Well I guess it was only a matter of time.
Despite having a reliability nightmare with my last 01 S60 T5, I did enjoy the comfort and power so i've today done a 250 mile round trip to look at (and put a deposit) on this...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01049375089457
Very different animal to the 2.3T version. Power is superb (drove it delicately due to the weather, but the fronts span in 3rd on the motorway slip road), handling loads better than the older one I had albeit still a bit wallowy. Its got the two-mode '4-C' suspension although both settings felt quite similar. Perhaps I need to tinker a bit more with it.
I dont think its remapped as it doesnt feels as bonkers as my last Rica'd one, although to be honest doesnt feel like it really needs tuning (again, unlike my last one did when I got it), although its got a K&N filter on so I guess it might be? I'll try and contact the former owner and find out.
Seems a shame to px my Leon Cupra after only 3 months, but for all its merits (nippyness, practicality and reasonable economy) the seat gives me no under thigh support on my right leg, so I have to drive with something shoved under my knee on journeys over 45 mins. Doubt i'll have that problem with the T5!
Probably picking it up on Thurs. Lot of car for the money if somewhat rare in non-plod form, so very pleased.
Kev.
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