New member seeking advise on buying an S60, S80.

mmck101 · Oct 9th, 2016, 14:40

Hi , i have just signed up to the VOC forum and this is my first post. I have been looking through the forum for the past couple of weeks as i am looking to purchase an 05, 06 S60 or S80. I am viewing two cars this week. The S60 is an 2006 SE D 185 E4 model with full service history and 129k on the clock. The seller is asking £2299. The S80 is a 2005 D5 SE LUX model with 125k on the clock and a price of £1995. The only thing that is putting me a little bit off the S80, is the cream leather seats and light brown carpet. I would be greatfull for any advise on both models.

Best regards.

Darlo 1 · Oct 9th, 2016, 15:49

If the s80 has the euro 3 engine (black engine cover) i'd go for that, better fuel economy and less emmision gubbins.

Odysseus · Oct 10th, 2016, 13:26

I've got a S80 D5 SE Lux. Very comfortable car and I like mine.

It's based on the P2 platform, which has some known weak areas (front suspension, etc), but nothing super scary.

Aside from the normal sensible checks on a used car of this age like making sure the cambelt has been changed, and regular servicing, the biggest worry would be the automatic gearbox. Ask whether this has had the fluid changed and when.

I haven't driven a S60 so can't comment.

Harvey1512 · Oct 10th, 2016, 14:00

Try turning in both cars. Not to find a fault but old S60's had enormous turning circles and you may find that a pain. No fun in car parks for starters.

The little expereince I have had with both is that the S80 is more luxurious, as it should be for the original price differential.

Darlo 1 · Oct 10th, 2016, 20:37

And don't be put off by cream leather either, my s60 has cream leather, just needs cleaning a bit more often, done mine twice in the seven months i have had it, mind you that was just the drivers seat.

warninglight · Oct 11th, 2016, 08:21

I wouldn't avoid light coloured leather interiors!

My first light interior Volvo I bought, I bought it despite the interior it had. Now I find I prefer the lighter colours as you feel much less hemmed in doing long runs up and down the motorways. Obviously driving at night it makes little difference, but I like them!

I have a 2005/05 S60 D5 SE Geartronic which I'll probably sell in the next few weeks now I have an XC90 of the same spec (also both black with 'oak' interiors!) It's the facelift car but with the favourable 163bhp engine and 160ish on the clock. Would be looking for around the £1750 mark if any use!

Oh, and as I'm also from Norn Iron I wouldn't have a problem at all with dropping it off in Stranraer to go on the boat!

mmck101 · Oct 17th, 2016, 22:40

Thank you to you all for the advise. The S80 was sold before i had a chance to get a look at it. I had a look and good test drive in the S60 and i was really impressed with it. It is now sitting in my driveway and i am delighted with it. It has a couple of small faults but nothing major. I washed the car on Saturday and notice afterwards that when i switched on the windscreen wipers, the screen wash came on and stayed on until i switched the wipers of. The screen wash will work as normal when the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel and stops when released but when the wipers are switched on the screen washer stays on. I bought the s60 Haynes manual in Halfords and it helps with id the relays and fuses and diagrams.

Regards.

Oct 9th, 2016, 14:40	#1
mmck101 New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2019 02:04 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DERRY	New member seeking advise on buying an S60, S80. Hi , i have just signed up to the VOC forum and this is my first post. I have been looking through the forum for the past couple of weeks as i am looking to purchase an 05, 06 S60 or S80. I am viewing two cars this week. The S60 is an 2006 SE D 185 E4 model with full service history and 129k on the clock. The seller is asking £2299. The S80 is a 2005 D5 SE LUX model with 125k on the clock and a price of £1995. The only thing that is putting me a little bit off the S80, is the cream leather seats and light brown carpet. I would be greatfull for any advise on both models. Best regards. Last edited by mmck101; Oct 9th, 2016 at 15:17.

Oct 9th, 2016, 15:49	#2
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 18:15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	If the s80 has the euro 3 engine (black engine cover) i'd go for that, better fuel economy and less emmision gubbins. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Oct 10th, 2016, 14:00	#4
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Try turning in both cars. Not to find a fault but old S60's had enormous turning circles and you may find that a pain. No fun in car parks for starters. The little expereince I have had with both is that the S80 is more luxurious, as it should be for the original price differential. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Oct 10th, 2016, 20:37	#5
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 18:15 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	And don't be put off by cream leather either, my s60 has cream leather, just needs cleaning a bit more often, done mine twice in the seven months i have had it, mind you that was just the drivers seat. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Oct 11th, 2016, 08:21	#6
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2024 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	I wouldn't avoid light coloured leather interiors! My first light interior Volvo I bought, I bought it despite the interior it had. Now I find I prefer the lighter colours as you feel much less hemmed in doing long runs up and down the motorways. Obviously driving at night it makes little difference, but I like them! I have a 2005/05 S60 D5 SE Geartronic which I'll probably sell in the next few weeks now I have an XC90 of the same spec (also both black with 'oak' interiors!) It's the facelift car but with the favourable 163bhp engine and 160ish on the clock. Would be looking for around the £1750 mark if any use! Oh, and as I'm also from Norn Iron I wouldn't have a problem at all with dropping it off in Stranraer to go on the boat! __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Oct 10th, 2016, 13:26	#3
Odysseus Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 08:02 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cambridgeshire	I've got a S80 D5 SE Lux. Very comfortable car and I like mine. It's based on the P2 platform, which has some known weak areas (front suspension, etc), but nothing super scary. Aside from the normal sensible checks on a used car of this age like making sure the cambelt has been changed, and regular servicing, the biggest worry would be the automatic gearbox. Ask whether this has had the fluid changed and when. I haven't driven a S60 so can't comment.

Oct 17th, 2016, 22:40	#7
mmck101 New Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2019 02:04 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DERRY	Thank you to you all for the advise. The S80 was sold before i had a chance to get a look at it. I had a look and good test drive in the S60 and i was really impressed with it. It is now sitting in my driveway and i am delighted with it. It has a couple of small faults but nothing major. I washed the car on Saturday and notice afterwards that when i switched on the windscreen wipers, the screen wash came on and stayed on until i switched the wipers of. The screen wash will work as normal when the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel and stops when released but when the wipers are switched on the screen washer stays on. I bought the s60 Haynes manual in Halfords and it helps with id the relays and fuses and diagrams. Regards.

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