Should I buy an S60? - Page 3

V70RMW · Jun 9th, 2010, 12:10

Althought the S80 looks like a big S60 it does drive like a bit of a barge - at least the one I drove was not as pleasant to drive - although more comfortable, than my S60.

Georgey dee · Jun 9th, 2010, 13:09

I'm moving house at the moment accross the county to Norwich and over the last few days I have found myself saying "why didn't I get the estate!" but as soon as I'm all done the S60 will be back in my good books

GMad · Jun 11th, 2010, 10:29

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Originally Posted by V70RMW

Althought the S80 looks like a big S60 it does drive like a bit of a barge - at least the one I drove was not as pleasant to drive - although more comfortable, than my S60.

Given that it will spend a big chunk of its life hooning up and down dual carriageways and motorways, lardy tugboat handling isn't too big an issue!

Richard Swinney · Jun 11th, 2010, 11:14

I recently moved from a v70 T5 to an S60R, and am loving really it.

Accepting my performance improvement, my observations would be as follows.

a) Driving position of the v70 P2, is similar to the S60, so from a driver perspective its hard to differentiate which model you could be driving.

b) Turning circle is not brilliant on v70 P2 or S60 compared to the v70 classic shape, and bigger wheels make it worse still.

c) As other have mentioned the boot opening size restricts the ability to get large items into the boot. The boot has a lip, and IMO a weaker boot floor than the v70. However this may not be an issue if you dont carry really heavy objects.

d) If you carry passengers, the rear legroom is less than a v70 P1 or P2

e) If you get a car with electric seats, the seats do not go as low as the manual operated versions. I think the motors take up valuable space under the seats, so the mechanism is different. Personally I found the manual seats better for me.

I wanted the change as I found myself driving all the space of the v70 round by myself, whilst my wife had the dog and the boy in her focus! Upside is I found the S60R, but downside is that I had to get another car for her!
Still we are both happy now :-)

terrorcrane · Jun 11th, 2010, 14:28

I had a Monde Zetec-s diesel which I absolutely loved, handled well, pulled well looked great (had the big alloys and skirts). The only down side was it did sound like a tractor as do all Mondeo diesel engines that are a year or more old.

When it died (well the insurance company wrote it off!) I got the S60 D5 and I can honestly say I would never go back. The S60 is quieter, smoother, more powerfull, pulls better and looks good. The only thing I miss about the Mondy is the access with the hatchback (and only rarely) and the huge alloys.

I have to say as well the turning circle is worse in the S60 and I can only imagine it would be worse in the S80 but having not driven one I couldn't comment.

All in all if I was given a Mondeo as a company car I certainly wouldn't complain but to own the Volvo is my first choice every time. It feels more sturdy, better made, less creaks and rattles and is the most comfortable car I have ever driven on a long run.

Hope this helps

sham.notay · Jun 11th, 2010, 14:52

We are selling our loved 2006 06 s60 diesel auto in august for 6k

GMad · Jun 12th, 2010, 02:17

Thanks for all the replies/advice people..
Can I add, It will definately not be a diesel and doesn't need to be a sporty model (I also own a Pontiac Trans Am and a Suzuki Hayabusa for those boy racer moments)!
It will purely be used for travelling the country in comfort (I work all over the place).

GMad · Jul 31st, 2010, 19:11

And relax...
Very low mileage S60 SE purchased today for buttons.
A high mileage V70 classic will be on the market soon.

Jun 9th, 2010, 13:09	#22
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	I'm moving house at the moment accross the county to Norwich and over the last few days I have found myself saying "why didn't I get the estate!" but as soon as I'm all done the S60 will be back in my good books __________________ 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'

Jun 11th, 2010, 11:14	#24
Richard Swinney Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2013 15:03 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Rhuddlan	Will I like the S60?? I recently moved from a v70 T5 to an S60R, and am loving really it. Accepting my performance improvement, my observations would be as follows. a) Driving position of the v70 P2, is similar to the S60, so from a driver perspective its hard to differentiate which model you could be driving. b) Turning circle is not brilliant on v70 P2 or S60 compared to the v70 classic shape, and bigger wheels make it worse still. c) As other have mentioned the boot opening size restricts the ability to get large items into the boot. The boot has a lip, and IMO a weaker boot floor than the v70. However this may not be an issue if you dont carry really heavy objects. d) If you carry passengers, the rear legroom is less than a v70 P1 or P2 e) If you get a car with electric seats, the seats do not go as low as the manual operated versions. I think the motors take up valuable space under the seats, so the mechanism is different. Personally I found the manual seats better for me. I wanted the change as I found myself driving all the space of the v70 round by myself, whilst my wife had the dog and the boy in her focus! Upside is I found the S60R, but downside is that I had to get another car for her! Still we are both happy now :-)

Jun 11th, 2010, 14:52	#26
sham.notay New Member Last Online: Jul 21st, 2010 13:48 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wakefield	S60 We are selling our loved 2006 06 s60 diesel auto in august for 6k

Jun 9th, 2010, 12:10	#21
V70RMW Master Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 14:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kingston upon Thames	Althought the S80 looks like a big S60 it does drive like a bit of a barge - at least the one I drove was not as pleasant to drive - although more comfortable, than my S60.

Jun 11th, 2010, 14:28	#25
terrorcrane Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2018 22:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Horncastle	I had a Monde Zetec-s diesel which I absolutely loved, handled well, pulled well looked great (had the big alloys and skirts). The only down side was it did sound like a tractor as do all Mondeo diesel engines that are a year or more old. When it died (well the insurance company wrote it off!) I got the S60 D5 and I can honestly say I would never go back. The S60 is quieter, smoother, more powerfull, pulls better and looks good. The only thing I miss about the Mondy is the access with the hatchback (and only rarely) and the huge alloys. I have to say as well the turning circle is worse in the S60 and I can only imagine it would be worse in the S80 but having not driven one I couldn't comment. All in all if I was given a Mondeo as a company car I certainly wouldn't complain but to own the Volvo is my first choice every time. It feels more sturdy, better made, less creaks and rattles and is the most comfortable car I have ever driven on a long run. Hope this helps

Jun 12th, 2010, 02:17	#27
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	Thanks for all the replies/advice people.. Can I add, It will definately not be a diesel and doesn't need to be a sporty model (I also own a Pontiac Trans Am and a Suzuki Hayabusa for those boy racer moments)! It will purely be used for travelling the country in comfort (I work all over the place).

Jul 31st, 2010, 19:11	#28
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	And relax... Very low mileage S60 SE purchased today for buttons. A high mileage V70 classic will be on the market soon.

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