S60 R Prices Getting Better!

**After_Shock** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 21:25

http://www.volvoselectedusedcars.com/control.cfm

Got an S60 R in silver in at one of the other branches late last week, 03 model year 31k on the clock up for £19995 retail, however with a bit of negotiation I could probs get it for around £18k which is a brilliant price for an R line!

We also have an 04 black one coming in shortly aswell which is more my colour but not sure of the miles or how much I could get it for incase it needs any work doing to it.

The time is getting nearer me thinks

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 21:58

Good luck with it, have you seen the grey one on ebay ? Currently at £15200 i think.

**After_Shock** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 22:12

Found the one on E-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW

**dave** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 22:35

Reserve not met yet!, that will be 20k+ no doubt

my one was quite cheap, 04 plate, 13,000 miles, 21k, compared to some of the volvo website ones, that are older and more miles.

dave

**After_Shock** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 22:57

The one on E-bay should go for that but depends if someone bids that and what the owner has set the reserve at, as he says he paid £35k!

But yours was deffo a good buy Dave, how many miles it got on now!?

**k690bpp** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 23:04

"S60 R Prices Getting Better!"

correct for us who don't have one yet, but for the mugs who paid £35k for a new one only a year or 2 ago i feel very very sorry.

**After_Shock** · Sunday 24th July 2005, 23:07

That is the very sad truth but fortunately theirs not many people on here who did, or at least I think

£10k a year depreciation over the 1st 2 years is bad, especially if its in the wrong colour with the wrong spec then it gets worse!

**dave** · Monday 25th July 2005, 00:06

Originally Posted by After_Shock

But yours was deffo a good buy Dave, how many miles it got on now!?

21k now, lol, yes thats 2900 miles per month approx, its great driving the car all day for work, its just one big joyride(well at the speed limit!)

dave

**V8guitar** · Monday 25th July 2005, 08:50

I'm on the hunt as well, so keep us up to date on the prices...last week I couldn't find one below £22k...

I want an auto but any idea on best colours...is Flash Green OK re-sale wise ??

**V8guitar** · Monday 25th July 2005, 09:10

Slip of the keyboard...I want a MANUAL not auto.

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Monday 25th July 2005, 11:21

Originally Posted by V8guitar

Slip of the keyboard...I want a MANUAL not auto.

You can just edit your previous post instead of reposting - just a note.

**Daniel B** · Monday 25th July 2005, 12:49

After Shock - any idea what prices you reckon V70R's will be at in a year or two's time??

Just roughly of course!

And is the Haldex 4WD meant to be the dogs danglies, or just so so?

Dan

**After_Shock** · Monday 25th July 2005, 19:59

V70 R's are difficult to say as their alot more desirable than the S60's and are still hovering the top end of the 20k brackect so could be down to just below the 20k mark in a year, but im just guessing! The haldex system seems very good so far, just depends on how well it lasts!

V8 the flash green was unique to the car and is similar to the old saffron its a love or hate, personally I dont like the flash green but alot of people do so it will probably fare just aswell as all the other colours used wise.

**macV70R** · Monday 25th July 2005, 20:40

After shock,

do you know if scotswood newcastle has any new R's in?
I fancy a test drive.

Mac

**dave** · Monday 25th July 2005, 21:08

Originally Posted by Daniel B

And is the Haldex 4WD meant to be the dogs danglies, or just so so?Dan

they started using the new version of haldex in 2001, other cars use haldex like the vw, audi's, they use the older version.

The basic difference between this and earlier systems is that the viscous
clutch has been replaced by an electronically controlled
hydraulic clutch with an extremely fast response.

The power is distributed proportionally
between the front and rear wheels, as well as
between the individual wheels of each pair,
depending on the friction between tyre and
road. The ratio varies steplessly between
100-0% front and 0-100% rear.
The AWD system makes optimum use of the
engine power to propel the vehicle forward,
resulting in the best possible traction and
acceleration.

The driving power to the rear wheels is
reduced to almost zero when manoeuvring
at low speed and in confined spaces,
making the steering lighter and reducing
the risk of stalling.

The hydraulic clutch control unit program
continuously compares the diameters of
the four wheels. The program detects if
one of the tyres has been replaced
temporarily by a slightly different sized
tyre. In this event, the system compensates
and allows four-wheel drive to be retained.

The hydraulic clutch is completely
disengaged when the engine is stopped.
This makes it possible to tow the
vehicle with one pair of wheels raised.
The ignition can be switched to
position 1, enabling the lights to be
turned on.

there's alittle info on it, so yes it is the dogs danglies!, lol

dave

**After_Shock** · Monday 25th July 2005, 22:21

Mac the only brand new S60 R we have in group stock is the one in Newcastles showroom, which is a spazzy tronic one for £41grand and has been sold for a couple of weeks so you have little chance of a test drive!

We do have a couple of used ones in group stock though so they would probs pull you one of those in for a go.

**macV70R** · Monday 25th July 2005, 23:27

Aftershock,

I am more a V70 man than s60! (something about the back of the s60) but thats my personal opinion, & I know alot of people on here like the s60R's.

Are there any v70rs knocking around the northeast? I cant see any...not even one.

It would be nice to take either out, do you have to be accompanied? Or can you just have it for a bit.........thrash!!! I mean cruise!

Mac

**macV70R** · Monday 25th July 2005, 23:30

Originally Posted by After_Shock

Mac the only brand new S60 R we have in group stock is the one in Newcastles showroom, which is a spazzy tronic one for £41grand and has been sold for a couple of weeks so you have little chance of a test drive!

We do have a couple of used ones in group stock though so they would probs pull you one of those in for a go.

Also, how well does the v70R hold its price in comparison to the s60R, cos the s60rs are gettin cheaper by the day.

Good for a second hand buy.....bad if you have just bought it new.

Do many people/companies lease the R's or not, or is it mainly d5's and the like?

Cheers,

Mac

**After_Shock** · Monday 25th July 2005, 23:45

Ive only every seen 2 V70 R's and they were both customer cars in for a service, but they do hold their values much much better than the S60 R's!

Test drives are accompanied unless you can arrange your own insurance for one for a bit but they would be unlikely to just give you one if you know what I mean!

Cant see many lease companies doing them but theirs probably some out their!

**TangoDeltaSierra3** · Tuesday 26th July 2005, 01:07

Originally Posted by After_Shock

Ive only every seen 2 V70 R's and they were both customer cars in for a service, but they do hold their values much much better than the S60 R's!

Test drives are accompanied unless you can arrange your own insurance for one for a bit but they would be unlikely to just give you one if you know what I mean!

Cant see many lease companies doing them but theirs probably some out their!

I,ve seen some big juicy motors at auctions recently from lease firms like Lombard, Bank of Scotland, etc...I mean AMG Mercs, WRX, Hartge BMW, so it's not beyond probability that theres some S60 R's kicking around, bye the way these were low mileage(5k), some under a year old.

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