V60 Cross Country - Page 2

GrahamHR · Sep 19th, 2017, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Considered1

I had one last week as a courtesy car whilst mine was being serviced.
A pretty capable car, although it didn't inspire me. Wife did comment on how nice the suspension was.

I haven't look into it are they all AWD old D5 engine, actually this was an old D4 AWD, ok once it got going...

Good car at the right price perhaps, but I wouldn't expect much in the way of mpg, think it was around 30, which if courtesy cars are anything to go by should be the worst you will achieve.

30 mpg ? For a diesel 4WD? I get around 25 mpg for my 3.0 litre petrol 4WD Polestar

The Thong · Sep 20th, 2017, 18:21

I own it now..... I'm a D5 owner

Rocinante · Sep 21st, 2017, 09:48

The Thong,

The link you gave was for a D4, and you've posted you're a D5 owner ??

The Thong · Sep 21st, 2017, 15:58

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Originally Posted by raymondcoia

The Thong,

The link you gave was for a D4, and you've posted you're a D5 owner ??

Well.... Ok, it's a D4 but it's got the 2.4 in it which I assume is a.... Ok, I'm taking like an idiot. Anyway, the motor in the link is the one I've bought

TT

Fantastic · Sep 21st, 2017, 19:38

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Originally Posted by The Thong

Well.... Ok, it's a D4 but it's got the 2.4 in it which I assume is a.... Ok, I'm taking like an idiot. Anyway, the motor in the link is the one I've bought

TT

Congrats on your new car.
D4 is still the excellent 5 cylinder so good choice. The car looks excellent and I'm sure you'll have fun with it. Rides better than the standard V60 and will get you most places in all weathers.

The Thong · Sep 21st, 2017, 19:45

Cheers, I collect it a week Saturday. Amazingly it comes with a service contract so next years service is already covered... Yay!! So what's the story with this 2.4d Engine then?

Fantastic · Sep 22nd, 2017, 16:11

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Originally Posted by The Thong

Cheers, I collect it a week Saturday. Amazingly it comes with a service contract so next years service is already covered... Yay!! So what's the story with this 2.4d Engine then?

The 2.4, 5 pot engine is brilliant. It had a few teething problems at first (like most new Volvo things) but they became very good (as yours). Most folk tend to 'follow fashion' and go for the D5 with it's extra power and even polestar them. While this extra 'kick in the neck and back' may be fun for a while, I prefer the smoother power delivery of the D4, or even the D3 as in my V70. Gear changes through the auto box are smoother and less clunky as well.

I'm sure your prospective purchase will be more than adequate, even exhilarating to drive. You won't notice the winter road dirt as much on that colour either, as compared to your V50 ☺.

My opinions only of course, but I get by with them mostly (she who must be obeyed may differ) 😀.

Good luck for next Saturday and let us know how you get on with it.

The Thong · Sep 23rd, 2017, 11:01

Cheers, it'll be just fine. I'm looking forward to it.... 7 Sleeps to V60 CC.... Yay!

TT

Sep 20th, 2017, 18:21	#12
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:46 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I own it now..... I'm a D5 owner __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Sep 21st, 2017, 19:45	#16
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:46 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Cheers, I collect it a week Saturday. Amazingly it comes with a service contract so next years service is already covered... Yay!! So what's the story with this 2.4d Engine then? __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Sep 23rd, 2017, 11:01	#18
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:46 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Cheers, it'll be just fine. I'm looking forward to it.... 7 Sleeps to V60 CC.... Yay! TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Sep 21st, 2017, 09:48	#13
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	The Thong, The link you gave was for a D4, and you've posted you're a D5 owner ??

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