Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) 2.0 D4 (177bhp) R DESIGN Premium 5d (2010/10) Owner Review

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Summary
What does this car say about you?
practical and non snobby
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
who cares
Would you buy this car again and why?
No- the fuel figures give 56pmg combined- its actually 36mpg really really disappointing after the 520 which gave me 50.5 after 90 miles combined..
What are you likely to buy next?
another bmw
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Hoped that the fuel consumption figures would hold close and replace the 520d which the car was replacing
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
precise and nice as you would expect from a ford subframe.
What's it like to park?
easy!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
not yet the car is a great car
What's most practical about your car?
small easy for parking etc
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?