fischmama Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 IIRC the 05+ T5 comes with a K24 stock 06+ yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Canadian Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Canadian Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZT5 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 R vs T5... thats a hard one. Where in Canada are you? As someone who has had a few chances to drive an S60R in snow covered parking lots when I lived in Waterloo, I have to say the R would be loads of fun. But for the same money you could get a much more reliable T5 that would be faster in a straight line. I personally would decide based on how clean each individual example you are looking at is. IMO there is nothing worse than fighting with a poorly cared for car, and nothing better than driving/modifying a car in mint condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin14 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I wouldnt touch and O4 R unless it was a mint - low mileage - all up to date records - and a one owner- maybe 2 owner tops. But the R comes basically done- and for a few grand you can get a full exhaust- Tune - lowering springs ect and have a 360bhp R. So if u pay 15K, plus a 2-3K for the mods its 17K at least. The S60 T5 with 6K can do all that and more, but you wont spend 17K, but you gotta do the work to get it there. Plus a T5 is less insurance of course. Maybe do a wanted add on the Volvo forums and see if anyone has a low mileage mint modded S60 T5? that might also save you some money. All depends on whats important to you at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvos60t5x Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Cool Canadian, which one did you buy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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