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Post 646882 by volvokid on 2013-09-25 12:36:00
I know this is a tad soon with everything else thats going on. But cars are my thing I suppose and it helps keep my mind off stuff to a certain extent. I have to go get the R motd lol and my dad just insured the v40 and r for me this morning crazy to think I've just insured a car that will be no more. I have no idea of a budget at the moment, put it this way the little savings I had where going towards a new clutch for the R. I have no idea if adrienne will need a high car like an XC or even if it will have to be auto, I have been looking at the V50 but tbh I would like a V60 I dont like basic looking cars so I guess the new sporty styling volvos are all rdesign. It would have to be of descent spec and as new as possible I think a D3 would be a good engine for me. Anyone want to post links feel free it will be good reading for me :) for all I know I will end up catching the bus in the future lol
Post 646883 by dionbullock on 2013-09-25 12:42:02
No harm in looking, especially if it gets your mind off things mate.
Im quite lucky to work next to a Volvo main dealer and get to see all sorts of models / colors / specs go through and tbh the one that does it for me is the V70 in rebel blue. The V70 seems to suit the color better than the V60. And with the replacement for the V70 due anytime now, there should be massive discounts on the "old shape" ones when this happens...
Post 646884 by volvokid on 2013-09-25 12:51:12
Is rebel blue anything like the ocean race blue volvos
Post 646886 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-25 13:02:14
[QUOTE=dionbullock;646883]No harm in looking, especially if it gets your mind off things mate.
Im quite lucky to work next to a Volvo main dealer and get to see all sorts of models / colors / specs go through and tbh the one that does it for me is the V70 in rebel blue. The V70 seems to suit the color better than the V60. And with the replacement for the V70 due anytime now, there should be massive discounts on the "old shape" ones when this happens...[/QUOTE]
next V70 - 2015 is my expectation . u heard it here first
Post 646887 by dionbullock on 2013-09-25 13:07:15
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646886]next V70 - 2015 is my expectation . u heard it here first[/QUOTE]
Seems like that shape v70 has been around since time began!!
Post 646890 by dionbullock on 2013-09-25 13:10:08
[QUOTE=volvokid;646884]Is rebel blue anything like the ocean race blue volvos[/QUOTE]
If i had the cash :cloudnine
Post 646892 by M-R-P on 2013-09-25 13:16:22
Martyn, go on the Volvo uk website and play with the build your own volvo feature - keeps me busy for hours :)
Top spec V70 T6 will set you back 57k lol.
The new V40 is worth a look but as you say, you might need a taller car. Most Volvos are auto now any way so that's not a problem (the ford 6 speed smart auto is a brilliant box - mum has it in her focus). I think there's a XC40, or will be soon.
Post 646893 by daza-b on 2013-09-25 13:17:21
My next car will be an XC60, already started saving for a deposit, but like you say if its a smaller car then my preference would be the V60 :) Hope your holding up alright buddy
Post 646896 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-25 13:26:56
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646892]Martyn, go on the Volvo uk website and play with the build your own volvo feature - keeps me busy for hours :)
Top spec V70 T6 will set you back 57k lol.
The new V40 is worth a look but as you say, you might need a taller car. Most Volvos are auto now any way so that's not a problem (the ford 6 speed smart auto is a brilliant box - mum has it in her focus). I think there's a XC40, or will be soon.[/QUOTE]
V40cc was out ages ago mate
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/v40/60346/volvo-v40-cross-country-pictures
V60 would be for me with the D4
Post 646898 by M-R-P on 2013-09-25 13:32:13
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646896]V40cc was out ages ago mate
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/v40/60346/volvo-v40-cross-country-pictures
V60 would be for me with the D4[/QUOTE]
Yeah, ok smartypants ;)
Post 646900 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-25 13:33:50
Never too soon to think about the next motor mate, as I said in Pedro's thread.....Renault 5 turbo 2 for me :D
But until I win the lotto, a Volvo 480 with a C1J engine inside might be just the horse's knob
Post 646906 by graemewelch on 2013-09-25 13:42:44
i done exactly the same when i was in hospital. different situation i know. i spent all my time on ebay buying thing for my car. knowing fine well it would be months befor i can drive again. its going to be a long time away but your going to come into a lot of money for injuries. if you want ill forward you details of my solicitor. they are very very good.
Post 646924 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-25 15:10:58
i take those with a pinch of salt.
honestly, take for example renault who deliberately build to get 5* cars, but are poorer in other untested areas that are important.
volvo are keen to point this out on their models which perform highly on everything.
