What's your model Volvo and what DONT you like about it? - Page 6

cam · Feb 1st, 2009, 10:23

855 2.5 se i think, 1 it used to be codes,2 when drivers window is down a bit rain drips on my arm,3 it used to be codes,nice.

ton377 · Feb 1st, 2009, 11:53

my 940 2.3 lpt love everything about the auld dear.

my s80 2.9 only things i hate are the foggy (now and again headlights)
and tyre niose on some road surfaces thats all.

pdr944 · Feb 2nd, 2009, 13:28

04 xc90 t6 exec.geartronic (volvo no.9)

good---comfortable,powerful.good all round vision,roomy,7 seats,very high spec.

bad---price of original spares,mpg.

(best volvo,s i,ve had my two V70,s)

peter.

SteveP · Feb 2nd, 2009, 20:05

Currently Volvo-less but have had a few of 'em...

1987 Volvo 360 GLT
1. Rust
2. Parts Availability
3. Lack of upgradable front suspension
4. Fuel Economy for it's performance

1982 (yellow!) Volvo 343 DL
1. Rust
2. Parts Availability
3. Performance wasn't great - but it was a 1.4, so I'll forgive it...
4. Too many turns lock to lock
(Hmm, infact this was the most fun of all Volvo's I've had!)

1992 Volvo 940 Wentworth
1. Soggy suspension
2. Tan interior
3. Tiny wheels and annoying 'tucked' look on the rear
4. No cool centre vents (coming from the 300 series that's a major plus point imo)

1998 Volvo S40 T4 (the most hated!)
1. Torque Steer
2. Poor build quality
3. Oil leaks from turbo drain seal
4. Crappy ride quality
5. 98 model fuel pump foibles
6. Turning circle
7. Flat, unsupportive (for Volvo) seats
8. Vague and unresponsive steering

Seeker_UK · Feb 2nd, 2009, 21:23

2004 V70 D5 SE

What don't I like about it?

1. Poor manoeuvrability.
2. Gutless

tubbytommy · Feb 6th, 2009, 08:33

c70- The fact that no-one seems to own one! bit worrying! are they that bad lol.

At the moment I love my car!

only dislikes I have is

1.leccy windows only work with ignition,
2.Boot has that little lip at the back covering the suspension mounts so makes it harder to put a boot install in lol

Thats it lol

HadiK · Feb 6th, 2009, 10:20

05 V50 2.0DSE

Terrible Handling
Wheelspin - even withDTSC on
Brakes not great
Dipped Headlights (hopefully sorted soon)
A-pillar blocks vision on hairpins
Not as economical as I was led to believe - avg. 35mpg
Ridiculous indicator function which blinks 3 times if you knock it.
Main beam headlight stalk - why use the same action (pull towards you) to switch the main beam off and on? Surely the Subaru method is better - push back for on / pull forward for off...

In it's defence, the V50 feels weighty and safe and I am comparing it to my last car I guess (Impreza Turbo)

mbren30 · Feb 6th, 2009, 11:27

2004 S60 D5 SE

1)The Turning Circle (i have 18" nebulas on it!!)
2) Not enough Power for my liking (Looking at getting it RICA tuned)
3).............Nothing else, apart from the 2 above i love it, best car i have ever owned, and i have had a LOT!!

RealEstate · Feb 6th, 2009, 12:27

1991 945 GLE 2.3 with chips

Good:
--Simple non-turbo engine
--Easy to work on
--Good for towing
--Loads of space
--Lives outdoors happily
--Plentiful 2nd hand parts
--Great forum for support
--Excellent turning circle
Bad:
--Electronics can be temperamental - but is fixable
--Engine could be quieter at speed
--Fuel consumption 33mpg tops
--Interior light switches in roof light are awkward
--Headlight dip/undip, simple forward and back movement would be better
--Standard handling a bit soggy

Keep rolling!
Ben

Paul240480 · Feb 6th, 2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealEstate

1991 945 GLE 2.3 with chips
Ben

Mmm Volvo & chips! Yummy, Pass the vinegar LOL

Feb 1st, 2009, 11:53	#52
ton377 Master Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 16:55 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stirling	940 and s80 my 940 2.3 lpt love everything about the auld dear. my s80 2.9 only things i hate are the foggy (now and again headlights) and tyre niose on some road surfaces thats all.

