S60 Diesel 163 Auto - Page 2

markalex73 · Jun 20th, 2016, 20:54

Had it on eBay a couple of weeks ago and it only hit 1300 quid.. Just ridiculous. I'd consider it a good and worthy alternative to a similar aged merc or audi etc. I guess volvo of this era don't hold the same residual values as those German marque's though.
If it doesn't sell for a sensible price I'd rather part ex or give it away to a family member.

Bonefishblues · Jun 20th, 2016, 20:58

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Originally Posted by markalex73

Had it on eBay a couple of weeks ago and it only hit 1300 quid.. Just ridiculous. I'd consider it a good and worthy alternative to a similar aged merc or audi etc. I guess volvo of this era don't hold the same residual values as those German marque's though.
If it doesn't sell for a sensible price I'd rather part ex or give it away to a family member.

Case proven, I'd say. It's worth more to you than others, which happens.

volvoid · Jun 20th, 2016, 22:07

If its a decent car, low hassle, low bills, and worth very little, why sell at all ? Just keep it, wont be worth much less in a year or two

cheshired5 · Jun 20th, 2016, 23:02

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Originally Posted by markalex73

Had it on eBay a couple of weeks ago and it only hit 1300 quid.. Just ridiculous

Not really.
I paid £1600 for mine 4 years ago when it was 10 years old so you wanting £1900 for an 11 year old car is probably a little optimistic.
We know that if looked after, they're great cars that will run forever but buyers don't always see that.

£1300 is probably harsh though.

warninglight · Jul 2nd, 2016, 15:10

SOLD! To me, today

Happy with the car, drives very nicely, and won't take much to get it very nice indeed! Driving it back up to Cumbria tomorrow so will get a good chance to settle into my new comfy seat.

What's more it does seem to be averaging 50-60mpg quite happily! It got 59.8 on the 50 or so mile run back into East London this morning, without really trying, and with the climate control on.

Thanks, Mark!

Bonefishblues · Jul 2nd, 2016, 16:06

Measured or indicated mpg? The two are sometimes very different on this gen (as in mine shows in excess of 60 mpg which translates to just over 50 measured)

warninglight · Jul 2nd, 2016, 16:09

I'll know once I've had a full tank through it, how well it matches up.

Having a nice big number on the dash gives a warm fuzzy feeling anyway, even without the heated seat on!

Bonefishblues · Jul 2nd, 2016, 16:14

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Originally Posted by warninglight

I'll know once I've had a full tank through it, how well it matches up.

Having a nice big number on the dash gives a warm fuzzy feeling anyway, even without the heated seat on!

Be interesting to see - mine's the biggest mpg liar I've ever owned!

The Edge · Jul 3rd, 2016, 08:55

My 02 S60 manual tells lies.

My 55 V70 Auto is much more accurate - still a little high but 3 mpg not 10!

warninglight · Jul 8th, 2016, 09:33

As you guys reckoned it's quite a liar!

At the end of my first full tank the car claimed 50.50mpg average.

Hand calcs told me it was nearer 39.5...

Had a couple of mountain bikes on the roof for a bit of that, but it's a bit disappointing that the D5 can't really match the old tdi for economy.

Jun 20th, 2016, 22:07	#13
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	If its a decent car, low hassle, low bills, and worth very little, why sell at all ? Just keep it, wont be worth much less in a year or two __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jul 2nd, 2016, 15:10	#15
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 12:46 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	SOLD! To me, today Happy with the car, drives very nicely, and won't take much to get it very nice indeed! Driving it back up to Cumbria tomorrow so will get a good chance to settle into my new comfy seat. What's more it does seem to be averaging 50-60mpg quite happily! It got 59.8 on the 50 or so mile run back into East London this morning, without really trying, and with the climate control on. Thanks, Mark! __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Jul 2nd, 2016, 16:09	#17
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 12:46 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	I'll know once I've had a full tank through it, how well it matches up. Having a nice big number on the dash gives a warm fuzzy feeling anyway, even without the heated seat on! __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Jul 8th, 2016, 09:33	#20
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: May 31st, 2024 12:46 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	As you guys reckoned it's quite a liar! At the end of my first full tank the car claimed 50.50mpg average. Hand calcs told me it was nearer 39.5... Had a couple of mountain bikes on the roof for a bit of that, but it's a bit disappointing that the D5 can't really match the old tdi for economy. __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Jun 20th, 2016, 20:54	#11
markalex73 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 21:24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: kent View Photos By: markalex73	Had it on eBay a couple of weeks ago and it only hit 1300 quid.. Just ridiculous. I'd consider it a good and worthy alternative to a similar aged merc or audi etc. I guess volvo of this era don't hold the same residual values as those German marque's though. If it doesn't sell for a sensible price I'd rather part ex or give it away to a family member.

Jul 2nd, 2016, 16:06	#16
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:49 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Measured or indicated mpg? The two are sometimes very different on this gen (as in mine shows in excess of 60 mpg which translates to just over 50 measured)

Jul 3rd, 2016, 08:55	#19
The Edge Senior Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 07:34 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Birmingham	My 02 S60 manual tells lies. My 55 V70 Auto is much more accurate - still a little high but 3 mpg not 10!

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