Yahoo! Autos Reviews: 2009 Volvo V50 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-reviews_user/ RSS Feed containing latest reviews for 2009 Volvo V50 en-us Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:26:43 PST Yahoo! Autos latest model reviews 40 40 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-reviews_user/ http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/nt/ma/ma_aut_1.gif 20k miles in 12 countries-I LOVE my Volvo! (5/5) - Burke from http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=2&trimId=00000 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=2&trimId=00000 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:03:43 PDT
CONS: Blind spot on left for lane changes.

REVIEW: I purchased my 2008 V50 T5 with the Volvo "Overseas Delivery Program". I flew to Sweden (2 round trip air fares included in purchase price) to pick-up my US-spec V50. I drove it around Europe for 6 weeks & 6500mi. Received my Volvo in California within 5 weeks after leaving Sweden to ...

Read full review ]]> Great vehicle (5/5) - Memento Mori from http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=3&trimId=25095 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=3&trimId=25095 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:43:31 PDT
CONS: Little rougher ride than the S-40

REVIEW: I leased this vehicle as a company car as I have a 2001 S-40 and I'm very happy with the resulting ride, appearance and value of the vehicle. A few other users complained about the dealer service prices but my sister has a Chevrolet and she pays about the same amount for the service, except she ...

Read full review ]]> Less reliable, much more expensive to maintain (3/5) - memrat from http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=00000 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=00000 Sat, 02 May 2009 06:37:33 PDT
REVIEW: A great riding car, I've had 3 Volvos in the last 10 years. BUT .... dealer service is unbelievably expensive.... every minor problem requires a software upgrade, or a tool that only the dealer has. Every dealer visit is at least $1,000. even for minor repairs. $130 software to replace a ...

Read full review ]]> The MBA's have taken over Volvo (1/5) - Alex from Connecticut http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=2&trimId=25095 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=2&trimId=25095 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:14:11 PST
CONS: Planned Obsolecence

REVIEW: Who paints plastic trim? Everything about this car is designed to show wear, and be an expensive repair only possible at the dealer. $3000 Painted bumpers were the first example, then silver painted black plastic trim that shows black scratches to even the low of vision. How about a $260 key? ...

Read full review ]]> Highly recommended, more fun than outback (5/5) - Rich Anderson from Reno, NV http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=25097 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=25097 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:14:47 PST
CONS: none

REVIEW: have driven the V50 for one year and am very pleased. purchased it CPO with 100K mile warranty. Havent had any problems to date. surprisingly quick and handles well. average low 30's MPG on Hwy, mid 20's in town. Fun car to take on weekend trips or grocery store. Worth a look if ...

Read full review ]]> review (5/5) - john from NJ http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=25095 http://autos.yahoo.com/2009_volvo_v50-review_user/?reviewId=1&trimId=25095 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:21:13 PST
CONS: No cons on this car

REVIEW: Great car, handles great, very comfortable. Rid could be a bit softer but than you it would not feel like a sedan. ...

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