190,000 mile S60 "T5 RS" 300bhp - Dodgy seller?

T5R92011 · Mar 9th, 2015, 17:06

"THE CAR DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY-IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SUPER RELIABLE ECONOMICAL CAR YOU HAVE JUST FOUND IT
THIS IS THE SUPERIOR S60 T5 RS VERSION (RS - in logbook) THAT ARE BECOMING VERY SOUGHT AFTER AND TO FIND ONE IN THIS CONDITION ARE HARD TO COME BY."

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S60-.../221706414813?

Think somebody is going to be taken for a fool here.... 190,000 miles... looks like a regular T5 to me... ex police? Never heard of a "T5 RS" with 300bhp. Mentions nothing about a re-map or even the engine size......And at no stage is a T5 Volvo "economical"! Not so sure about the full body VOLVO sticker on the side!

Buyer beware!

cheshired5 · Mar 9th, 2015, 17:12

His feedback seems good enough but the more important question for me is would I buy from anyone who wears a ring like that?! .......

Is it the Pope?
Do you have to kiss it?

Simon Jones · Mar 9th, 2015, 19:59

He's listed it as being taxed up to August this year so clearly is unaware that tax is not transferable to new owner. The title says '<300 Bhp' which could be equally be applied to a 1.1 Fiesta! If he did really spend £752 on 'carbon alloy' wheels perhaps he should have looked after them a bit better.

93240se · Mar 9th, 2015, 21:20

Ebay advert states its an ex police tracking car.

Regards, Richard

Spetsnaz GSh · Mar 9th, 2015, 22:02

those alloys and graphics really let down what looks like an epic car.

Simon Jones · Mar 9th, 2015, 22:29

That key looks a bit flaccid too.

GrahamBrown1 · Mar 9th, 2015, 23:21

What a bloody shed!! Its got stupid wheels, carbon covered steering wheel controls, what prat thought that looks good on a volvo. It's these upgrades that have given it the 300bhp you know! It's probs been raged everywhere from cold Ect The thing needs rescuing.

oragex · Mar 9th, 2015, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5R92011

"THE CAR DRIVES BEAUTIFULLY-IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SUPER RELIABLE ECONOMICAL CAR YOU HAVE JUST FOUND IT
THIS IS THE SUPERIOR S60 T5 RS VERSION (RS - in logbook) THAT ARE BECOMING VERY SOUGHT AFTER AND TO FIND ONE IN THIS CONDITION ARE HARD TO COME BY."

Don't know about the seller, but the description about the reliability and very sought after of a 200K miles car is disconcerting

John_C · Mar 10th, 2015, 06:51

Not even with someone else's bargepole

reggit · Mar 10th, 2015, 10:21

'Black and Silver' 'R'-clocks - -- always thought these where blue faced, and if the clocks have been changed have they been coded properly?

Mar 9th, 2015, 17:12	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	His feedback seems good enough but the more important question for me is would I buy from anyone who wears a ring like that?! ....... Is it the Pope? Do you have to kiss it? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 9th, 2015, 19:59	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	He's listed it as being taxed up to August this year so clearly is unaware that tax is not transferable to new owner. The title says '<300 Bhp' which could be equally be applied to a 1.1 Fiesta! If he did really spend £752 on 'carbon alloy' wheels perhaps he should have looked after them a bit better. Last edited by Simon Jones; Mar 9th, 2015 at 20:03.

Mar 9th, 2015, 21:20	#4
93240se VOC Member 3801 Last Online: Today 11:28 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Castle Douglas	S60 Ebay advert states its an ex police tracking car. Regards, Richard

Mar 9th, 2015, 22:02	#5
Spetsnaz GSh Master Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2021 22:02 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	those alloys and graphics really let down what looks like an epic car. __________________ 2003 Volvo S40 T4 Sport Anthracite Arcadias - OEM Strut Brace - Full 3" Exhaust System & 200 Cell Cat - Ashok's Custom Remap (1.35bar) - Earl's Performance Turbo Oil Feed - Ph1 Air Deflection Trims - Business Pack - Winter Pack - HID Xenon Headlamps

Mar 9th, 2015, 23:21	#7
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 09:56 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	What a bloody shed!! Its got stupid wheels, carbon covered steering wheel controls, what prat thought that looks good on a volvo. It's these upgrades that have given it the 300bhp you know! It's probs been raged everywhere from cold Ect The thing needs rescuing. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Mar 9th, 2015, 22:29	#6
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	That key looks a bit flaccid too.

Mar 10th, 2015, 06:51	#9
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Not even with someone else's bargepole

Mar 10th, 2015, 10:21	#10
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:25 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	'Black and Silver' 'R'-clocks - -- always thought these where blue faced, and if the clocks have been changed have they been coded properly? __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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