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Used 2008 Volvo V50 Wagon Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

I love wagons

volleygasm, 08/30/2010
2008 Volvo V50 2.4i 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I am a wagon lover and living in the US severely limits your choices. I purchased this V50 as a certified preowned from a local dealer. The dealership is not my favorite but the price was pretty good and the certified warranty added extra safety. The ride in dry conditions is good, the cabin is very quite, the sound system is very good although my car lacks the bluetooth and ipod controls which would have been a nice add-on. I guess that's the price you pay for buying used. The one thing I do not like about this car is the winter handling. I did not purchase the AWD and coming from Subaru this is a HUGE disappointment.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

jimmysworking, 05/15/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love the car. I have had it for a little over a week and enjoy it each time I slide into the driver's seat. The seat is one of the most comfortable I have ever been in. The fit and finish is excellent. Even though it is a smaller car, I feel safer in this than many larger cars I have been in. I like the feeling of having all of that Volvo Safety engineering around me and my family. All of this and it still feels very sporty.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my loaded T5

Brent, 03/29/2016
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I own an 08 V50 T5, I have every option but awd, and gps, and I love it. I have had the extended warranty repair on the oil trap/pcv valve. That is the only problem I have had. I would recommend the V50 with the T5 to anyone. My car was a gift from its original owner, who purchased it in europe. I love my Grandmother.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A good move

Dusko, 02/17/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

After 5 E-class Mercedes this was a big step but I'm not disappointed. For 50% of the price I have as much fun driving this car and I don't have to fear being stranded because of quality problems with electronics. The ride is firm but not harsh, a lot like a 3 series BMW. Ergonomics are a bit quirky and I could use more storage space up front. Fuel economy is better than my E500, but not that much! I miss the Bluetooth for the phone. Overall, no regrets

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Reasonable Mid-life Crisis

Mark, 06/06/2008
2008 Volvo V50 T5 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive. Nice test drive around Horsetooth Res. Have driven to numerous Frontrange ski areas in bad weather, car was great. Stability control saved car at I-70 and Dumont. I have Gecko green with Sparticus wheels. Exterior is sharp. Interior comfortable

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