2006 s60 2.5T 60k miles would you buy one

douglasjreno · Post by **douglasjreno** » 10 Sep 2013, 12:05

Currently own a 1994 850 base would any of you recommend this car as my next Volvo?

Post by **JDS60R** » 10 Sep 2013, 12:17

Yes- great car. The 2.5 LPT is a little more difficult to mod but the stock torque and fuel mileage make it very worthwhile in its stock state. If you want T5 power above 80 mph you will need a new turbo and other supporting mods. But for regular use its a great car.

adki110 · Post by **adki110** » 11 Sep 2013, 18:11

I have a 2006 with 170,000 miles. It overall has been a good car. Had to rebuild the front end at 135,000 miles. But that seems to be the standard with these cars. If you do your own work you will like it.

Post by **IVIUSTANG** » 11 Sep 2013, 23:12

Good overall car, in my mind any 2006+ P2 generation cars are pretty good overall. I had an 07 2.5T AWD and loved it, just a little small for me so I sold it. Plenty fast enough for me, considering I have the same engine in my 2006 XC70 which I still own and love!

Jesse

pt850 · Post by **pt850** » 12 Sep 2013, 12:48

You don't say how much the car costs, but I will alert you that tires for this car may be quite a bit pricier than the ones for most 850s. My wife just bought a 2007 S60 2.5T with the "sport package" which includes low profile wheels (takes 235/45R17 tires) and tires were 50% higher than I expected.

douglasjreno · Post by **douglasjreno** » 14 Sep 2013, 09:23

thanks guys its 11900, just started looking but thought i would post for input.

L1lb1tandthor · Post by **L1lb1tandthor** » 14 Sep 2013, 15:04

Just picked up an 04 for the wife for $7,300. Absolutely love the seats and ride. Getting 23 mpg in town with it so far. Starting our mods with suspension braces and sway bars to tighten it up a bit.