Post 646925 by M-R-P on 2013-09-25 15:17:54
There's a "real world" testing board, I think it's in the states which gathers actual crash/damage/injury data from thousands of RTAs and scores individual models.If I can find it, it makes for an interesting read.
Post 646927 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-25 15:28:42
the volvo accident investigation team in sweden go out to thousands of crashes every year to gather data, and i think i am right in saying that it is everyone that is fatal without fail.
have a look at their website on the volvo global site, it's very interesting.
Post 647800 by Squirtydog on 2013-09-28 17:52:48
Older D3 is 163bhp and new are 132 or there abouts. Drove a new one and was very underwhelmed. V60 didn't impress as much as XC60 which felt like a really pukka car to be in. Drives almost as good as a standard car too. Non R design are pretty bland looking imho. But SE trim brings more fancy bits. I'd look for a pre facelift XC60 in either SE lux (Lux Nav if you need it) or R design Lux.
Drove a V40 XC. Not worth bothering with as it is around 20mm taller i think and looks a bit naff. I'd just go with a standard V40 which is what we will be considering in the new year.
Our local Volvo dealer can currently get you in a V40 D2 R Design for £300 deposit and £300/month. You'll not be too excited by it but you'll be getting 60+ to the gallon.
Post 647802 by AndysR on 2013-09-28 18:00:12
V40 T5 has got my eye currently especially since my Nuremberg trip this year where there were 2 of them hacking round the track one evening, the R design looks lovely.
Post 647817 by foammanmark on 2013-09-28 18:44:15
As already said, the D3 is now only 136 or so, and D4 is the 163(that's on the V70). I know this as I spoke to my local Volvo dealer about a new diesel only yesterday.
Post 649317 by Danielwright on 2013-10-02 17:27:33
The new ones are beautiful wish i had the cash
Post 649361 by volvokid on 2013-10-02 19:23:22
The interior in the new V40 is stunning. I see the new V60 has the same HD screen speedos as the V40 just a shame the front isn't as nice as the first V60
Post 649365 by volvokid on 2013-10-02 19:26:58
[QUOTE=AndysR;647802]V40 T5 has got my eye currently especially since my Nuremberg trip this year where there were 2 of them hacking round the track one evening, the R design looks lovely.[/QUOTE]
I haven't seen a V40 T5 yet. I'm hoping volvo are going to produce some new mean machines.
Post 649379 by stribo on 2013-10-02 19:48:41
[QUOTE=volvokid;649365]I haven't seen a V40 T5 yet. I'm hoping volvo are going to produce some new mean machines.[/QUOTE]
Only problem with the V40 T5 is I don't think you can get it with a manual gearbox.
Post 649381 by Al115 on 2013-10-02 19:53:15
I was all for manual boxes until the autos started being /seriously/ better. Now I think, if you're buying a new car, no point in the manual... the blobby fleshy thing in the front just slows things down :) and MPG ain't a concern with the new boxes either.
Unless you're buying something with a really nice short and slick shift, in which case there's the driver-satisfaction to consider...
Post 649383 by Harvey on 2013-10-02 19:56:33
Couple weeks back had a hour or so in the main dealers showroom new stuff has changed the way a lot of people look at Volvo's.
edit. I should have said the age group is a lot lower than years ago.
Post 649385 by volvokid on 2013-10-02 20:03:35
Al as far as I know volvo are lagging behind with the autos I dont think they do any that change gears fast :( I genuinely dont care what people think of volvo reputation anymore lol.
Post 655899 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-26 13:23:46
Either the 5th one (D5 SE) or the 2nd last one (S40 SE) for me.
Post 655903 by stribo on 2013-10-26 13:32:21
I think you should buy the second one, and let me have the interior. ;)
Post 655904 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 13:41:17
The interior is lush! Shame about the ding. I fancy a coupe but they are getting on a bit now and for not much more money you can have a newer car.
Post 655908 by graemewelch on 2013-10-26 14:15:17
i go for the newest and lowest milage you can. that red s60 is awful inside.
Post 655911 by Saaamon on 2013-10-26 14:42:49
[QUOTE=volvokid;649385]Al as far as I know volvo are lagging behind with the autos I dont think they do any that change gears fast :( I genuinely dont care what people think of volvo reputation anymore lol.[/QUOTE]
Mite be the case with Volvo cars but the auto gearboxes in their trucks are the benchmark that no other truck manufactor can seem to beat.
