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Used Petrol VS Diesel Cars

cars21 — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:51:46 +0000

Buying used is quite an economical choice when compared to buying a brand new car that drops dramatically in value the moment you drive it home from the dealer. When you are looking for a total economy solution to your daily transportation is it better to choose a used diesel car or a used petrol car?

When searching for just the right used car, you will run across many makes and models that can be found in either diesel or petrol operating systems. A used Volvo 940 Saloon, for example, comes in 3 options. There’s diesel, turbo diesel, and petrol to choose from. So which one will be easier on the pocketbook?

It used to be a little more difficult to figure out, as diesel fuel was once cheaper to buy, but diesel vehicles were more expensive to begin with. Today however they seem to be levelling out. You might see either type on the forecourt that is about the same price.

There are fuel calculators that can be found online with which to calculate the possible answer. You’ll enter in the model of car and the number of miles you drive in a year. You can see how many miles it will take you to make up the difference if you have to pay more for a diesel car. Manufacturers of newer models have a similar price tag, but the older used models may still be more expensive if they are diesel. That used Volvo diesel may cost you a bit more than a used petrol model, but check the calculator before you decide.

Volvo V70 Review

cars21 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:39:06 +0000

This is the car that most readily comes into your head when someone mentions the word “Volvo”: big, solid, safe and practical. The new generation V70 is wonderfully spacious, with superb seats and a fabulous, ergonomically designed dash, pared to elegant simplicity. The boot offers 745 litres of space which extends to 1641 litres with the rear seats folded. And it isn’t just a box: inside the boot you’ll find nets, tie-downs and hooks in abundance, so you can keep whatever you’ve stowed from ending up looking like the aftermath of a burglary or a jumble sale at the end of the journey.

This is large, chunky estate so it clearly hasn’t been designed to hurtle along a racing circuit. But it gives a genteel, smooth ride and just isn’t remotely bothered about pretending to be sporty (even though there is a Sport model). The 2.0 litre petrol engine, to be frank, is punching above its build – it can’t quite deliver sufficient power. But the 2.0 litre diesel is very good and the top of the range T6 AWD superb. The front wheel drive handles well in a slightly workmanlike way but the four wheel drive has noticeably more tenacious traction; neither aim to be especially exciting but this car is exceptionally safe and reliable and not designed with thrill-seekers in mind. The new Volvo V70 is a lot less box-like and angular than its predecessor and looks distinctly classy.

Volvo C30 Reviewed

cars21 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:37:23 +0000

The Volvo C30 is a Volvo that everyone wouldn’t mind been seen in, gone are the days of the awful box on wheels that everyone instantly imagines when the name Volvo is mentioned.
the C30 was aimed at the first time Volvo buyers and the youth market, In outer styling the C30 really is up there with the best designs of the past few years, the older readers will be more familer with the sloping back which is a retro step, and was featured on the early 1990’s Volvo hatchbacks like the Volvo 480.
The Volvo C30 come with a range of petrol engines 1.6, 1.8,2.0, 2.4 and final a powerful 2.5 litre turbocharged engine producing 227BHP. The diesel engine range is 1.6, 2.0 and a 2.4 with 178BHP.
The 2.5 engine is the same turbo charged engine that you find in a Ford Focus ST and a Volvo T5.
All the engine provide plenty of power for their size
The Volvo C30 is a good choice if your needing to get a car on contract or lease as it holds its value well within the market place.

Inside the cabin everything looks like it should high quality and feature rich even the basic model comes with a lot of features. The ride is fine for 2 people but anybody in the rear might be slightly squashed, rivals such as the golf GTI and Focus have more room in the rear. The C30 is slightly pricey when compared to a market equivalent VW Golf. Safety as would expect from any Volvo is high and the C30 is no exception with Side Impact Protection System airbags, Inflatable curtain and Dual stage Driver/Passenger Airbags all coming as standard. Prices for the 1.8f SE 3DR starting at £15,143

VOLVO C30