I want to get rid of it and get a Hyundai.
(My mom worked for Volvo when I got it!!)
...Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Westerman" <Rick at dj0ip.de>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:49 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Owning a Volvo?


> OK Dave, it's about the same here too.  Volvo's are respected
> cars and known for reliability and safety, but they are also
> viewed to be conservative and many people don't want to be seen
> in one (e.g., Yuppies).  It's something a professor or a doctor
> (those who have already made it, not those who are still trying)
> would drive, also to make a statement.
> 
> Pete, it seems like your definition is a U.S.-only definition.
> Germany is a bit different.  Yuppies drive mostly BMW's and
> occasionally Mercedes.  The really well off Yuppies drive
> Porsches.  Audi has an image that is closer to that of the Volvo.
> Yuppies wouldn't drive them.
> 
> Thanks for the clarity on the point, guys.
> 
> 73
> Rick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Kreinberg,
> David
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:36 PM
> To: 'tentec at contesting.com'
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] Owning a Volvo?
> Importance: High
> 
> 
> My take on this is that they might not look like much
> (Jupiter/Volvo/boxy),
> but
> they are safe, reliable, and deliver the goods.
> 
> That about right??
> 
> 73 Dave, NR3E
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ac5e at comcast.net [mailto:ac5e at comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:32 PM
> To: Rick at dj0ip.de; tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Owning a Volvo?
> 
> 
> While some of the references I have seen have been more than
> slightly
> obscure, at one time "owning a Volvo" was a sign of a "Young
> Upwardly mobile
> Professional Person," or YUPPIE. Driving a Volvo meant you were
> one of the
> "in crowd."
> 
> That said, it seems at least one of the presidential wannabe's
> uses the
> phrase to denigrate his opponents supporters, who "aren't hip."
> Another
> uses the phrase as a variant of the old campaign promise "a car
> in every
> garage and a chicken in every pot." And there are probably
> references I have
> missed.  Personally, a politicans version of  "driving a Volvo"
> reminds me
> of an old song from my misspent youth.
> 
> "There will be pie, pie in the sky, by'n bye."  Politicians are
> really good
> at hot air and promises - but the promises are best noted for
> non-delivery.
> 
> 73  Pete Allen  AC5e
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