Used 2008 Volvo V50 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 V50, so we've included reviews for other years of the V50 since its last redesign.
Massive Mistake
krgrimes, 07/01/2011
2007 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I begged my husband to trade in my '99 4Runner for a more stable vehicle on the highway so he got me an '07 Volvo V50. Took it on the highway and it was amazing, but then I started to notice little noises you wouldn't expect to hear in a "luxury" vehicle. Had the tires and rear brakes replaced and it got quieter but there is still noise. It is starting to get really hot in NC so I'm using my A/C frequently, that is of course when the compressor wants to work. Today I put my key in the ignition and the car "immobilized" because it thought I was trying to steal my own car. On top of the grinding noise in my front wheel bearings I now have electrical problems! Do not buy one!
Utterly unique in a sea of sameness
mitch, 11/21/2007
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car's smart! Not generic Japanese, nor flashy BMW. Distinctive, so few on the road. Why? Designers have done super-sculptural job w/sheet metal around wheels, hood, roofline. Handsome! Perfectly scaled, hauls stuff but still comfy compact footprint. Fab interior for a 6'3"guy, though leaves back seats cramped. Settling into front is like puttting on fine gloves, famous Volvo seats coddle. Easy, high quality controls aren't over-baked. Zippy turbo rocks. Nice throaty engine. You feel all the road bumps, suspension tight. A little oversteer. Not a big issue. I just love the Volvo ethos, low key class, a bit quirky, solid, albeit at a price.
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MIGHTY MITE V50
signal67, 06/16/2007
2007 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Superbly designed vehicle that is an absolute blast to drive. Mine is the "Full Monty" T5 AWD with buttery-smooth 6 speed manual. Seems like every design and engineering detail was painstakingly tested and mulled over to best benefit the driver. Gives me 85% of the performance I expect from my '85 Porsche 911. I can haul my ever-growing toddler son in his Recaro sport seat and my two 90 lb. Weimaraners (very tall, large dogs). A great-looking vehicle as well that really grabs on-lookers' attention. Most people think of AWD for icy, snowy environments, but here in L.A., I like it for added performance - goodbye torque steer, understeer, oversteer, etc. A total beast.
15 YR. VOLVO PERSON
STEPHEN L., 03/03/2016
2007 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
At 105,000 expect to spend $2,000 for a timing belt change - too damn much when compared to other brands, and that's not the dealership. Also, little things are costly.
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Why is this car so uncommon?
Barbarella, 02/25/2007
2007 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Simply put, I love this car. I live in the mountains of colorado, and this car is tons of fun to drive on twisty mountain roads. I am of the belief that you do not need a SUV just to live in the mountains (unlike everyone that lives around me). The AWD is all you need to survive up here. The interior design is simple and intuitive, the performance is great, the mileage is decent (considering the way I like to zoom around), the cargo space is great, and it looks awesome. I seriously don't understand why this car isn't more popular, but then again, I don't understand why everyone around me drives these monstrous SUVs. Aren't they driving on the same roads I am?