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Hi there,
I'm a newbie here and have never owned a Volvo. I'm currently on the market for a small affordable 2nd hand wagon to replace my late model Rav4 as I've just started back at uni studying to be a midwife, only working part time and need to consolidate finances. My budget is $5-7k. I have been looking at a Corolla wagon '05-6 but only the top of the line Levin has basic safety features like ABS and adequate airbags, and comfort features like power windows and cruise control. Everyone always says Toyotas are easy to service, reliable and last forever. But I'd also like to stay alive in an accident and drive in comfort.
I stumbled upon the V50 by accident on CarSales and love the look of the car, plus the safety features and niceties like cruise control (which I use heaps) heated seats etc. I also love the price - seems to fit within my budget. But there are some strong opinions about the ongoing cost of Volvo ownership. Namely that parts and servicing are expensive in Australia. So I'd like to hear from actual Volvo owners, answers to the following:
-Is buying a Volvo for economy reasons wise or will I stay broke with ongoing servicing costs?
-What is the track record of V50s over 200,000km, assuming a good service history?
-Are there other makes/models I should consider? I'm far from a car expert I'm afraid.
Any advice much appreciated!
Emma
I'm a newbie here and have never owned a Volvo. I'm currently on the market for a small affordable 2nd hand wagon to replace my late model Rav4 as I've just started back at uni studying to be a midwife, only working part time and need to consolidate finances. My budget is $5-7k. I have been looking at a Corolla wagon '05-6 but only the top of the line Levin has basic safety features like ABS and adequate airbags, and comfort features like power windows and cruise control. Everyone always says Toyotas are easy to service, reliable and last forever. But I'd also like to stay alive in an accident and drive in comfort.
I stumbled upon the V50 by accident on CarSales and love the look of the car, plus the safety features and niceties like cruise control (which I use heaps) heated seats etc. I also love the price - seems to fit within my budget. But there are some strong opinions about the ongoing cost of Volvo ownership. Namely that parts and servicing are expensive in Australia. So I'd like to hear from actual Volvo owners, answers to the following:
-Is buying a Volvo for economy reasons wise or will I stay broke with ongoing servicing costs?
-What is the track record of V50s over 200,000km, assuming a good service history?
-Are there other makes/models I should consider? I'm far from a car expert I'm afraid.
Any advice much appreciated!
Emma