S60 T5 ??

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a4126

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109 months

Wednesday 18th May 2016
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Can't find a sensible mileage D5 but there is a mint T5 for similar money. It is the 4 wheel drive version with active suspension. So potentially a lot to go wrong. Since it's 07 its a few years younger than my old Audi which has been bullet proof. Auto box the big worry as there 2K to fix if it breaks. And I will be towing with it. So what else to look for with one of these or is it best to avoid? Reliability top of the bill for me. If I can get 30 to the gallon that will do. Havn't seen a D5 anything like as tidy as this. Am I Mad or should I just wait for a tidy D5???? Don't want a money pit. Been there.

a4126

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109 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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Got the Diesel. S60 D5. 2004 model. Very clean example that hasn't been used a lot so anticipate some electrical issues until it settles into daily use. Already replace clutch pedal sensor & an abs sensor. It's doing 40 ish mpg on a nightmare commute. Did 50mpg in play mode on the way home. Remarkable. Better than expected. It sounds gorgeous. And certainly isn't slow. Not the best turning circle and a bit of a barge to park. But think it will be an excellent tow car. Going in for a full check over & cam belt etc. Actually was going to buy a Jeep but this was such a good drive & in such good condition I had to go for it.