General: - V50 on Top Gear

D5 Monkey · Jan 5th, 2007, 02:58

In case anyone's interested, this uninspiring clip is available online;
http://tv.peekvid.com/s2509/e25800/

enjoy.

Oli · Jan 5th, 2007, 17:48

I can't believe that sofa would fit in a 3 series, A4 or X type, or V70, but maybe a good old 740/960/V90 or Merc E class (barn on wheels).

What happened to the T5 AWD version. Saw one on the road once.

Oli

James_N · Jan 5th, 2007, 19:17

As I posted in general volvo forum a feew days ago, i LOVE the V50 in sports trim, but its just not a load lugger like my 7 series.

I abuse my 7 series something rotten, and it still keeps going. The latest load will be 9 or 10 paving slabs next week sometime

(the most paving slabs i have carried in it is 8, and the handling was....er....interesting

) but i wouldnt want to carry those in a V50

webbie · Jan 5th, 2007, 19:28

thanks for the video link, had never seen that before.

have to agree though my V50 is smaller in the boot than my last V40 but still a good car

Webbie

John_C · Jan 5th, 2007, 22:23

The V50 is pretty good for it's size given fundamentally it's in the Focus class, the V40 was a bit bigger really more of a Mondeo/Vectra rival IMO.

That sofa would have needed a transit or a 960 surely

At least they didn't spend the whole review going on about pipe 'n' slippers and acknowledged it is a good car to drive.

Cheers,
J

Jan 5th, 2007, 02:58	#1
D5 Monkey Gone and forgotten Last Online: May 29th, 2018 11:58 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The great north View Photos By: D5 Monkey	V50 on Top Gear In case anyone's interested, this uninspiring clip is available online; http://tv.peekvid.com/s2509/e25800/ enjoy. __________________ _____________________________________________ My Photos on Flickr

Jan 5th, 2007, 17:48	#2
Oli VOC Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2016 14:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sevenoaks View Photos By: Oli	I can't believe that sofa would fit in a 3 series, A4 or X type, or V70, but maybe a good old 740/960/V90 or Merc E class (barn on wheels). What happened to the T5 AWD version. Saw one on the road once. Oli __________________ V70R AWD Phase III (pure and simple, but now with OEM Strutbrace!) - Sadly broken. Needed replacement engine (B5244T2) - Almost fixed :-)! 850 2.5 10v CD (home for lost toys - brilliant and trusty car) XC90 T6 AWD - boy it was fun in the snow...

Jan 5th, 2007, 19:17	#3
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	As I posted in general volvo forum a feew days ago, i LOVE the V50 in sports trim, but its just not a load lugger like my 7 series. I abuse my 7 series something rotten, and it still keeps going. The latest load will be 9 or 10 paving slabs next week sometime (the most paving slabs i have carried in it is 8, and the handling was....er....interesting ) but i wouldnt want to carry those in a V50 __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jan 5th, 2007, 19:28	#4
webbie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2008 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie View Photos By: webbie	thanks for the video link, had never seen that before. have to agree though my V50 is smaller in the boot than my last V40 but still a good car Webbie

Jan 5th, 2007, 22:23	#5
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	The V50 is pretty good for it's size given fundamentally it's in the Focus class, the V40 was a bit bigger really more of a Mondeo/Vectra rival IMO. That sofa would have needed a transit or a 960 surely At least they didn't spend the whole review going on about pipe 'n' slippers and acknowledged it is a good car to drive. Cheers, J

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