[waphill]

Hi all. I've been looking for a clean S60R for a while. Haven't found what I'm looking for locally, so I'm branching out.

What does everybody think of these cars? I prefer the black/tan combination, but I assume the lower mileage is a better car.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ctd/3039003562.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3012598141.html


Thanks for all your help!

 

[waphill]

Is there anyone in the area that would be interested in looking at one of these cars for me? I could paypal some $.

 

[Wayne T5]

The silver one seems like a much better deal, IMHO - a year newer, 40k less miles, 18 inch wheels, and the better '06 6 speed automatic for only 3 grand more. The '05 will need a new t-belt if it hasn't been done yet so add $500 or so to the price of that one. 6

I have had both color combos - silver/nordkap and black sapphire/gobi - would prefer the latter at this point but again the silver one in the ad seems like a much better deal.

 

[jstro]

Definitely go for the 06 over the 05, the 05's were torque neutered in 1st & 2nd gears, the 06 will be much quicker

 

[crums440]

i live here in mn, and have seen all these in person. there is also one or two at sears mercedes i believe that look nice, but havnt checked them ot, i recently bought my sr so i was in the market for a while looking at all of them,

 

[crums440]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/3028418377.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ctd/3039512847.html

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/2961702346.html

theres a few more, kline volvo had one for a little bit, but it seems as though they sold it. i almost bought that one, but they were a bit to stubborn on the price.

 

[Penguin]

Agree with Wayne and Jim. The 2006 Silver/Nordkap is the best deal of the five listed for the reasons listed. Is it a one-owner car? Is the service history available? Who did the service... talk to them if it was a Volvo dealer. Get a pre-purchase inspection.

 

[waphill]

Test drove the '06 R from this dealer today:

www.accumotors.com

What a beat up POS!!

Looked at an '07 at the local Volvo dealership. He said it still had the factory warranty with it. That got me thinking, how long was the factory warranty for these cars? What all did it cover?

I have found an '07 with 37K miles for $20K from a private seller. Would this car still have a warranty with it because of the low miles?

 

[Penguin]

The photos available of the 2006 show it wasn't that well cared for. All wheels are curbed. The engine bay wasn't cleaned very well.

I have found an '07 with 37K miles for $20K from a private seller. Would this car still have a warranty with it because of the low miles?

The factory warranty for 2007 was 4 years/50,000 miles. Extended warranties could be purchased that are usually transferable.

 

[Wayne T5]

Perhaps condition accounts for the '06's lower price. Usually it's a sign when the seller doesn't post pictures of the seats in their ad. What was wrong with it.

I don't know what was covered under the Volvo extended warranty but you could probably research it on their website.

 

[waphill]

What was wrong with it.
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Several scratches, bumper wasn't fitted right, curbed wheels, a/c didn't work, several tears in back seats, and a salvage title.

Just bought an '07 R with 37K on it. I'm super excited! It's in great shape. I'll post pics when I take delivery.

 

[Wayne T5]

Ouch.

Congrats on the new ride!

 

[ojs]

What did you pay?


Here's a list of 124 R's. I found the one I bought one state over using this list: http://www.carclassifiedsbystate.com/13/volvo/s60/r/index.html

In the process I found two extremely clean ones in Texas and one in Sacramento, CA that was immaculate. I was only looking at 2007 cars under 50K miiles. These all got bought out under me because I took too long. The one I bought wasn't quite as clean. But it was in pretty decent shape other than cracks under the front spoiler. And they worked with me and let me take my time.

 

[MartinD]

124 R's...? Don't know if I'm clicking your link wrong, but I only get "There are no Used Vehicles for a Volvo S60 R" with the website you posted... anyways his problem is solved, he got his hand on one! Nice purchase by the way...!

 

[waphill]

Paid $18.5 for it. I honestly would've paid more for it. It's the color combo I wanted, dark grey/beige.

 

[waphill]

Just bought an '07 R with 37K on it. I'm super excited! It's in great shape. I'll post pics when I take delivery.

Here she is. 1 bad headlight wiper motor, and the rest is nearly flawless!

 

[silverbullitt850]

Except that is has 17's...

 

[atacamaR]

pinstripe? take it back.

congrats :thumbup:

17's make great winter wheels, don't knock em.

 

[Wayne T5]

Paid $18.5 for it. I honestly would've paid more for it. It's the color combo I wanted, dark grey/beige.

Congrats - we call that titanium/gobi.