Considering an S60R....

[LeeT5]

nice....nice plate too. Is that the orange interior then?

It's not orange, it's Atacama!

[Harvey]

didnt the 05+ r get have an uprated anglegear?

The canbus speed was doubled in 2005+ Cars

The angle gear collar changed happened on 2006+ cars,but can be fitted to the older cars as they uprated the quality of the collar steel ,the haldex diff was updated in 2006+ cars.

[jamesy12345]

It's not orange, it's Atacama!

u know what I mean

[jamesy12345]

Think there's a deal to be done here, and you're both in the North East. This is meant to be jamesy12345.

It's a good idea Mark, and a bit of a coincidence but this one is not for the UK

Hope this helps

6.5 secs standard is OK I can live with that

[LeeT5]

I might go all modern and get meself an S60. Looks like I will be putting my toys in my little carpet bag and moving on to a new grazing ground shortly....it's not 100% yet but.....I noticed a black 2007 S60R up for sale with the Dale Winton/David Dickinson dangly apple bag interior.

Better photies to follow, hopefully. It's a geartronic (later 6 speed) and has done about 120,000 km. It's up for 6K, should I run away or investigate further....? Anything to look out for?

I'd buy it!!!!
120,000km OR miles?? That's 74,000 miles - so coming up for the BIG 80,000mile service!!! (will include cambelt and waterpump)
If that is 120,000 miles then make sure it's had the 120k service - if not, haggle!
Atacama interior is £1500 optional extra when new, so if this has it then it's a plus, although it marks very easily, so make sure the girlfriend don't wear jeans or the studs will scratch!! (silk knickers only!)
Shocks are made by Monroe (only) and can be bought direct. They are £200 each or £438 from the dealer (No brainer)
Angle gear, Haldex and rear diff oils - Volvo say are for life! They aren't and should be replaced at least every 80k.
if the last service was done by Volvo then it should have had a full software update included. If not, budget £300 for an interim service inc full software update.
Tax is £480 /year.
Fuel costs - only use 98RON so, Tesco Momentum or Shell V-Power only. Don't use 95RON unleaded, the car is designed to run on 98RON.
66litre fuel tank and expect about 25mpg.
Headlamp alignment needs checking every year as they have a habit of dropping due to the harsh ride.
Proper 4 wheel Alignment is a must as 'side hop' issue can make car feel skittish and un nerving to drive.
Guarantee there will be a fault code or two logged, they don't all put Engine management light on, so have it checked. best done with VIDA or a proper code reader that interrogates ALL the cars ECU's.
If the AWD is functioning properly then tyre wear is excellent. Expect many, many miles from the tyres as they should pretty much wear the same.
Don't use longlife oil (waste of money) drop the oil every 12500miles (I do mine every 10,000)
PCV system. If it smokes from the dipstick tube - replace it! Budget £325 + fitting. This includes a new thermostat & housing and Temp sensor. You can't buy them separate on an P2R.
Can't really think of much else...

enjoy!!

[jamesy12345]

I'd buy it!!!!
120,000km OR miles?? That's 74,000 miles - so coming up for the BIG 80,000mile service!!! (will include cambelt and waterpump)
If that is 120,000 miles then make sure it's had the 120k service - if not, haggle!
Atacama interior is £1500 optional extra when new, so if this has it then it's a plus, although it marks very easily, so make sure the girlfriend don't wear jeans or the studs will scratch!! (silk knickers only!)
Shocks are made by Monroe (only) and can be bought direct. They are £200 each or £438 from the dealer (No brainer)
Angle gear, Haldex and rear diff oils - Volvo say are for life! They aren't and should be replaced at least every 80k.
if the last service was done by Volvo then it should have had a full software update included. If not, budget £300 for an interim service inc full software update.
Tax is £480 /year.
Fuel costs - only use 98RON so, Tesco Momentum or Shell V-Power only.
66litre fuel tank and expect about 25mpg.
Headlamp alignment needs checking every year as they have a habit of dropping due to the harsh ride.
Proper 4 wheel Alignment is a must as 'side hop' issue can make car feel skittish and un nerving to drive.
Guarantee there will be a fault code or two logged, they don't all put Engine management light on, so have it checked. best done with VIDA or a proper code reader that interrogates ALL the cars ECU's.
If the AWD is functioning properly then tyre wear is excellent. Expect many, many miles from the tyres as they should pretty much wear the same.
Don't use longlife oil (waste of money) drop the oil every 12500miles (I do mine every 10,000)
PCV system. If it smokes from the dipstick tube - replace it! Budget £325 + fitting. This includes a new thermostat & housing and Temp sensor. You can't buy them separate on an P2R.
Can't really think of much else...

enjoy!!

