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[brick8]

Thinking of buying a 2006 s60r 5 speed with over 200k miles. Would this be crazy?

[Ihatespeedbumps]

Not really.

Of course you need to take in consideration condition of the vehicle and service records (which should be extensive) and compare against the price.

[VolvoEd]

^ What he said. But with an average of 40,000 miles per year, I bet most of those miles are highway, which is easier on everything than constant city traffic.

[Keaton85]

If it's a good price then I don't see why not. I am trying to get my parents to buy an 2010 TDI with 140K on her, now that is high miles for the year!

The only two items I would worry about are the dampeners since those are expensive (about $400 each IIRC) and the bevel gear to tranny splines.

[brick8]

Dealer is asking $7k. One owner. Will ask about records when I call tomorrow.

Thanks.

please delete, on 11 December 2011 - 11:02 PM, said:

If it's a good price then I don't see why not. I am trying to get my parents to buy an 2010 TDI with 140K on her, now that is high miles for the year!

The only two items I would worry about are the dampeners since those are expensive (about $400 each IIRC) and the bevel gear to tranny splines.

[Keaton85]

Not bad, just keep in mind about the suspension as that's the only real major cost aside from the AWD. Also make sure the timing belt has been done for a second time as it's due at 210K depending on when it was last done. Not expensive or hard to do but something to consider...

[Iloveboost]

where are you located? if your near vt a friend of mine is selling an 04 s60r for around that price. 110,000 miles and owned by a volvo tech.