Volvo S60 (2000 - 2008) D5 SE 4d Geartronic (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mindful of depreciation having been burned with vauxhall and ford over the years.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Dont know
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but would opt for the D5 V70 Cross Country Estate, maybe even the petrol auto version as the D5 is very overpriced at dealers
What are you likely to buy next?
V70 XC D5 or 25SE T petrol
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,100
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, £1900 off screen price, due to being 4th owner in 2.5 years
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
D5 engine, geartronic gearbox
What was the dealer like?
brilliant
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Smooth, powerful great acceleration even better in geartronic, bit wallowy but better now with new tyres.
What's it like to park?
Easy, has sensors on the rear.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Brakes Squeal when pulling off all the time, been twice to dealer who said nothing wrong with it? Front light wiper would not park, repaired under volvo 3 year warranty. Windows rattle all the time which drives me mad.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot, interior space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Just the interior spec in general is really good, could do with sat nav to really finish it off.
