Hand me my Pipe and Slippers?

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Well at the grand old age of 25, and whilst on the hunt for my new car I have finally sucumed to................


A Volvo S60 2.0T (in black). I was going to get an Audi A4 but the deal fell through due to issues with the car. I pick it up tomorrow lunchtime so will post some pictures at some point.

The question is, what is the general consensus, "Is this a pipe and slippers car?"

The picture is off the website gallary but is the same model and colour. I even get the cool headlamp wipers.

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cymatty said:
No its a police car:)

Good point, forgot about that. I only went for the base spec 2.0T 180bhp/240NM torque engine due to needing ok ish fuel economy (and not wanting a diesel).

Have to say for the price the performance is blumming good for the size of car. I tried a few other saloons including a New Honda Accord 2.4 Executive and although it had loads of toys and a nice finish + good performance, the ride was way to harsh for what i wanted.
 
Human Torch said:
Nice my friend. Some things to look out for. There was a WORLD WIDE RECALL :eek: of 500,000 S60s (and a few other models) built 1999 - 2001 because the radiator fan could overheat and start an engine compartment fire. ......)

Don't need to worry as this is a newish one and has all the warranty remaining.

Dr Who said:
No but you will need to buy a caravan

:mad:
 
[TW]Fox said:
Not bad but suffers same problem as all pre 03 execs - is not a 5 Series and is thus only for those ardent BMW haters ;)

I wouldn't want one to be honest. Not everyone wants a BMW ;) . + I would only buy a BMW if if was a diesel or an M if I had to. They are undoubtedly a very fine car. Infact the BMW diesel is the only D engine I would consider worth buying after trying most manufaturers oil burners.

I also had the choice of cars such as the Focus ST, Astra VXR, RX8, 350z, 3/5 series, WRX etc etc (some of which would be S/H), in my price/budget/affordability. However I decided to save the finance and buy outright. I also needed a partially practical car.

The S60 has done 19k miles is under 2 years old and all for £10,000. I.e my deposit on any of the other above. Leaves me £300pm to save. It is nice after having the 172 for 2 years to get to enjoy some comfort on my travels.
 
olv said:
A few weeks ago on the motoroway i found myself admiring an S60 R for a while in traffic. It looked really good in black on those big 5 spokes. nice cars

Yea the R is something very special, I am looking at the wheel options for it at the moment as volvo do some nice OEM styles for sensible money that will deffinately fit.
 
pdw8 said:
Nice car, I almost bought a V50 estate before choosing my A4. What was the issues with the A4 you looked at?

The one I was going to get, had some body work damage which they wouldn't repair to a decent standard (not main dealer).
 
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