Post 655931 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 16:42:55
[QUOTE=Saaamon;655911]Mite be the case with Volvo cars but the auto gearboxes in their trucks are the benchmark that no other truck manufactor can seem to beat.[/QUOTE]
Thats ashame, I wish they would take out a dsg style box
Post 655932 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 16:44:59
[QUOTE=graemewelch;655908]i go for the newest and lowest milage you can. that red s60 is awful inside.[/QUOTE]
I know the black c70 wasnt the newest but it was cheap and low mileage. I really like the new C70 but its got lots of miles I just wonder how well its been cared for. I remember when volvo did that colour of interior, ive never seen one for sale.
Post 655934 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 16:52:35
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;655899]Either the 5th one (D5 SE) or the 2nd last one (S40 SE) for me.[/QUOTE]
I do like the look of the S40 Graham. Its maybe going to be a bit pricey for me just now though, I still don't know what I can spend. One of the main reasons I was looking at those C70s is because they are low mileage and I wont loose as much money with them if they're problem free. I want the car to cost round about what the V40 cost to run, I don't know if a 2.0T will be, but petrol is cheaper and the V40 avgd about 43mpg.
Post 656044 by Squirtydog on 2013-10-26 21:33:32
My S60 2.0T is NOT good on petrol. Don't recon it even does 30mpg ave.
Post 656045 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 21:37:52
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;656044]My S60 2.0T is NOT good on petrol. Don't recon it even does 30mpg ave.[/QUOTE]
Really that's a bit of a joke I read the c70s get about 38mpg
Post 656046 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 21:40:24
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;656044]My S60 2.0T is NOT good on petrol. Don't recon it even does 30mpg ave.[/QUOTE]
and yet i think my s60 2.0t IS good on fuel. Gets me low 30s for the week and low 40s on a run...........its about the only thing i like about the car ;-)
Post 656049 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-10-26 21:42:16
think theyll be similar to a t5 on fuel then tbh.
im seeing bout 28 just caning around town...
Post 656057 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 21:55:38
That red s60 looks fantastic in that colour with the nebs on it...............needs the interior tearing out though.
Post 656062 by graemewelch on 2013-10-26 22:05:51
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656046]and yet i think my s60 2.0t IS good on fuel. Gets me low 30s for the week and low 40s on a run...........its about the only thing i like about the car ;-)[/QUOTE]
should of bought a t5
Post 656065 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-10-26 22:08:40
think id go for a c30
or s40 depending on how much practicality you need. grey one would be nice with madusa wheels
Post 656071 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 22:14:49
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;656065]think id go for a c30
or s40 depending on how much practicality you need. grey one would be nice with madusa wheels[/QUOTE]
Im hoping this is going to be a stand in car for a while so practicality isn't a big deal.
Post 656073 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-10-26 22:16:31
what you swaying towards then?
Post 656077 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 22:24:38
I still dont know, if a 2.0T isn't good on fuel I guess a C70 is out of the question.
Post 656087 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 22:38:47
[QUOTE=graemewelch;656062]should of bought a t5[/QUOTE]
Not if it has the same steering, it has no feeling at all. Its just so amazingly boring to drive and its not just because its slow as sh*te. I suppose a big benefit of the t5 is that you'd get a nice engine noise, the 2.0t sounds crap.
[QUOTE=volvokid;656077]I still dont know, if a 2.0T isn't good on fuel I guess a C70 is out of the question.[/QUOTE]
What do you mean by "good" on fuel?
Post 656088 by T5frankie on 2013-10-26 22:40:11
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656087]Not if it has the same steering, it has no feeling at all. Its just so amazingly boring to drive and its not just because its slow as sh*te. I suppose a big benefit of the t5 is that you'd get a nice engine noise, the 2.0t sounds crap.
What do you mean by "good" on fuel?[/QUOTE]
isnt the 2.0 a 5 pot?
Post 656092 by graemewelch on 2013-10-26 22:46:32
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656087]Not if it has the same steering, it has no feeling at all. Its just so amazingly boring to drive and its not just because its slow as sh*te. I suppose a big benefit of the t5 is that you'd get a nice engine noise, the 2.0t sounds crap.
cant say the same for mine. but you did buy a mid range car. least you wont end up in a wall in a volvo
Post 656093 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 22:48:20
[QUOTE=T5frankie;656088]isnt the 2.0 a 5 pot?[/QUOTE]
Apparently it is........it just doesn't sound like it.
Post 656096 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 22:50:56
[QUOTE=graemewelch;656092]cant say the same for mine. but you did buy a mid range car. least you wont end up in a wall in a volvo[/QUOTE]
No, but i'd swap it in an instant for another 540, if my insurance wasn't going up a lot.
