S60 D5... owners
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dave_s13 said:
Anyone having difficulty starting theirs in this colder weather?
After being left over night mine is cranking for 5-8 seconds before firing but runs perfectly once it's going and starts on the first crank thereafter?
I'm just wondering if new glow plugs might sort it?
Mine is starting as quickly as it does in the summer, sounds like your glow plugs are shot. Does it take a while for your glow plug preheater light to go out?After being left over night mine is cranking for 5-8 seconds before firing but runs perfectly once it's going and starts on the first crank thereafter?
I'm just wondering if new glow plugs might sort it?
I pretty much don't bother waiting for the glo-plug light to go out, although I know you're supposed to. It starts just fine regardless of temperature, although at this time of year, if I do wait for the light to go out (like the other day when it was below freezing), it takes a few seconds.
I've been to look at a couple of D5 engined cars today, was wanting another estate but am currently weighing up a 2006 S60 SE Geartronic (185) for around £6k v a 2009 S40 SE Geartronic for around £12k.
Both are pretty equally specced (I think the S40 has nav that will never be used anyway) but the 40 is a nicer colour combo (Silver with Black leather) than the S60 (Metallic Red with Beige/light tan). SWMBO prefers the more expensive one, I think they are programmed to spot price tags, but I can't help feeling that the S40 has a much steeper depreciation curve over then next 3/4 years than the S60.
Does £6k (before any haggling) seem about right for a Volvo approved 06 plate car with 69,000?
Both are pretty equally specced (I think the S40 has nav that will never be used anyway) but the 40 is a nicer colour combo (Silver with Black leather) than the S60 (Metallic Red with Beige/light tan). SWMBO prefers the more expensive one, I think they are programmed to spot price tags, but I can't help feeling that the S40 has a much steeper depreciation curve over then next 3/4 years than the S60.
Does £6k (before any haggling) seem about right for a Volvo approved 06 plate car with 69,000?
Chrisw666 said:
SWMBO prefers the more expensive one, I think they are programmed to spot price tags,
and anything that says "SALE"Chrisw666 said:
Does £6k (before any haggling) seem about right for a Volvo approved 06 plate car with 69,000?
It seems a fair advertised price. Depending on FVSH and extras on the car plus condition (bodywork, tyres, tax, test, etc) anticipate you will be making them an offer.... tell us if it starts with a 4 or 5 
Bit of a thread bump chaps.
What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
Mr Pies said:
Bit of a thread bump chaps.
What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
Looks almost identical to the one i bought in November - mine has less miles but i did pay a bit more. I've booked mine in for a full service and new cambelt at my local indy, this will be £420 as previously mentioned. Also the rear droplinks need replacing but this is a relatively inexpensive job. I absolutely love the car and i'm getting approx 40mpg from it with a mixture of motorway & town journeys.What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
Mr Pies said:
Bit of a thread bump chaps.
What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
Set of tyres at £320 to £400 ish a set, fronts on mine have done 12,000 (mostly motorway) and are getting low now, need swapping to the back when I get a spare 20 mins or so.What do you think of the one below?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...
What big service bills are likely to be coming up on this car? Also does this one have a diesel particulate filter on? Anyother expensive common failure points I should be aware of?
Intercooler is almost a consumable, at £250 plus fitting (so up to about £400).
Mine has cost, so far, 28 pence per mile over 24,000 miles or so (13 months), including fuel, but excluding depreciation. To put an actual figure on the maintenance element, it's cost comfortably more than £2,200 over that time. Mine might be the exception to the rule, but I'm not one to skimp on maintenance as my car is my livelihood.
Mr Pies said:
How often does the intercooler fail then? Why does it fail?
It varies..some go as low as 50k some go on to 200k, They start by bowing out at top and bottom before becoming ballon shaped.The OEM ones are piss weak....I have a spare sat in my workshop ready for if/when mine goes (mine is on 150k+ and still holding shape so far)
The intercooler is not an expensive job tbh...If I was buying again I'd be more worried about weather the Clutch, Slave cylinder and DMF have been replaced yet!
Edited by y2blade on Monday 9th January 01:07
y2blade said:
It varies..some go as low as 50k some go on to 200k, They start by bowing out at top and bottom before becoming ballon shaped.
The OEM ones are piss weak....I have a spare sat in my workshop ready for if/when mine goes (mine is on 157k and still holding shape so far)
The intercooler is not an expensive job tbh...If I was buying again I'd be more worried about weather the Clutch, Slave cylinder and DMF have been replaced yet!
How much is it to have the clutch et al done?The OEM ones are piss weak....I have a spare sat in my workshop ready for if/when mine goes (mine is on 157k and still holding shape so far)
The intercooler is not an expensive job tbh...If I was buying again I'd be more worried about weather the Clutch, Slave cylinder and DMF have been replaced yet!
Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th January 14:59
Mr Pies said:
y2blade said:
It varies..some go as low as 50k some go on to 200k, They start by bowing out at top and bottom before becoming ballon shaped.
The OEM ones are piss weak....I have a spare sat in my workshop ready for if/when mine goes (mine is on 157k and still holding shape so far)
The intercooler is not an expensive job tbh...If I was buying again I'd be more worried about weather the Clutch, Slave cylinder and DMF have been replaced yet!
How much is it to have the clutch et al done?The OEM ones are piss weak....I have a spare sat in my workshop ready for if/when mine goes (mine is on 157k and still holding shape so far)
The intercooler is not an expensive job tbh...If I was buying again I'd be more worried about weather the Clutch, Slave cylinder and DMF have been replaced yet!
Edited by y2blade on Thursday 5th January 14:59
I was lucky with mine..I bought brand new Genuine Volvo Clutch and Slave cylinder and then managed to get a guaranteed low mileage Genuine Volvo DMF for £400...My Trusted local guys did the work and charged me for 6.5hrs labour time, although it took them slightly longer...I popped in while they were mid job and was amazed at how much of the front of the car had to actually come off to to do the job
wish I'd taken a picture of it tbh.Also check the rear brake shoes are not the OEM ones....the backing plate rusts and the brake material comes off, wrecking the hub internals.
Ade07 said:
How does the S80 D5 compare mpg wise to the S60 D5? I was originally looking for an S60 but the S80 also appeals. Much difference on the mpg seeing as it's a bigger car?
I Don't know tbh.....maybe have a look and see how the claimed figures between the two compare.Edit:
I just Had a look on Parkers and they say the same for both (Comparing MPG on 2001 2.4 D5 SE Manual S60 vs S80).......there is not a lot in it Weight wise either.
S60
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
S80
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-fi...
KaraK said:
Hmmm... what's the mileage and how much?
It's up on here for £3095. 125k.I've decided to keep it if I can't get that for it though +-£5.00 - I reall can't, and don't want to, sell it for less.
The starting up thing, it was -5 overnight a couple of days ago. I tipped a kettle full of hot water over the top of the engine, waited for plug light to go out and it started after a couple of turns. No problems at all starting today - it's warmed up a bit.
That would suggest to me it's possibly a faling glo-plug rather than an injector.
Anyone got an eejits guide on testing the plugs? Can you get this symptom if just one fails as I'd rather not have to get 5....if any, it works fine in anything above freezing.
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