What's your model Volvo and what DONT you like about it? - Page 31

Axionknight · Sep 1st, 2012, 19:23

Got a 1.6 C30 R Design, looks great and everything, but it's fuel consumption is laudible at best.

850R, bit of a vast turning circle but can't complain too much as it's a big car.

Whatsitdoingnow · Sep 1st, 2012, 19:34

First post for me!

V70 2.0 136 R-Design

What niggles me about this car? Nothing. Seriously, I can't think of a single thing that gets on my goat or even offers the slightest of irritations. That's a first for me because there's always something, isn't there? When I bought it (I traded in a Jaguar XF (utter nightmare of a car)) I did wonder if the 136 horses would leave it a bit breathless but it's a well thought out driveline and knowing how to drive a diesel means it can push me as hard as I want to be pushed in 1800kgs of estate car!

So there you have it... the perfect car, perhaps!!!

XCeed · Sep 1st, 2012, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Whatsitdoingnow

First post for me!

V70 2.0 136 R-Design

What niggles me about this car? Nothing. Seriously, I can't think of a single thing that gets on my goat or even offers the slightest of irritations. That's a first for me because there's always something, isn't there? When I bought it (I traded in a Jaguar XF (utter nightmare of a car)) I did wonder if the 136 horses would leave it a bit breathless but it's a well thought out driveline and knowing how to drive a diesel means it can push me as hard as I want to be pushed in 1800kgs of estate car!

So there you have it... the perfect car, perhaps!!!

What a great testimony to Volvo. I think a lot of converts are enjoying a similar experience to you, certainly I am very impressed with mine. Volvo must be doing a lot right!!

ennisbrown · Sep 2nd, 2012, 09:40

Generally pleased with V50-especially the low road tax!
However most dissatisfied with poor quality of upholstery on drivers seat-already worn through with 20,000 miles on clock.In dispute with Volvo as refusing to replace under warranty.See my blog.
Be pleased to hear of any other cases.
Cheers
Ennis

XCeed · Sep 2nd, 2012, 10:56

Just read your blog. I would advise all drivers to be very careful getting in and out of their car as buttons or studs can cause a lot of damage to leather seats. Leather is leather and DOES scratch...!!

jonnyv · Sep 2nd, 2012, 16:12

97 V70 2.5 Auto P1.
Everything good apart from boot only raises threequarters...which means you are going to hit your head sometime!! Leading on from that is the lowest entry level to the loading bay on any car I've had, plenty of estates, and guess what...Baannng!! many times!
For me, at 6'4" it's a nightmare when you forget!
Yes, the XC is taller but did not want AWD on a Volvo!

Taken to wearing crash helmet now which has helped a lot!lol!!

Jon

markwar4 · Sep 4th, 2012, 22:32

2012 V60 D5 AWD R Design

1.Turning circle is poor compared to my last cars of similar size.

2.Don't like the fact that the V60 R Design looks exactly the same no matter what the engine choice. Seems a bit daft having sports styling and large twin exhausts with an economy engine.

3. Leather is very soft and prone to leaving bottom impressions in it!

Minor issues I know but just my thoughts.

MickyG1982 · Sep 27th, 2012, 17:55

I currently own a 1999 V70 2.4t. What don't I like about it?

Only one thing, it's in the UK having been driven only once by me (the test drive before I bought it) & well, at the moment, I'm not.

Can't wait to leave these stupid Mazda 6's with their stupid 4 speed auto's well behind me, and get back to a proper decent car.

Volvo6 · Sep 27th, 2012, 18:12

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Taken to wearing crash helmet now which has helped a lot!lol!!

Change the gas struts perhaps? Can be a bit of a pain but reasonably cheap fix...there is a guide in the V70 section.

kevvydude · Sep 27th, 2012, 18:16

v70, the onlt thing is that its no rwd

Sep 2nd, 2012, 09:40	#304
ennisbrown New Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2013 09:26 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: clungunford	V50 Generally pleased with V50-especially the low road tax! However most dissatisfied with poor quality of upholstery on drivers seat-already worn through with 20,000 miles on clock.In dispute with Volvo as refusing to replace under warranty.See my blog. Be pleased to hear of any other cases. Cheers Ennis

Sep 2nd, 2012, 10:56	#305
XCeed Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	Just read your blog. I would advise all drivers to be very careful getting in and out of their car as buttons or studs can cause a lot of damage to leather seats. Leather is leather and DOES scratch...!! __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.

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kevvydude Premier Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldershot Hampshie	v70, the onlt thing is that its no rwd __________________ a clean car requires a certain amount of mental illness ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ

Sep 1st, 2012, 19:23	#301
Axionknight Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2020 21:59 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen/Huddersfield	Got a 1.6 C30 R Design, looks great and everything, but it's fuel consumption is laudible at best. 850R, bit of a vast turning circle but can't complain too much as it's a big car.

Sep 1st, 2012, 19:34	#302
Whatsitdoingnow New Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2014 21:57 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Grantham	First post for me! V70 2.0 136 R-Design What niggles me about this car? Nothing. Seriously, I can't think of a single thing that gets on my goat or even offers the slightest of irritations. That's a first for me because there's always something, isn't there? When I bought it (I traded in a Jaguar XF (utter nightmare of a car)) I did wonder if the 136 horses would leave it a bit breathless but it's a well thought out driveline and knowing how to drive a diesel means it can push me as hard as I want to be pushed in 1800kgs of estate car! So there you have it... the perfect car, perhaps!!!

Sep 2nd, 2012, 16:12	#306
jonnyv Master Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2015 12:06 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cardiff	97 V70 2.5 Auto P1. Everything good apart from boot only raises threequarters...which means you are going to hit your head sometime!! Leading on from that is the lowest entry level to the loading bay on any car I've had, plenty of estates, and guess what...Baannng!! many times! For me, at 6'4" it's a nightmare when you forget! Yes, the XC is taller but did not want AWD on a Volvo! Taken to wearing crash helmet now which has helped a lot!lol!! Jon

Sep 4th, 2012, 22:32	#307
markwar4 V60 D5 AWD R Design Last Online: Mar 14th, 2013 09:56 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Worcestershire	2012 V60 D5 AWD R Design 1.Turning circle is poor compared to my last cars of similar size. 2.Don't like the fact that the V60 R Design looks exactly the same no matter what the engine choice. Seems a bit daft having sports styling and large twin exhausts with an economy engine. 3. Leather is very soft and prone to leaving bottom impressions in it! Minor issues I know but just my thoughts.

Sep 27th, 2012, 17:55	#308
MickyG1982 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 21:14 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lossiemouth	I currently own a 1999 V70 2.4t. What don't I like about it? Only one thing, it's in the UK having been driven only once by me (the test drive before I bought it) & well, at the moment, I'm not. Can't wait to leave these stupid Mazda 6's with their stupid 4 speed auto's well behind me, and get back to a proper decent car.

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