Review written on 3/1940.
Competition in the Station Wagon segment has just gotten a little more heated. Philadelphia Motors has launched the Valley Forge. Is this Station Wagon enough to unseat the Washington or will it be worse than the 3445 Rhadam. Don't worry! We have the answers.
The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Station Wagon is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 75 mph in an impressive 32.281s 0 to 60 mph. If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 102 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 22 lbs which is amazing! I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. When it comes to driveability, we wished that all the roads in the world were straight. Sadly they're not, it is unfortunate that the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge could not handle like its Station Wagon peers. In no way can I recommend this vehicle for anyone who drives on the road. It is an accident waiting to happen.
When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge isn't going to win any awards. It barely meets what you need in a vehicle. The seats are hard and uncomfortable for long trips. Features are a little barren, but it has the basic necessities. Material quality leaves a bit to be desired. We would not pay a premium price for this interior finish, but if you're looking for A to B transportation, it is almost tolerable.
The Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 48 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...
While not exactly handmade, Philadelphia Motors did put a bit of extra work into the Valley Forge and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge which should last a few generations?
Engineers at Philadelphia Motors managed to make the perfect vehicle. It has absolutely not issues until hours after the warranty expires. We tested this phenomena 5 times on the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge and every time they had a major breakdown within a week after the warranty expired. While great for Philadelphia Motors this is probably not a vehicle you should buy if you plan on keeping it. The dependability of the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge leaves a lot to be desired.
Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Valley Forge awful fuel mileage of 11.9 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!
With that said, I would not trust the Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge with my kids. The risk adverse should avoid this vehicle due to its horrible safety features. This is probably why the dealership makes you sign a wavier before driving it.
It is not the greatest Station Wagon. Heck it's not even an average Station Wagon. The Philadelphia Motors Valley Forge is mundane. And you don't want to be mundane do you?