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May 17th, 2010, 17:00 | #1 |
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Another car as easy to maintain...
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My 1997 V40 is starting to get a little tired, and I'm going to start looking for a replacement. Initially a phase 2 V40 or S40, but I'm tempted by the new shape S40 - the trouble is that the forum doesn't look as full with DIY fixers as here. Can anybody recommend another good car for DIY maintenance that is comfortable and quality...? Cheers |
May 17th, 2010, 18:23 | #2 |
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I found myself in a similar situation and wanted to return to an 850, or some other large Volvo, but the 2.5 TDI is a bit costly to run over here. I was fortunate enough to get this tidy example of the phase 2 S40 and I'm very happy that I chose to stay with the classic shape.
My advice would be to stick to what you know but come up a few years. Linky
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It makes me want to run out and buy one Cheers, T
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That is nice Baffler - I'd be tempted if one came up. The trouble is that around here (south east) not many come up for sale...
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Back to pphilpot's question, I prefer the Phase 2 S40/V40 over the new ones. Saying that, the interior of the new ones looks great. Phase 2 have many improvements comparing to the phase 1 ones and look better too. If possible go for a diesel like baffler showed in his link. Mine is the same colour but the sport edition and i love it |
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Any phase 1 70 series - I've yet to tackle a job which is a pain in the proverbial and makes me say "never again". Which I have with a lot of other cars...
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Thanks all for the kind words
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Looking at this post in the other forum: Link it appears the early models have a fair few issues that don't sound cheap to fix when they strike... Phase 2 it'll be then (for now)
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Also, I am not of a mechanical mind at all but compared to other cars I've owned I find this to be easy to maintain and look after. |
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