Used Volvo S40/V50 - a good buy?
Oct 2, 2016 1:44:20 GMT
Post by dixinormus on Oct 2, 2016 1:44:20 GMT
Hi - I may well be in need of a second car in the coming weeks. High on my shortlist is the S40/V50 circa. 2004-5. Several in my budget with around 55-60,000 miles on the clock, and cheaper ones with around 100,000 miles up.
They all have the 2.4 petrol engine (5-cylinder?) and most are automatic. I'm led to believe that this engine/box combo is pretty reliable?
Should give a reasonable turn of speed too?
FWIW my late-father bought an ex-demo S40 D5 automatic 11 years ago, and it's still going strong and has largely been very reliable, 85,000-odd miles later...
Principle use will be for work/commuting purposes; no requirement for luggage/family ferrying tasks. With this in mind the Volvo C30 would also fit the bill, with the same drivetrain.
What's not to like?!
They all have the 2.4 petrol engine (5-cylinder?) and most are automatic. I'm led to believe that this engine/box combo is pretty reliable?
Should give a reasonable turn of speed too?
FWIW my late-father bought an ex-demo S40 D5 automatic 11 years ago, and it's still going strong and has largely been very reliable, 85,000-odd miles later...
Principle use will be for work/commuting purposes; no requirement for luggage/family ferrying tasks. With this in mind the Volvo C30 would also fit the bill, with the same drivetrain.
What's not to like?!
