Why are Volvos so much better than all other Class 8 trucks?

Are volvos something that most small mechanics don't work on, with respect to their engines?
That's the only reason I would go for a Cummins or a detroit, is cheaper (than the big shops) help and everyone seems to say they are easy to get parts for, lower cost parts and lots of small mechanics work on them. I can't say I know that to be fact, just a consensus of what I am hearing in my judgement. Bear in mind, I'm going to stick my wallet toes in the water, but don't want to throw it in the water, if you get my drift.

 

I don't know, not having owned one; but I suspect that it depends on your area. There are a lot of Volvos around here, so service might be easier. YMMV.

 

Sounds wimpy when you put it like that

 

I meant the gals talking about driving a Volvo auto

 

After reading your post and seeing your cute little pic I’d say it’s you that has problems in the “manly department” as you put it...

 

I was in Brooks, Oregon at the Pilot yesterday and after visiting the Chrome Shop I asked about the restaurant called “Chalet”. They said burgers are good etc...but you want to eat the pies.

I asked their waitress for a suggestion. She told me the Marionberry was the best.

Dang good piece of pie all warmed up and ala mode with a cup of coffee.

I thought I’d tell you this...and then almost erased it since you don’t normally park at mega TS. Anyway...give it a try if you get out this way.

 

If you say so sir.

 

After I got my 14 Cali drops off they reloaded me out of the Napa area going up to Coke in Wilsonville. I layed over in the J in Aurora one night and the T/A the next. I escaped both times w/o any damage to my equipment.

FYI, that taco truck across from the J ain't half bad. I highly recommend the Philly cheesesteak. Its nothing like I get in Philly, but different in a good way.