What are you buying next? - Page 2

middleman · Dec 6th, 2016, 20:39

If they ever replace the current model V60 with a new model styled like the new V90 then one of them.

domhart10 · Dec 7th, 2016, 07:44

probs a V60

Proghound · Dec 7th, 2016, 13:45

I always intended to hang onto the C70 for as long as possible, so I'm rather hoping that there isn't going to be a 'next' car in the foreseeable future. It would be nice if Volvo were to come up with a folding hardtop replacement for the C70, perhaps based on the Concept coupe? I don't imagine that's going to happen though. In which case, if it came to it, I'd consider a good used C70 D4 on a 12, 62 or 13 plate.

volare · Dec 7th, 2016, 14:39

I've been giving some serious thought to a Mazda CX5. I've yet to try one but it seems to get generally good reviews except for the wind and road noise, important issues for me. Not that my V50 doesn't have road noise issues. Most estate owners seem to think that SUVs are too bloated but at least the CX5 is about the same length as a V50 but with more load space.

abw · Dec 7th, 2016, 20:30

Not many people intending to stay with Volvo then?
I'm delaying a decision until the XC40 appears - it looks like my sort of wagon.
I do wonder whether these newer, complicated models are going to give 2nd and 3rd owners some trouble! There is a lot to go wrong.

StatusRed · Dec 8th, 2016, 18:37

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Originally Posted by volare

I've been giving some serious thought to a Mazda CX5. I've yet to try one but it seems to get generally good reviews except for the wind and road noise, important issues for me. Not that my V50 doesn't have road noise issues. Most estate owners seem to think that SUVs are too bloated but at least the CX5 is about the same length as a V50 but with more load space.

My Dad has a CX-5 2.0l petrol with a 6 speed manual gearbox 2WD.

In terms of length it's basically the same length as my S40 side-by-side, I've been a passenger in it on long journeys and I've found it very quiet.

martin93 · Dec 8th, 2016, 19:24

After being a devoted Volvo owner for years, I will definitely getting a BMW 1 series to replace my C30. I like the new V40, but Volvo have recently announced that they will be expanding production to China for global export.

https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...china-strategy

I'm perfectly happy to have my phone and laptop made there, but my car is a big no no. Especially if it's supposed to be an eco-friendly forest hugging premium car which Volvo is, and what's green about building and shipping cars from China? Bad move, Volvo.

Tannaton · Dec 8th, 2016, 19:50

I bought a 2007 V50 2.0D SE (pre facelift) this time last year for Mrs Tannaton to replace her Kia Ceed. The neighbors thought we'd hit hard time when we got rid of a 10-plate car and replaced it with a 57-plate one (which I spent 6 weeks overhauling...).

But she loves it, it's very comfortable, nice to drive, and surprisingly more economical than the 1.6 Diesel Kia it replaced (especially now I've blanked the EGR). It's been faultlessly reliable for 22,000 miles, it now has 133k on it. I just wish she'd stop hitting things with it. I plan to keep it for another 40-50k miles or such point that it is no longer reliable.

Anyhow back to the question - I would really like to replace it with 55-plate XC70 (facelift model but last of the 163 BHP engines and manual gearbox). Just about everything you could want from a (non-performance) car.

Tannaton · Dec 8th, 2016, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by volare

I've been giving some serious thought to a Mazda CX5. I've yet to try one but it seems to get generally good reviews except for the wind and road noise, important issues for me. Not that my V50 doesn't have road noise issues. Most estate owners seem to think that SUVs are too bloated but at least the CX5 is about the same length as a V50 but with more load space.

One of my staff has a 13-plate CX5 which he loves, says it's the best car he's ever had. 2WD, £30 road tax and 50 mpg if you drive it gently. All the toys. But it had a new turbo, instrument cluster and navigation controls under warranty when there was just 3 months left so he's a little nervous now....

MacV50 · Dec 8th, 2016, 21:17

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Originally Posted by iain cooper

the XC60 won't have a 7 seat option, it's not big enough !

Iain

XC60 is built on the same platform as the Discovery Sport so no reason why it couldn't be expanded to have 7 seats. Not sure how useful the ones in the Disco are as its a really low roof. Even the ones in the new XC90 have a height limit

Dec 6th, 2016, 20:39	#11
middleman Member Last Online: Jul 31st, 2018 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTINI HQ	If they ever replace the current model V60 with a new model styled like the new V90 then one of them. __________________ www.gtini.com - Swedish division More Questions Than Answers...???

Dec 7th, 2016, 07:44	#12
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 13:45 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	probs a V60 __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Dec 7th, 2016, 13:45	#13
Proghound Volvo and Audi owner Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 16:00 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Leighton Buzzard	I always intended to hang onto the C70 for as long as possible, so I'm rather hoping that there isn't going to be a 'next' car in the foreseeable future. It would be nice if Volvo were to come up with a folding hardtop replacement for the C70, perhaps based on the Concept coupe? I don't imagine that's going to happen though. In which case, if it came to it, I'd consider a good used C70 D4 on a 12, 62 or 13 plate. __________________ Current: 2012 C70 D3 SE Lux Solstice Geartronic, Caspian Blue. Also: 2002 Audi A2 TDI SE, Crystal Blue Previous: 2008 C70 D5 SE manual, Flint Grey.

Dec 8th, 2016, 19:50	#18
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I bought a 2007 V50 2.0D SE (pre facelift) this time last year for Mrs Tannaton to replace her Kia Ceed. The neighbors thought we'd hit hard time when we got rid of a 10-plate car and replaced it with a 57-plate one (which I spent 6 weeks overhauling...). But she loves it, it's very comfortable, nice to drive, and surprisingly more economical than the 1.6 Diesel Kia it replaced (especially now I've blanked the EGR). It's been faultlessly reliable for 22,000 miles, it now has 133k on it. I just wish she'd stop hitting things with it. I plan to keep it for another 40-50k miles or such point that it is no longer reliable. Anyhow back to the question - I would really like to replace it with 55-plate XC70 (facelift model but last of the 163 BHP engines and manual gearbox). Just about everything you could want from a (non-performance) car. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 7th, 2016, 14:39	#14
volare volare Last Online: Jul 14th, 2019 11:17 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Plymouth	I've been giving some serious thought to a Mazda CX5. I've yet to try one but it seems to get generally good reviews except for the wind and road noise, important issues for me. Not that my V50 doesn't have road noise issues. Most estate owners seem to think that SUVs are too bloated but at least the CX5 is about the same length as a V50 but with more load space.

Dec 7th, 2016, 20:30	#15
abw New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 20:59 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coventry	Not many people intending to stay with Volvo then? I'm delaying a decision until the XC40 appears - it looks like my sort of wagon. I do wonder whether these newer, complicated models are going to give 2nd and 3rd owners some trouble! There is a lot to go wrong.

Dec 8th, 2016, 19:24	#17
martin93 Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2019 19:17 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dorset	After being a devoted Volvo owner for years, I will definitely getting a BMW 1 series to replace my C30. I like the new V40, but Volvo have recently announced that they will be expanding production to China for global export. https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...china-strategy I'm perfectly happy to have my phone and laptop made there, but my car is a big no no. Especially if it's supposed to be an eco-friendly forest hugging premium car which Volvo is, and what's green about building and shipping cars from China? Bad move, Volvo.

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