09 S60 vs 05 S40

[Euro_Hobbs]

Hey guys,

So I'm officially looking for a new daily driver to supplement my current 850 which is poorly executing it's responsibilities on my commute to work. I've recently come across two very nice Volvos at a local dealer and I wanted to know y'alls opinion on them, although this is the S60 section so I'm sure it'll be biased. What do you guys think?

1) 2009 S60 2.5T 128k miles in excellent condition. Interior is spotless and exterior is great too save for a random aftermarket headlight that is fogging badly. Traded locally with some records (I don't know if they have any additional in the file)

http://www.magvolvo.com/used/Volvo/2009 ... e8be61.htm

2) 2005 S40 T5 125k miles, also in excellent condition. It's a fairly base T5 but in great physical condition. The big catch is the seemingly extensive set of service record they and carfax list for the vehicle.

http://www.magvolvo.com/used/Volvo/2005 ... b8b1a8.htm

[oragex]

The S40 is a small car in terms of front legroom, I'm 6'1 and I was hugging the steering wheel. It is also a car with lesser quality components overall so it may break more often than the S60.

The S60 is perhaps the last year model of it's generation so many quirks should have been fixed by then. Still a 130k car will have issues. See if the shock absorbers and front suspension tables have been replaced - a good point. The drivers seat seems to have little wear which is a big plus meaning the car was used for long distances. It also has the HU-850 (an option) which is one of the best sounds you will find in most cars of that price, even new ones. It has a separate amplifier under the passenger seat.

[Euro_Hobbs]

Well false alarm...the S60 was sold before I could back to look at it again and the S40 was a complete turd despite all the records that came with it, not even in the same league as the S60.