S60 D5... owners

[soprano]

AlpineWhite said:

Hi all,

I'm finally in a position to start going to look at some s60's. I've found a few that look like euro 3 facelift cars with 100k or slightly under. Got a couple of questions, though:

-do the euro 3 engines have a black engine cover, and euro 4 engines have a silver one?

-some of them have a collection of buttons on the dashboard where the pop-out drink holder normally goes. What on earth are all these buttons for? In car phone?

-what are the sunroofs like on these? Trouble? I miss having one...

Black/silver cover yes I believe so. Not sure about the other two mine has neither the buttons or a sun roof

[A - W]

soprano said:

AlpineWhite said:

Hi all,

I'm finally in a position to start going to look at some s60's. I've found a few that look like euro 3 facelift cars with 100k or slightly under. Got a couple of questions, though:

-do the euro 3 engines have a black engine cover, and euro 4 engines have a silver one?

-some of them have a collection of buttons on the dashboard where the pop-out drink holder normally goes. What on earth are all these buttons for? In car phone?

-what are the sunroofs like on these? Trouble? I miss having one...

Black/silver cover yes I believe so. Not sure about the other two mine has neither the buttons or a sun roof

Buttons are for in car phone, I think the earlier ones require a SIM card. I've a sunroof on mine, use it all the time and not had any bother.

[AlpineWhite]

Ah, cheers. What do people reckon to these three?:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Looks a bit rough, prefer black leather personally. I'm 27, not 67

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

A bit 'undertaker' but it looks in good nick. Not sure if it's Euro 3 or 4.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Part of me quite likes the red....

[soprano]

AlpineWhite said:

Ah, cheers. What do people reckon to these three?:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Looks a bit rough, prefer black leather personally. I'm 27, not 67

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

A bit 'undertaker' but it looks in good nick. Not sure if it's Euro 3 or 4.



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Part of me quite likes the red....

Mines an 05 and its Euro 3, not sure that means all 05 plates are Euro 3 though

[AlpineWhite]

So, I put a deposit down on the black one today It actually looks like a very dark blue in the flesh. It's in 'honest' condition; a small dent in the rear quarter needs to come out, and due a service.

[GurneyFlap]

The one you bought looks good Alpinewhite - I'm in the market for one of these too and saw the same adverts as you! Did you go and see the blue or red one by any chance?

[AlpineWhite]

Thanks pictures hide some defects though! The best thing for me is that the services have been done on time, whether mileage or time based. It's a move to free up some cash from my 120d, and I'm likely to be parking on the street a lot more, so I don't mind that it's got the odd car park ding.

I did call about the red one, but I viewed the black one first and it felt right, so I went for it.

While I'm here, I can't find a definitive answer for what engine oil I need. Or gearbox oil (preventative maintenance here I come). Can anyone help? It's a euro 3 manual.

[Super Slo Mo]

AlpineWhite said:

Thanks pictures hide some defects though! The best thing for me is that the services have been done on time, whether mileage or time based. It's a move to free up some cash from my 120d, and I'm likely to be parking on the street a lot more, so I don't mind that it's got the odd car park ding.

I did call about the red one, but I viewed the black one first and it felt right, so I went for it.

While I'm here, I can't find a definitive answer for what engine oil I need. Or gearbox oil (preventative maintenance here I come). Can anyone help? It's a euro 3 manual.

I just went into GSF, gave them the reg no and they handed over 5 litres of oil. I think it's 10W30 or 15W30 offhand. I can check my manual later if you want.

[AlpineWhite]

Thanks, that would be handy if you can. Don't pick her up until easter Monday, but I want to take advantage of a discount offer on oil before then

[MagicalTrevor]

Avert your eyes Gentlemen

[Super Slo Mo]

AlpineWhite said:

Thanks, that would be handy if you can. Don't pick her up until easter Monday, but I want to take advantage of a discount offer on oil before then

Good job I checked, it's 0W30 or 5W30. GSF gave me fully synthetic 0W30, which seemed to be fine.

[AlpineWhite]

Ta

Don't think I'll bother with the massive wing though!

[y2blade]

MagicalTrevor said:

Avert your eyes Gentlemen

..The cocks are leaving Audi for Volvo.


Edit to add: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 28th March 10:31

[AlpineWhite]

Ta

Don't think I'll bother with the massive wing though!

[MagicalTrevor]

y2blade said:

..The cocks are leaving Audi for Volvo.


Edit to add: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 28th March 10:31

Dammit, I was too slow.

[MagicalTrevor]

What do you think of this one guys?

http://www.auto-elitebristol.co.uk/used-cars/volvo...

[MagicalTrevor]

Thanks, I'll keep looking. I asked because its conveniently close to where I live, I went and had a look and a sit inside... I'm convinced, those seats are lovely!

What I really want is something with lower miles

[AlpineWhite]

Right, I made a trip to Euro Car Parts today. I'm £250 lighter, but I have oil (thanks super-slo-mo for the 5w30 confirmation!), oil and air filters, front discs and pads, and rear discs, pads and shoes. Should keep me busy for a while

There were a few different fuel filters listed; some were canister types and some were paper filters. Any ideas?

[AlpineWhite]

That's great, thanks! One more job to add to the list then.

[Super Slo Mo]

Did you get a filter? I have a spare canister filter that I never fitted. If you need it, let me know. Same goes for anyone else actually, it's a GSF filter, not a genuine parts one, but they seem to be ok.