Comments on: A V8 Volvo XC90 for Pope Benedict XVI

By: ket

ket — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:05:11 +0000

why people believe in god, i see no way how can god creates a universe…that’s the dumb thing…universe creates itself…as far as i know

By: Jay

Jay — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:18:57 +0000

“I’m offended by ” — WHO CARES? Not everyone is has been brainwashed into thinking a Pope is any better than anyone else. He can be insulted just like I can.

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:23:10 +0000

#34: good. You’ll still burn in hell…

By: .: Tosta Mista :.

.: Tosta Mista :. — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:16:16 +0000

This is just another marketing stunt. The Vatican will probably sell the XC90 in a couple of months.

Imagine: Ex-pope mobile Volvo XC90. Great Spec. Like new. Mileage: zero.

By: Niels

Niels — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:39:31 +0000

Man, if I were the Pope, I’d sell it. He’d look horrible driving that thing. Anyone would.

By: Onur

Onur — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:43:22 +0000

Doesn’t a religious man like pope has to be “purified” from the daily needs and passions of regular people? This is an SUV we are talking about. Isn’t it considered as luxury in Vatican?

These are real questions. Fill me in people.

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 02:47:31 +0000

Come on now, the Catholic church has more money and global influence than most nations. They can take a joke or three.

I’m just disappointed that the new car doesn’t have the bubble that he used to sit in, on top of the old Pope-mobile. Had kind of a “Pope Floats” effect.

- P.J.
motoralley.com

By: tmn

tmn — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:27:42 +0000

two words: swastika spinners

By: Franz Steinleitner

Franz Steinleitner — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:27:37 +0000

The Pope is German and he is, by allegory, a shepherd, ergo he is a German Shepherd. Get him a vehicle from Miami Animal Rescue.

By: JP

JP — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:38:26 +0000

The Volvo is so wimpy! What he needs to show he means business is a Hummer H1 Alpha. He needs more presence and this is the vehicle that can get the job done.

By: dan

dan — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:21:50 +0000

well, its not really pope himself to blame for the ways catholic church runs, he is just a selected figure that means nothing
blame the catholic church and their system

but honestly, i dont like the new guy. he just looks weird

By: drew

drew — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:05:53 +0000

Sorry 31, don’t believe in it.

By: Ahk-Med

Ahk-Med — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:22:00 +0000

Our resident anti-Japanese racist 1c3d0g is a Chatholic, who would have guessed?

By: Joel B.

Joel B. — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:18:53 +0000

Personally, I think this is getting way out of hand. The Pope got an XC90, and that’s all that was important. Whether or not we like or dislike him is irrelevant. Attacks at one another about religious preferences should be carried out elsewhere, not on a website about cars. Please people, try and keep this civil.

By: Huu

Huu — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:23:33 +0000

mm vad roligt

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:03:01 +0000

How’s this for insulting the Pope and Catholic “Priests”.: Why a Volvo? Because it has an integrated child seat right next to where the Pope will be sitting. AND it has a DVD player for some nice movies – hmm – sounds like someone thought this out. Kind of gross scary thought isn’t it.

By: Priest Lover

Priest Lover — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:00:14 +0000

He doesn’t want to change it VDub he likes the status Quo.

By: Not a Catholic

Not a Catholic — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:58:10 +0000

By the way – I think I have identified his true identity…

Ronald McDonald.

Check out the red shoes.

By: Not a Catholic

Not a Catholic — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:56:13 +0000

Why give a rich guy a free car that he will never be able to drive? This is a waste of an average SUV.

As to the insults…I am not in favor of tearing people down for the sake of fun – but there is much truth to what has been said…

He is an ex Nazi. Fact.
The Catholic church has defended and tolerated pedophilia, homosexuality and sex abuse for many decades. As a high ranking priest, cardinal and now Pope that makes this guy party to it.

The Catholic church is corrupt – He is the Pope – that make party to the filth that goes on there.

By: Vdub

Vdub — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:53:44 +0000

The pope was forced into the SS youth but eventually ran away to continue studying to be a priest. If he was a closet homo why hasn’t he done anything to change the church’s stance on homosexuality? grow up guys.

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:51:40 +0000

Madcapp: LOL

Jon.

By: W1ck3d / Dirk

W1ck3d / Dirk — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:33:52 +0000

Have driven the XC90 on many occasions and honestly the car is crap. Sure, a Cayenne or a Q7 is (much) more expensive, but then again they offer a lot more value for the money. That said I feel the biggest insult you can make is giving the pope an XC90.
The car is just not up for it. Too small, suspension is not as it should be, lot of technical problems,etc.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:33:35 +0000

Oh come on, get him a S-class with nazi flags mounted on the fenders. He’ll be right at home.

By: Ahk-Med

Ahk-Med — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:33:05 +0000

Your wrong Kmoney, they get something out of insulting the Pope – a rise out of you. The Pope is a big boy, he can take some criticism. I do where you’re coming from though, you’ll now be able to tell ol’ Saint Pete that you defended the pope on that crappy automotive blog. That alone should get you a free pass through the Pearly Gates….

By: Could be worse, could be American

Could be worse, could be American — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:32:36 +0000

If Fox news says so, it must be true.

By: Thank GOd I'm not Canadian

Thank GOd I'm not Canadian — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:32:21 +0000

why do they put people who are almost dead as pope i hope he dies

By: Thank GOd I'm not Canadian

Thank GOd I'm not Canadian — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:21:25 +0000

The Pope admits he’s an ex nazi, how is that insulting him?

By: Kmoney

Kmoney — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:18:12 +0000

I dont see why some of you are insulting the Pope. You gain nothing from doing so. So please stop.

By: Me

Me — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:12:45 +0000

Where is he going to drive this thing? Is it bullet proof? Anything special about it? Smoke screen?
Run-flats? Windshield washers with holy water?
Are those red racing shoes under there? Be wary of anyone wearing a robe… They’re hiding something.

By: GOD

GOD — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:02:37 +0000

idiots.

By: Jesus

Jesus — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:55:43 +0000

I had him order this. –For safety. –In case I’m asleep.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:50:12 +0000

I’m sure Jesus would love to see how corrupt the church has become.

By: Aldolf Hitler

Aldolf Hitler — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:22:19 +0000

Thats my son

By: 3_way

3_way — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:16:06 +0000

Boom Boom

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:15:29 +0000

A car offered to any Pope is strange. Surely Volvo could have found another more notable cause, like offering that same XC90 to a charity for an auction where the proceeds could be put to good use. Will the Pope even have an opportunity drive the car? I doubt it.

There also seems to be little marketing value by Volvo’s Papal gesture – is Volvo expecting to sway prospective XC90 buyers by claiming that, “Hey, Even the Pope drives an XC90… Shouldn’t you?” Okay, I’m not Catholic – so maybe this type of rationale is wasted on me.

Who knows