volvo v50 t5

[LizardOfBodom]

Originally Posted by FunkyMelon

There is not much choice over here either.

Most people though (including myself to be honest) far prefer the Focus ST, even though they are around 80% the exact same car.

You pay around £5 over here for a 100k mile, tidy 2006 Focus ST - Ridiculous.

Similar here - plenty of choice of ST's around 5-6k for 2007, mint condition. People prefer flashy "in your face" design than hidden sleeper, but its up to personal preferences.
Although I can imagine ST weights less and is probably more "sporty" so is or feels faster, so I can understand this aswell.

[StatusRed]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Yep, your probably right, those just dont have much value. But out of all (4) T5s currently available for sale in Ireland, lowest milage is 98k , and prices vary from 2-3K for pre lift to 5.5k (!) for T5Rspec 2008.
I suppose in UK you have much bigger choice so price is also lower, in that case if 77k is genuine, its a real bargain!

What are the rules about buying a car registered in Northern Ireland out of curiosity? Or are they equally as expensive so there's no point?

[FunkyMelon]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Similar here - plenty of choice of ST's around 5-6k for 2007, mint condition. People prefer flashy "in your face" design than hidden sleeper, but its up to personal preferences.
Although I can imagine ST weights less and is probably more "sporty" so is or feels faster, so I can understand this aswell.

Ironically, on paper the S40 T5 is meant to be 0-60 in 6.3 seconds where as the ST does it in 6.5...

I do prefer the STs exhaust and software though, pops as standard and looks better than the hidden straws Volvo fitted on the earlier S40/V50 under the rear bumper.

[domhart10]

I think the difference with the S40 T5 and the ST is that the ST was build to be more aggressive and corner than the S40 that was build for comfort and plodding along. As said they both have the same engine but just build for different purpose.

Much prefer the Volvo hidden look than the standout look of the ST. When the car came out of the garage couple weeks ago they said the mechanic was quite surprised to see a 2.5 under the bonnet. I thought everyone would know about the T5 Volvo's but I guess not.

[LizardOfBodom]

Originally Posted by StatusRed

What are the rules about buying a car registered in Northern Ireland out of curiosity? Or are they equally as expensive so there's no point?

Quite the opposite - cars from NI are usually cheaper or for the same price - much better equipped. Irish cars cars are very poorly equipped and any nicer one you see (including mine) are usually UK imports.
Problem is, VRT (so tax for registering UK car here) is usually so high that it sometimes become pointless if you consider money, time and some risk taken when buying car from far away.
Its like "buy our crappy cars or pay up" :P

FunkyMelon - thats odd, would have thought ST on paper would be quicker. I was pretty sure it weight less and would think the engine mapping is a bit more to "sporty" side.
agreed that stock exhaust on pre-FL T5s are a bit dull, much more prefer the FL ones.

[Welton]

To the OP - check if the 2004 car has had a cambelt change, with the low miles owners often overlook (or don't realise) that AGE is a factor on the belt, the interval is 10 years/108K miles (think it's 108K ??).

Also has anyone got a video of the sound of a T5 exhaust manifold leak/squeak please?

The T5's make for pretty easy ownership, I've had mine nearly 9 years with no real issues.

[StatusRed]

Originally Posted by LizardOfBodom

Quite the opposite - cars from NI are usually cheaper or for the same price - much better equipped. Irish cars cars are very poorly equipped and any nicer one you see (including mine) are usually UK imports.
Problem is, VRT (so tax for registering UK car here) is usually so high that it sometimes become pointless if you consider money, time and some risk taken when buying car from far away.
Its like "buy our crappy cars or pay up" :P

FunkyMelon - thats odd, would have thought ST on paper would be quicker. I was pretty sure it weight less and would think the engine mapping is a bit more to "sporty" side.
agreed that stock exhaust on pre-FL T5s are a bit dull, much more prefer the FL ones.

Surprising considering there must be UK registered cars driving back and forth across the border all day.. Wouldn't be surprised if some people living near the border just bought a NI car and didn't tell the authorities :P