S60 DIM question

**LiamT4** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 18:55

Is there a way to tell if an early s60 has had the DIM replaced? Something to do with the speedo?

**merc85** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 18:56

humm dunno MRP is the one to ask, but i really like the s60 lpt im driving atm

**Harvey** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 18:58

If its got chrome rings around the speedo & rev counter it's been changed.

**stribo** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 18:59

If the speedo and rev counter have chrome rings around them, it's the later DIM.

EDIT As Harvey's just said.

**T5frankie** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:04

if the speedo has chrome rings around them its been replaced

**claymore** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:11

I'll just repeat that, chrome rings, that's what you want

**Nealevo** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:17

Chrome rings, but you are DIM too

**stephenevans99** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:19

The early ones DON'T have chrome rings.

**stephenevans99** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:20

The Terminator had the later DIM....chrome around his ring

**LiamT4** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:31

Let me see if i have this right then.....if its got chrome rings, then they've been changed?? lol

What year did they change anyway?

**LiamT4** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:39

Originally Posted by merc85

humm dunno MRP is the one to ask, but i really like the s60 lpt im driving atm

I'v found a couple of s60s on autotrader for about 1500, 2.0t and 2.4t.

**S70T5Chris** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:40

It was around 2003 I believe.

The chrome ring theory won't tell you if the original one had been repaired though!

It's a bit of agro, but doesn't cost much nowadays if they do need fixing.

**stephenevans99** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:41

DIM Year Change clicky linky

**S70T5Chris** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:42

If an S60 I was looking at had the DIM done, i'd see that as a bonus, but wouldn't have it on my 'must do' list of things to look for in a potential car!

**T5frankie** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:42

Originally Posted by LiamT4

I'v found a couple of s60s on autotrader for about 1500, 2.0t and 2.4t.

err excuse me, T5 or nuffink matte

**S70T5Chris** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:44

I don't really see the point of the 2.0t or the 2.4t.

They're not gonna be any cheaper to insure. And they're not any more economical than a T5. T5 or D5 are the only engines worth considering IMHO.

**LiamT4** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:47

My thinking is that i'm not going to be able to find a decent d5 or t5 for 1500, but will be able to get a decent 2.0 or 2.4. Remember, i have to get an auto, so i'm a bit weary of getting an early t5 geartronic.

**T5frankie** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:48

Originally Posted by LiamT4

My thinking is that i'm not going to be able to find a decent d5 or t5 for 1500, but will be able to get a decent 2.0 or 2.4. Remember, i have to get an auto, so i'm a bit weary of getting an early t5 geartronic.

the gearbox's are the same i would have thought

**S70T5Chris** · Tuesday 30th July 2013, 19:51

Plenty of the earlier D5's are straight auto, and not gaytronic. I don't believe they have any problems.

What about an S80? I know they're not as good looking, but they're not all that dissimilar, and you get a lot more for your money it seems.