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I bought my first Volvo (2006 S60 2.5t) with 45k on it from the LA dealer and have been super happy with it so far. It was a really clean car. I've put 5500 miles on it since July. Wished i could have afforded the extended warranty but didn't have 2k to put down at the time.
My only 'cons' are lousy turning radius and the gas mileage. I always seem to get 20-23 mpg. Otherwise, i've been very happy with the car so far.
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I just got rid of my 2004 S60 2.5T AWD. In the last year I put in over 6k of repairs. These cars are bad news. Just the major components I had to deal with were, axles, angle gear, camshaft hubs, and transmission. Don't do it.
steve - your gas mileage is pretty low - is that city mostly? AWD?
Sorry to hear that EXS60 but I have an 02 with over 120k and have had nothing to replace but wear items. Sounds like there may have been something else going on in your situation.
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2002 S60 T5 Manual - Eurosport Tuning Ultra-Flo Intake - H&R Lowering Springs - Bilstein HD Sport Struts and Shocks - Evolve Exhaust - QBM Strut Tower Conversion - Rica Stage 1 Tuning - Bits and Pieces of look good parts.
There was nothing else going on. I bought the car brand new in 04 and always had service/maintenance done on it. I have discussed it with Volvo NA and with many mechanics and other owners. I would say you have a lucky car for that kind of mileage with no issues. In fact the Angle gear wound up being a recall. I have several neighbors who had volvos around this year and all have since gotten rid of them. Ask just about any XC90 2.5T or twin T owner about their transmission. Little bit less on S60's since they are lighter and aren't quite as much wear, but eventually tranny issues will come up on some of them. All you have to do is go to a dealership and talk to them.
1) angle gear was NEVER a recall item - some were replaced under warranty but there is no recall
2) transmission issues were around in the 01 and 02 models but were corrected in later models
3) you dont have the same transmission as an XC90 so the comparison doesnt hold.
you claim 6k in repairs but were under warranty until 2007.
You either don't know what you are talking about or got taken for a ride by your dealer.
lastly - if you dont have a volvo, why are you here? you are not giving good advice or helping anyone.
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2002 S60 T5 Manual - Eurosport Tuning Ultra-Flo Intake - H&R Lowering Springs - Bilstein HD Sport Struts and Shocks - Evolve Exhaust - QBM Strut Tower Conversion - Rica Stage 1 Tuning - Bits and Pieces of look good parts.
I agree totally with Bender, this forum is meant to offer helpful advice to Volvo owners, not to trash the cars online. Volvos are not run of the mill "shopping trolleys". They are imported enthusiasts cars, and therefore are a little more expensive to maintain. If you want cheap to run, buy a Totota Corolla!
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