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#3 of 11 Volvo V50 T5 AWD bought by pranav23 Nov 05, 2004 (7:55 am)
I purchased the V50 T5 AWD automatic two weeks ago. So far, it runs great. Excellent acceleration. Great handling. Fantastatic audio. I purchased the above car with premium and audio pkg for approx $31,800 + tax/title Bill Gray, Pittsburgh, PA.   I considered the VW Passat Wagon, Audi Avant 1.8T.
#4 of 11 v50 awd t5 6 speed by volvodog May 07, 2005 (9:05 am)
I bought a new v50 t5 AWD 6 speed 2 weeks ago. I have 2 leased Outbacks in the past 6 yearslast one an '02 5 speed nonturbo. The v50 is a more refined experience. It is smoother, more quiet and less taxing to drive than either of my Outbacks. I bought the v50 for 1800 under dealer invoice with only 2 options-convenience package and built in booster seats. The only complaint I have is that the visibility out the sides, front and back is not as good as I'd like. It is unfair to compare the "02 Outback to the v50 as the there is about a 7K difference in price. I feel the v50 is worth it. My experience with the dealer was excellent. I can't speak about reliability. The Subarus were very reliable; never had a problem with either one. The build quality on the"02 Outback was not good-hard thing to put one's finger on. The v50 has it beat by a long shot and Consumer Reports doesn't address the difference in refinement and the feeling of quality that the v50 has.
#5 of 11 V50 T5 purchase by frank_c Sep 30, 2006 (2:55 pm)
Just bought a 2007 V50 T5 with the premium package, the climate package, and metallic paint for $ 29,900 (plus TTL). MSRP is 33,830, Edmunds's invoice is 31,592, TMV is 31,080.   On a side note, TMV consistently overshoots the market. Example: Current TMV for a stripped down 2006 S60 T5 is 26,694. Northern California close-out price: 24,888.   We had an offer on a VW Passat which was thousands less but given VW's reliability issues (we have a 2005 Passat which has had more than its share of problems) and a yet another lousy VW dealership experience we opted for the V50.   All in all a good deal as far as I can tell on one of the nicest mid-size station wagons available.
#6 of 11 Likes/dislikes and question about taking car to the dealer by tessh Oct 31, 2006 (1:38 pm)
Is it possible to take my 2007 V50 to any Volvo dealer for warranty concerns or must I take it to the dealer from whom I bought it? How about for the complimentary 7,000 mile service?   Things I love about the V50: Accelerates nicely Smooth ride Comfort plus! Great sound system Fun to drive Lots of cargo room Feels safe California zero emission vehicle Can change the volume/CDs on the steering wheel Nice exterior styling   Things I dislike: Layout of the interior No room for cell phone, sunglasses The little storage space in the doors The little storage space behind the control panel is awkward to get into Ignition is close to the windshield wiper lever My coffee cup disappears into the cup holder   As you can see, the dislikes are small design issues
#7 of 11 Re: New Volvo V50 Owners - Give Us Your Report! [pf_flyer] by bmis Nov 07, 2006 (11:41 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 30, 2006 11:59 am) Just leased a T5 AWD, MSR (Premium), Climate, Audio, Int. Boosters. Took delivery in early October.   Traded in a 2004 Nissan Quest SE for it, and so far, we love it. Handles great, love the transmission, very fun to drive.   We were concerned about the size (especially going from mini-van to a small sport wagon) but we took our first trip this past weekend, and our family of 4 and luggage fit just fine...we'll see what happens this summer when we go somewhere for a week!   Anyway, so far we are SO much happier than we were with the dreadful Quest and very happy to be 'back' in a Volvo again! Replies to this message: tgrabe (Jun 05, 2007 12:12 pm)
#8 of 11 Re: New Volvo V50 Owners - Give Us Your Report! [bmis] by tgrabe Jun 05, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: bmis (Nov 07, 2006 11:41 am) wondering how two adults and two kids, ages 12 and 8, will fit into a V50 for long trips, or just around town. anyone with any experience with a V50? we now have a Volvo Cross Country Wagon but are considering buying the smaller wagon with better gas mileage. thanks.
#9 of 11 V50 impressions by blicero Jun 13, 2007 (5:28 am)
I have had my T5 AWD V50 for about six weeks now. With automatic, and the premium, climate, and audio packages, MSRP was about $36,400. Purchase price was just over $32,000, which included Ford Z-plan pricing (invoice minus direct-to-dealer incentives, which are $2250 through July 1).   I wanted a wagon for the versatility --I have two dogs and need space for them as well as other things like Home Depot trips (!). The V50 was a nice combination of small size, good handling, good acceleration, and decent mileage. And it looks nice, too.   The best things about the car: the seats (very comfy, best I've had); the steering-wheel controls; the perfomance; the MP3/AUX input; and the looks. Things that could use improvement: interior space; interior materials quality (especially lower dash plastics, glove box, and lower door plastics); and the brakes, which feel a little mushy. The mileage is good on the highway, but not very great in stop and go city traffic.   I have taken the car on a 1500 mile road trip and it was very comfortable. There were two of us (adults) and we both felt the seats were the best we've experienced for a long trip. I would think that kids might be less happy in the back, which is cramped, but it would depend on their size. Another drawback for kids is the lack of interior storage.   Overall, the V50 is a good car, but it's not for everyone, nor is it tremendously exciting to drive. For singles, young couples, and families with smaller children, it's worth considering. It's very safe, it's comfortable, and it performs reasonably well. As a value proposition, though, it may not be ideal. The price escalates quickly with option packages.
#10 of 11 Re: New Volvo V50 Owners - Give Us Your Report! [pf_flyer] by obxfox Aug 15, 2007 (2:08 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 30, 2006 11:59 am) I am considering getting a V50. I've been driving an S60 for the last 3 years and other than a software problem at 7500 miles which was taken care of right away, I have had no problems with the car.   In reading through some of the discussion areas I'm a bit concerned about some of the problems that have come up. The closest dealer to me is 1 1/2 hours away so I don't want to spend time driving back and forth to get problems taken care of.   So the question is, "Should I or shouldn't I?"   Thanks
#11 of 11 2 month report by hartotis Feb 01, 2008 (9:24 am)
Bought a used V50 in December of 07 with 25,000 kms on it. So far so good, love the looks of the car inside and out. No mechanical problems to report, I have been running on regular fuel since I bought it. While not overly quick I am satisfied with the performance of the 2.4, very happy with the way the auto trans works. Long term reliability is a concern, Volvo has had it's share of issues in this department. Gas mileage has been a bit better than expected even in some brutally cold weather that we have had the last month or so. I will post again around the sixth month mark.

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