Volvo V50 (2004 - 2012) 2.0D S 5d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says you have a wife and kids.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it looks too posh for me. They never complain when the want a lift though.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, it's too big for a single person.
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Golf
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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?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
This was taken on a contract lease directly from Volvo.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
This is a company car
What was the dealer like?
Very good once I got past the initial problems with been a company car driver. No dealers want to touch you because they make so little commission compared to selling one.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's very easy to drive. It handles very well for a car of it's size. The turbo lag is quite noticable but if you're driving slowly you can't tell. It's incredibly smooth when driven properly.
What's it like to park?
Parking is a bit tricky because of it's size. You normally overhang at the front or back due to spaces not been long enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I've had a couple of problems but all were covered under the warranty. The steering juddered when braking hard so all 4 brake calipers were changed. the remote central locking was temperamental so they change the sensor in the car. Other than these 2 little things it's been very reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
The comfort is fantastic. You can sit on a motorway for a couple of hours without getting uncomfy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