Post 656097 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 22:55:31
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656087]Not if it has the same steering, it has no feeling at all. Its just so amazingly boring to drive and its not just because its slow as sh*te. I suppose a big benefit of the t5 is that you'd get a nice engine noise, the 2.0t sounds crap.
What do you mean by "good" on fuel?[/QUOTE]
As long as It was roughly the same as a diesel V40 to run. That thing only got low 40s in the end
Post 656103 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 23:03:07
[QUOTE=volvokid;656097]As long as It was roughly the same as a diesel V40 to run. That thing only got low 40s in the end[/QUOTE]
Well even though i think my car is pretty decent on fuel (considering its an auto) the 2.0t s60 is never going to match that, after all the s60 is about 200kgs heavier than the old s/v40s. The s40 2.0d would be best bet i'd of thought.
Post 656105 by volvokid on 2013-10-26 23:11:01
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656103]Well even though i think my car is pretty decent on fuel (considering its an auto) the 2.0t s60 is never going to match that, after all the s60 is about 200kgs heavier than the old s/v40s. The s40 2.0d would be best bet i'd of thought.[/QUOTE]
Im swaying towards that or even a S60 D5 the get mid 40s and have a hell of a lot more pull than the old reno engine
Post 656114 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-26 23:57:58
[QUOTE=volvokid;656105]Im swaying towards that or even a S60 D5 the get mid 40s and have a hell of a lot more pull than the old reno engine[/QUOTE]
The d5 is good diesel engine, i'd be tempted by an s40/v40 though as they have a more sportier drive.
Post 656116 by volvokid on 2013-10-27 00:03:07
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656114]The d5 is good diesel engine, i'd be tempted by an s40/v40 though as they have a more sportier drive.[/QUOTE]
I've had 2 V40's now and after all they are getting on a bit now. My uncle just sold his one the exact same colour as my one, he offered me it but I don't think Adrienne would have appreciated it. As much as the V40 played a massive part in saving our lifes volvo have kept getting better and better when it comes to safety so I would rather get a newer design.
I know I was looking at C70's from the same era but they are a bigger car and I would imagine slightly stronger.
Post 656141 by Squirtydog on 2013-10-27 08:21:51
At the mo our plans are for a new V40 to replace the S60 if/when something big goes pop.
We both really liked one when we drove it. Only a D2 mind. D3 or 4 in an R design with a few extras would be sweet.
Post 656147 by volvokid on 2013-10-27 08:50:33
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;656141]At the mo our plans are for a new V40 to replace the S60 if/when something big goes pop.
We both really liked one when we drove it. Only a D2 mind. D3 or 4 in an R design with a few extras would be sweet.[/QUOTE]
I like the new shape V40, hopefully what ever I buy will just be a stand in car until our circumstances change and we can get something newer.
Post 656159 by AndysR on 2013-10-27 09:56:40
[QUOTE=volvokid;655931]Thats ashame, I wish they would take out a dsg style box[/QUOTE]
Dsg boxes aren't all their cracked up to be, juddering on pull away, no initial creep and potential to roll backwards on a hill.. give me a proper autobox anyway..
[QUOTE=volvokid;656045]Really that's a bit of a joke I read the c70s get about 38mpg[/QUOTE]
2.0T maybe better on fuel in the C70's but I know the V70's struggle to get 35 plus on a run, my mum had 2 an '04 and an '05 and both displayed an average of 26....
Liam I know what you mean about the noise, have to say I've been in a mapped '99 2.0T C70 and that went and sounded a lot more like a T5 would compared with the later 60/70 series cars..
Out of all the cars in the list I like the V50's in red with the beige... But then I've always liked the look of that colour contrast.. S60 interior looked horrid and it's amazing how much the S60 has been aged by the newer models considering its age you don't really notice it until your looking at them all together like that..
Post 656169 by volvokid on 2013-10-27 10:43:47
I got the mpg figure when i was browsing the ads, why cant people just be honest? The probably got that figure from the internet and they have never achieved it them self's.
Adrienne hates cream interiors but red and cream does work.
I have other cars on my list but it was hard enough doing that one on my phone.
I still think the S60 face lifts look good, I do think the pre facelift S40/V50s look old now
Post 656173 by LiamT4 on 2013-10-27 12:07:18
Sorry i meant the s40/v50 shape cars, as they just drive better than the s60s.
The reason i don't like the s60 is that, show it some nice country lanes, and it just doesn't make me smile as it feels so disconnected from the wheels are doing......it doesn't have any "feel".
