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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: OmegaAnglesey on 30 January 2013, 20:52:00
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-R-AUTO-AUTOMATIC-/181071271597?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a28b056ad
Potential Omega replacement material. Shame the S60R are rare. S60 T5 are ok but aren't they FWD ?
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Is that 300 bhp in power...wow, I know they are fast but...sshhheessshhhh
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Is that 300 bhp in power...wow, I know they are fast but...sshhheessshhhh
Its amazing considering the 2.6 Omega has around 179BHP if I'm correct and this Volvo S60R 2.5/2.6 turbo 300BHP :o :o
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Nice looking car that , 300 bhp :o
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http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/volvo/s60/saloon-2000/25235/
Sounds good too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNmQgZCm46o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nKx6xX9dL4Q#t=16s
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Even better :-*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qloDXwsPR08#t=10s
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didn't the police use these in some parts?
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didn't the police use these in some parts?
Unmarked i think :-\
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didn't the police use these in some parts?
Unmarked i think :-\
yes that's what I thought, I only say that cause I saw a similar one or two on motorway cops last night but wasn't sure of the spec :)
but nice motor though :y
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The s60's a nice car if a little small in the back, they handle pretty well and are well built but have crap traction :o
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think this is a powerfull volvo aka (swedish bedford).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoZp-udNMfE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoZp-udNMfE)
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The police haven't used the S60R, but have and still do use the S60 T5, some have used the D5.
The S60R is the only model to have a twin tailpipe fitted, all others use a single tailpipe.
The S60 was introduced on an 'X' plate with the 2.0T 5 cylinder with 180bhp, 2.4D 163BHP, D5 185bhp, T5 250bhp and 2.4 with 205 bhp
The range was then facelifted around '54' registration. This gave them slightly different interiors, wheels, new headlights and clearer rear lamp units. Chrome trim fitted to the bumper insrets on SE models. The T5 then produced 260bhp, the 2.4 was replaced with the 2.5 which produced 210bhp. Diesel engines remained the same.
There was another facelift typically around '57' registration which moved the side indicators from the body to the door mirror.
The final adjustments were made in 2008 where they gained a subtle, if odd lower spoiler by the front valance. The rear Volvo badging changed from 'Volvo' to V O L V O with greater spaces creating a longer name plate on the boot.
The S60 is a good solid dependable car with very good specification.
The current S80 generation 2007+ does just beat it though.
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The police haven't used the S60R, but have and still do use the S60 T5, some have used the D5.
The S60R is the only model to have a twin tailpipe fitted, all others use a single tailpipe.
The S60 was introduced on an 'X' plate with the 2.0T 5 cylinder with 180bhp, 2.4D 163BHP, D5 185bhp, T5 250bhp and 2.4 with 205 bhp
The range was then facelifted around '54' registration. This gave them slightly different interiors, wheels, new headlights and clearer rear lamp units. Chrome trim fitted to the bumper insrets on SE models. The T5 then produced 260bhp, the 2.4 was replaced with the 2.5 which produced 210bhp. Diesel engines remained the same.
There was another facelift typically around '57' registration which moved the side indicators from the body to the door mirror.
The final adjustments were made in 2008 where they gained a subtle, if odd lower spoiler by the front valance. The rear Volvo badging changed from 'Volvo' to V O L V O with greater spaces creating a longer name plate on the boot.
The S60 is a good solid dependable car with very good specification.
The current S80 generation 2007+ does just beat it though.
Nice looking car too :y
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Volvo-S80-D4-16-Executive-4dr-Geartronic-Automatic-Saloon-/251222062786?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a7e0076c2
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That you posted is a manual, although it's listed as an auto, the auto box in these really dulls the performance though. Manual only in my opinion for an S60/V70 R or T5. They're very quality cars as Josh mentioned, fell very solidly built, and if looked after will go on for years.
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I nearly bought a S80 D5 instead of my first Omega ;)
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I nearly bought a S80 D5 instead of my first Omega ;)
Bet you rue the day you made that call ;D
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I nearly bought a S80 D5 instead of my first Omega ;)
Bet you rue the day you made that call ;D
Not really... I had to buy the S80 (and it wasn't cheap) whereas I swapped my G Reg, LPG converted Range Rover for my first Omega :y
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We really need a sarcastic smiley ::)
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This is very tempting, I must admit I have a soft spot for this car. It's good looking without being brash over the top in your face like Jaguars, BMWs, Mercedes, etc its a Wolf in Sheeps clothing (like the Omega). A tinny Volvo engine produces more than any standard Omega :( which is good 8) and the interior ain't too bad either pretty logically laid out although I'm not sure how the spec compares to an Omega Elite but I'd say the Omega wins here. Either way this is a worthy future replacement imo at least.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2006-volvo-s60-t5-264-bhp-se-auto-blue-fully-loaded-and-high-specssuper-fast/1008381184 drooling :-* ;D
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The S60 isn't as roomy as you would think... The S80 is closer to the Omega on that front ;)
The only trouble with both is that they're WWD :P
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The S60 isn't as roomy as you would think... The S80 is closer to the Omega on that front ;)
The only trouble with both is that they're WWD :P
I thought id find a S80 to try after you said that... So I Drove a 2001 2.4 petrol (non turbo) automatic S80 with 110,000 on the clock a few days back it is a huge ugly car and feels (and is i think) much bigger than the Omega and drives like a boat completely characterless and the power is awful dredfull boring (kill me now sort of pedormance) and the sound it makes was dreadful and he wanted £2,300 for that pile of s___t, Makes me apreciaite my plucky 2.2 Omega much much more... The only good thing about the S80 it had comfy leather seats that's about it and it didn't even have heated seats.
hopefully the T5 S60 will be better if I can ever find one cheap and not miles away to test.
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S60 R's are AWD, T5's go through tyres, they don't handle brilliantly but they're fantastic :y.