Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) D5 SE (06/07-12/09) 5d Geartronic (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I have positive feedback and one family up the road has purchased a 2.0D V50 after looking at mine.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, only if I did not have 2 kids and a dog. With dog in the boot does not leave a lot of room in the boot, this is the only downside.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo XC70/90 or V70.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was up for £7,000, got him down by £500 by buying cash.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My third Volvo.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles well for an estate, drives well on motorways due to the D5 engine. Not very good for short local driving, getting about 37MPG. D5 engine is a great sound and pulls away with ease.
What's it like to park?
Very good all round visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong yet.
What's most practical about your car?
Estate
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Floating dash.
