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Old Volvo?

posted 13 years ago by MarxBrosFan
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Any reason for him driving this particular 1980's car? It's inconsistent with the rich business type... And a little bit conspicuous to use for nightly killings.

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[–] MarxBrosFan 13 years ago

Well, witnesses would remember seeing it. Any old lady would be able to correctly identify it as a Volvo because of its characteristic look.

You could take any faceless modern car to blend in more... Not a wise choice for a serial killer that's supposed to have every detail covered and vacuums the crime scene...

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[–] MarxBrosFan 13 years ago

Maybe the makers just enjoyed using old relics. They did cast Demi Moore.

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[–] dragon_x 13 years ago

Maybe the makers just enjoyed using old relics. They did cast Demi Moore.

LOL ... I think you have a good point, however I think she is a bit more statuesque.

There could be many reasons he uses the old Volvo - maybe it wont break down on him because its reliable? Its old and most likely would not stand out in MOST people's minds. Also its a known fact that 78.3% of ALL Volvo drivers are baitsheet INSANE!

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[–] kellytaylor69 13 years ago

old volvos are awesome and last forever

[–] Saetan 13 years ago

You're reading into it too much. It's just supposed to be a bland, anonymous car that blends in. Yes, they coulve chosen something better but if you want to get all technical, Volvos like his are square, defined, safe, precise -all charateristics of himself.

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[–] camel-wides 12 years ago

maybe it was a play on how many serial killers drove vw's?
volvo's are also an iconic european car, and also incredibly dependable, and also hold their value very well.

[–] tricksoftrade01 12 years ago

The cars personality matched the killers character; meticulous, precise, extacting, reliable, efficent. His house is the same way, his basement, his shirts, his glasses, bowtie, his office...and why not his car?

A good point about it being conspicuous though, people remember seeing them.

[–] nutsberryfarm 10 years ago

everyone loves a volvo.

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