[tomtom]

Edit, just looked at the V40 post-2012 model and it's fuck-ugly and tiny...

By that you mean TomTom's car is fuck-ugly and tiny......

it's golf sized. But unlike the VW doesn't have seats that knacker my back... Plenty of mat room with the back seats down.. But there's more room in the V50. I can't get a bigger car (I'd like one) as it's hard to fit a large motor in MrsTT's road...

Ugly? It's a car not a painting..

Yours Smugly and leather glovedly,

TT

[Fiend]

Thought you were a Golfer? Looking at estates, V70

Luxurious, higher spec ones are surprisingly nice to drive. Does gallons to the mile and very expensive for repairs etc.

V50?

Luxurious, surprisingly spacious, boot footprint inside is similar to V70. Cabin storage space is awful and ergonomics not much better. Same expenses might apply.

If you like high running costs they're a good choice. If you like really fiddly displays and natty buttons the new models are even more suitable.

[tomtom]

Yeah - don't bother. They're all shit. Get a skoda like everyone else

[webbo]

We had the 2 litre turbo diesel, great car to drive and as Tom says comfy. But it seemed every time it went in for a service there was a repair needed. Such as springs, steering, the air con went as was going to cost hundreds to fix, clutch and recently the rear discs needed replacing. It's just gone to auction via the dealer as the missus has just been given a v40 as a company car, her boss is a mate of the guy who is the Volvo dealer. Which is why we went for Volvos, we got reasonable deals on the cars and servicing.
It had 160,000 miles.
We also have a s40 r design, which has a it's engine more or less replaced. This was going to cost thousands however this was much reduced as I suspect the problem was a design issue and that's why they don't make these models anymore.
I just remembered with the v50 there were issues with rear strings/axel which again I suspect is a design issue.
This might be a bit rambling but cars for me are something I throw my bike/pads in occasionally remembering to put some fuel in and just get me from A to B. I tend to just turn the music up if I hear a strange noise.

This was my reply to Matt about my V50.

[dave]

it's hard to fit a large motor in MrsTT's road...

[tomtom]

Is your big end still knocking Dave?

[andy_e]

Get a skoda like everyone else

Got one. Might have to get a bigger one though...

[shark]

Get a skoda like everyone else

Got one. Might have to get a bigger one though...

Anyone got a Yeti or views on one?

[Fiend]

Mate's got one, only 2WD though, he likes it. Seems pretty neat inside.

Edit: from the horse's mouth:


It's a belter. My average mpg for the last 8k (mostly cutting about and only a few longer trips) is about 49.6. Average 55 plus on motorways. It's comfortable. I've had it 'off road' think logging/Forrest fire roads, and it's done fine disputed being 2wd version.
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It's basically a big golf/Audi/other German motor
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Not the best for fitting stuff in but I've had 2 huge snap pads. One normal pad and 4 people including me.
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> cool man
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> any downsides?
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Can't really thing of any. It's fast but not that fast is the only thing. But it's not a petrol rocket.


Edit #2: His previous car was a tiny french thing with probably a 0.8L engine, so "fast" might be quite relative, i.e. "slow".

[SA Chris]

Fucking ridiculous name for a car though. Surpassed only by their Roomster.

[galpinos]

Anyone got a Yeti or views on one?

Having sat in one I was quite surprised to find it felt narrower than a golf. Have checked the "official dimensions" this is indeed the case. It does have more headroom though.

[mini]

Just don't buy white, unless you want to look like the Pope on tour.

[shark]

Thanks for the comments. Its for my wife mainly and we don't like white on any car. Personally I think a Golf would be a better choice but she thinks that's boring. Nearly new Yeti looks a good choice on paper as an economical, budget 4x4 that'll get me around the Peak in winter.

[tomtom]

Thanks for the comments. Its for my wife mainly and we don't like white on any car. Personally I think a Golf would be a better choice but she thinks that's boring. Nearly new Yeti looks a good choice on paper as an economical, budget 4x4 that'll get me around the Peak in winter.

wait a month or two more and there'll be some huge discounts on these (new and second hand) due to the emissions shizz.

[lagerstarfish]

Thanks for the comments. Its for my wife mainly and we don't like white on any car. Personally I think a Golf would be a better choice but she thinks that's boring. Nearly new Yeti looks a good choice on paper as an economical, budget 4x4 that'll get me around the Peak in winter.

fuck that

get a Lada Cossack/Niva - won't be as economical, but Mrs Shark would look great in a Russian army uniform taking short cuts across grass verges and traffic islands

get a snow plough for the front and you won't mind having LHD and no stereo

[tomtom]

Get an Evoque Shark. Its you all over

[fatneck]

Thanks for all the help earlier in the thread! Looked at a few Octavia's in the Greater Merseyside region but didn't find a match. Either it was out of our price range or the dealer was a cock and the missus didn't trust him. Eventually stumbled upon a Vauxhall Atra ecoflex estate (09 plate, 72k on the clock) in a shady garage at the end of our road. After some wrangling over the price and him sorting a few bits and pieces out (new brakes, service and MOT. Also had a mechanic mate check it out before we settled) we paid £3.5K and I am now the proud owner of said vehicle. Drives really well, fits in loads of pads/kids/stuff, does 50+mpg and only £30 a year tax! Sorted...

[Paul B]

Thanks for the comments. Its for my wife mainly and we don't like white on any car. Personally I think a Golf would be a better choice but she thinks that's boring. Nearly new Yeti looks a good choice on paper as an economical, budget 4x4 that'll get me around the Peak in winter.

Good choice I reckon. Are you looking at a TDI? If so what does the recent VAG-scandal mean for taxes, emissions etc (and even performance).?

[Johnny Brown]

I think it means me and Fiend will get free upgrades basically.

[dave]

Doesn't go back as far as 07 plates does it?

[tomtom]

I think it means me and Fiend will get free upgrades basically.

Free upgrades that'll probably make it slower....

[cofe]

What's the advice on age vs miles? Looking at rigs with up to 70k on clock and up to ten years old, but better to get one with 10k fewer miles on it or one that's (e.g.) two years newer? Think we're looking at 1.9 or 2.0 TDI VAG diesels (Octavia, Passat, Altea XL) or maybe Ford (1.8 TDCi).

[tomtom]

It's a tricky balance. Some components (eg suspension and steering) wear with age as well as use (if that makes sense) - eg rubber bushes, brake hoses etc..

If it's say a 5-6 year 70k vs 7-8 year 60k I'd be tempted to go for the younger model. Though service history/record is probably more important than either I'd suggest. If it has any pages ripped out of its service book walk away (old trick to hide clocking). If most of the service is from a dealer/franchise you can phone them up and ask for any details too.

[cofe]

Hmm tricky. Trying to look at cars from trade sellers, and ideally bigger ones, so a bit of service and warranty is included.

[SA Chris]

It's a tricky one. If it's as tt says, one year vs 10k I'd say there's nothing in it. However if 2 or more I'd take the mileage. An extra couple of cold winters can do a lot of damage to old components.