V50 DRIVe

brickwizard · Oct 15th, 2009, 22:52

Has anyone any who owns a V50 DRIVe got any comments good or bad about them??

alevistali · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:22

I have just purchased a V50 1.6D Drive and have just done 3.000 Km in a month.

I mainly found it a very comfortable car, except for some wind noise coming from driver's window.

The engine is not so powerful, but it's very pleasant in every situation; also the fuel consumption is quite good (19 Km/l using it on motorway at 130 Km/h).

P.s. Sorry for my bad english

NewVolvo · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:39

I have driven the V50 1.6D Drive and I must say, the engine is very impressive. On paper it is not very quick, but in real life, it actually is. Overtaking is a breeze and fuel economy amazing for such a big car. Get the start/stop and you save even more.

Go for it!

nilsj · Oct 16th, 2009, 15:04

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Originally Posted by brickwizard

Has anyone any who owns a V50 DRIVe got any comments good or bad about them??

Nice car, I have one since early this summer. Driven smoothly in the plains, you should be able to reach the advertised MPG. The car is quiet and comfortable and handles well. The engine is more than powerful enough for the car, unless you want brisk acceleration from 160 kph at German motorways. The boot is smallish compared to some other estate or hatchback cars. What I miss is a ski-latch in the middle of the back seat.

Guru · Oct 16th, 2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by alevistali

except for some wind noise coming from driver's window.

I'm amazed they haven't fixed that yet, Volvo has been aware of this problem since 2004 and it affects S40/V50 and C30 models, yet i see they still haven't found a soultion.

Harvey1512 · Oct 16th, 2009, 19:55

If it makes anyone feel any better I had a SEAT that had major wing mirror noise and this was well known by them as well. The Volvo is nothing in comparison. When a problem is well known however it does seem odd that these things are not addressed

Clan · Oct 16th, 2009, 21:13

One of the problems is the glass is too thin , remember when glass was 6mm thick? Laminated side glass helps a lot in this respect in the Larger V70 / S 80 cars

Oct 15th, 2009, 22:52	#1
brickwizard Junior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 22:06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jedburgh	V50 DRIVe Has anyone any who owns a V50 DRIVe got any comments good or bad about them??

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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	I have driven the V50 1.6D Drive and I must say, the engine is very impressive. On paper it is not very quick, but in real life, it actually is. Overtaking is a breeze and fuel economy amazing for such a big car. Get the start/stop and you save even more. Go for it! __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

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Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	If it makes anyone feel any better I had a SEAT that had major wing mirror noise and this was well known by them as well. The Volvo is nothing in comparison. When a problem is well known however it does seem odd that these things are not addressed __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:18 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	One of the problems is the glass is too thin , remember when glass was 6mm thick? Laminated side glass helps a lot in this respect in the Larger V70 / S 80 cars __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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alevistali New Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2011 17:09 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brescia, Italy	I have just purchased a V50 1.6D Drive and have just done 3.000 Km in a month. I mainly found it a very comfortable car, except for some wind noise coming from driver's window. The engine is not so powerful, but it's very pleasant in every situation; also the fuel consumption is quite good (19 Km/l using it on motorway at 130 Km/h). P.s. Sorry for my bad english

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