My way of driving and what it does to my car - Page 10

2wheels · May 13th, 2014, 10:46

hard and fast untill the fuel light comes on.

dme123 · Jul 23rd, 2014, 11:52

Engine issues are practically unheard of these days, except in the odd case of bad luck. Even with massive neglect and abuse you seem to get away with murder. With the cars I've ragged mercilessly I've found it's brakes and suspension components that suffer, and eventually gearboxes, clutches and other drivetrain parts. It's been many years since I have personally blown up an engine or heard of anyone doing the same!

These days I mostly drive sedately in my Volvo, although I can't say the same for my Mk1 MX5....

Dirty Rooster · Aug 4th, 2014, 21:37

My driving style isn't on the list

Medium hard Acceleration, low revs through the gears, then drive like a granny in fifth/overdrive.

Sasha94 · Aug 6th, 2014, 20:14

More number 4 in the S40, but something like number 2 in the C70. The S40 is great and I really enjoy driving it in a gentle manor with the knowledge that a good prod of the right pedal the 2.0D has more than enough pulling power to get it moving whereas I find the 2.0T's unique 5 cylinder noise is too much to resist hence I was never gunna have a D5 S40 haha

Sasha94 · Jul 11th, 2015, 09:44

Eh? Apparently I replied to this at 9:01 this morning? I didn't, I'm not guilty your honour! As it happens though I have noticed I said number 4 in the S40 but I meant number 5 though I'm starting to think with its propensity to fall apart number 6 is more appropriate lol

Dirty Rooster · Jul 11th, 2015, 18:56

As things go wrong we need to get an extra vote ...

Jonny5isalive · Jul 14th, 2015, 17:51

I drive moderately hard and floor it from time to time - and have no issues.

I've had the D5 for only a few weeks but the engine note under acceleration is evocative, it just wants you to put your foot down. I've never been thrown back into my seat before and it's addictive knowing I can power past the little scroats in their tuned Puntos or Fiestas in absolute comfort.

domhart10 · Nov 2nd, 2015, 15:27

I used to floor it every where and had tones of problems ... now drive like a snail for several reason.

1. I have to keep up the volvo image
2. They cars been lowered
3. I want this car to last me long term so driving slower is always going to make the car last longer than constantly abusing parts

(I do now go to the dragstrip though as well, also do my best to keep it well looked after through the race)

Mine is a T5 so I just try to look after my turbo etc as well.

cjj · Dec 29th, 2015, 20:28

I think length of journeys is a bigger driving factor, one not taken into account

RickT · Feb 5th, 2016, 21:35

Volvo S40 2012 1.6D Drive - SE Lux. -- Small bit of torque but lacks power.

Got the car in Nov 2015.

I drive it hard but respectable daily from cold. Where i live its very hilly and can include big climbs from the start.

I have done 3100 miles in it and got 36mpg from it so far.

Its been into Volvo for an oil leak so far, but that was due to an existing fault.

View Poll Results: This is my driving style
I drive hard, use full throttle and max revs - and have had no issues	26	5.69%
I drive hard, use full throttle and max revs - and have had problems	2	0.44%
I drive moderately hard and floor it from time to time - and have no issues	254	55.58%
I drive moderately hard and floor it from time to time - and have had problems	45	9.85%
I drive very gently, low revs and little throttle mostly - and all is OK	119	26.04%
I drive very gently, low revs and little throttle mostly - and have had problems	11	2.41%
Voters: 457. You may not vote on this poll

Aug 4th, 2014, 21:37	#93
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	My driving style isn't on the list Medium hard Acceleration, low revs through the gears, then drive like a granny in fifth/overdrive. __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

Aug 6th, 2014, 20:14	#94
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	More number 4 in the S40, but something like number 2 in the C70. The S40 is great and I really enjoy driving it in a gentle manor with the knowledge that a good prod of the right pedal the 2.0D has more than enough pulling power to get it moving whereas I find the 2.0T's unique 5 cylinder noise is too much to resist hence I was never gunna have a D5 S40 haha __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Jul 11th, 2015, 09:44	#95
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Eh? Apparently I replied to this at 9:01 this morning? I didn't, I'm not guilty your honour! As it happens though I have noticed I said number 4 in the S40 but I meant number 5 though I'm starting to think with its propensity to fall apart number 6 is more appropriate lol __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Jul 11th, 2015, 18:56	#96
Dirty Rooster Premier Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Haltwhistle	As things go wrong we need to get an extra vote ... __________________ 1993 2.0 Turbo SE with 1991 2.0 Turbo engine. Older is better!

May 13th, 2014, 10:46	#91
2wheels v50 sport r design Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 02:37 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: doncaster	hard and fast untill the fuel light comes on.

Jul 23rd, 2014, 11:52	#92
dme123 Master Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2023 10:06 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cardiff	Engine issues are practically unheard of these days, except in the odd case of bad luck. Even with massive neglect and abuse you seem to get away with murder. With the cars I've ragged mercilessly I've found it's brakes and suspension components that suffer, and eventually gearboxes, clutches and other drivetrain parts. It's been many years since I have personally blown up an engine or heard of anyone doing the same! These days I mostly drive sedately in my Volvo, although I can't say the same for my Mk1 MX5....

Jul 14th, 2015, 17:51	#97
Jonny5isalive Senior Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2019 23:03 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Durham	I drive moderately hard and floor it from time to time - and have no issues. I've had the D5 for only a few weeks but the engine note under acceleration is evocative, it just wants you to put your foot down. I've never been thrown back into my seat before and it's addictive knowing I can power past the little scroats in their tuned Puntos or Fiestas in absolute comfort. __________________ S60 D5 SE 163 manual, 2005, 169k miles. My first Volvo and I love it! S80 D5 SE Lux auto, 2006, 75k miles. My dad's first Volvo and he also loves it!

Nov 2nd, 2015, 15:27	#98
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 14:09 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	I used to floor it every where and had tones of problems ... now drive like a snail for several reason. 1. I have to keep up the volvo image 2. They cars been lowered 3. I want this car to last me long term so driving slower is always going to make the car last longer than constantly abusing parts (I do now go to the dragstrip though as well, also do my best to keep it well looked after through the race) Mine is a T5 so I just try to look after my turbo etc as well.

Dec 29th, 2015, 20:28	#99
cjj Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2022 11:13 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: England	I think length of journeys is a bigger driving factor, one not taken into account

Feb 5th, 2016, 21:35	#100
RickT Junior Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2018 22:41 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire	Volvo S40 2012 1.6D Drive - SE Lux. -- Small bit of torque but lacks power. Got the car in Nov 2015. I drive it hard but respectable daily from cold. Where i live its very hilly and can include big climbs from the start. I have done 3100 miles in it and got 36mpg from it so far. Its been into Volvo for an oil leak so far, but that was due to an existing fault.

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