Advice on buying volvo - Page 3

ThomasG · May 24th, 2019, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Dibble

I had an S60, D5, 163bhp. Good car, never had any problems. Some might disagree with me but I would much prefer the S60.

I would agree

True, I would miss the boot..

So I'll stick with V70. Pretty much same thing+ boot.

BTW: with a D5 163bhp one doesn't need to worry about dpf..

DaveNP · May 25th, 2019, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Benholder90

I find to do a test drive while someone is there sitting next to you I'd kind of hard.. only once I can go alone for a proper drive can I start to notice things

I'm afraid it's 'Once bitten...' with me, having bought a car in the past with knackered big end bearings that only became apparent when I was thrashing it a couple of weeks after I'd bought it. Every car gets thrashed in the test drive, even with the nicely suited salesman next to me, once the car is warmed up I turn to them and say 'You're not going to like this, but if I'm going to buy it I'm going to test it thoroughly first' and then it's redline in second and third, sling it round some tight corners, and hit the brakes with only a loose hold on the wheel.

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dibble

I had an S60, D5, 163bhp. Good car, never had any problems. Some might disagree with me but I would much prefer the S60.

What are the reasons for preferring s60?

Thanks

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 06:52

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

I would agree

True, I would miss the boot..

So I'll stick with V70. Pretty much same thing+ boot.

BTW: with a D5 163bhp one doesn't need to worry about dpf..

I would want to go for the 185bhp s60 if I did get one though

With the s40 no dpf problems? Do they even have one?

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 06:54

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Originally Posted by DaveNP

I'm afraid it's 'Once bitten...' with me, having bought a car in the past with knackered big end bearings that only became apparent when I was thrashing it a couple of weeks after I'd bought it. Every car gets thrashed in the test drive, even with the nicely suited salesman next to me, once the car is warmed up I turn to them and say 'You're not going to like this, but if I'm going to buy it I'm going to test it thoroughly first' and then it's redline in second and third, sling it round some tight corners, and hit the brakes with only a loose hold on the wheel.

Yes I feel the same after just recently getting this s40 and not realizing until a few days after that the suspension is really bad..

You have a few things that I can look for today when testing the s40 ?

Bad signs to look out for with engine and suspension and steering ?

Braking with loose hold on the steering wheel what exactly does it show?

john.wigley · May 25th, 2019, 06:55

I think you're right, David. It's your money, and if you're at the stage of considering a test drive, you're obviously already eliminated other less suitable vehicles and are serious about the purchase.

Manufacturers routinely test their vehicles to destruction and even the harshest test drive (and there is a difference between driving hard and abuse) is much less demanding than that. If the car passes that test they have made a sale; if not, it is unfit for purpose, and you are right to walk away.

Even before looking at dealers' offerings, when considering a 'new' car, Linda would hire one for a weekend to verify that it was suitable in other ways (especially comfort) before embarking on a search of the dealers for the best used example she could find.

Time spent on research is seldom wasted.

Regards. John.

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 07:04

Anyone have any ecommendation where to look for these cars? I'm looking on autotrader and Ebay mainly

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 07:05

Thanks everyone for the replies and help really appreciate it

I want to get a good Volvo that I can keep and look after and good to get some advice from experienced people

ThomasG · May 25th, 2019, 07:41

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Originally Posted by Benholder90

...

I want to get a good Volvo that I can keep and look after...

So I said.. Get a V70...

Benholder90 · May 25th, 2019, 07:56

I have 55 plate s40 2.0 d sport with 123k

How much you think I could sell it for ? It's in very good condition apart from the suspension and steering which is making noises

The s40 d5 I want to look at today is for sale for 1600 and guy is saying he will take my s40 in Px for around 1000

But he hasn't seen it yet

May 25th, 2019, 06:55	#26
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 22:15 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	I think you're right, David. It's your money, and if you're at the stage of considering a test drive, you're obviously already eliminated other less suitable vehicles and are serious about the purchase. Manufacturers routinely test their vehicles to destruction and even the harshest test drive (and there is a difference between driving hard and abuse) is much less demanding than that. If the car passes that test they have made a sale; if not, it is unfit for purpose, and you are right to walk away. Even before looking at dealers' offerings, when considering a 'new' car, Linda would hire one for a weekend to verify that it was suitable in other ways (especially comfort) before embarking on a search of the dealers for the best used example she could find. Time spent on research is seldom wasted. Regards. John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

May 25th, 2019, 07:04	#27
Benholder90 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 08:39 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MAIDSTONE	Anyone have any ecommendation where to look for these cars? I'm looking on autotrader and Ebay mainly

May 25th, 2019, 07:05	#28
Benholder90 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 08:39 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MAIDSTONE	Thanks everyone for the replies and help really appreciate it I want to get a good Volvo that I can keep and look after and good to get some advice from experienced people

May 25th, 2019, 07:56	#30
Benholder90 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 08:39 Join Date: May 2019 Location: MAIDSTONE	I have 55 plate s40 2.0 d sport with 123k How much you think I could sell it for ? It's in very good condition apart from the suspension and steering which is making noises The s40 d5 I want to look at today is for sale for 1600 and guy is saying he will take my s40 in Px for around 1000 But he hasn't seen it yet

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