Volvo V60 (2010 - 2018) DRIVe (115bhp) R DESIGN 5d (2011/61) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
With its Eco and family credentials its a young city family car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think its a bit flash to be honest.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Not very practical space wise estate boot is such an odd shape you can't get anything in it. Low profile wheels are difficult to live with and we have had multiple punctures.
What are you likely to buy next?
An Audi a4 avant.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£26,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ok deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Safety and economy as well as its size being a small estate sized for the city.
What was the dealer like?
Good sales but disappointing aftersales.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Best on long journeys. Its handles cery well and us a good firm and stable ride. Very slow acceleration really lets it down.
What's it like to park?
Really difficult to park as it did not come with parking sensors and you just can't see out the back half of the car. I would say it was designed to only be sold with parking sensors fitted but Volvo sell them as extras at a high added cost. It's a huge issue with the v60.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The Eco e drive stop/start stopped working. They said it was due to the fact we did lots of town driving. The reason we chose this model in the first place was due to this. Easily fixed though.
What's most practical about your car?
Size is about right for us.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good radio.
