Volvo 440 (1989 - 1997) 1.6 SE 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Stylish blatently.!!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Simple, cheap, affordable car to run.... and suits me apparently..
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes as its a cheap, affordable car to run.
What are you likely to buy next?
Rover 623gsi maybe....... or maybe a Pickup... not decided yet to be honest
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£400
When did you buy the car?
March 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
got a cracking deal. £400 volvo 440se 1.6i with 12months mot and 5 months tax.... 69k on the clock and imaculate condition :P
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
just always wanted a 440 :P
What was the dealer like?
Private seller
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pretty solid in the dry tho doesnt grip very well when in wet conditions... tho can still go legal speeds if your not being stupid!
What's it like to park?
pretty simple. Has very light powersteering so easy to turn when pretty much standing still ready to manuvere and a nice clutch to balance it with.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing yet since ive had it.
What's most practical about your car?
its 10x quicker than my old car. Oh Btw.... tho it doesnt say it in the FACTS AND FIGURES side of things. The 0-60seconds is 11.3seconds....
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats :D
