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.
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 21 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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So Excited!
rcdg, 09/30/2007
2008 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just picked it up. Love the car, feel safe while at the same time having fun. I drive approx. 2 hrs everyday to work and just love the car!
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