Newbie advice

djkenn · Jul 22nd, 2017, 13:28

Lots of discounts on the old shape XC60s at the moment. I'm looking at a D4 AWD Se Nav.

What are the big services?

The one I test drove had lots of squeaks from the dash - is that common?

Any general advice very welcome, thanks

GJB · Jul 22nd, 2017, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkenn

Lots of discounts on the old shape XC60s at the moment. I'm looking at a D4 AWD Se Nav.

What are the big services?

The one I test drove had lots of squeaks from the dash - is that common?

Any general advice very welcome, thanks

No squeaks on mine from anywhere, has it had a problem and had surgery and not put back together properly.

NigelDay · Jul 22nd, 2017, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkenn

Lots of discounts on the old shape XC60s at the moment. I'm looking at a D4 AWD Se Nav.

What are the big services?

The one I test drove had lots of squeaks from the dash - is that common?

Any general advice very welcome, thanks

D4 AWD is the slowest in the stable. If performance is important, go D4 FWD or D5 AWD. What options are important ? Make sure you select the car with the options 'factory fitted'. Some are impossible or very expensive to retro-fit.

Chief inspector · Jul 22nd, 2017, 14:11

No squeaks, rattles or dash noises on mine, a 2015 /MY'2016'

Sometimes a cross wind howls through something in the A pillars or screen surround, that's it.

As the poster above says, the D4 AWD is slow and quite thirsty compared to the FWD D4, if you need AWD you want the D5, faster, similar real world consumption.

If you dont need the AWD and done mind a bit of torque steer, the FWD D4 was the fastest diesel model in later years.

Mine hasn't has any repairs or issues 40,000 miles in.

I think you can pre-buy a service pack that's good value - mine are in with the lease so I cant advise on the price.

Waggatron · Jul 22nd, 2017, 15:32

I've had two over seven years and neither has had any squeaks or rattles from inside cabin.

Clan · Jul 22nd, 2017, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkenn

Lots of discounts on the old shape XC60s at the moment. I'm looking at a D4 AWD Se Nav.

What are the big services?

The one I test drove had lots of squeaks from the dash - is that common?

Any general advice very welcome, thanks

service at 18000 mile intervals , 36000 72000 are air filter and fuel filter , 54000 = aux belt on 5 cylinder , cambelt 108000 on 5 cylinder longer on the 4 cylinder .

creaks from the centre console easy to fix .

lordlichfield · Jul 23rd, 2017, 00:43

I've had two XC90's prior to my 60. The first didn't stay long due to a number of issues - one of which was very loud creaking/cracking of the dashboard. That problem was never fixed.

My current XC60 is a lot better but the dash does creak slightly when driving facing the sun. I guess it expands from the heat.

andrewpain · Jul 23rd, 2017, 12:58

got the FWD D4 which is plenty of engine. If you don't NEED 4WD drive I wouldn't bother looking. Lots of good FWDs and 4WD around at tempting prices, but make sure it has the options you want, because retrofits are virtually impossible. Build quality generally is excellent, so a creaky/noisy dash should be a no-no.
My first Volvo and very pleased. Good as the Merc E Class I had for 8 years......

Jul 22nd, 2017, 13:28	#1
djkenn Djkenn Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 21:35 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Twinstead, Suffolk	Newbie advice Lots of discounts on the old shape XC60s at the moment. I'm looking at a D4 AWD Se Nav. What are the big services? The one I test drove had lots of squeaks from the dash - is that common? Any general advice very welcome, thanks

Jul 22nd, 2017, 14:11	#4
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	No squeaks, rattles or dash noises on mine, a 2015 /MY'2016' Sometimes a cross wind howls through something in the A pillars or screen surround, that's it. As the poster above says, the D4 AWD is slow and quite thirsty compared to the FWD D4, if you need AWD you want the D5, faster, similar real world consumption. If you dont need the AWD and done mind a bit of torque steer, the FWD D4 was the fastest diesel model in later years. Mine hasn't has any repairs or issues 40,000 miles in. I think you can pre-buy a service pack that's good value - mine are in with the lease so I cant advise on the price. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

Jul 22nd, 2017, 15:32	#5
Waggatron Senior Member Last Online: Jun 11th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Endor	I've had two over seven years and neither has had any squeaks or rattles from inside cabin. __________________ XC60 MY19 D4 Momentum Pro Auto, Denim Blue, Blond, Rear Camera, Rear Heated Seats. XC60 MY15 D4 SE Lux Nav, Crystal White, Winter Pack, Front & Rear Parkies. XC60 MY11 2.4D Drive SE, Chameleon Blue, Winter Pack.

Jul 23rd, 2017, 12:58	#8
andrewpain Senior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 15:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Meppershall Bedfordshire	got the FWD D4 which is plenty of engine. If you don't NEED 4WD drive I wouldn't bother looking. Lots of good FWDs and 4WD around at tempting prices, but make sure it has the options you want, because retrofits are virtually impossible. Build quality generally is excellent, so a creaky/noisy dash should be a no-no. My first Volvo and very pleased. Good as the Merc E Class I had for 8 years...... __________________ Andrew Pain - XC60 MY17 Saville Grey SE Lux Nav 190 auto; winter, H-K+subwoofer, sunroof, power passenger seat, heated wheel, paddles, F/R park assist, rear camera.

Jul 23rd, 2017, 00:43	#7
lordlichfield Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2017 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London	I've had two XC90's prior to my 60. The first didn't stay long due to a number of issues - one of which was very loud creaking/cracking of the dashboard. That problem was never fixed. My current XC60 is a lot better but the dash does creak slightly when driving facing the sun. I guess it expands from the heat.

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