Volvo S60 & V60 The mid level Volvo sedan and wagon that offer power, performance and an exciting ride.

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Question OK, crunch time. Help me choose!

2006 S60 T5 FWD 60k miles $17k out the door
Barrier Volvo in Seattle:
http://www.barriervolvo.com/VehicleDetails/453805683

2008 S60 T5 FWD 23k miles $19K out the door
Sandberg Volvo in Lynwood
On AutoTrader here

I am heavily leaning toward the 2008 model year due to mileage and warranty remaining not to mention 2 years newer and it has heated seats (goofy I know but I live in Idaho). Both are Volvo Certified.

Other thoughts on '06 vs '08? I'm heading over to Seattle on Friday.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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No brainer here...See if you can get the price of the 08 lowered to $17k from $19k or meet them in the middle and say $18k. Since both vehicles are $2k difference from each other, I would go with the 23k in miles. Same amount of money, really but better mileage and you still get the difference of Factory warranty!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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^^ Agreed! The 08 with less mileage is a much better deal....
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Thanks! They are offering it to me for $19k out the door, so that is just under $18k before T&L.
I've been a bit swayed in the last few minutes by the S40 class... Oh dilemmas. OK, if I go S60 than I'll go with the '08. Any thoughts on 60 vs 40? I have two young kids and believe it or not, it seems the S40 has more room in the back although this will be a secondary kid car and a primary dad car!

In fact: See this deal: http://www.sandbergvolvo.com/invento...rrent=1&size=9
 

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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OK, I am going S60.

Now, it boils down to two S60's, both 2008, both in Seattle.

Barrier Volvo:
2008 Silver T5 18,460 miles @ $18500

Sandberg Volvo:
2008 Silver T5 23,729 miles @ $18000

I think I am opting for the original Sandberg Volvo S60 due to the heated seats. The scales have to tip somehow, right?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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http://www.volvo-forums.com/index.ph...1&#entry111741

Or make the trip to PA, I have an R for sale
 
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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S60 all the way! If you have 2 kids, you will be kicking your self later because of the room, IMO.
 
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