Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) 2.0D Sport 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
says i'm different - i dont belong to tne BMW/audi brigade - altho' the BMW is a better drive. - a lot more cash too!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
like the looks - some question is it an expensive focus?
Would you buy this car again and why?
if i had then same budget & with what is on offer at the moment then probably yes. altho' dont like the new revised V50 looks as much & V50 is not of same quality as previous 52 plate V70
What are you likely to buy next?
difficult one, as not keen on new styling of volvos. -
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
saved about 10%, was happy with that as i didnt expect this particular dealer to discout much
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
had a 740 & V70 previously
What was the dealer like?
fine, salesman initially a little snotty as i was in jeans & trainers - then when he realised i was serious (on seeing my px) he was very nice!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
pulls like a train. realy appreciate the turbo diesel compare to my last V70 petrol especially up hill. gearbox a touch notchy when cold otherwise one of the best ive come across. feels very secure on the road - ride a bit harsh - but its a sport with 18 inch wheels!
What's it like to park?
a doddle with the rear sensors
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
reliable, apart from occasional belt sqeal on starting on very damp mornings or just after washing (the car that is!) also a couple of rattles around the cabin
What's most practical about your car?
its an estate (plus all the little volvo touches that you only notice when youre in another car) cabin storage a bit of a joke - but i was aware of that when i bought it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
upgraded stereo to premium - exellent! altho' the rear park sensors are very clever.
