Do the early 2000s Volvo S60s have problems?

"FriskyDingo" (EconoboxBandit)
09/16/2014 at 10:47 • Filed to: None

Im seeing them going for very cheap on kijiji and was wondering if theres a reason or if i found my next car?

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DISCUSSION (12)

EL_ULY > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 10:52

like any used cars, it really depends on how it was treated. Early S60's "typical things" include quick wearing front shock mounts, front lower control arm bushings, and the VERY important crankcase ventilation system. Timing belt is replaced every 10 year or 100,000 miles. Beside those typical thing, basic automotive maintenance is implemented

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 10:58

My friend owned one and it was an absolute maintenance nightmare

Nothing > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 11:43

While they should be fixed by now, 2001s had neutral stop software that caused transmission issues. Expect nearly all front bushings (control arm, torque mount, engine mount) to be shot. Those are kind of the "not as typical" maintenance items. AWD could have angle gear issues, too.

FriskyDingo > Nothing
09/16/2014 at 11:50

so it would be better to get a fwd model?

Nothing > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 11:58

Definitely less risky. Although if the angle gear did go south, you can pull the propshaft (driveshaft) and drive without it installed. You won't run into any issues. I did so on my XC for a while when my angle gear needed replacement.

FriskyDingo > Nothing
09/16/2014 at 12:00

Thats not too bad then, would just need to carry some tools.

Nothing > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 12:05

Yep, the worst thing about removing the driveshaft is threading it out of the car. Otherwise, pretty simple operation.

sellphones2493 > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 12:14

My 2007 S60R w/ 77K that I baby costs me +$3,000 a year in maintenance.

Just sayin'...

FriskyDingo > sellphones2493
09/16/2014 at 13:08

Is that with you doing the work or do you have someone else do it?

sellphones2493 > FriskyDingo
09/16/2014 at 15:45

Someone else. I wouldn't trust myself with the most basic of repairs.

FriskyDingo > sellphones2493
09/16/2014 at 15:49

so it would be alot less for me i love/hate working on things.

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FriskyDingo > FriskyDingo
09/19/2014 at 16:36

Im still drooling over the gold car although theres an obx catback on it, which could be bad.Might mean it was hooned.