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toniln74 · Oct 24th, 2020, 19:06

Hello everyone,
I need urgent help. My best friend is hunting for a used Volvo xc60 and he said he must buy one within a week time. And since he knows nothing about the model (he hasn’t even taken a road test yet) I’m afraid he might make a rookie mistake. I told him not to be in a hurry but he is very stubborn. Therefore I need some piece of advice according to his criteria about the car, namely:
1.diesel engine
2.not less than 163 hp
3.automatic transmition
4.MY around 2013-2016(year may vary + - 2).
5. AWD (4x4)
I also have some additional questions:
Which models to avoid?
Which is the best and less troubled diesel engine?
Most reliable gearbox?
Anything else that might prevent him buying a pig in a poke? In other words we need less problematic car. I know there is no such thing as a perfect car….
I will be grateful for any piece of advice from 1st hand owners and those who have friends with this particular model.
You can also redirect me to some links about the topic (I’m sure it’s been discussed , but I barely have time to search)
Thank you in advance.
Cheers.

Oct 24th, 2020, 19:06	#1
toniln74 New Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2021 21:11 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pleven	Volvo XC60 Advice Hello everyone, I need urgent help. My best friend is hunting for a used Volvo xc60 and he said he must buy one within a week time. And since he knows nothing about the model (he hasn’t even taken a road test yet) I’m afraid he might make a rookie mistake. I told him not to be in a hurry but he is very stubborn. Therefore I need some piece of advice according to his criteria about the car, namely: 1.diesel engine 2.not less than 163 hp 3.automatic transmition 4.MY around 2013-2016(year may vary + - 2). 5. AWD (4x4) I also have some additional questions: Which models to avoid? Which is the best and less troubled diesel engine? Most reliable gearbox? Anything else that might prevent him buying a pig in a poke? In other words we need less problematic car. I know there is no such thing as a perfect car…. I will be grateful for any piece of advice from 1st hand owners and those who have friends with this particular model. You can also redirect me to some links about the topic (I’m sure it’s been discussed , but I barely have time to search) Thank you in advance. Cheers.