First XC60 - Page 2

AngloScot · Mar 12th, 2021, 14:28

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Originally Posted by toastie15

Bit more than I wanted to spend but interested in this one.

https://www.clarks-cars.co.uk/used-c...x-nav-s-s-5dr/

Just looked at the car you're interested in, looks very nice. Thought I'd mention that I have a 14 Plate se auto that I bought new and have 46k on the clock. It is the best car I've ever had, so comfortable and great mileage and most importantly No Problems. You won't be disappointed if you buy a XC60.

Easington · Mar 12th, 2021, 15:38

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Originally Posted by toastie15

Bit more than I wanted to spend but interested in this one.

https://www.clarks-cars.co.uk/used-c...x-nav-s-s-5dr/

Nice car and don't shoot me down if you do want a FWD but you do realise it's the FWD model?

eternal optimist · Mar 12th, 2021, 16:14

Am I right in thinking the XC60 shares its platform with the Freelander 2? Much else in common?

Dibble · Mar 13th, 2021, 20:32

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Originally Posted by toastie15

Bit more than I wanted to spend but interested in this one.

https://www.clarks-cars.co.uk/used-c...x-nav-s-s-5dr/

Looks good and price seems good too. I have had mine for 14 months now. It's a D5, AWD and with Polestar chip and had done 39000 when I bought it. Your price for Road Tax and mpg are very good. On a run I can get 43mpg otherwise mid 30's. I like the colour. Splash out and I don't think you will be disappointed. I love mine which is a 2013.

Tannaton · Mar 14th, 2021, 09:03

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Originally Posted by eternal optimist

Am I right in thinking the XC60 shares its platform with the Freelander 2? Much else in common?

No... rear drivetrain of XC60 was used on the Ford Kuga AWD models and the FL2 used the TF80 gearbox.

Tannaton · Mar 14th, 2021, 09:05

Looks a really nice car, if you are not needing AWD. On that later edition, SE lux are the models to have, active bending xenon lights which are superb and clear TFT instruments. I think that will be a 2015 model year.

Four matching Pirelli’s are a sign of good maintenance.

eternal optimist · Mar 14th, 2021, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

No... rear drivetrain of XC60 was used on the Ford Kuga AWD models and the FL2 used the TF80 gearbox.

Thanks - but I am right in thinking the platform is shared?

Tannaton · Mar 14th, 2021, 23:29

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Originally Posted by eternal optimist

Thanks - but I am right in thinking the platform is shared?

I don't think so, the rear suspension on the FL2 is very different, can't quite remember what the front is like.

Wikipedia says it does share the "Ford EUCD platform" but from memory they look different underneath.

However if you look at a Land Rover/ Range Rover electric seat of the same vintage - you will recognise the switches!

toastie15 · Mar 18th, 2021, 17:48

Thanks for all the replies, whichever model I eventually get I want an AWD.

northbradleys70 · Mar 18th, 2021, 20:57

Just to add my humble opinion.
I have recently bought a 2011 x 60 d5 awd on 144000 miles to replace a 2002 v70 d5 which I really did not want to sell but couldn't keep both. I loved the v70 and put 110000miles on it with very few problems . The xc60 is much nicer to drive being a 205 bhp twin turbo . The build quality of the interior is not as good as the 20 year old v70 but that's what we have to accept these days. Do I regret selling the v70 ,yes. Do I love the xc60,yes.

Derek.

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:33 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Looks a really nice car, if you are not needing AWD. On that later edition, SE lux are the models to have, active bending xenon lights which are superb and clear TFT instruments. I think that will be a 2015 model year. Four matching Pirelli’s are a sign of good maintenance. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Mar 14th, 2021 at 09:10.

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eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 12:33 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	Am I right in thinking the XC60 shares its platform with the Freelander 2? Much else in common?

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toastie15 New Member Last Online: May 12th, 2021 15:40 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: BROADSTAIRS	Thanks for all the replies, whichever model I eventually get I want an AWD.

Mar 18th, 2021, 20:57	#20
northbradleys70 Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Trowbridge	Just to add my humble opinion. I have recently bought a 2011 x 60 d5 awd on 144000 miles to replace a 2002 v70 d5 which I really did not want to sell but couldn't keep both. I loved the v70 and put 110000miles on it with very few problems . The xc60 is much nicer to drive being a 205 bhp twin turbo . The build quality of the interior is not as good as the 20 year old v70 but that's what we have to accept these days. Do I regret selling the v70 ,yes. Do I love the xc60,yes. Derek.

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