Volvo S60 (2000 - 2008) 2.0T S 4d (00) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No idea
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
friends think its an old mans car but love the sound of the engine,most doubters are easily won over after a quick spin n it
Would you buy this car again and why?
definitely,would like a little more oomph though
What are you likely to buy next?
not sure,quite happy with what I have
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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?
£950
When did you buy the car?
December 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
I part ex'd an old golf which was on its last legs and paid £700 on top,very pleased with the deal,volvo came with bills,recently carried out major service (cambelt etc) so I'm pretty pleased
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I needed a medium sized family saloon,I was looking for a mondeo tdci but this s60 turned up at the right price and known history
What was the dealer like?
He's a friend of my mums so someone I could trust not to sell me a heap
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth,much quicker than it feels,engine sounds great around 4000rpm,steering light but I quite like it that way,the seats are the most comfortable I have ever sat in.
What's it like to park?
No harder to park than the mondeo I use for work
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
O/S front wishbone bushes due for replacement but thats something i'll replace myself easily enough
What's most practical about your car?
3x3 point belts in the back and a really decent sized boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The standard stereo is quite frankly awesome