If you don't care about a sporty drive then an s60 would be nice car as its comfy and relaxing to drive, but for good mpg you would need the d5 engine.......which also sounds better than the 2.0t.
Post 656185 by AndysR on 2013-10-27 13:38:19
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656173]Sorry i meant the s40/v50 shape cars, as they just drive better than the s60s.
The reason i don't like the s60 is that, show it some nice country lanes, and it just doesn't make me smile as it feels so disconnected from the wheels are doing......it doesn't have any "feel".
If you don't care about a sporty drive then an s60 would be nice car as its comfy and relaxing to drive, but for good mpg you would need the d5 engine.......which also sounds better than the 2.0t.[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean, although I probably won't be as hard on the car as I still do like the S60's and V70's quite a lot, but then the S60 is more for driving on motorways than B roads, the V70 is similar, that said I'd still love a V70R.
[QUOTE=volvokid;656169]I got the mpg figure when i was browsing the ads, why cant people just be honest? The probably got that figure from the internet and they have never achieved it them self's.
Adrienne hates cream interiors but red and cream does work.
I have other cars on my list but it was hard enough doing that one on my phone.
I still think the S60 face lifts look good, I do think the pre facelift S40/V50s look old now[/QUOTE]
Their selling the car so are going to sell it on its merits, now you come to mention it the S40 and V50's have aged although I'd say probably not as much as the S60, the interior still has the floating centre console so that probably helps? It's funny but light coloured interiors have always been a bit marmite in attraction, you do tend to find the dark colours are more prevalent and maybe that's why it's nice to see a cream/light coloured interior every now and then?
Post 656337 by volvokid on 2013-10-27 20:52:26
[QUOTE=AndysR;656185]
Their selling the car so are going to sell it on its merits, now you come to mention it the S40 and V50's have aged although I'd say probably not as much as the S60, the interior still has the floating centre console so that probably helps? It's funny but light coloured interiors have always been a bit marmite in attraction, you do tend to find the dark colours are more prevalent and maybe that's why it's nice to see a cream/light coloured interior every now and then?[/QUOTE]
I was never a massive fan of the interior in my C70 it was to plain, I do like the floating console on the bigger and newer volvo's but on the other ones they are too bland, I think the S60 interior looks just as modern but more up market. I'm not sure on some of the metal trim volvo have used on some of the S60's its totally different from the R's and it looks cheap.
Post 656362 by Squirtydog on 2013-10-27 22:08:11
[QUOTE=LiamT4;656046]and yet i think my s60 2.0t IS good on fuel. Gets me low 30s for the week and low 40s on a run...........its about the only thing i like about the car ;-)[/QUOTE]
Just realised I missed this part of the thread. Those figures are pretty good. My car doesn't have the computer so have to do the maths.
65 litres between fill ups if I'm brave with the red light.
400 miles per tank if I'm not too heavy on the loud pedal.
430 if I really tickle it.
This equates to between 28 and 30 mpg.
Post 656363 by volvokid on 2013-10-27 22:13:45
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;656362]Just realised I missed this part of the thread. Those figures are pretty good. My car doesn't have the computer so have to do the maths.
65 litres between fill ups if I'm brave with the red light.
400 miles per tank if I'm not too heavy on the loud pedal.
430 if I really tickle it.
This equates to between 28 and 30 mpg.[/QUOTE]
Thats disgusting
Post 656596 by Squirtydog on 2013-10-28 20:25:38
[QUOTE=volvokid;656363]Thats disgusting[/QUOTE]
Does make me question the figures that the computer gives on other peoples cars. The car has done the same mpg for the 100,000 miles I've owned it. Serviced regularly and runs a dream so no reason to think it is guzzling more than it should.
I'd be interested to hear what figure others arrive at by doing the same calculation themselves and comparing it to the computer.
Post 656601 by volvokid on 2013-10-28 20:34:31
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;656596]Does make me question the figures that the computer gives on other peoples cars. The car has done the same mpg for the 100,000 miles I've owned it. Serviced regularly and runs a dream so no reason to think it is guzzling more than it should.
I'd be interested to hear what figure others arrive at by doing the same calculation themselves and comparing it to the computer.[/QUOTE]
When I first bought my V40 I could get mid 50s out of it towards the end it was low to mid 40s and that was always serviced with gen parts. I'm swaying towards S60 D5s just now, it seems like the sensible option, I'm not usually sensible with cars but i think i need to be.
Post 656602 by volvokid on 2013-10-28 20:35:44
Oh I do think my MAF was goosed though so that may have been a big issue for the mpg figure
