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Buying a second hand s40/v50

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Old Dec 4th, 2008, 17:20   #1
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hi, new to this forum,

I am looking at buying a second hand volvo S40 or V50 2.0D. I have test driven a S40 but not really sure what problem areas I should be looking for.

How does the V50 compare handeling wise to the S40? is it worth having the space in the back?

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Old Dec 4th, 2008, 18:02   #2
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I've recently bought an S40 after years of hatchbacks and estate cars, and have to say if like me you put a lot of large stuff in the back of the car then you might find the boot a bit limiting. I've been able to get most things into the S40 without any major problems but have been caught out a couple of times. The biggest thing I miss is a rear wiper, sounds like a fairly minor issue but I don't think I'll buy another saloon just for that reason alone. Really like the car all the same though.

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have got a S40 sport 1.8 petrol put by for me untill wednesday when i will be test driving and payfor it all going well. Is there any problem areas i need to look out for? has done 95,000 miles.

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