V50 Engine 2.0D : - Any Feedback on V50d SE

harrymojo · Feb 10th, 2009, 12:08

I am thinking of changing my current Volvo XC70 to a Manual 6 speed V50D SE and looking at an 08 plate with leather upgrade and winter pack. I know it's a bit of a come down from my present car but as it's now done 79,000 miles and is 5 years old, I'm looking for something more economical to run.

Any feedback on the V50D SE would be appreciated. I have test driven one and it seems a very nippy number with smooth ride and still fairly roomy.

Thanks in advance.

Flanaia1 · Feb 10th, 2009, 13:01

You might want to read this thread

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=66151

I reckon the new 1.6d all alloy engine is loads better than the 2.0D I have a 1.6d DRIVe SE Lux and it is fantastic better than the 2.0d and you get another 15mpg with no sacrifice in performance.

Think I have covered it all in the post but please feel free to ask any specific questions

kirium · Feb 12th, 2009, 21:41

Hi,
very happy with mine, performance figures are accurate to Volvos figs, economy is around 42-48mpg (worked out over the month), overall the best of both worlds ! a very nice drive all round

Fast Reg · Feb 18th, 2009, 20:51

Got to agree with Kirium. The V50 is going to be less car than your old XC70, but it's still a lovely car and very nicely laid out. I've one or two issues with the 2.0D engine in mine, but it's normally a faultless performer and doesn't seem to mind being revved unlike other turbodiesels I've driven in the past.

I've also got the leather and Winter Pack. Those heated seats can be a godsend on a really cold morning. They heat up nice and quick and will keep you toasty until the car heater kicks in.

v50Dom · Feb 20th, 2009, 17:15

I've been very happy with my 2.0D SE. I can't comment on the 1.6D, but I'll give it a test drive when I come to replace this one.
What I would say is that the cream leather is a menace to keep clean. I won't be getting cream seats again.

Cheers now.

Feb 10th, 2009, 12:08	#1
harrymojo New Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2011 15:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leeds	Any Feedback on V50d SE I am thinking of changing my current Volvo XC70 to a Manual 6 speed V50D SE and looking at an 08 plate with leather upgrade and winter pack. I know it's a bit of a come down from my present car but as it's now done 79,000 miles and is 5 years old, I'm looking for something more economical to run. Any feedback on the V50D SE would be appreciated. I have test driven one and it seems a very nippy number with smooth ride and still fairly roomy. Thanks in advance.

Feb 10th, 2009, 13:01	#2
Flanaia1 Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2015 10:49 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Yorkshire	You might want to read this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=66151 I reckon the new 1.6d all alloy engine is loads better than the 2.0D I have a 1.6d DRIVe SE Lux and it is fantastic better than the 2.0d and you get another 15mpg with no sacrifice in performance. Think I have covered it all in the post but please feel free to ask any specific questions __________________ The person who never made a mistake, never made nothin !

Feb 18th, 2009, 20:51	#4
Fast Reg It's NOT a damn Focus!! Last Online: Jun 20th, 2011 22:53 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex	Got to agree with Kirium. The V50 is going to be less car than your old XC70, but it's still a lovely car and very nicely laid out. I've one or two issues with the 2.0D engine in mine, but it's normally a faultless performer and doesn't seem to mind being revved unlike other turbodiesels I've driven in the past. I've also got the leather and Winter Pack. Those heated seats can be a godsend on a really cold morning. They heat up nice and quick and will keep you toasty until the car heater kicks in. __________________ 2005 (55) Volvo V50 2.0D SE - Barents Blue / Off-Black Leather / Winter Pack / Comms Pack / Volvo RTI Satnav (aka Lars) / Rear Parking Assist / Prancing Moose Sticker

Feb 12th, 2009, 21:41	#3
kirium Junior Member Last Online: Jul 8th, 2012 19:16 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: qwerty	Hi, very happy with mine, performance figures are accurate to Volvos figs, economy is around 42-48mpg (worked out over the month), overall the best of both worlds ! a very nice drive all round

Feb 20th, 2009, 17:15	#5
v50Dom Happy Volvo Driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 17:36 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Petersfield View Photos By: v50Dom	I've been very happy with my 2.0D SE. I can't comment on the 1.6D, but I'll give it a test drive when I come to replace this one. What I would say is that the cream leather is a menace to keep clean. I won't be getting cream seats again. Cheers now.

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