Used 2006 Volvo V50 Wagon Consumer Reviews
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So Close...
David J Hayden, 06/07/2006
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So close on design execution. Beautiful lines on the outside, and for the most part elegant design inside. Power is surprisingly good, and the handling not bad, though not as tight as my VW; it doesn't feel quite as "glued" to the road, at faster speeds gives the impression that it might leap off the payment. Some minor build quality issues though nothing major. Falls down a little on ergonomics -- the center console is all digital and impossible to operate (radio, climate control) with your eyes on the road -- no tactile feedback. The bigger issue is the spacing of the pedals -- my size 11 feet get jammed between the accelerator and the brake! Overall though a great car.
HORRIBLE CAR
chrishel, 07/02/2013
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
bought in 2006 for its safety and reliability. beautiful interior but looks can be deceiving. has just over 100k miles. always regularly maintained. Anything and everything has gone wrong.. A/c doesnt work. CD player broke 3 years ago. oxygen censors broke. transmission needed to be replaced($5000 cause volvo doesnt sell parts for transmission) now its the alternator. of course this all happens after warrenty has expired. its been a total nightmare and I will never purchase another volvo
I wish I could love this car
Mon, 01/28/2010
2006 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a love/hate relationship with this car. It's the fourth Volvo I've owned and I can tell quality has gone seriously downhill. Yes, the car is fun to drive WHEN it's not at the shop getting repaired. I've had the car for 2.5 years and it is in the shop with various problems about once every 6 weeks, most of the time with recurring problems that miraculously don't show up when it's at the dealership. The car is comfortable, quite roomy and sporty. I love that it's faster than it looks. I just really wish that the car was more reliable. This will be the last Volvo for me. I'm getting rid of it as soon as the warranty's up as I don't think I'll be able to afford the constant repairs!
Great looks, even better ride!
calguy, 12/01/2006
2006 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love how solid this car feels on the road. There is very little play in the steering wheel. We've had it for almost 17,000 miles and have had no mechanical problems with it. This is by far the best looking small wagon on the market. Volvo sales experience and service are great. Would recommend this car to anyone!
Repeated Electronic problem
marc, 04/21/2010
2006 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have been having repeated problem with the check engine, engine shutting down on the hwy and ignition key that cannot be removed from the ignition I bought a volvo for safety and reliability. I never had an accident therefore cannot comment on safety. On the reliability side it have been very expensive to maintain and very unreliable 1) Day 1 engine light 2) 2 month in ignition key stuck 4) 50K replace all tires alignment not properly done by Volvo dealer 5) 85kRigh rear bearing 6) 100k Engine light and engine shutting down while driving, many trip to the dealer problem disappeared on its own after 125K 7) 145K more problem with ignition key I'm now look at selling it
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