Ok I am considering coming back to the Volvo clan. My choice is going tobe a s60r around a 2004 model. I have £5000 to spend any advice and things too look out for. I am also wanting a manual as I am not an auto man Thanks guys
Ok I am considering coming back to the Volvo clan. My choice is going tobe a s60r around a 2004 model. I have £5000 to spend any advice and things too look out for. I am also wanting a manual as I am not an auto man Thanks guys
previous volvo's in order...
1997 volvo 850t5 saloon (auto) 130k
1996 volvo 850t5 estate (auto) 160k
1993 volvo 850 turbo estate (manual) 190k
1998 volvo c70t5 coupe (manual) 120k
1997 volvo 850t5 estate (manual) 103k (current car)
What about a 2005 S60 T5 with a remap? It'll be a lot cheaper to run/less stuff to go wrong.
2005 S60 T5 - Remapped 321BHP
You selling yrs matt
Nah, love mine
2005 S60 T5 - Remapped 321BHP
If you want an R go for it,more comfort etc.over a t5 but go for a 05 model on..
Remember and do your homework before you buy anything.
2005 year on cars are harder to find and also make sure you try all the electrics items work ,head light wipers,crank case vent system,alarm system siren,awd system,service history,cam belt,cd player changer plays all discs,
I know my R has a better ride than my old S60 D5 SE that had 18" alloys on it ,my R has 17" on it and it's does make a difference to the ride,just fitted some 18" alloys to the R I still think the ride is better ,mind you only drive around on comfort mode.
I can't find the post but this question came - up a while back. There was one answer that made me giggle. It went something like this...
"Don't bother - It'll only go wrong in new and expensive ways that only a main stealer can fix!"
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
2016 Swedish Day UK "Best Modified Swede"
SOLD
Got an old discovery now.
jdavis (Tuesday 4th September 2012)
When I was getting my T5 remapped at HLM Hamish had an R in, said it had been in quite a lot for work and had cost the owner £1,000s. He came to the same conclusion as me, repair bills are too expensive when things go wrong.
2005 S60 T5 - Remapped 321BHP
My last service cost me just over 2 k.
Thanks
Martyn
Get it bought
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/t5?logcode=p
2005 S60 T5 - Remapped 321BHP
dps1973 (Monday 3rd September 2012)
Thanks mat, is that the same engine as yours.
previous volvo's in order...
1997 volvo 850t5 saloon (auto) 130k
1996 volvo 850t5 estate (auto) 160k
1993 volvo 850 turbo estate (manual) 190k
1998 volvo c70t5 coupe (manual) 120k
1997 volvo 850t5 estate (manual) 103k (current car)
Widely regarded as the best T5 engine for tuning. Matt's running 321bhp from little more than a remap. (although the 2319cc can take more of a beating )
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
2016 Swedish Day UK "Best Modified Swede"
SOLD
Got an old discovery now.
That's what I miss the aggressive ness from my old one, I am also pondering over a 98 s60r from a member on here.
previous volvo's in order...
1997 volvo 850t5 saloon (auto) 130k
1996 volvo 850t5 estate (auto) 160k
1993 volvo 850 turbo estate (manual) 190k
1998 volvo c70t5 coupe (manual) 120k
1997 volvo 850t5 estate (manual) 103k (current car)
S60R wasn't introduced till 2003 mate
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
2016 Swedish Day UK "Best Modified Swede"
SOLD
Got an old discovery now.
Even though i spent in excess of three grand the dealer said a T5 would have still been that price.
Make your own mind up which way way you would rather go'
I know i wouldn't change back to a T5.!
Ok, if I am too steer clear of the earlier one do I go for the 2.4 or 2.5?
previous volvo's in order...
1997 volvo 850t5 saloon (auto) 130k
1996 volvo 850t5 estate (auto) 160k
1993 volvo 850 turbo estate (manual) 190k
1998 volvo c70t5 coupe (manual) 120k
1997 volvo 850t5 estate (manual) 103k (current car)
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