S60r buying advice

**dps1973** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 09:26

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

**MattM** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 11:15

What about a 2005 S60 T5 with a remap? It'll be a lot cheaper to run/less stuff to go wrong.

**jbconno** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 11:43

Originally Posted by MattM

What about a 2005 S60 T5 with a remap? It'll be a lot cheaper to run/less stuff to go wrong.

+1 :-)

**graemewelch** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 12:24

You selling yrs matt

**MattM** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 20:32

Nah, love mine

**Jimmie** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 21:18

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.

**Harvey** · Sunday 2nd September 2012, 21:35

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,

**graemewelch** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 00:17

Originally Posted by Jimmie

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.

Whats the extra comfort. Ive got a se lux and its better spec'd than most r's

**Harvey** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 01:20

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.

**M-R-P** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 08:55

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!"

**MattM** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 09:00

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.

**volvokid** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 09:11

My last service cost me just over 2 k.

**M-R-P** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 09:17

Originally Posted by volvokid

My last service cost me just over 2 k.

Mine cost £18 lol.

**MattM** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 09:31

Get it bought

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...s/t5?logcode=p

**dps1973** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 10:08

Thanks mat, is that the same engine as yours.

**M-R-P** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 10:23

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

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**dps1973** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 10:31

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.

**M-R-P** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 10:36

S60R wasn't introduced till 2003 mate

**Jimmie** · Monday 3rd September 2012, 10:41

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.!