Volvo XC90 D5 SE Manual (V50 for sale)

[Anton]

Dunno about 6-7 seconds, haven't timed it properly.

The S16 needs its owner to man up.

[ginge191]

Looking at getting a C30 myself; a T5. What are these like on the daily? handling, interior, general driving experience?
There's a couple near me I can test drive but would love to hear your opinions on it

[Anton]

Handling pretty good, covers ground better than any other car i've owned. Its a Volvo so interior is solid, simple but well thought out.
T5's are 230hp, map easily and a lot of aftermarket tuning parts available. Its a Focus so 99% is interchangeable.
On the forums I think the general gist is to expect 25-35mpg. Not many things go wrong, the odd sensor here and there. You made need to upgrade the clutch if you'll want big power.

Are you on the IOW? Welcome to come and have a drive of mine.

[ginge191]

Handling pretty good, covers ground better than any other car i've owned. Its a Volvo so interior is solid, simple but well thought out.
T5's are 230hp, map easily and a lot of aftermarket tuning parts available. Its a Focus so 99% is interchangeable.
On the forums I think the general gist is to expect 25-35mpg. Not many things go wrong, the odd sensor here and there. You made need to upgrade the clutch if you'll want big power.

Are you on the IOW? Welcome to come and have a drive of mine.

You're on the island also? 

Thanks for the input; but yes, looking at upgrading to about 290-300bhp, any more is probably too much for round here and block work starts to come into question.

Just doing some reading around them now and their pro's and cons

[Anton]

No i'm not, i'm in Oxfordshire. You ever on the mainland?

[ginge191]

No i'm not, i'm in Oxfordshire. You ever on the mainland?

Yah; car show days are the main days im over. There's a D5 here, i might test drive that

[Anton]

Fair enough. Yeah drive it, see what you think. 185bhp and 400nm I think.

[Anton]

New brakes have been fitted

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Oh and purchased a new roofbox and roof bars.

[rd070707]

my friends bagged c30 2.4 d5. nice cars  

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[Anton]

^^^ loving that, loads of slammed C30's about. Id love to drop mine but do too many miles.

Lolvo is doing exactly as it should, still makes me smile/surprises me. Its now on 70k miles and i think i'll be changing it before it gets too high but i've no idea what to replace it with!

On another note, been collecting a few wheels....got a set of 18's to go which are a bit wider so i'm hoping it will help with traction issues.

[zx_volcane]

^^^ loving that, loads of slammed C30's about. Id love to drop mine but do too many miles.

Lolvo is doing exactly as it should, still makes me smile/surprises me. Its now on 70k miles and i think i'll be changing it before it gets too high but i've no idea what to replace it with!

On another note, been collecting a few wheels....got a set of 18's to go which are a bit wider so i'm hoping it will help with traction issues.

Keep it, put big turbo on it #jobdone

[bigcheez2k3]

I've been finding myself looking at 2.4 D5's over the last few days. Really want one.

[Ruan]

Much as I like the D5, they're bloody gruff engines! Went in one the other day, forgot how noisy and thumpy they are compared to the later 2.0 D3/4 units.

Makes mine with the PSA motor seem amazingly refined!

Do map well though the 185s.

[Anton]

As he said...

Erm new wheels and tyres

[7057sam]

Wheels looks great

Always wanted one of these is it 2+2 or is there 3 seats in the back ?

[Piggy]

Looking good fella! Happy you finally got them on?

Feel good?

[Anton]

Wheels looks great

Always wanted one of these is it 2+2 or is there 3 seats in the back ?

2+2 but four proper individual seats. Can easily have 6 footers in the back. Cheers mate

Looking good fella! Happy you finally got them on?

Feel good?

Thanks, yeah about time. £400 lighter thanks to PS3's...

[Anton]

Update time.

This regrettably has to move on as I've replaced it with a V50. Needed something a bit bigger as my circumstances changed. If you know anyone interested in a good spec car let me know!

New car pictures

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[bigcheez2k3]

So much want, of both, but doubt I could afford the C30

[1616six]

V50 ftw

[Dum-Dum]

Needs lowering and 4wd

[Anton]

So much want, of both, but doubt I could afford the C30

what's your budget? ☺

[Anton]

Sooo since owning the V50 since the end of January I've put 15,000 miles on it and its now for sale.

Been replaced with an XC90!

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[welshpug]

hmmm, so essentially a Focus floorpan with a nice Swedish dress? Volvo I5 2.0 ?

what do they go for these days?

[Piggy]

Yup.
Amazing chassis. Swedish comfort and gadgets. Not a bad combo at all.

[Anton]

hmmm, so essentially a Focus floorpan with a nice Swedish dress?   Volvo I5 2.0 ?

what do they go for these days?

Yes, focus platform, ST brakes, r design bits and Swedish toys. Volvo 2.0L 5 pot.

Hoping for £6500