Used 2008 Volvo V50 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used V50 for sale
Love my car... but.
SueZQ, 11/22/2010
2008 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've had my V50 over 2 years now. No repairs, no problems, some minor issues (buzz in a speaker, vibration here & there) but for the most part, amazing reliability. Tires totally worn at 45,000 miles. Great fuel economy (over 32 mpg on long drives below 70 mph with a/c off). Cargo space limited for a wagon, but fits a lot of stuff. My problem is the seats. No lumbar support, and headrest tilts forward forcing me to push my head forward. Long drives leave me with hip and lower back pain, and now neck pain and headaches. I am having to give up my wonderful car because no amount of padding or support has fixed this. So be very sure the seat supports you fully before you buy.
Great Alternative to others...
londonwolfe, 06/04/2012
2008 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
When I was shopping a year ago for a nice small wagon commuter car, I looked at many options, VW Jetta TDI, Subaru, Audi A3 and A4. The reviews on this little car swayed my decision to test drive. Owned it a year now and 20k miles later, no disappointments. All cars have quirks, this car has been pleasant. I have had many cars in the past 5 BMWs, 12 VWs and 7 Porsches. I am a car enthusiast, this car has enough character to make it stand out.
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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.
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!
Fun little family car
Mark, 10/26/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car drives and feels like a fun little sports car. It has plenty of pep with some room to spare. We have taken it on many road trips loaded down, with a child, dog, and full size stroller. The quality of the workmanship inside and out is spectacular. We have had no mechanical issues whatsoever. A great little family car that gets pretty good gas mileage!