General: - What to check for when buying an S60? - Page 4

mega_angelic · May 14th, 2010, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by blues60

Sorry, never saw your query. I'm not sure they are standard but EVERY SE model I have seen in the flesh or in adverts (Ebay, Autotrader, Ex & M) have had the Prologic system so I guess they do???
There is apparently a "Premium" system that has more powerful amps and a couple of extra speakers but I don't know how to check for this. Anyone?

The easiest way to tell is to look at the centre speaker. If it is plain then it's standard pro logic. If it says Dynaudio it's the premium system...

Remember to turn prologic on though! Soo many people drive around with it on standard sound mode and it's such a shame (the 3Way- Off - Dolby buttons at the top).

y2blade · Jul 22nd, 2010, 07:32

great post thanks, I'm looking at and hopefully buying a S60 D5 SE tomorrow

smssms · Nov 19th, 2010, 17:47

Before getting into modern Volvos check to see if you have any of the following:

Lots of spare cash
Rich and generous relatives
A good mechanic who owes you lots of favours
Information allowing you to blackmail a Volvo garage to get free work
An oil well
Spare time when you wont need your car on the road
A second car

The more of the above you have, the easier your Volvo life will be.

Of course I am joking...

Georgey dee · Nov 24th, 2010, 08:42

Not far off with the P2 cars

Things I've required so far - (2002 car)

-Battery (after alternator failure) £400
-Alternator £350
-Injectors £500
-Drop links £100
-Central Locking motor £110
-Clutch £300
-Slave Cylinder £120
-Dual Mass Flywheel £700
-Aircon Condenser and gas £300
-Engine top mount £80
-Repair to my DIM (Dash clocks and display) £10 so far but still not fixed yet
-Intercooler £240

£3210 in the last 18 months !!

I may get my money back if I sell it but at least the next owner won't have to change much

I'm not including brakes and tyres and these are just parts costs.. If you can't do all the work yourself then budget for much much more.

S60D5-185 · Nov 24th, 2010, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mega_angelic

The easiest way to tell is to look at the centre speaker. If it is plain then it's standard pro logic. If it says Dynaudio it's the premium system...

Remember to turn prologic on though! Soo many people drive around with it on standard sound mode and it's such a shame (the 3Way- Off - Dolby buttons at the top).

Oh how True . WHAT A DIFFERENCE when it is selected and mine WASN'T.

Darryl

alan keys · Nov 24th, 2010, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgey dee

Not far off with the P2 cars

Things I've required so far - (2002 car)

-Battery (after alternator failure) £400
-Alternator £350
-Injectors £500
-Drop links £100
-Central Locking motor £110
-Clutch £300
-Slave Cylinder £120
-Dual Mass Flywheel £700
-Aircon Condenser and gas £300
-Engine top mount £80
-Repair to my DIM (Dash clocks and display) £10 so far but still not fixed yet
-Intercooler £240

£3210 in the last 18 months !!

I may get my money back if I sell it but at least the next owner won't have to change much

I'm not including brakes and tyres and these are just parts costs.. If you can't do all the work yourself then budget for much much more.

Thats not good , a experiance like that would put me of volvos for good, no excuse on a car thats firmly in the premium sector, no wonder people buy japanese cars

Georgey dee · Nov 25th, 2010, 13:13

Forgot to mention the 3 tensioner pullies and tensioner that I replaced.

Don't want any of the belts to snap on these engines as that would be a write-off.

keelan · Jan 10th, 2011, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by King jaffi juffa

60k ? 01/02 models? thats quite impressive

can any one help my clocks are not working at all what can i do to fix

Chesterman · Jan 11th, 2011, 16:46

Increasingly common as the cars get older. Do a search on DIM (Drivers Information Module) Failure/Repair. Lots of information and various suggestions with varying degrees of sucess.

hmsggg · Jan 19th, 2011, 20:11

Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Semi automatic transmission.
from what i have read on here and from my own experience is, make sure you check this fully. as a new one from Volvo fitted will cost upto £4000. check the colour of the oil should be cherry red, also make sure all electrics work. My amplifier is under drivers seat I think that's what it is. also drivers heated seat don't work and n/s heated mirror don't work. all other electrics have been fine apart from my ignition barrel jamming.

Nov 19th, 2010, 17:47	#33
smssms Junior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2011 19:11 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salisbury	Before getting into modern Volvos check to see if you have any of the following: Lots of spare cash Rich and generous relatives A good mechanic who owes you lots of favours Information allowing you to blackmail a Volvo garage to get free work An oil well Spare time when you wont need your car on the road A second car The more of the above you have, the easier your Volvo life will be. Of course I am joking...

Nov 24th, 2010, 08:42	#34
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Not far off with the P2 cars Things I've required so far - (2002 car) -Battery (after alternator failure) £400 -Alternator £350 -Injectors £500 -Drop links £100 -Central Locking motor £110 -Clutch £300 -Slave Cylinder £120 -Dual Mass Flywheel £700 -Aircon Condenser and gas £300 -Engine top mount £80 -Repair to my DIM (Dash clocks and display) £10 so far but still not fixed yet -Intercooler £240 £3210 in the last 18 months !! I may get my money back if I sell it but at least the next owner won't have to change much I'm not including brakes and tyres and these are just parts costs.. If you can't do all the work yourself then budget for much much more. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Nov 25th, 2010, 13:13	#37
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Forgot to mention the 3 tensioner pullies and tensioner that I replaced. Don't want any of the belts to snap on these engines as that would be a write-off. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

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Jul 22nd, 2010, 07:32	#32
y2blade Premier Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2021 08:28 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Shire	great post thanks, I'm looking at and hopefully buying a S60 D5 SE tomorrow

Jan 11th, 2011, 16:46	#39
Chesterman Senior Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2015 04:07 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester	Increasingly common as the cars get older. Do a search on DIM (Drivers Information Module) Failure/Repair. Lots of information and various suggestions with varying degrees of sucess.

Jan 19th, 2011, 20:11	#40
hmsggg Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2013 17:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: llanybydder	Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Semi automatic transmission. from what i have read on here and from my own experience is, make sure you check this fully. as a new one from Volvo fitted will cost upto £4000. check the colour of the oil should be cherry red, also make sure all electrics work. My amplifier is under drivers seat I think that's what it is. also drivers heated seat don't work and n/s heated mirror don't work. all other electrics have been fine apart from my ignition barrel jamming.

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