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Both can be very expensive for dealer service. Service is their real profit and upscale almost always means higher margins. That'd slightly favor the Honda. For out-of-warranty there are always good local guys with better prices, and usually much better work. Check enthusiast forums for your area. Even if you do your own work it's good to know a local garage for parts NOW or for troubleshooting perspective. If I'm just buying parts and not in a rush I use online sources. The prices are mostly a wash for similar items.
As for servicing, I much prefer working on Volvos over Hondas. I find them simpler and more durable. At 100K most of the 1990+ in-town Hondas I've worked on have been burnt out in multiple areas while the Volvos are getting started. BUT, I haven't worked on the 8x0's and understand they can be real turkeys for both cost and reliability.
Just one perspective.
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