• I'm considering buying a second hand Volvo V50 in part exchange for my Renault Twingo because baby. I've never bought a second hand car before - any tips on what to ask about/look for? Any opinions either way on the V50?

  • Surely the more appropriate vehicle is an XC90 or Q7.

    Otherwise how will you fit the child in?

  • Avoid all the diesels, it's a Ford focus with extra plastic, decent enough, nothing wrong with the focus of that era etc. But read around the 1.6 ford diesel and you'll be starting to run. The 2.0 isn't as bad, and the 2.4 is ultimate but rare and has its £££ weaknesses too.
    If your seriously considering one and you do less than 16/20k a year, just get a petrol one.

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