V50 2.0D SE - Initial Comments

Hi everyone

Thought I'd share a few comments with you on my first Volvo experience.

Had the car 2 months and done 2k so far. Overall it's a lovely comfortable and relaxing car to drive. Handling is good for a front drive car, but steering is a little too light and lacks feel. Impressed with interior but find gear lever a little too close to console, as sometimes hit climate buttons when changing gear. Also it could do with better odments storage up front, especially bigger door bins, they are pathetic.
Love the torque but fuel consumption not very good for 2.0 diesel. I average about 37. A previous Golf TDI130 would do 46 over similar journeys.
Not happy with the knock-on balance weights on my nice alloys. Dealer is changing them for self adhesive ones at the 3 month check though. Volvo should fit them at the outset!
I think the cruise and radio steering wheel controls are set for lefthand drive models. Cruise should be on the right!
Fuel tank doesn't seem very big, 300 miles and it's almost in the red!

That's all for now

Nige