Thinking of buying a V40 - Page 2

DXMachina · Jun 17th, 2015, 18:55

Go for it!

When you buy a v40 you get a lot of car for your money. I paid £900 for mine 3 years ago now and have done 50K in it - it has problems that will prevent it having a long life but the cost to distance ratio is tiny

skyship007 · Jun 17th, 2015, 19:14

[QUOTE=Car Driver;1932672]The price of the car is for £1975.

That seems to be okay for the market value at a dealership (not a Volvo dealership).

Sounds a reasonable price to me for a dealership car, as you should be able to return it within the first few weeks if it starts causing trouble.

Car Driver · Jun 18th, 2015, 19:42

Thanks for all the advice.

I will get in touch with the dealer to find out more information.

Hopefully they will be willing to take a younger car in part exchange and offer cash back as my current car is worth more.

candor · Jun 18th, 2015, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Car Driver

Thanks for all the advice.

I will get in touch with the dealer to find out more information.

Hopefully they will be willing to take a younger car in part exchange and offer cash back as my current car is worth more.

You would be far better off selling your current car privately, you'll do better in both selling your current car and the buying of the v40.

druid · Jun 19th, 2015, 00:38

Don't sweat over the mileage, i have 170,000 bought it at 160,000. runs like watch!

foxhole · Jun 22nd, 2015, 17:59

Got a 2004 , 1.9d, v40 full leather recently, 170k, few minor electrical faults which I fixed for £30, paid £850 so can't grumble

Jun 17th, 2015, 18:55	#11
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	Go for it! When you buy a v40 you get a lot of car for your money. I paid £900 for mine 3 years ago now and have done 50K in it - it has problems that will prevent it having a long life but the cost to distance ratio is tiny __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

Jun 17th, 2015, 19:14	#12
skyship007 Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DownSouth	[QUOTE=Car Driver;1932672]The price of the car is for £1975. That seems to be okay for the market value at a dealership (not a Volvo dealership). Sounds a reasonable price to me for a dealership car, as you should be able to return it within the first few weeks if it starts causing trouble. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9TD Mods: Scratches, bent bumpers, raised REAR mats & internal mud guards. SHELL ULTRA 5/40 & LIQUI MOLY CERATEC. Everyone should DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

Jun 19th, 2015, 00:38	#15
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Don't sweat over the mileage, i have 170,000 bought it at 160,000. runs like watch! __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Jun 18th, 2015, 19:42	#13
Car Driver New Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2015 19:45 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Swansea	Thanks for all the advice. I will get in touch with the dealer to find out more information. Hopefully they will be willing to take a younger car in part exchange and offer cash back as my current car is worth more.

Jun 22nd, 2015, 17:59	#16
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: May 29th, 2024 19:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Got a 2004 , 1.9d, v40 full leather recently, 170k, few minor electrical faults which I fixed for £30, paid £850 so can't grumble

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