Volvo s40 2.0d sport or lexus is 220d - trusty VRS must go !

jase555 · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:01

guys, fancy a change, the old VRS octavia mk1 1.8T (which i cannot fault) has server me well but fancy a change,

like the looks of the

s40 2.0d sport or the lexus is220d,

anybody had one or can give me pointers , or have i missed a hiiden treasure

cheers

Jase

mjt · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:03

volvo is quite a dull car, it's very nice and comfortable, but not very exciting and not exactly 'sporty'. i suspect the lexus to be a bit more sporty

are you buying new or used? i'd recommend a bmw diesel over those two..

jase555 · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:11

hi m8

used , and just don't like BMW's have driven loads as "pool cars" and do not like,

need to change VRS as I have a really HEAVY right foot.

jase

mjt · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:12

take the s40. might make you drive a little slower

Dead Dog · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:13

new VRS the diesel one

A4 / saab 93 ?

[TW]Fox · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:13

Both competent yet boring diesel mile munchers. I'd have the Lexus over the Volvo, it's a class above.

jase555 · 15 Mar 2009 at 21:18

guys

looked at the new VRS but once you have had one , fancy a change,

one thing though, due to coaching a team of under 10's need a decent boot for kit and interior that can be cleaned - due to muddy boots kids etc

cheers again

Luke · 15 Mar 2009 at 22:58

Is your mileage sufficient to make a diesel economically viable?

Axeboy · 15 Mar 2009 at 23:18

s40 is small inside as well, its tighter than a focus

wassap · 16 Mar 2009 at 08:31

The Volvo, Is a real snorefest, really dull, I'd have a Toyota Avensis above it

FTM · 16 Mar 2009 at 09:00

diesel mk2 vrs estate would seem to tick all the boxes...try one, its a very different drive to the mk1

Luke · 16 Mar 2009 at 13:13

wohoo said:
The Volvo, Is a real snorefest, really dull, I'd have a Toyota Avensis above it

You mean there is something duller than my lobotomy on wheels? I can't quite believe that!

lordrobs · 16 Mar 2009 at 13:43

jase555 said:
guys

looked at the new VRS but once you have had one , fancy a change,

one thing though, due to coaching a team of under 10's need a decent boot for kit and interior that can be cleaned - due to muddy boots kids etc

cheers again

I bet muddy footy kids were a delight with the vRS upholstry