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MacV50 · Dec 14th, 2016, 19:30

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Originally Posted by 850Chris

By fortune, I had a 2016 V60 R design as a hire car today. Apart from being a bit underpowered (D3) I'm mighty impressed. Very nice to drive and more space than I expected.

Interesting. a work colleague with a V60 reckons my V50 is more spacious. Might be deceptive as the V50 has more glass area so feels bigger

iainmd · Dec 14th, 2016, 19:59

I had a V60 as a courtesy car from the dealer and although I liked it, I thought the boot was considerably smaller than our V50. It's probably wider and deeper but the boot floor was really high meaning the height between the boot floor and the load cover was less than a foot.

850Chris · Dec 14th, 2016, 20:08

The V60 boot is slightly bigger if you check the stats (415 litres v 430 from memory) but probably less useable space due to slope of tailgate. It was more the space for rear passengers (I was sad enough to take a seat in the back during a coffee stop!) and extra width between front seats that impressed. Also found it attractive from all angles, and a nice solid feel to it. Think I may just be tempted (T6) especially as my wife is upsizing from a Mazda 3 to an Octavia Scout (so no need for a V70 size car now

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zapcity1 · Dec 15th, 2016, 09:42

As it has to be a convertible for me, then I would like it to be an MB E350 CDI. A bit of an old fart wagon, but then if the cap fits......

Still too expensive as a daily commuting vehicle, but when they are around the £7-8K mark then I might swap.

My current C70 D5 geartronic is a great commuter car as it does 40mpg, is easy to drive and overtakes easily on A roads, but ride quality is not the C70s best feature (even with some new B4s installed). A bit too much scuttle shake on anything but super smooth roads, which is something we can only dream about in deepest Suffolk!

For a £5K car I can't complain, especially when the roof comes down in the good weather

abw · Dec 16th, 2016, 19:20

Does anyone know / have an educated guess on the size of the anticipated XC40 in comparison with the V50? I want a chunky, medium sized car when I replace my V50.

StatusRed · Dec 17th, 2016, 14:06

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Originally Posted by abw

Does anyone know / have an educated guess on the size of the anticipated XC40 in comparison with the V50? I want a chunky, medium sized car when I replace my V50.

--Ignore me!--

Baxlin · Dec 23rd, 2016, 11:30

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Originally Posted by StatusRed

Lexus IS 200t, 300h or C class Merc.

My lease IS300h hybrid was collected yesterday at end of lease and my retirement. Excellent car, many bells and whistles, and a bit more PC than the late model diesel C70 I've bought to replace it!

Previous car to the Lexus was a C class Merc.........

StatusRed · Dec 24th, 2016, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Baxlin

My lease IS300h hybrid was collected yesterday at end of lease and my retirement. Excellent car, many bells and whistles, and a bit more PC than the late model diesel C70 I've bought to replace it!

Previous car to the Lexus was a C class Merc.........

Awesome to hear

thanks!

Dec 14th, 2016, 19:59	#32
iainmd Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 10:23 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I had a V60 as a courtesy car from the dealer and although I liked it, I thought the boot was considerably smaller than our V50. It's probably wider and deeper but the boot floor was really high meaning the height between the boot floor and the load cover was less than a foot. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Dec 14th, 2016, 20:08	#33
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	The V60 boot is slightly bigger if you check the stats (415 litres v 430 from memory) but probably less useable space due to slope of tailgate. It was more the space for rear passengers (I was sad enough to take a seat in the back during a coffee stop!) and extra width between front seats that impressed. Also found it attractive from all angles, and a nice solid feel to it. Think I may just be tempted (T6) especially as my wife is upsizing from a Mazda 3 to an Octavia Scout (so no need for a V70 size car now ) __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Dec 15th, 2016, 09:42	#34
zapcity1 Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 23:00 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ipswich	Next car As it has to be a convertible for me, then I would like it to be an MB E350 CDI. A bit of an old fart wagon, but then if the cap fits...... Still too expensive as a daily commuting vehicle, but when they are around the £7-8K mark then I might swap. My current C70 D5 geartronic is a great commuter car as it does 40mpg, is easy to drive and overtakes easily on A roads, but ride quality is not the C70s best feature (even with some new B4s installed). A bit too much scuttle shake on anything but super smooth roads, which is something we can only dream about in deepest Suffolk! For a £5K car I can't complain, especially when the roof comes down in the good weather __________________ Now: - MY12 XC60 SE Lux Premium D3 Geartonic AWD, MY09 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic AWD, MY08 C70 SE Lux D5 Geartronic & 1994 480GT Previously: - MY08 V50 2.0D SE Lux, MY08 S40 1.8 SE, MY10 C70 SE Lux 2.0D Powershift, & ’99 V40 2.0T SE Lux Last edited by zapcity1; Dec 15th, 2016 at 09:48.

Dec 16th, 2016, 19:20	#35
abw New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 20:59 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coventry	Does anyone know / have an educated guess on the size of the anticipated XC40 in comparison with the V50? I want a chunky, medium sized car when I replace my V50.

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