Looking to buy v60 in the not to distant.

Scraggs · Aug 15th, 2018, 10:30

As the title. I have had about a dozen Volvo in the past and now looking to update my diesel passat. Ideal car for me has to pull well (caravan, 1400kg), comfortable, and economical. I love the 2.4d but I'm told the newish 2.0 5 pots are good. Because I've been out of the Volvo scene for a few years, I've lost track of what is and what isn't good on later models. I'll probably be looking at 2013/2014. So if anyone has any advice through experience they can share that would be great. Rear space is not a concern, nor is the DPF. Thanks. Gwyn.

Scraggs · Aug 30th, 2018, 08:03

Posted question a while ago now and not a single reply. One hundred plus views. Guy asking similar question after my posting, many replies! No problem I'll try elsewhere. :sad_smile

jasmith44 · Aug 30th, 2018, 09:03

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Originally Posted by Scraggs

Posted question a while ago now and not a single reply. One hundred plus views. Guy asking similar question after my posting, many replies! No problem I'll try elsewhere. :sad_smile

SNAP. I found the same.

edmoss · Aug 30th, 2018, 09:57

I p/x mine a few weeks ago, it's now on autotrader, but a D5..Only sold it because I wanted a bit more room in the the back if that's any use to you?

scoobysn7x · Aug 30th, 2018, 12:15

They are great cars TBH, avoid the newer D3/D4 4 cylinder engines as they seem to have issues. The D2 can also have issues and if you towing you'll need to look at the D3/D4/D5. The 5 cylinder engines are volvo engines, and are great really smooth and quiet and quite quick.

I have a 2013 D4 R design and its a pleasure to drive and surprising chuckable for it size, great fun and handles well. Personally I think the D3/D4 is the pick of the bunch adequate perfromance and better MPG than the D5. I think they are a really good size not massive like a V70, but still have loads of space and are a bit more engaging to drive than the V70, and in my opinion better looking.

I'm currently toying with selling mine, as I want to get back in a T5 now my commute doesn't demand a diesel

Scraggs · Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:31

Thanks for your input.

scoobysn7x · Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Scraggs

Thanks for your input.

Mine is now in the for sale section 😉

Aug 15th, 2018, 10:30	#1
Scraggs New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2018 15:18 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Hucknall	Looking to buy v60 in the not to distant. As the title. I have had about a dozen Volvo in the past and now looking to update my diesel passat. Ideal car for me has to pull well (caravan, 1400kg), comfortable, and economical. I love the 2.4d but I'm told the newish 2.0 5 pots are good. Because I've been out of the Volvo scene for a few years, I've lost track of what is and what isn't good on later models. I'll probably be looking at 2013/2014. So if anyone has any advice through experience they can share that would be great. Rear space is not a concern, nor is the DPF. Thanks. Gwyn.

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Aug 30th, 2018, 08:03	#2
Scraggs New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2018 15:18 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Hucknall	Posted question a while ago now and not a single reply. One hundred plus views. Guy asking similar question after my posting, many replies! No problem I'll try elsewhere. :sad_smile

Aug 30th, 2018, 09:57	#4
edmoss Junior Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2021 15:08 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Birmingham	I p/x mine a few weeks ago, it's now on autotrader, but a D5..Only sold it because I wanted a bit more room in the the back if that's any use to you?

Aug 30th, 2018, 12:15	#5
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	They are great cars TBH, avoid the newer D3/D4 4 cylinder engines as they seem to have issues. The D2 can also have issues and if you towing you'll need to look at the D3/D4/D5. The 5 cylinder engines are volvo engines, and are great really smooth and quiet and quite quick. I have a 2013 D4 R design and its a pleasure to drive and surprising chuckable for it size, great fun and handles well. Personally I think the D3/D4 is the pick of the bunch adequate perfromance and better MPG than the D5. I think they are a really good size not massive like a V70, but still have loads of space and are a bit more engaging to drive than the V70, and in my opinion better looking. I'm currently toying with selling mine, as I want to get back in a T5 now my commute doesn't demand a diesel

Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:31	#6
Scraggs New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2018 15:18 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Hucknall	Thanks for your input.

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