Feb 2nd, 2009, 13:28	#53
pdr944 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2009 17:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: middlewich	likes/dislikes 04 xc90 t6 exec.geartronic (volvo no.9) good---comfortable,powerful.good all round vision,roomy,7 seats,very high spec. bad---price of original spares,mpg. (best volvo,s i,ve had my two V70,s) peter.

Feb 2nd, 2009, 20:05	#54
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Yesterday 12:55 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Currently Volvo-less but have had a few of 'em... 1987 Volvo 360 GLT 1. Rust 2. Parts Availability 3. Lack of upgradable front suspension 4. Fuel Economy for it's performance 1982 (yellow!) Volvo 343 DL 1. Rust 2. Parts Availability 3. Performance wasn't great - but it was a 1.4, so I'll forgive it... 4. Too many turns lock to lock (Hmm, infact this was the most fun of all Volvo's I've had!) 1992 Volvo 940 Wentworth 1. Soggy suspension 2. Tan interior 3. Tiny wheels and annoying 'tucked' look on the rear 4. No cool centre vents (coming from the 300 series that's a major plus point imo) 1998 Volvo S40 T4 (the most hated!) 1. Torque Steer 2. Poor build quality 3. Oil leaks from turbo drain seal 4. Crappy ride quality 5. 98 model fuel pump foibles 6. Turning circle 7. Flat, unsupportive (for Volvo) seats 8. Vague and unresponsive steering Last edited by SteveP; Feb 2nd, 2009 at 20:10.

Feb 6th, 2009, 08:33	#56
tubbytommy Junior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2015 18:37 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tunbridge Wells	c70- The fact that no-one seems to own one! bit worrying! are they that bad lol. At the moment I love my car! only dislikes I have is 1.leccy windows only work with ignition, 2.Boot has that little lip at the back covering the suspension mounts so makes it harder to put a boot install in lol Thats it lol __________________ '99 C70 2.3 T5 Auto GS? Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilisers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.

Feb 6th, 2009, 12:27	#59
RealEstate Master Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 16:06 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berkshire & N Wales View Photos By: RealEstate	940 1991 945 GLE 2.3 with chips Good: --Simple non-turbo engine --Easy to work on --Good for towing --Loads of space --Lives outdoors happily --Plentiful 2nd hand parts --Great forum for support --Excellent turning circle Bad: --Electronics can be temperamental - but is fixable --Engine could be quieter at speed --Fuel consumption 33mpg tops --Interior light switches in roof light are awkward --Headlight dip/undip, simple forward and back movement would be better --Standard handling a bit soggy Keep rolling! Ben Last edited by RealEstate; Feb 6th, 2009 at 12:53.

Feb 1st, 2009, 10:23	#51
cam Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 09:40 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	855 2.5 se i think, 1 it used to be codes,2 when drivers window is down a bit rain drips on my arm,3 it used to be codes,nice.

Feb 2nd, 2009, 21:23	#55
Seeker_UK Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2022 22:06 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wellingborough	2004 V70 D5 SE What don't I like about it? 1. Poor manoeuvrability. 2. Gutless

Feb 6th, 2009, 10:20	#57
HadiK New Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2013 08:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire	05 V50 2.0DSE Terrible Handling Wheelspin - even withDTSC on Brakes not great Dipped Headlights (hopefully sorted soon) A-pillar blocks vision on hairpins Not as economical as I was led to believe - avg. 35mpg Ridiculous indicator function which blinks 3 times if you knock it. Main beam headlight stalk - why use the same action (pull towards you) to switch the main beam off and on? Surely the Subaru method is better - push back for on / pull forward for off... In it's defence, the V50 feels weighty and safe and I am comparing it to my last car I guess (Impreza Turbo)

Feb 6th, 2009, 11:27	#58
mbren30 Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2013 16:05 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MANCHESTER	2004 S60 D5 SE 1)The Turning Circle (i have 18" nebulas on it!!) 2) Not enough Power for my liking (Looking at getting it RICA tuned) 3).............Nothing else, apart from the 2 above i love it, best car i have ever owned, and i have had a LOT!!

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