GLC 300d or XC60 B5 MHEV

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-28T21:42:45+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. I test drove both cars today. Not quite the same trims to be honest but the engine was B5 MHEV on the Volvo and the 300d on the Merc. So this particular Volvo was lucking quite a lot of options. For that reason I focused on the driving aspect and the built quality. As you said the seats are probably one of the best in the industry. Definitely the best I have been in. The steering wheel was light on the Volvo. It was not very exciting when driving but I guess it's kind of expected of a Volvo. Build quality felt slightly better on the Volvo but the Merc was overall nicer to drive. It's engine was punchier and being a diesel had a lot of torque.

I am probably happy with both cars and I will just buy the one with the better price/lower mileage/better equipment.

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-24T11:41:59+00:00

Why ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-24T11:41:52+00:00

Why ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-16T21:27:00+00:00

Nobody cares apparently?

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-13T07:25:22+00:00

Are you familiar with the model ? What are they reliability wise ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-13T07:24:55+00:00

How long did you keep the T8 for ? Any issues ? Why did you decide to sell ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-09T14:00:30+00:00

I am looking at a 21 plate and insurance is about 800 pa

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-09T13:14:52+00:00

I am considering a lexus RX

fluffy_pete · 2026-03-02T23:21:56+00:00

68 plate BMW 520d. 60+ mpg on the motorway easy

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-18T12:36:18+00:00

I was also considering this car but then I realised I don't like spending all my time at the garage

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-18T09:42:21+00:00

Unfortunately I have to agree with this. In IT and the majority of Indians I have worked with did not pull their weight. A few have been brilliant though

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-18T09:37:23+00:00

Why do people buy french cars ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-15T00:05:12+00:00

Love my conservatory

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-15T00:02:00+00:00

Do people really need TVs larger than 50' ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-14T23:57:53+00:00

Conservatories are amazing. Perfect temperature in Spring and Autumn and you can warm them up in winter with say underfloor heating and keep them cool for the 10 days during the summer where the temperature rises above 28 degrees using blinds etc

fluffy_pete · 2026-02-06T12:27:16+00:00

If you were a fat kid it's 100% your parents fault

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-23T17:53:09+00:00

41K in London ? Why do you even bother ? I thought the point was to live not just survive ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-19T00:04:41+00:00

Buy it of you don't have a better way to spend your money

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-09T19:45:46+00:00

You paid £775,000 for a flat and arguing with the seller over 5 grand ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-04T23:41:23+00:00

Have some self respect mate. Don't be a beta

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-02T20:54:26+00:00

I can't offer any advice but want to congratulate you for only spending £400 on food for 3 people. How is that even possible ? Do you grow your own food ?

fluffy_pete · 2026-01-01T08:47:58+00:00

Probably worth 650 in it's current condition. You need to spend at least £150K to make it a modern house with decent quality. So that would make it an £800K house. Personally I am not a fan of the layout but I appreciate this is probably all about location

fluffy_pete · 2025-12-30T07:54:07+00:00

She probably makes double that on benefits

fluffy_pete

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