R Design buying guide

Hammihamster · Mar 27th, 2016, 10:48

Hi
I'm new to the site and also soon to be new to Volvo.
I wondered if anyone has advice of things to look out for as I'm hoping to buy a nearly new V40 D2 R Design lux nav.
Which is the better engine?
Any common problems?
Things to avoid?

Thanks in advance

Steve

domhart10 · Mar 29th, 2016, 15:44

Hey I thought id venture into this section as the dealer gives these V40's out to customers as courtesy cars ... so thought i might try fill the blank space.

Is there a reason your just after the D2? im guessing you dont need any omph and just looking at mpg. If your looking for better engine I would look at the T range. With the rules changing to put people off Diesels unless your driving absolutly miles each day ... its not really worth it as it was before and the T petrol ranges will give you just as good mpg with better & smoother driving quality.

I have driven quite a few D2 V40's and they are amazing inside etc but to drive ... they are awful ... especially the autobox.

steV50 · Mar 29th, 2016, 17:41

If you are looking at a 2016 model year D2 then it will have the new Volvo in house 120ps 2.0 litre engine which I imagine would be better than the old Ford/PSA 1.6 D2. That said I am happy with my 1.6D2, performance is ok for me and it is reasonably economical but as mentioned above I would also consider the new 2.0 litre T2 petrol if I were you.

Hammihamster · Mar 30th, 2016, 11:54

I've always been for economy so I've had diesels for years now but I must admit the threat of the government crippling diesels has made me think about swapping.
I do 70 miles a day to work so I don't want to be filling up every few days or increasing my fuel bill too dramatically.

Im not a speed freak so bhp isn't important to me so long as the car has the legs to make it up a hill.

Basically what I'm looking for is a car that looks a bit sporty but will drive to the moon and back on a tank of fuel.

Mar 27th, 2016, 10:48	#1
Hammihamster New Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2016 12:10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mansfield	R Design buying guide Hi I'm new to the site and also soon to be new to Volvo. I wondered if anyone has advice of things to look out for as I'm hoping to buy a nearly new V40 D2 R Design lux nav. Which is the better engine? Any common problems? Things to avoid? Thanks in advance Steve

Mar 29th, 2016, 15:44	#2
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 19:38 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	Hey I thought id venture into this section as the dealer gives these V40's out to customers as courtesy cars ... so thought i might try fill the blank space. Is there a reason your just after the D2? im guessing you dont need any omph and just looking at mpg. If your looking for better engine I would look at the T range. With the rules changing to put people off Diesels unless your driving absolutly miles each day ... its not really worth it as it was before and the T petrol ranges will give you just as good mpg with better & smoother driving quality. I have driven quite a few D2 V40's and they are amazing inside etc but to drive ... they are awful ... especially the autobox. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Mar 29th, 2016, 17:41	#3
steV50 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 05:59 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dorset	If you are looking at a 2016 model year D2 then it will have the new Volvo in house 120ps 2.0 litre engine which I imagine would be better than the old Ford/PSA 1.6 D2. That said I am happy with my 1.6D2, performance is ok for me and it is reasonably economical but as mentioned above I would also consider the new 2.0 litre T2 petrol if I were you.

Mar 30th, 2016, 11:54	#4
Hammihamster New Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2016 12:10 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mansfield	I've always been for economy so I've had diesels for years now but I must admit the threat of the government crippling diesels has made me think about swapping. I do 70 miles a day to work so I don't want to be filling up every few days or increasing my fuel bill too dramatically. Im not a speed freak so bhp isn't important to me so long as the car has the legs to make it up a hill. Basically what I'm looking for is a car that looks a bit sporty but will drive to the moon and back on a tank of fuel.

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