S60r

atb731b · 01-27-2008, 02:19 PM

I am a long time Vovo owner - 2 850s over 15 years. I am thinking of buying a 2004 S60R for $23,000 with 31,000 miles. Anyone have any thoughts about problems with this model and year or the price tag? Of course the R is what I really am looking for this time.

Thanks,

Al

Rdriver · 01-29-2008, 06:35 AM

I personally have not owned a Volvo before, but have driven a few, and my parents have owned a couple(the ones I've driven) an S40 and an 05 S60. I recently just made a purchase of an 2004 S60 R, it had 32,000 miles and the dealer was asking 26,900. I paid 23,500 so yes the price you're talking about for the mileage is very good and appropriate. On a personal note let me just say it is all I have dreamed it to be, I followed this car from its conception 5yrs ago. It handles amazingly with the AWD system and the power is more than enough!! I can't offer you any thoughts on any mechanical/electrical issues you may have as I haven't owned mine long enough to know yet or run into them. Best luck with your decision, but I will say if you get it you will NOT regret it!

Rdriver · 01-29-2008, 06:46 AM

Sorry... one final thought. Since they have stopped making the R, and will stop with the S60 all together in 2009, this car is going to become increasingly rare, and harder to find and hold on to, so if you have the ability to get one now, I'd take advantage of it!

Black 850 · 02-01-2008, 02:49 AM

The R cars are nice! My personal favorite is in the V70 R with a six speed manual. I have seen some nice examples of them with about 50K on the clock for a little less than 20K, but your's is in the 30s and will command a bigger price. The local dealer has a new one, a black '06 S60 R on the lot for about $29K if I remember right. It has been sitting on the lot for two years and they have been unable sell it. It has an automatic and tan leather,
David.

Volvospeed · 07-14-2008, 03:19 PM

It really depends on what you want. Most people who are drawn to the Rs are for one of two reasons. Either they think it has more luxury or they think it has more performance. The car does have more luxury but you can get a loaded t5 and get the same thing. As for performance, I am not a fan of the R. HP to the wheels is the same as a T5. With a simple retune a T5 will put down 20 more hp than an R. If you are set on an R though you may want to consider a MY06+ as they had the preloaded differential and a less problematic bevel gear set up