Newbie advice on v60 d5

Coggy79 · Jun 27th, 2016, 21:50

Hi I'm just about to buy a 62 plate d5 v60. What should I look out for and any tips on these cars. I've gone for the r design lux nav model. On the test drive I thought the brakes were very poor though it's just had new discs and pads on the font and new pads at rear . How long before they firm up a bit. Any advice welcome. I've come from a seat leon with dpf problems which I had deleted and mapped. Is the 215 bhp engine reliable.

poshram · Jun 29th, 2016, 14:50

I have a 62 plate D5 V60 and love it to bits! Ref the brakes, yeah you need to give it a good 150 miles before they bed in for sure (just replaced a full set on a Fiat 500)
the 2.4 litre engine has alot of torque behind it, and the pickup speed from 4-5-6 gears is very good. Not that I speed alot, but it certainly can cruise at 80 without breaking 2500 revs, and still give you 40 mph, but it can accelerate to 120+ very smoothly and quickly!

the general ride of the car is excellent, and the build quality is 2nd to none! for sure if I replace my V60, it will be for another volvo!

Coggy79 · Jul 2nd, 2016, 23:21

My volvo feels ok but I've come from a seat leon fr 170 remapped to 205 bhp which felt much faster. If my dpf goes wrong I e seen good remaps for the v60 tho I hope I won't need one.

cheshired5 · Jul 3rd, 2016, 01:01

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Originally Posted by Coggy79

My volvo feels ok but I've come from a seat leon fr 170 remapped to 205 bhp which felt much faster.

It wouldn't surprise me if there's 1-200kg difference between the two cars and if that's the case, you're going to notice it.
It's like having a couple of extra adults in the car.

Jun 27th, 2016, 21:50	#1
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	Newbie advice on v60 d5 Hi I'm just about to buy a 62 plate d5 v60. What should I look out for and any tips on these cars. I've gone for the r design lux nav model. On the test drive I thought the brakes were very poor though it's just had new discs and pads on the font and new pads at rear . How long before they firm up a bit. Any advice welcome. I've come from a seat leon with dpf problems which I had deleted and mapped. Is the 215 bhp engine reliable.

Jun 29th, 2016, 14:50	#2
poshram New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2016 15:10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cambridgeshire	I have a 62 plate D5 V60 and love it to bits! Ref the brakes, yeah you need to give it a good 150 miles before they bed in for sure (just replaced a full set on a Fiat 500) the 2.4 litre engine has alot of torque behind it, and the pickup speed from 4-5-6 gears is very good. Not that I speed alot, but it certainly can cruise at 80 without breaking 2500 revs, and still give you 40 mph, but it can accelerate to 120+ very smoothly and quickly! the general ride of the car is excellent, and the build quality is 2nd to none! for sure if I replace my V60, it will be for another volvo!

Jul 2nd, 2016, 23:21	#3
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	My volvo feels ok but I've come from a seat leon fr 170 remapped to 205 bhp which felt much faster. If my dpf goes wrong I e seen good remaps for the v60 tho I hope I won't need one.

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