Newbie from Essex

sxman · Oct 6th, 2008, 16:57

Hello all,

I have recently sold my Ford Focus that i had owned for 6years to step up into a beautiful example, 54reg, 44k S40 1.6SE.

My biggest worry was having to really push hard to get the car going anywhere but she copes very well with motorway traffic and i am loving the 39mpg i am getting.

Going from the Focus to a Volvo has subjected me to a few "what are you doing in a Granddads car" quotes but i really like the shape of the S40.

Shall post pics of my latest purchase very soon.

Kev

Weezy · Oct 7th, 2008, 05:54

Hi &

Kev,glad you like your car

stevo48 · Oct 7th, 2008, 07:00

Hello Kev, welcome to the forum, you will have to get used to using the gearbox and engine of your new s40 as it is a relatively heavy car with a mid range engine but I'm sure you will get used to it and yes they cope very nicely with motorway driving, lovely cars.

7050man · Oct 9th, 2008, 19:48

Welcome. I too had my leg pulled when I joined the Volvo fraternity.

But who cares. If the rest of the world wants to think you are driving a slow old tank driven by men in flat caps than let them.

If it means that no one will try and steal your car, race you away from the lights, and generally not give youy a second glance, then great.

It doesn't detract from the fact that you are driving a car that is generally better put together, certainly more comfortable and probably just as good in performance terms.

Enjoy.

sxman · Oct 10th, 2008, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7050man

Welcome. I too had my leg pulled when I joined the Volvo fraternity.

But who cares. If the rest of the world wants to think you are driving a slow old tank driven by men in flat caps than let them.

If it means that no one will try and steal your car, race you away from the lights, and generally not give youy a second glance, then great.

It doesn't detract from the fact that you are driving a car that is generally better put together, certainly more comfortable and probably just as good in performance terms.

Enjoy.

Will totally agree with that.

Here is just to let you know what i went from, to what i am in now:

Before:

After:

Although i miss the grint that i got from the Focus, i really do prefer the ride and smoothness of the Volvo.

Oct 6th, 2008, 16:57	#1
sxman New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Essex	Newbie from Essex Hello all, I have recently sold my Ford Focus that i had owned for 6years to step up into a beautiful example, 54reg, 44k S40 1.6SE. My biggest worry was having to really push hard to get the car going anywhere but she copes very well with motorway traffic and i am loving the 39mpg i am getting. Going from the Focus to a Volvo has subjected me to a few "what are you doing in a Granddads car" quotes but i really like the shape of the S40. Shall post pics of my latest purchase very soon. Kev

Oct 7th, 2008, 05:54	#2
Weezy Senior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2009 19:45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: leics	Hi & Kev,glad you like your car __________________ MY [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 1997 940 LPT SALOON .B230FK, AUTO

Oct 7th, 2008, 07:00	#3
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Hello Kev, welcome to the forum, you will have to get used to using the gearbox and engine of your new s40 as it is a relatively heavy car with a mid range engine but I'm sure you will get used to it and yes they cope very nicely with motorway driving, lovely cars.

Oct 9th, 2008, 19:48	#4
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	Welcome. I too had my leg pulled when I joined the Volvo fraternity. But who cares. If the rest of the world wants to think you are driving a slow old tank driven by men in flat caps than let them. If it means that no one will try and steal your car, race you away from the lights, and generally not give youy a second glance, then great. It doesn't detract from the fact that you are driving a car that is generally better put together, certainly more comfortable and probably just as good in performance terms. Enjoy.

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