Which model S60 should I buy?
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Which model S60 should I buy?
Hey everyone!
I'm coming from a chevy cobalt sport coupe, and I'm lookin to buy an S60 very soon! I am debating between 2 models and years, any help/advice would be awesome. They are all auto but that's all available around me.
06 2.5T FWD 24k $16k
05 2.5T AWD 27k $17
I'm coming from a chevy cobalt sport coupe, and I'm lookin to buy an S60 very soon! I am debating between 2 models and years, any help/advice would be awesome. They are all auto but that's all available around me.
06 2.5T FWD 24k $16k
05 2.5T AWD 27k $17
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
I say go with the FWD unless you need AWD for the snow. AWD just adds the potential for maintenece costs if you don't need it. Also, weren't the auto trannys upgraded for '06? I know they were in the R.
A list of options would be nice for better advice too...
A list of options would be nice for better advice too...
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
They both are pretty similarly equipped. They have leather interior with the heated seats, alloy rims, and a sun roof. I live in Western NY, and we can have difficult winters, but for the other 8 months out of the year, AWD wouldn't have much function. Is there an actual real world difference in MPG between the 2 models?
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
the AWD will add extra weight and resistance and youll generally get a 1-2mpg difference between the two.
and I just realized thats a REALLY good price your getting there. I would probably go with the 06 anyways. Its cheaper, and you might have some warranty left on it.
and I just realized thats a REALLY good price your getting there. I would probably go with the 06 anyways. Its cheaper, and you might have some warranty left on it.
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
I never owned a Volvo up until last month and could not understand why Volvo owners were so loyal ... now I know why ... this is thebest riding, most comfortable, safest, fun cars to drive ... if gas mileage is of major importance, then go buy a Honda Accord (but you won't come close to the comfort IMO).
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
You live in NY so you know how bad the weather has been. We have a 100' driveway with a 10% grade ... it's covered with crusted snow and clear ice. I couldn't believe this morning I drove out without a tire even breaking loose! Get the AWD or be like my neighbor who has the FWD and has four snows on four rims and changes his wheels twice a season ... I'm willing to give up 1 MPG and avoid that nonsense.
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RE: Which model S60 should I buy?
99k, I'm picturing exactly what you mean about the snow haha. The funny thing is my Cobalt is amazing in the snow! I pass 4x4 trucks all day during a storm. I think the AWD will be worth it to be confident all year around. There is only 1 s60 left at this dealership, and it is an AWD s60...
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