love my T5!!!

**volvokid** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:05

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Travelling the likes of the M6 and M1 nowadays, and there are definitely more younger, faster Volvo drivers than some years ago. They're appealing more to business drivers with the latest diesels and the likes of the C30/V60, and must be taking sales away from the Mondeo/Insignia/A4/Passat etc.

I'm not a Volvo car salesperson, honest, but I could be if foam ever gets more boring!

there less frowned upon since I got my first V40 at 18 but I still get ripped a fair bit, it doesnt matter that my car was 40k new, comfier and faster than my mates its still a volvo

**foammanmark** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:07

Originally Posted by volvokid

Dont worry I want a D5 to replace the V40 lol im getting on though 26 ewww

I have the 163, which is a very good engine. However, if you can get a 185 or a 205( I think), then they must be really good. I would get mine mapped, but I don't want to mess around with the insurance again, as with doing just under 30k in it, I would have to declare the mod.

**smithson007** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:11

Originally Posted by foammanmark

Come on Gazza, you're older than me by a few years. I'm referring to the stereotypical Volvo driver( check if that big word is spelt correctly please as I'm drinking).

Im only 27. You have a few years on me mate. lol

Oh no not drink again. lol. Want to buy a saffy V70R?

**volvokid** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:14

Originally Posted by foammanmark

I have the 163, which is a very good engine. However, if you can get a 185 or a 205( I think), then they must be really good. I would get mine mapped, but I don't want to mess around with the insurance again, as with doing just under 30k in it, I would have to declare the mod.

Its not something I would be doing hopefully for a while, im planning on running the V40 into the scrappy its been a brilliant car. I think I would look for a V50 D5 sport, but would really like a V60 but thats something I dont think I could justify., as a main car yes but not the second car that will get the miles pumped up on it.

**foammanmark** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:14

Originally Posted by smithson007

Im only 27. You have a few years on me mate. lol

Oh no not drink again. lol. Want to buy a saffy V70R?

You were about 22 when you played in the 1990 Worldcup bud.

**stephenevans99** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 20:30

Originally Posted by volvokid

You'll be getting a D5 soon enough then

HEY....I resemble that remark !!

**T5RPete** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 21:47

I get a load of stick from my mates, being 21 with a Volvo. Even after they saw the performance, I still got the pipe and slippers comments!

**zip929** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 21:57

Originally Posted by T5RPete

I get a load of stick from my mates, being 21 with a Volvo. Even after they saw the performance, I still got the pipe and slippers comments!

Apparently you should be over 45! Cough... I just about make that.
They are fantastic cars. I wish i had got one years ago.

**LiamT4** · Saturday 14th April 2012, 22:36

Regarding the surprise some people have when they see a young volvo drives reminds me of a time when some numpty was tailgaiting me, and getting pretty annoyed by the looks of it (plenty of hand gestures). When we finally got to some lights and he pulled up next to me, he looked quite surprised when he realised i wasn't an oap or something.

Although he was probably even more surprised when i smoked him off the lights.