V40 and a Labrador - Page 2

Wibblebum · Jun 25th, 2014, 21:45

Yeh, my last few cars have been bought at around 3 years old in the £10-15k range on a partial loan that I've kept them for 3 years and I've paid off completely, using the car as trade in for the next. Obviously this VW isn't going to last the 3 years, so I need to get as much money back as I can, which may mean a private sale rather than trade in. That's the thing that's likely to dictate whether this happens or not.

The Volvo is the first I've not actively wanted to get rid of (got fed up with!), so the hope is that a new / nearly new Volvo would "last" longer, as long as it's spec'd enough that I'm not going to get irritated with it. So yes, a few months old high spec D5 would be of more interest than a new lower spec.

NewVolvo · Jul 1st, 2014, 10:10

We have a Golden Retriever than travels all the time in the V40 (2013). Had the dog since she was 9 weeks old and now about 7 months old.

Although the V40 is not yet to small for her, I think it will be once she's fully grown. Another problem is the slope of the rear window and it's size as it lets in A LOT of sunlight and therefor heating up the rear quite quickly.

We will be looking at the V60 next time round.

tt82 · Jul 1st, 2014, 10:27

I had Holly (see avatar pic) in the back of a V60 and it was rather cramped for her. Labs aren't really that much smaller than Rotties in height and length, so I imagine your dog would be cramped to!

I will try and repost pictures at some point.

JonnyA · Jul 24th, 2014, 21:28

why not take your Lab along for a test drive - surely the best way to be sure? If the dealer wants a sale they should be more than happy to oblige.
(I recall my dad doing this when looking at a new Crapi, yes along time ago, dealer was more than happy to have muddy Lab in the showroom car if it was to clinch the sale)

volvorocks · Jul 24th, 2014, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnyA

why not take your Lab along for a test drive - surely the best way to be sure? If the dealer wants a sale they should be more than happy to oblige.

Bob on!!

I took plates and containers along with Uncle Bens rice to Currys to see if the microwave was suitable in size!! (much to my wife saying ''you can't do that'')

Ended up that the microwave we were considering could not take an Uncle Bens rice standing up nor one of our microwave bowls - so we bought an alternative.

Regards

chrome · Jul 25th, 2014, 09:01

My Vizsla fits ok, taller than a Lab, and lays down on long journeys fine.

BustersDad · Aug 14th, 2014, 13:50

My two choccies love the back of my XC90, lots of space and comfort too . . .

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NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	We have a Golden Retriever than travels all the time in the V40 (2013). Had the dog since she was 9 weeks old and now about 7 months old. Although the V40 is not yet to small for her, I think it will be once she's fully grown. Another problem is the slope of the rear window and it's size as it lets in A LOT of sunlight and therefor heating up the rear quite quickly. We will be looking at the V60 next time round. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

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tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I had Holly (see avatar pic) in the back of a V60 and it was rather cramped for her. Labs aren't really that much smaller than Rotties in height and length, so I imagine your dog would be cramped to! I will try and repost pictures at some point. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

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chrome Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2014 22:49 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canvey Island	My Vizsla fits ok, taller than a Lab, and lays down on long journeys fine. __________________ XC90 R-Design Premium Black 2010MY V40 D3 R-Design NAV Black 2013MY

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Wibblebum New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Devon	Yeh, my last few cars have been bought at around 3 years old in the £10-15k range on a partial loan that I've kept them for 3 years and I've paid off completely, using the car as trade in for the next. Obviously this VW isn't going to last the 3 years, so I need to get as much money back as I can, which may mean a private sale rather than trade in. That's the thing that's likely to dictate whether this happens or not. The Volvo is the first I've not actively wanted to get rid of (got fed up with!), so the hope is that a new / nearly new Volvo would "last" longer, as long as it's spec'd enough that I'm not going to get irritated with it. So yes, a few months old high spec D5 would be of more interest than a new lower spec.

Jul 24th, 2014, 21:28	#14
JonnyA Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 15:59 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wedmore	why not take your Lab along for a test drive - surely the best way to be sure? If the dealer wants a sale they should be more than happy to oblige. (I recall my dad doing this when looking at a new Crapi, yes along time ago, dealer was more than happy to have muddy Lab in the showroom car if it was to clinch the sale)

Aug 14th, 2014, 13:50	#17
BustersDad Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2023 19:11 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Heywood, Lancashire	My two choccies love the back of my XC90, lots of space and comfort too . . .

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