[bavarianami]

I am picking up a German spec S80 D5 at the factory on 8 November, and would like to hear from any of you D5 drivers and your experience with this car and engine. I am seriously considering the engine chip upgrade done by HEICO SPORTIV here in Germany. It boosts the 163 HP turbo diesel up to a powerful 190 HP. The package includes the sport exhaust, which I hear boosts the power a small bit more, a looks just super cool. So if you own a D5, or have driven one, let me hear from you. Best from Bavaria! Rick <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[GrecianVolvo]

Re: D5 Experiences? (bavarianami)

There is a guy from France who did the upgrade on his S60 D5...perhaps he will see this and reply.<p>Yannis

 

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Re: D5 Experiences? (bavarianami)

Hey, sounds like a cool car. You might find other owners over in the V70 or S60 forums also.

 

[mpeng168]

Re: D5 Experiences? (bavarianami)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I am picking up a German spec S80 D5 at the factory on 8 November, and would like to hear from any of you D5 drivers and your experience with this car and engine. I am seriously considering the engine chip upgrade done by HEICO SPORTIV here in Germany. It boosts the 163 HP turbo diesel up to a powerful 190 HP. The package includes the sport exhaust, which I hear boosts the power a small bit more, a looks just super cool. So if you own a D5, or have driven one, let me hear from you. Best from Bavaria! Rick <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emsmile.gif" BORDER="0"> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><p>i drove a 2002 v70 d5 5 speed from hertz when i was visiting weisbaden nr frankfurt in the spring. it's a lot faster than you would seem to remember. i don't ever remember a diesel being so refined and have so much useable torque. it was definitely no slouch! nice smooth ride and quiet too! it almost made me wish to have one here in the states. plus it's easy on the diesel too. that thing only had 16 km on the odo when i got it.