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dhr90 · Dec 10th, 2018, 20:18

2) I have Lane Departure Warning in my V60 and its exactly that, a buzzer (actually it might be more of a bell?) when you stray over a line without indicating.

3) For me it brought a nicer looking front end. Newer styling on the rear bumper too. Inside its got the TFT dash rather than the mix of analogue and digital centre. This was the main reason I hunted so hard for a facelift. I liked the way it looked far more modern, gave me far more options with how I would like it to look. Can have satnav directions in the centre etc.
Facelift also received chassis and suspension modifications to make it better, although I never drove a prefacelift so can't comment on the differences.

4) How many miles and what type of mileage do you do? The 5cylinder engines are known to be pretty good, but the 4 cylinder D3 and D4 seem to get a lot of EGR problems. I held out for a D5 5 cylinder and love it. My commute is 7 miles, 2-3 miles in town with a fair few stops and then 50mph b roads the rest of the time. I've not had any EGR issues in 9 months of ownership. I'm now a little addicted to the power/torque, "sport" mode on the geartronic gearbox always makes me giggle!

5) If you want a sportier ride go for the R-Design, but if you want smoothness and comfort then definitely opt for an SE or better an SE Lux. I find it is still firmer, especially at lower speeds than my old Rover 75, at motorway speeds though it is utterly brilliant. I have beige interior and a sunroof, I find it makes it feel far roomier and a more luxurious place to be. Winter pack has already proven its worth for the heated windscreen, although I see the elements in the front screen every journey I make which does irk me a little. Heated seats are nice and hot as well

Drivers convenience pack gets you adaptive cruise control. I use it all the time on long trips, it is fantastic, and in traffic really helps to relieve the stress (takes a hell of a jump to trust it first time though!).
If you find one with Xenon lamps, they are worth stretching for, they really are that much better than halogen lamps!! Active high beam and cornering lights are fun and more useful than I thought, fear an horrendous bill if they ever go wrong though.
A Nav model gets a larger centre screen, again makes the interior look better, even if you prefer to use an alternative unit/phone.

I'm sure others will be along with many more comments

Dec 10th, 2018, 20:18	#2
dhr90 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 21:11 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bristol	2) I have Lane Departure Warning in my V60 and its exactly that, a buzzer (actually it might be more of a bell?) when you stray over a line without indicating. 3) For me it brought a nicer looking front end. Newer styling on the rear bumper too. Inside its got the TFT dash rather than the mix of analogue and digital centre. This was the main reason I hunted so hard for a facelift. I liked the way it looked far more modern, gave me far more options with how I would like it to look. Can have satnav directions in the centre etc. Facelift also received chassis and suspension modifications to make it better, although I never drove a prefacelift so can't comment on the differences. 4) How many miles and what type of mileage do you do? The 5cylinder engines are known to be pretty good, but the 4 cylinder D3 and D4 seem to get a lot of EGR problems. I held out for a D5 5 cylinder and love it. My commute is 7 miles, 2-3 miles in town with a fair few stops and then 50mph b roads the rest of the time. I've not had any EGR issues in 9 months of ownership. I'm now a little addicted to the power/torque, "sport" mode on the geartronic gearbox always makes me giggle! 5) If you want a sportier ride go for the R-Design, but if you want smoothness and comfort then definitely opt for an SE or better an SE Lux. I find it is still firmer, especially at lower speeds than my old Rover 75, at motorway speeds though it is utterly brilliant. I have beige interior and a sunroof, I find it makes it feel far roomier and a more luxurious place to be. Winter pack has already proven its worth for the heated windscreen, although I see the elements in the front screen every journey I make which does irk me a little. Heated seats are nice and hot as well Drivers convenience pack gets you adaptive cruise control. I use it all the time on long trips, it is fantastic, and in traffic really helps to relieve the stress (takes a hell of a jump to trust it first time though!). If you find one with Xenon lamps, they are worth stretching for, they really are that much better than halogen lamps!! Active high beam and cornering lights are fun and more useful than I thought, fear an horrendous bill if they ever go wrong though. A Nav model gets a larger centre screen, again makes the interior look better, even if you prefer to use an alternative unit/phone. I'm sure others will be along with many more comments __________________ 2013 V60 SE LUX Nav D5 Auto Last edited by dhr90; Dec 10th, 2018 at 22:46.