Volvo S60 r awd. Do I or don't i
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I have this obsession about getting one 300bhp awd what's not to like.my price point is around 3k very maximum. So will be looking for older models. Is there a decent buyers guide for these. Things to look out for good bad points.i have been told to avoid auto boxes and that's about it really. Is there any body with real world experiences of these . Would like to know. About mpg service intervals tyre wear etc. any help would be much appreciated due to being my first performance car.
Thank you in advance for any help
Thank you in advance for any help
Lots of information crops up from time to time in the Smoker Barge threads, as above the consensus is that the drivetrain has weaknesses, and in the real world a T5 will be barely any slower. Automatics can be problematic IIRC but I'm no expert, just going off what I remember reading as I was interested in the S60R once. I still like the look/capability of them but have moved on.
I think by judging by the replys so far I'd best leave them alone.dont really want expensive repair bills.will have a look at t5's instead really want a volvo for some reason.looking at them I see you can get them in s40 and s60 variants.i think it's beacuse they look normal until you push the throttle a q car maybe 
Cheers again for all the replys .
So definitely been put of the R's now font really fancy a money pit .but the v70's do look interesting might have measure the garage to see if one will fit.a lot of them though seem to be auto d5's..a lot to think about but definitely want a volvo...
So definitely been put of the R's now font really fancy a money pit .but the v70's do look interesting might have measure the garage to see if one will fit.a lot of them though seem to be auto d5's..a lot to think about but definitely want a volvo...
Edited by welshjohn on Monday 8th December 15:47
Also not to mention the cost of pads/discs are utterly eye watering.
Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
After_Shock said:
Also not to mention the cost of pads/discs are utterly eye watering.
Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
Buy direct from Brembo. Surprisingly cheap.Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
After_Shock said:
Also not to mention the cost of pads/discs are utterly eye watering.
Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
Buy direct from Brembo. Surprisingly cheap.Suspension is reasonably reliable but throws up the odd issue and again is horrific in prices to fix.
The drivetrain is a major issue, and a mega expensive fix, auto gearboxes are made of chocolate. Turning circle is laughable (even for S60 standards) 18' wheel cars will catch inner arch liners anywhere near full lock which is a major irritant. Fuel consumption is terrible.
Comfortable cars otherwise but at 3k id not touch one with someone elses money.
welshjohn said:
Well we have gone and purchased a Volvo.. And it not awd . It's a imaculate v70 d5 in se spec so fully loaded. 86,000 Mls with full Volvo history recent fresh mot and 4 new Bridgestone.paid 2500 on a 04 plate think we got a good deal picking it up on Xmas eve...
That is very, very cheap. At or below trade price.welshjohn said:
Well we have gone and purchased a Volvo.. And it not awd . It's a imaculate v70 d5 in se spec so fully loaded. 86,000 Mls with full Volvo history recent fresh mot and 4 new Bridgestone.paid 2500 on a 04 plate think we got a good deal picking it up on Xmas eve...
Sounds a good buy.Enjoy it.
confused_buyer said:
That is very, very cheap. At or below trade price.
Got it from a elderly chap who is wanting to down size to a s40 estate.looks to have been treated very well there's a folder full of receipts of work been done.it has a original volvo tow kit which has never been used.its also a manual.confused_buyer said:
That is very, very cheap. At or below trade price.
Got it from a elderly chap who is wanting to down size to a s40 estate.looks to have been treated very well there's a folder full of receipts of work been done.it has a original volvo tow kit which has never been used.its also a manual.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff