And even though the dealer would not take her good looks as down payment, she managed to scrape together the cash to make a fine selection from the Certified Pre-Owned Volvo inventory. Nina is now the proud owner of a 2000 Volvo S80, with 13K miles on the odometer and all the amenities.

Given that Volvo stands behind their product with 100%, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage until the car hits 100,000 miles, it's like getting a brand new car for half the price. And from what we hear, behind the wheel feels like a million bucks!

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