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whitelightrider · 20-02-2012, 17:46

Hi folks,

Im looking to change my car. Im driving a 07 VW Passat Comfortline with 150,000 KM on the clock. Im considering changing to a Volvo S40 - something similar to the below, but am looking for peoples opinions.

http://www.kennygalway.ie/car-search...28from%29=2008

bazz26 · 20-02-2012, 21:50

Had one for around 2 years. Well finished and very well equipped car but it is alot smaller than a Passat and the 1.6d while frugal is not the most lively. If you do any sort of motorway driving then the 2.0d will be alot better.

Electrics can be iffy on them and the most common failure is the ABS/traction control model. The other issue with the 1.6d is that the DPF can give grief if the car has been used around town. I had to replace mine at 80k miles. Also Volvo dealers are expensive and while the S40 shares alot with the Ford Focus there are some parts not common to both which can be expensive.

whitelightrider · 20-02-2012, 23:49

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Originally Posted by bazz26

Had one for around 2 years. Well finished and very well equipped car but it is alot smaller than a Passat and the 1.6d while frugal is not the most lively. If you do any sort of motorway driving then the 2.0d will be alot better.

Electrics can be iffy on them and the most common failure is the ABS/traction control model. The other issue with the 1.6d is that the DPF can give grief if the car has been used around town. I had to replace mine at 80k miles. Also Volvo dealers are expensive and while the S40 shares alot with the Ford Focus there are some parts not common to both which can be expensive.

Definitely something to take on board. Just looking to change my passat for a newer model car. Want to move to a 2008 car and thought the Volvo looked very well

Please Kill Me · 20-02-2012, 23:52

S60 is better IMHO. I had one for two years and LOVED it. Very comfy, lots of bells and whistles. Good car!

bazz26 · 21-02-2012, 00:55

The MkI S60 is a really old design now and ended production around 2006. The current S80 would be more similar in size to the Passat. You can pick up a 2008 model of those within your budget.

Alot of car for the money:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...13275143024050

or this high spec D5:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...01207206951253

whitelightrider · 21-02-2012, 21:27

If I could figure out how much my own was worth Id have a better idea of budget. Carzone seems to have extremes

-Corkie- · 21-02-2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazz26

The MkI S60 is a really old design now and ended production around 2006. The current S80 would be more similar in size to the Passat. You can pick up a 2008 model of those within your budget.

Alot of car for the money:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...13275143024050

or this high spec D5:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...01207206951253

Thats a seriously cheap car Bazz. The first one is gone but the se lux is the top spec..

whitelightrider · 21-02-2012, 23:21

Anyone in the business have a rough ball park on what the following is worth
07 vw passat comfort line
150000 km
Nct January 2014

bazz26 · 21-02-2012, 23:47

What engine is it?

whitelightrider · 22-02-2012, 08:42

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Originally Posted by bazz26

What engine is it?

Hi Bazz, sorry its a 1.9 tdi

Jimdagym · 22-02-2012, 14:41

How does a 2007 have an NCT till 2014?

whitelightrider · 22-02-2012, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Jimdagym

How does a 2007 have an NCT till 2014?

Sorry, that was my wifes car thats till 2014.
Passat NCT is until April 2013.

bazz26 · 22-02-2012, 22:22

I'd say it would sell for around €8k privately, maybe a little more.

whitelightrider · 22-02-2012, 23:07

Crap, was hoping for more than that! Looks like I'll be holding onto the passat

bazz26 · 23-02-2012, 00:42

There are a few on carzone with similar mileage for sale from garages asking just under €9k and they come with a warranty. Not what you want to hear but that is a ball park figure for a 5 year old Passat diesel.

That Volvo being from a main dealer ain't cheap either. Did you get a cost to change price from them? That is more important than the trade-in allowance figure they give you for your car.

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whitelightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,369 Adverts \| Friends	VM Passat to Volvo S40 Hi folks, Im looking to change my car. Im driving a 07 VW Passat Comfortline with 150,000 KM on the clock. Im considering changing to a Volvo S40 - something similar to the below, but am looking for peoples opinions. http://www.kennygalway.ie/car-search...28from%29=2008

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20-02-2012, 21:50	#2
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,065 Adverts \| Friends	Had one for around 2 years. Well finished and very well equipped car but it is alot smaller than a Passat and the 1.6d while frugal is not the most lively. If you do any sort of motorway driving then the 2.0d will be alot better. Electrics can be iffy on them and the most common failure is the ABS/traction control model. The other issue with the 1.6d is that the DPF can give grief if the car has been used around town. I had to replace mine at 80k miles. Also Volvo dealers are expensive and while the S40 shares alot with the Ford Focus there are some parts not common to both which can be expensive.

20-02-2012, 23:52	#4
Please Kill Me Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edge of a cliff Posts: 3,155 Adverts \| Friends	S60 is better IMHO. I had one for two years and LOVED it. Very comfy, lots of bells and whistles. Good car!

21-02-2012, 00:55	#5
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,065 Adverts \| Friends	The MkI S60 is a really old design now and ended production around 2006. The current S80 would be more similar in size to the Passat. You can pick up a 2008 model of those within your budget. Alot of car for the money: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...13275143024050 or this high spec D5: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index...01207206951253

21-02-2012, 21:27	#6
whitelightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,369 Adverts \| Friends	If I could figure out how much my own was worth Id have a better idea of budget. Carzone seems to have extremes

21-02-2012, 23:21	#8
whitelightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,369 Adverts \| Friends	Anyone in the business have a rough ball park on what the following is worth 07 vw passat comfort line 150000 km Nct January 2014

21-02-2012, 23:47	#9
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,065 Adverts \| Friends	What engine is it?

22-02-2012, 14:41	#11
Jimdagym Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Balbriggan Posts: 3,089 Adverts \| Friends	How does a 2007 have an NCT till 2014?

22-02-2012, 22:22	#13
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,065 Adverts \| Friends	I'd say it would sell for around €8k privately, maybe a little more.

22-02-2012, 23:07	#14
whitelightrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,369 Adverts \| Friends	Crap, was hoping for more than that! Looks like I'll be holding onto the passat

23-02-2012, 00:42	#15
bazz26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 20,065 Adverts \| Friends	There are a few on carzone with similar mileage for sale from garages asking just under €9k and they come with a warranty. Not what you want to hear but that is a ball park figure for a 5 year old Passat diesel. That Volvo being from a main dealer ain't cheap either. Did you get a cost to change price from them? That is more important than the trade-in allowance figure they give you for your car.