Volvo S60 (2000 - 2008) 2.3 T5 SE 4d Geartronic (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know, don't care - I bought it because I liked it - that's it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know - don't care.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - simply because it's a wolf in sheeps clothing.
What are you likely to buy next?
Would probably go for an S60R or the new S60 version when its launched in late 2010.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£25,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonably good
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had an earlier one
What was the dealer like?
Pretty good (bought three cars from them)
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great fun, with the most comfortable seats around - a true long-distance motorway cruiser.
What's it like to park?
Turning circle is poor but you get used to that.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Cold-start issue. Rattling rear brakes. Dealer attended to these with help from Volvo
What's most practical about your car?
Understated
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Integrated Sat-Nav
