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Fivepot · Apr 27th, 2012, 10:24

Thanks for the comments guys, sounds promising.
I'll be testing most of the cars mentioned but the T5 is topping the list at the moment

2.4TSE · Apr 27th, 2012, 20:55

Similar enough mechanically to warrant comment:

My wife owns a 2008 C30 T5 that I bought for her at 50,400 miles, and in the 20 months since then another 21,000 miles have been added.

FSH requested from the Volvo dealer that supplied and serviced the car showed only routine servicing had been done, plus a clutch release bearing recall. In our ownership all I have done other than routine servicing and a set of winter wheels & tyres is to replace both rear suspension dampers after one of the pair started to weep oil, and to refurbish all four Atreus alloys to remove minor kerbing marks. When I get time I need to fix the driver's bass speaker (it cuts out, and back in if I moderately smack the grille), but other than that, that's it.

A fantastic purchase that still puts a smile on our face each time we drive it. I hope you find similarly with a V50 T5. The 5 pot growl is addictive.

t5_monkey · Apr 27th, 2012, 21:37

remember bushes wear out at about 40k....

so get em replaced or go poly (if you're on 17" wheels)

t5_monkey · Apr 27th, 2012, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

remember bushes wear out at about 40k....

so get em replaced or go poly (if you're on 17" wheels)

a V50 T5 with a stainless exhaust will not dissapoint mate!

2.4TSE · Apr 28th, 2012, 00:23

Well, we're on 71.5k miles and still on original bushes all round according to the service history. Still beautifully taught handling and impeccably even tyre wear.

Fivepot · May 1st, 2012, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

remember bushes wear out at about 40k....

so get em replaced or go poly (if you're on 17" wheels)

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

a V50 T5 with a stainless exhaust will not dissapoint mate!

I haven't tested a T5 yet but I did suspect an s/s exhaust might be needed to free up some five cylinder warble.
Hopefully we'll need the estate within a few months - I'm currently trying to decide whether to keep our 350Z too, or sell it and sink the cash into an S4

Re: the bushes, I just put Superpro bushes on the Zed and am impressed - better handling but the ride isn't any harder.

Apr 27th, 2012, 20:55	#12
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Similar enough mechanically to warrant comment: My wife owns a 2008 C30 T5 that I bought for her at 50,400 miles, and in the 20 months since then another 21,000 miles have been added. FSH requested from the Volvo dealer that supplied and serviced the car showed only routine servicing had been done, plus a clutch release bearing recall. In our ownership all I have done other than routine servicing and a set of winter wheels & tyres is to replace both rear suspension dampers after one of the pair started to weep oil, and to refurbish all four Atreus alloys to remove minor kerbing marks. When I get time I need to fix the driver's bass speaker (it cuts out, and back in if I moderately smack the grille), but other than that, that's it. A fantastic purchase that still puts a smile on our face each time we drive it. I hope you find similarly with a V50 T5. The 5 pot growl is addictive. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Apr 27th, 2012, 21:37	#13
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	remember bushes wear out at about 40k.... so get em replaced or go poly (if you're on 17" wheels) __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Apr 28th, 2012, 00:23	#15
2.4TSE Master Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon	Well, we're on 71.5k miles and still on original bushes all round according to the service history. Still beautifully taught handling and impeccably even tyre wear. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4T SE \| Owned from new \| M56 \| Bilstein B4 \| Nivomats \| BSR PPC \| Ferrita Exhaust \| Poly small bush in lower torque mount 2008 C30 T5 SE Sport R-Design \| Dynaudio \| BLIS \| Winter Pack \| Towbar \| Parking Control \| Keyless \| 18" Atreus

Apr 27th, 2012, 10:24	#11
Fivepot New Member Last Online: May 31st, 2012 15:22 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Thanks for the comments guys, sounds promising. I'll be testing most of the cars mentioned but the T5 is topping the list at the moment

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