Is it soooo hard to find a good V50??

algeredge1 · Aug 4th, 2012, 20:58

We have been looking for a tidy V50 R Design for months and months now. Would ideally like 2l diesel in black or grey with Medusa alloys and black leather seats. Want something either 2008-2009 looking to spend up to £8500. Not too bothered about mileage but anything up to or just over 100k wouldnt be a problem.

We have seen so many in poor condition, stone chips, scuffed alloys etc and are sick of spending precious weekends and loads of fuel looking and not being told the whole truth on the phone. Last week a guy even tried to pull a fast one and still had finance on it that he "forgot" to mention up front.

Can it really be so hard????? (ps we are in Staffordshire of anyone has any ideas)
Thanks

outnumbered · Aug 4th, 2012, 21:35

they are like a no 10 bus you can wait for ages for the right one then along comes 10

keep waiting if you get one second best you will kick yourself.
mike

Ninja59 · Aug 4th, 2012, 21:59

if i am being utterly honest you will see a fair few people going back to 17's on the P1 cars because the ride is so much better.

but yeah there are plenty 2.0D's are the most plentiful engine.

Daim · Aug 5th, 2012, 15:24

Well, being a USED buyer, you can't demand much... That is the big problem. You have to hope that someone is willing to sell their car, which is configured to your wish equipment.

As I was looking for a C30, I was willing to order new from my local dealership. Would have been entirely different from colours (I wanted Safari Green and Java Brown

) but the fittings would have been near to the same (a few less). I asked how long it would take, before the car would be delivered and was told it would take up to 3 months... I couldn't wait so I bought my current C30. And personally spoken, I couldn't have done better...

I learned, that you either have to lower your demands and possibly buy a few pieces afterwards (say a V50 with 17"s and retrofit the 18"s) or wait until it MIGHT POSSIBLE SOMETIME come by...

phaedrus · Aug 5th, 2012, 16:15

Mine is for sale, advertised in the V50 for sale section here and on ebay, there are the few inevitable small marks from 73000 miles but in very good condition, I could email you close-up pics of the bodywork to save you a journey if you want to email me at nmullinger@gmail.com. It's a '57 plate and metallic grey and I am hoping for no less than £8k.

phaedrus · Aug 5th, 2012, 16:17

Also if it helps I will be in the car in Hixon in Staffordshire at some point this week, probably Tuesday.

Aug 4th, 2012, 20:58	#1
algeredge1 New Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2012 11:41 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: burton on trent	Is it soooo hard to find a good V50?? We have been looking for a tidy V50 R Design for months and months now. Would ideally like 2l diesel in black or grey with Medusa alloys and black leather seats. Want something either 2008-2009 looking to spend up to £8500. Not too bothered about mileage but anything up to or just over 100k wouldnt be a problem. We have seen so many in poor condition, stone chips, scuffed alloys etc and are sick of spending precious weekends and loads of fuel looking and not being told the whole truth on the phone. Last week a guy even tried to pull a fast one and still had finance on it that he "forgot" to mention up front. Can it really be so hard????? (ps we are in Staffordshire of anyone has any ideas) Thanks

Aug 4th, 2012, 21:35	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	they are like a no 10 bus you can wait for ages for the right one then along comes 10 keep waiting if you get one second best you will kick yourself. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

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Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 17:47 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Well, being a USED buyer, you can't demand much... That is the big problem. You have to hope that someone is willing to sell their car, which is configured to your wish equipment. As I was looking for a C30, I was willing to order new from my local dealership. Would have been entirely different from colours (I wanted Safari Green and Java Brown ) but the fittings would have been near to the same (a few less). I asked how long it would take, before the car would be delivered and was told it would take up to 3 months... I couldn't wait so I bought my current C30. And personally spoken, I couldn't have done better... I learned, that you either have to lower your demands and possibly buy a few pieces afterwards (say a V50 with 17"s and retrofit the 18"s) or wait until it MIGHT POSSIBLE SOMETIME come by... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Aug 4th, 2012, 21:59	#3
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	if i am being utterly honest you will see a fair few people going back to 17's on the P1 cars because the ride is so much better. but yeah there are plenty 2.0D's are the most plentiful engine.

Aug 5th, 2012, 16:15	#5
phaedrus Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Market Harborough	Mine is for sale, advertised in the V50 for sale section here and on ebay, there are the few inevitable small marks from 73000 miles but in very good condition, I could email you close-up pics of the bodywork to save you a journey if you want to email me at nmullinger@gmail.com. It's a '57 plate and metallic grey and I am hoping for no less than £8k.

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phaedrus Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Market Harborough	Also if it helps I will be in the car in Hixon in Staffordshire at some point this week, probably Tuesday.

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