Thanks, Lee, very useful (in fact thanks to all who have commented - lots of useful info). GF will be instructed to wear no knickers

The advert was in kilometres but the guy says the timing belt has been changed and the car has been maintained 'within the dealership'.........will see....

[LeeT5]

u know what I mean

Just teasing mate!!

[LeeT5]

Thanks, Lee, very useful (in fact thanks to all who have commented - lots of useful info). GF will be instructed to wear no knickers

The advert was in kilometres but the guy says the timing belt has been changed and the car has been maintained 'within the dealership'.........will see....

She'll get a very sweaty ass then!! Sweat is not good on leather

[volvokid]

the dale winton interior is not the orange one they did come with a tan interior

I seen a S60 D5 the same colour as mine with this interior the other day

[AndysR]

Don't blame you Jamesy, I've been seriously considering a late V70R I keep hearing horror stories about this and that with them but it doesn't seem to be putting me off

[LeeT5]

Don't blame you Jamesy, I've been seriously considering a late V70R I keep hearing horror stories about this and that with them but it doesn't seem to be putting me off

My next car will be a 2007 V70R with 6 speed auto. If I can't get one then I will settle for an RS4 avant. Nothing else will do I'm afraid. It's those or I ride my MTB.

[MIKESC70T5]

My next car will be a 2007 V70R with 6 speed auto. If I can't get one then I will settle for an RS4 avant. Nothing else will do I'm afraid. It's those or I ride my MTB.

You'll settle for an RS4 Avant lol. The RS4 is better than a V70r in all departments apart from running/servicing costs.

[shepbomb]

You'll settle for an RS4 Avant lol. The RS4 is better than a V70r in all departments apart from running/servicing costs.

Thats down to personal preference, there is no denying they are both fantastic cars, if we all had the same tastes then it would be a very dull world,

[volvokid]

You'll settle for an RS4 Avant lol. The RS4 is better than a V70r in all departments apart from running/servicing costs.

In my eyes the only thing better about an RS4 is performance. I prefer Volvo's looks outside and inside and I also think they are more comfortable.

[MIKESC70T5]

In my eyes the only thing better about an RS4 is performance. I prefer Volvo's looks outside and inside and I also think they are more comfortable.

To be fair I don't think you can compare the two really. V8 4.2 420bhp. I've driven one and the Recaro leather heated electric seats are very comfortable. Handling is great but it was the saloon version. Flared arches and twin exhausts give it a beefy look but not to over the top. They certainly hold there money, £25000 for a good 2007 we'll specked model. How much is a 2007 R, £8000 tops?

[shepbomb]

To be fair I don't think you can compare the two really. V8 4.2 420bhp. I've driven one and the Recaro leather heated electric seats are very comfortable. Handling is great but it was the saloon version. Flared arches and twin exhausts give it a beefy look but not to over the top. They certainly hold there money, £25000 for a good 2007 we'll specked model. How much is a 2007 R, £8000 tops?

Does money represent how good a car is???? Ive just bought a new car and could have paid a little more for an m3 but for me the m3 doesnt do it! as previously stated its all down to personal taste

[volvokid]

To be fair I don't think you can compare the two really. V8 4.2 420bhp. I've driven one and the Recaro leather heated electric seats are very comfortable. Handling is great but it was the saloon version. Flared arches and twin exhausts give it a beefy look but not to over the top. They certainly hold there money, £25000 for a good 2007 we'll specked model. How much is a 2007 R, £8000 tops?

Yip they are two totally different cars, the RS5 that I was in for 100 mile round trips was no way near as comfy that had the uprated seats, The R seats are more luxury than sporty.

[T5frankie]

Does money represent how good a car is???? Ive just bought a new car and could have paid a little more for an m3 but for me the m3 doesnt do it! as previously stated its all down to personal taste

mike only loves his car if its in the above 10 grand category, he really hates for it to be put in the old m3 6 grand box, another volvo hater lol

[Jimmie]

You have to be thin to be comfy in an RS4!!

[MIKESC70T5]

Does money represent how good a car is???? Ive just bought a new car and could have paid a little more for an m3 but for me the m3 doesnt do it! as previously stated its all down to personal taste

My point was your not comparing two like for like cars in my opinion. I'm sure any car magazine etc that had a group test wouldn't put a v70r up against RS4.