Back after a dirty affair

[T5chris]

Hi,
Been away from the volvo scene for about 5 years after getting my head turned by vw tdi's and a Skoda Octavia vrs.

Got that 'feeling of regret' about my affair now, and although I still can't afford the fuel bills that went along with my old 850 & c70 t5s, I am seriously thinking of getting rid of my trusty vw bora tdi for an s60 d5. Have been looking at prices and will be looking at buying between an 05 plate and 08 plate.

Question is what issues should I aware of/looking for when buying privately?

Cheers for any help you can offer
Chris

[Dangerous Dave]

Welcome back. I'm sure we can find it in or hearts to forgive you lol.

Can't help in the D5 front, but I'm sure someone will be along soon with some advice.

[jamesy12345]

welcome back...another one from County Durham :)...me also

[claymore]

Biggest problem is the sound of a Fordson Major under the bonnet :)

[stribo]

Biggest problem is the sound of a Fordson Major under the bonnet :)

That and the DPF, just get a T5, and an oil company. ;)

I'm sure the Fordson Major ran on TVO, and not diesel Colin.

[T5chris]

That and the DPF, just get a T5, and an oil company. ;)

I'm sure the Fordson Major ran on TVO, and not diesel Colin.

Lol, wish I could but do upto 300 miles per week these days. Would love another t5 or an s60r but just not an option ����

[Kingsford G]

T5 LPG?You know u want one.

[Orca2]

I do about 40 k a year in my T5 , you get used to the fuel costs , its a smiles per gallon thing.
They are sooo much fun to drive.

[Jimmie]

I'm sure the Fordson Major ran on TVO, and not diesel Colin.
Just shows you aint no country bumkin.lol

[stribo]

Just shows you aint no country bumkin.lol

No, I'm a townie, someone I knew many years ago had a Fordson, which ran on TVO, obviously wasn't a Major. ;)

[The Flying Moose]

Biggest thing I remember was blown intercoolers on cars over five years old. It's fairly cheap and an easy job to do however.

Have a good feel of the clutch too, a dual mass and clutch will see little change from a grand.