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2006 Volvo V50 2.4iReview
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Most Fun Wagon I Ever Owned. — Volvo still makes a good car but sometimes it seems that style is the last thing they think about. The V50 Sportwagon breaks that stereotype. The car is well designed with sufficient room and yet it handles well with enough power in a non-turbo version to make driving fun. This car has great lines and also seems to be engineered with enough quality to drive past the repair shop. Nice sound system, comfortable seats and the sunroof is perfect for those nice days when you want the windows down but not the wind in your face.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Pros: Beautiful car.  I was smitten the first time I saw one of these in the showroom.  The name sportwagon is so appropriate. It is fun to drive and looks great sitting still, too.

Cons: MPG could be better... 25.

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2006 Volvo V50 2.4iReview
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Family Car — This car has lots of room and is a comfortable commuter but it is not very exciting to drive. Mine is now in for repair becuse of a broken wheel bearing but it has been pretty reliable up until now.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: comfortable

Cons: lacks power and better gearbox

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2006 Volvo V50Review
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Good — It accelerates ok in normal driving conditions but when you need to overtake there just is´nt enough power in the engine. The build quality is good though, still feels like new and nothings broken yet. Stylish saloon, the nicest Volvo ever built Did´nt cost much and holds value, good miles per gallon Not the funniest car to drive...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Cheap and enviromental friendly

Cons: To little horsepower

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2006 Volvo V50 2.4iReview
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Nice To Drive — pretty good all around. its got ok acceleration and braking, since it has a relatively low center of gravity it handles pretty good. has a few little rattles im used to them though looks nice inside and out. volvo has a very expensive 90000 mile tune up like 3+ grand. its pretty fun to drive

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: confy

Cons: front wheel drive expensive tune up

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2006 Volvo V50Review
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Comfortable And Ok Price — I choose this for since it is a combi, low "förmånsvärde" and comfortable to drive even though it is noisy on the highway, speeding at 60 mph! Very small gas tank to. Have to fill up every 300 miles. Runs on 85% ethanol.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Good seats

Cons: Low geared

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2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWDReview
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2006 Volvo V50 T5 Awd W/ Sport Trim Package — Power is great though a little turbo-lag, feels like a sport wagon, handling is nice and tight. Back seat is a bit tight when front seats pushed all the way back. Excellent fit and finish, nice set of accessories available from Volvo. Sport trim package totally made the decision for us.

Pros: Good power, tight handling, great looks

Cons: Some turbo-lag on the T5 engine

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2006 Volvo V50 T5Review
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V50 — Handles well. Smallish, so it is easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Electrical seems to have a mind of its own on occasion (but I also have an S60 T5, and it REALLY has a mind of its own). I'm distressed that the factory dealer in my area has closed its doors. Found a reasonable non-factory shop for service in the area.

Pros: Body style, size

Cons: Electrical seems to be a bit sketch

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2006 Volvo V50Review
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Its A Good Car — Bought this car new '06. It has not caused any problems during the time I owned it. But is really not that exiting either. Most likely I will go back to BMW the next time it buy a new car. But, the economics is great, good price on the used cars market, low fuel consuption and low encurrance.

Pros: Economics, nice apperance

Cons: Build quality could be better

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2006 Volvo V50 T5Review
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Stable? Really Cool — is it a volvo? maybe it's more a ford.. covered as a volvo.. but quality, materials, assembly and driving experience is really good

Pros: silent, average miles per gallon or km per liter...

Cons: I think... nothin..is justnot a porsche! :)

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2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWDReview
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Lives Up To Its Reputation — This car is rock solid. Very European drive quality. Pick up is good. Handles great in the snow. You can pack a bunch of stuff into it. Seats are very comfortable for long hauls. Auto transmission is one of the best I have driven.

Owner for 1 years, 6 months

Miles Driven per Year:15,000

Pros: Safety, power is good, awd

Cons: A bit cramped for larger folks, lack of usable cubbies around the cabin

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Reviews From Other Years

2011 Volvo V50 Reviews

Handsome And Hard Working By J. Taylor

Perfect balance between a hatch and a wagon. Sporty, yet sensible. Sleek, clean design inside and out. It is hard to look past the very intentional minimalism, but fortunately that is what makes this ... Read More

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2010 Volvo V50 Reviews

Review By GuruRFV2K

I purchased this car from Ray Milani at Auto Network Group Inc. in Placentia, Ca. He met my offer, and wrote up the contract and I was on the road back to San Diego in less than an hour. The car is ... Read More

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2009 Volvo V50 Reviews

Volvo V50 R-desing By Greg

Performance, acceleration average, good handling with dynamic chassis , braking ok. The R-desing is an original good looking sport pakkage with 18" rims on it. The stereo is very good and is a dyn-adi... Read More

Very Green By Jukka

very economic (3.9 l per 100 kms); enviromentally friendly (emissions 100 grs/km); not a top performer but has enough uuumph to keep up with the traffic. Scandinavian design in the interior. Not very ... Read More

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2008 Volvo V50 Reviews

For Its Drive I Would Give It A 10/10 By Ryan

Its acceleration is not urgent and as it goes around corners it glides rather then jurkes u in the derection and for £25000 its money well spent for it is a very fun car to drive and keep and i would ... Read More

Volvo V50 2.0d Powershift By Jukka

Nice ride, Powershift gearbox is the one and only you should choose in case you even thinking of Volvo. Performance is appropriate for a diesel and the torgue is ok. It's fun to drive and smooth lik... Read More

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2007 Volvo V50 Reviews

My Idea About The Volvo V50 By Niels

Good acceleration, Small car in comparison with V70. Very good quality good handling and performance nice-looking car on the outside, nice looking on the inside Volvo stands for safety and you feel th... Read More

Volvo V50 By Michael

Great car for commuting - comfortable and quiet. Great for the weekends - ferrying the family around Great for holidays - cavernous boot 1.6 diesel gives about 55 to the gallon Love heated seats and b... Read More

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