Cool Canadian

The 2002 from the original owner is in great shape. At 179 000kms he has babied that car. The 03 was a mess. Even though it only had 129km there were wear marks everywhere, leaks all over engine bay, scratches, knobs missing, lights not working.

I have also noticed that s60R's are about 15k for a 2004 manual. How does a s60R compare to a modded s60 t5? What is the general consensus between the two options? s60 t5 for 8k and put 6k into it? Or just buy the s60R for about 15? Im not really sure what the pros and cons are about these two options.

Would love to hear some input! Thanks!

Im looking to buy something around 8k and put around 5k into it then just keep it for a long time. I am going to test drive these cars today or tomorrow if possible. See what they look like in person

Haha yes back on topic please! My goal to start should really be lower i suppose. I want this to still be a daily driver and not kill me in fuel consumption. So lets say more along the lines of 320-330, i like the idea of the kk24 for an option to squeeze more power out down the road if i wanted to.

Here are two options i have found up here. Keep in mind these cars are more expensive in Canada as the supply is just not there to lower the price like in the US.

Option one is a 02 s60 t5 manual with 173 000 kms original owner, dealer serviced, all records no reported problems asking price is $8000. Private sale so im sure some wiggle room, sounds like an older gentlemen who has taken great care of this car, however he said throttle body was never a problem on 02's?? And therefore his was never replaced.

Option two is a 03 s60 t5 manual with 126 000kms from one of those random small car dealers. Car had hail damage fixed on it in the past, air bag light is on, but is has finished the in-house mech inspection. Which at these small dealers i dont know if i really trust. But the price seems decent its going for $8900.

Before buying either car i would get inspected at a shop i trust then assuming a pass with flying color i would make an offer.

Let me know what you guys think?

02 vs 03, private sale original owner vs sketch dealer haha

Thanks