Volvo S60 R - Yay or Nay?
12-31-12, 09:45 AM
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geko... you are incorrect... Here is a S60R we got on trade in.... ALL S60R'S from this generation ONLY COME IN 6 SPD MANUAL. ONLY COME TURBO/AWD... Please do some research yourself... Here is a video for you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt2rdzgtkt0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt2rdzgtkt0
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
Volvo admits the R-Design’s transmission is a weak spot. The six-speed automatic constantly hunts for higher gears when set to drive or sport mode, theoretically to save fuel.
12-31-12, 10:11 AM
#17
No I am not blind, nor am I illiterate. A quick check of the spec sheet is all one needs:
If you further check the options list, there are no configurable transmission options. Six-speed Auto is standard, and there is no other choice. They may offer a manual in other countries, but as you and I are both in the US (at least according to your profile), the US config is the only thing that matters.
I was actually considering the S60R to replace my old E46 until discovering that there was no manual option, so believe me, I've quite thoroughly researched this.
If you further check the options list, there are no configurable transmission options. Six-speed Auto is standard, and there is no other choice. They may offer a manual in other countries, but as you and I are both in the US (at least according to your profile), the US config is the only thing that matters.
I was actually considering the S60R to replace my old E46 until discovering that there was no manual option, so believe me, I've quite thoroughly researched this.
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2005-Vo...Overview-c5976
http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/s60/200...tyle=100457173
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3360899/2004-volvo-s60/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2252579/2004-volvo-s60/
Above pic shows a true Auto trans for the car...Enjoy the read
Think i need to finally drive one to know whether or not its for me.
12-31-12, 10:19 AM
#18
Fair enough, I did not note that he was looking at the first generation, and was incorrect about "never having been" offered. However, the current model most definitely does not:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...o-s60-polestar
01-01-13, 09:22 PM
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Ive always looked at these but like others have said i was never able to pull the trigger and get one. Reliability always came into question for me - also not knowing many people who have had a volvo to provide feedback. instead i went with the G35x perviously.
01-03-13, 07:41 AM
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Yes. This has been a great car for me and my family. I have had no problems, just make sure the one you get has all records as usual. Get an 06 or 07 only as they have the stronger tranny's manual and auto. I always get complements its a great car. I now have 80k miles on mine and will be selling my speed 3 to get an suv soon. No way I sell the R. 5 cylynder sound is like heaven. The R also has the same engine that's in the Focus RS. Head over to the Sweedspeed forums for more info on the R.
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01-03-13, 07:43 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S60
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2005-Vo...Overview-c5976
http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/s60/200...tyle=100457173
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3360899/2004-volvo-s60/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2252579/2004-volvo-s60/
Above pic shows a true Auto trans for the car...Enjoy the read
Think i need to finally drive one to know whether or not its for me.
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/2005-Vo...Overview-c5976
http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/s60/200...tyle=100457173
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3360899/2004-volvo-s60/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2252579/2004-volvo-s60/
Above pic shows a true Auto trans for the car...Enjoy the read
Think i need to finally drive one to know whether or not its for me.
01-03-13, 08:17 AM
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Lexmenow, thanks for the tip. I'd only get the 6spd manual trans, glad you haven't had any issies w/ yours yet. Had no idea the S60 and Focus RS share the same engine, not cool lol hopefully I can get behind the wheel of one soon and finally see what the R is all about. Always was into "different" cars w/ character that make a statement so I'll see what happens.
01-03-13, 09:08 AM
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Lexmenow, thanks for the tip. I'd only get the 6spd manual trans, glad you haven't had any issies w/ yours yet. Had no idea the S60 and Focus RS share the same engine, not cool lol hopefully I can get behind the wheel of one soon and finally see what the R is all about. Always was into "different" cars w/ character that make a statement so I'll see what happens.
Here are some clips of the sound.
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There is a wagon version of this car. It's called the V70R which came with a 296hp engine and both the 6spd manual and 6spd auto. There beautiful cars. A friend of mine's is thinking about getting one as a family car to go along with his Evo 8.
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