Need advise on purchasing an S60(either 2.4 or 2.5T)

eightfifty2x0 · Post by **eightfifty2x0** » 30 Aug 2021, 08:39

Good day to you, people! I need your advise on purchasing a neat S60.

First choice was an S60R. But they are either too expensive, or just expensive and in shape that doesnt reflect their price + lots of miles and i dont know how expensive could it get to fix any issues related to the 2.5T engine and the AWD system.
So i came to the conclusion that i rather get one with not much milage on it and not much power output, since i believe that not so powerful cars are being abused less.

Here are two S60s i found that i like the most
1) 2.4 with 170PS, from 2005, with 225k km, manual, for 5k€
and
2) 2.5T with 209PS, from 2007, with 190k km, manual, for 7.5k€
Both have been maintained(according to the dealers) by the book.

Is there anything i have to pay attention to when buying one of these two particular cars? Maybe one of these is way more robust than the other one? Maybe some common issues that need to be fixed asap?

thanks in advance

P.S. Btw, a guy i know that knows Volvos said that i should have gone for a 2.5T AWD, fore more stability in the corners. Is this a legit advise? Giving the fact that we are talking about a car that has about 200PS and no sporty suspension

Post by **kallekula** » 30 Aug 2021, 10:33

Turbo cars are fun to drive but a bit more complicated to work on than a non-turbo ofc.
I would have bought the turbo. I've heard those 2.5 engines with Turbo are pretty quick.

Post by **June** » 30 Aug 2021, 11:00

The dealer maintained of course! It has less mileage and is newer. Assuming they produce recipes. Be sure they opted for the synthetic oil and changed it appropriately. If they were a cheapskate and didn't opt for the synthetic oil, it must have been changed more regularly and check under the oil cap for sludge. Dealer maintained guarantees Genuine Volvo replacement parts were used. That saves you a timing belt service immediately as aftermarket timing belt, accessories, and water pumps cannot be trusted. iThe non dealer serviced car may be riding the factory belt! Also the dealer serviced car will have had the brake fluid changed every 2 years OR 20K, that means longer life for the ABS as well as rhe rest of the system. Also it will have had several power steering oil changes with the correct fluid giving longer life there too. I advise replacement of the banjo bolt immediately as both cars fall within the time period of faulty check ball that can destroy the engine. I assume the dealer maintained car is one owner? Few buy a used Volvo and dealer maintained them. You should be able to see a well maintained vehicle.

The R cars are junk used unless you plan on paying a fortune. Most some useful idiot has "improved Volvo's design with pages of aftermarket parts, tune and is being dumped because they gave up. You would be better buying a Polstar that is a few years old one owner traded back th Volvo. Then resist the urge to modify it. I think the 2015 is the last 6 cylinder PS/V70 Polstar. 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. I assume that is out.

Don't forget to check the pcv system! Post pictures of both and obtain more information on both. June

eightfifty2x0 · Post by **eightfifty2x0** » 30 Aug 2021, 12:12

Hey, June. Both cars are sold by dealers, the 2.5T though has also been maintained by this specific dealer the last six years and the last 40k kilometers. The naturally aspirated one is also fully serviced, but by different shop.

As for the V70Rs, am thinking the same, most just have fun with them and when problems start, then they seek to sell it asap

eightfifty2x0 · Post by **eightfifty2x0** » 30 Aug 2021, 12:24

here are two pictures of the naturally aspirated one. I liked it for the looks of it

iamhives · Post by **iamhives** » 30 Aug 2021, 13:38

The answer depends on your priorities. If you are looking to reliability and lower cost (initial and maintenance) then go with 2.4 NA (no turbo) and FWD. If you want more performance (but its still an old Volvo) then go with 2.5T and AWD. Personally thus far I've always bought 2.4 NA with FWD because I'm looking for reliability, slowness and safety for my teenage kids. Only you can answer the question.

eightfifty2x0 · Post by **eightfifty2x0** » 30 Aug 2021, 14:06

iamhives wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 13:38 The answer depends on your priorities. If you are looking to reliability and lower cost (initial and maintenance) then go with 2.4 NA (no turbo) and FWD. If you want more performance (but its still an old Volvo) then go with 2.5T and AWD. Personally thus far I've always bought 2.4 NA with FWD because I'm looking for reliability, slowness and safety for my teenage kids. Only you can answer the question.

I have heard that the AWD can be often faulty, plus that AWD is no real AWD and at most times it is inactive. Those two reasons are a turn off for me when it comes to AWD.

Post by **June** » 30 Aug 2021, 15:29

Okay, this is my 2004 S80 T6 always dealer maintained. Engine never washed. In service 12/23/2003 and now 215K. Notice 100°day 6 minutes of idle high fan speed and outside air air vent temp in the 50s. Do check ac tmp. Driving gets to upper 30s. June