No more company cars - XC60 D5

[andburg]

After a long time spent in dull 1.6tdi boxes and an auris hybrid i finally got a promotion and payrise, but they took my company car and fuel card away so I had to go shopping.

Of course it was kid in a sweet, shop time so I wanted to look at everything.

As I have a Harley, and the better half has a Renault wind, I was covered for wind in my face motoring in summer. Needed 4 seats and parking sensors incase she needed to drive it.

I test drove...
Alfa Brera - all too tired, boot and rear seats useless
Alfa 159 estate - As above but better seats and boot
Alfa Giulietta - nice but didn't feel different to my company hacks
BMW 3 series - loads around but a bit obvious
Mercedes C180 - good deals to be had but again a bit obvious
BMW X3 - too much like an off roader

So as you've read the title i plumped for an XC60
2009 with 65k miles, SE Premium Lux spec with optional stereo upgrade, winter pack and towbar.




1 week in, I'm averaging 37mpg in comfort and loving it!

[J8 SVG]

My dad had a relatively base spec D5 manual AWD for three years, I loved driving it, great engine and handling was entertaining (one trip to work in the frost sticks in my mind!!) and he misses it now he has a 3 series GT

Not a single issue with it in those three years, hope yours is as reliable!

[Krikkit]

Looks lovely, I like that colour combo! The D5 engine is a peach, good choice.

[anonymous-user]

Did i see that on autotrader?

[oldmanbm]

Looking seriously at one of these to replace my BMW 120D Sport X drive at the end of the year. Borrowed one while my wife's XC90 was in for a service and did about 120 miles in it. Supremely comfortable, well built and the white R-Design Lux D5 manual really cut a presence in the car park. Only fly in the ointment is new one just around the corner.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/xc60/96101/new-...

Mind you if it goes upmarket like the XC90 I might look at the new Skoda Kodiak instead

[andburg]

It was on auto trader so maybe.

Fingers crossed no issues to come but with a years Volvo parts and labour warranty included I feel quite good. Funny thing is know the previous owner through work, only found out when she collared me to ask why I was driving her car lol. She had it 3 years and traded in for a new v40 as she moved and needed a cheaper commute.

[sjj84]

I've been looking at these too recently. Is the auto much worse mpg?

[Trabi601]

I wanted to like these - they're on are company car list - but the entertainment / navigation is shocking and the auto kills emissions.

The light coloured 'marine ply' wood looks amazing and the seats are comfy, but the tech. is horrendously dated.

[anonymous-user]

Obviously not worse than a touareg v10!! I heard the DRIVe models have better fuel economy. I would assume, 35mpg OP? What do you egt?

[anonymous-user]

Trabi601 said:

I wanted to like these - they're on are company car list - but the entertainment / navigation is shocking and the auto kills emissions.

The light coloured 'marine ply' wood looks amazing and the seats are comfy, but the tech. is horrendously dated.

The XC90 was even worse! How did they survive? And the Freelander/ RRS / disco interior looks shocking so I would rather have this imo

[Deerfoot]

I get 38-39 on a run in my 205ps D5, around 28-30 around town.

[andburg]

Quick update, 1300 miles down no issues to report and trip computer says 38.3 mpg which I'm pretty impressed with over a 15 minute commute.

[Trabi601]

andburg said:

Quick update, 1300 miles down no issues to report and trip computer says 38.3 mpg which I'm pretty impressed with over a 15 minute commute.

[andburg]

quick dull update

no costs / issues to report
over winter average mpg on trip dropped to about 35.2 and is now up to 37.3 again so not too bad.

Followed another 59 plate XC60 in the same colour the other day, the other driver appeared as shocked as me!

[MorganP104]

Trabi601 said:

andburg said:

Quick update, 1300 miles down no issues to report and trip computer says 38.3 mpg which I'm pretty impressed with over a 15 minute commute.

Go on, why Jimmy Nail?

[r129sl]

MorganP104 said:

Trabi601 said:

andburg said:

Quick update, 1300 miles down no issues to report and trip computer says 38.3 mpg which I'm pretty impressed with over a 15 minute commute.

Go on, why Jimmy Nail?

"She's lying"?

[andburg]

another dullish update!

over a year with the car and fuel economy according to computer has between 38-39.6 barely moves.

Warranty and breakdown has proved useful

• steering lock failed on so need recovering, Wakefield Volvo but service wasn't great
• oil level exceeded maximum - failed DPF regens due to my shortish commute and economical drive. Breakdown guys said its not uncommon on short commute cars but they never see D5's in for a new DPF like they do the BMW/VAG lot. After poor service at Wakefield had it taken to Doncaster Volvo and usual customer service levels resumed.

Got a new XC90 D4 while it was in for the second failure, WHAT A PIECE OF KIT!!

complete shocker, my dad bought a V50 in the same colour!

Currently looking forward to the XC40....tempting

[K50 DEL]

Interesting to read this, the XC60 was near the top of my list last year when I was shopping with much the same requirements as you.

In the end I plumped for an X1 Auto as the economy was the driving factor and the X1 promised lower fuel bills than an XC60 - your figures seem to indicate that there's nothing in it.
On my 40 mile (mostly 80mph motorway) commute, over the last year and 26k miles I've averaged 38.7mpg

Now wish I'd bought the Volvo as I much prefer the styling!

[andburg]

It will drink if you let it, projected range takes a hit when the OH drives but bumble around and sit at 65-70 without stressing the engine and its not bad at all. It is a manual though so i'd expect more like 33-35 in an auto.

[steve-5snwi]

Makes sure the Aux belt is like new, don't let them perish, when they let go they take the engine with them.

With regards to the DPF, i've seen this on a V70 D5, we drained the oil out and took 1 litre extra out of the sump.