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Danneh
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Yeh- the newer ones.
I was looking AT stats, all pretty much had 1,600kg?
Unless I FAIL at maths, 1000kg = 1 tone? If not, please tell me to shut the **** up!
Anyway, this 2.0l petrol is regged at 136hp, or 140 rounded up. It feels like its got plenty of power for me, for a while tho. It drove like my dads 2.4D 140hp Volvo. (so he says).
5th gear, 50mph, pickeed upto 70 seamlessly. (No more than half throttle either.
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Gross Vehicle Weight 1637 kg
??
Searched google:
1000 kg is equivalent to 1 metric tonne.
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My figures are from the Seat brochure and Parkers. Parkers also says 135 lb/ft torque for the S40 2.0 CD. Sorry, just looking at figures and noticed
AHH! Cheers. Sometimes I hate dodgy specs, some right, some wrong
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Engine Size 1948 cc
Cylinders 4
0-60 mph 9.4 s
Power Output 140 bhp
Valves 16
Torque 183 Nm 135 lb-ft
Top Speed 127 mph
Weight: 1300. There we go
Roughly the same performance wise. Would of liked 300nm though
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Why would you choose a Volvo as your first car?
Fair enough it might be quick for a 17 year old but I'd laugh at my mate if he bought one... sorry.
1.2 Corsa/Fiesta/Yaris/etc for me at 17 any day...
Fair enough it might be quick for a 17 year old but I'd laugh at my mate if he bought one... sorry.
1.2 Corsa/Fiesta/Yaris/etc for me at 17 any day...
Danneh
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I need a proper car. Not a heap of **** like those small hatchbakcs tbh mate. Been there, had them, driven a few others. Got into Bigger and more powerful cars.
Thaught "What a load of crap they were" I do plenty of motorway driving too.
I would expect you to laugh. I would be the one in a far better, faster, reliable etc car.
It isn't even my first car btw.And to be honest, I think a smart looking Volvo (not the acient or crap designed ones) are better than any modified corsa/saxo/pug. I think a lot of cars look better than any modified sterotypical chavved up boy racer crap. If it's subtle mods, its ok. I never modified my first car.
All in my opnion and experience, ofc.
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Wait, you're 17 right? How many 'heaps of ****' have you got through in less than a year? I think you're a bit inexperienced to write them off like that.
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SHould of explained.
Yeah I am 17, but I have test driven a few of them, and my mates have a circle of pugs, saxo's and corsas. I just dislike them. (bin in, and driven a bit)
I finally choose a swift cause it was a laugh - and no-one else had it. I like to be different.
I just like the feel of a bigger car. Don't know why, just do. I'm weird.
Inexperienced to write them off like that? (only actually wirrten off 1 car in literal terms, and only crashed once) True, but I have driven many of the 1.4 and 1.2 engines etc. Don't get me wrong, I was tempted by the 1.9 TDI Hatchback, just rather expensive, that was the only thing!
Yeah I am 17, but I have test driven a few of them, and my mates have a circle of pugs, saxo's and corsas. I just dislike them. (bin in, and driven a bit)
I finally choose a swift cause it was a laugh - and no-one else had it. I like to be different.
I just like the feel of a bigger car. Don't know why, just do. I'm weird.
Inexperienced to write them off like that? (only actually wirrten off 1 car in literal terms, and only crashed once) True, but I have driven many of the 1.4 and 1.2 engines etc. Don't get me wrong, I was tempted by the 1.9 TDI Hatchback, just rather expensive, that was the only thing!
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Danneh
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During learning to drive, I drove the 1.2 Corsa, the 1.6 Corsa, Two types of 1.3 swifts, and 1 Vovlo 2.4D.
I liked the Volvo more. And it was my dads lol
Afterwards, I tested a few others. The pug pedals are too small! Saxo, even worse! Size 11 feet (but my feet are slightly wider than normal)
It's probably down to my high expectations. Terrible, I know! Also, my size probably doesnt help the hatchback parade - just 6foot, wide build and used to do weight lfiting at a gym, couple that with my Large foot size 11/12 (depending on shoes) and wider foot, they just seem hard to suit me.
imo ofc, others im sure have different opinions, but I have too high expectations and I cant make it budge. It's like my heart is telling me something my head is saying something else. I'm just an oddball. lol
I liked the Volvo more. And it was my dads lol
Afterwards, I tested a few others. The pug pedals are too small! Saxo, even worse! Size 11 feet (but my feet are slightly wider than normal)
It's probably down to my high expectations. Terrible, I know! Also, my size probably doesnt help the hatchback parade - just 6foot, wide build and used to do weight lfiting at a gym, couple that with my Large foot size 11/12 (depending on shoes) and wider foot, they just seem hard to suit me.
imo ofc, others im sure have different opinions, but I have too high expectations and I cant make it budge. It's like my heart is telling me something my head is saying something else. I'm just an oddball. lol
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I dont have a Corsa, I had one for 2 years then sold it and now have a Fabia vRS - remapped, RARB, coilovers, 312mm brakes.
Goes like stink.
Goes like stink.
Danneh
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Fair play mate. Things like that, subtle mods, on a pretty quick car, is apserlutely fine.
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1997, P reg! Full spec model.
Edit: 1997, S40 2.0i 16v CD Sport pack.
Edit: 1997, S40 2.0i 16v CD Sport pack.
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Poverty
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1997, P reg! Full spec model.
Edit: 1997, S40 2.0i 16v CD Sport pack.
my old mans is a 2000 2.0 SE. Its a nice relaxing drive, good for comfort and good build quality, but I dont think it inspires confidence at speed!
Danneh
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Well now it wouldn't would it!
Unless it was a Sport Turbo model.
All I need is a comfrtable long distance barge with enough poke when required.
Poverty
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Well now it wouldn't would it!
Unless it was a Sport Turbo model.
All I need is a comfrtable long distance barge with enough poke when required.
for everyday driving I would take the volvo too. Ibiza is alot more fun at speed and corners though!
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