Buying a V50

Joshnosh · Nov 26th, 2018, 14:54

Hi all
I'm looking to purchase a V50.
It has to be. Automatic, diesel, r design. Not silver

I was initially looking at spending just over 3k but my Mrs said to get one that was 6. Who am I to argue!

I test drove a non r design recently. It claimed to have A powershift gearbox but the shifts seemed a little slow. 1/3 second sort of thing rather than the instant changes in used to in my friends Audi DSG

How can I tell what gearbox the car really has?
What do both the gearbox feel like to drive?

Any other things to look for? Common problems? General owner advice?

LizardOfBodom · Nov 26th, 2018, 16:34

Hi
Have no clue ebout either of gearboxes, but I was researching about them just to educate myself and found this archive thread - maybe will come handy.

good luck with car hunt. Remember that R-design is only a trim and not top-of-the-line version so make sure your future car will have all gizmos that you need.
Also - regardless of model - be wary of cars with sunroofs. Those like to leak and if not mainteined and unclogged properly - can create nasty problems. Check for footwells for moist etc, just to be safe.

Montana · Nov 30th, 2018, 13:35

If i had 6k i wouldnt be buying a V50, you should be able to get a V60 in your budget.

However, i would be putting my money towards a 330/335/530/535d - will feel like a rocketship compared to the volvo (even D5)

Nov 26th, 2018, 14:54	#1
Joshnosh New Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Bedfordshire	Buying a V50 Hi all I'm looking to purchase a V50. It has to be. Automatic, diesel, r design. Not silver I was initially looking at spending just over 3k but my Mrs said to get one that was 6. Who am I to argue! I test drove a non r design recently. It claimed to have A powershift gearbox but the shifts seemed a little slow. 1/3 second sort of thing rather than the instant changes in used to in my friends Audi DSG How can I tell what gearbox the car really has? What do both the gearbox feel like to drive? Any other things to look for? Common problems? General owner advice?

Nov 26th, 2018, 16:34	#2
LizardOfBodom WowIcanwriteAnythingHere! Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 16:05 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dublin/Meath	Hi Have no clue ebout either of gearboxes, but I was researching about them just to educate myself and found this archive thread - maybe will come handy. good luck with car hunt. Remember that R-design is only a trim and not top-of-the-line version so make sure your future car will have all gizmos that you need. Also - regardless of model - be wary of cars with sunroofs. Those like to leak and if not mainteined and unclogged properly - can create nasty problems. Check for footwells for moist etc, just to be safe. __________________ 2005 V50 T5AWD M66, Stage1 Hilton tune E-focus torque mount, E46 bi-xenon retrofit v2 , (also available in PDF form), DTSC fully-off mod, Brembo discs+ATE ceramic pads

Nov 30th, 2018, 13:35	#3
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	If i had 6k i wouldnt be buying a V50, you should be able to get a V60 in your budget. However, i would be putting my money towards a 330/335/530/535d - will feel like a rocketship compared to the volvo (even D5) __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

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