OptiRed Clutched February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 Hi there! I am looking at used Volvos that are around 7-8yo as I saw that their depre quite ok. (About 9k to 10k) I saw S60 T2, T4, T5 and S80 T4 (1.6L) and etc. Will like to see your opinions which model is better to get in terms of maintenance and servicing for a used Vovlo? And there are other things to take note of? Thanks! ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat 6th Gear February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 S80 is a phased out model and the T4 is with ford GB IRCC. 1.6L is not ideal for such a heavy car IMO and at 7~8 years, expect the wear and tear to be high. if you get the S60, got for the T2 or T5 Drive E which uses the 6-speed and 8-speed Aisin GB. Avoid the Ford GB models if you want to have lesser headaches. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=885700&DL=1000 This is from a direct owner. I think it fits your bill. 🙂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiRed Clutched February 21, 2020 Author Share February 21, 2020 Wow, the reviews for S60 were so bad 😞https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_reviews.php?CarCode=11584 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, OptiRed said: Wow, the reviews for S60 were so bad 😞https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_reviews.php?CarCode=11584 Like what @Strat have said, if you are considering an S60, then get the Aisin GB. I think that will be more fuss-free. For used car, now the buyer is in favour, You can go and ask for more discount. No harm go and see see look look and test drive the car first. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobcarbuyer 5th Gear February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, OptiRed said: Hi there! I am looking at used Volvos that are around 7-8yo as I saw that their depre quite ok. (About 9k to 10k) I saw S60 T2, T4, T5 and S80 T4 (1.6L) and etc. Will like to see your opinions which model is better to get in terms of maintenance and servicing for a used Vovlo? And there are other things to take note of? Thanks! Avoid the S80 at all costs. S60 ok. Just need to watch out for gearbox issues. Test drive a couple of times before deciding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyke Supercharged February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 (edited) my 2.0T with Ford's Powershift is fine, but i did preventively changed trans fluid @ 75K km. is powerful enough, but must learn to live with the turbo-lag. Edited February 21, 2020 by Eyke 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotr 6th Gear February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 Some people say volvo parts are expensive. Not sure if they meant expensive relative to other conti brands or what 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macluver Clutched February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 Driving a 7.5 yrs V60 T4. Mileage 210k km. Now every 2 months something will break down. Juz collected back my car from SM workshop becos steering column lock. 1 2 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiRed Clutched February 21, 2020 Author Share February 21, 2020 (edited) Deleted Edited February 21, 2020 by OptiRed Repeated post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptiRed Clutched February 21, 2020 Author Share February 21, 2020 39 minutes ago, noobcarbuyer said: Avoid the S80 at all costs. S60 ok. Just need to watch out for gearbox issues. Test drive a couple of times before deciding. Wat's your experience with S80 thats make you say so? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotr 6th Gear February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 29 minutes ago, Macluver said: Driving a 7.5 yrs V60 T4. Mileage 210k km. Now every 2 months something will break down. Juz collected back my car from SM workshop becos steering column lock. Time to change? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobcarbuyer 5th Gear February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, OptiRed said: Wat's your experience with S80 thats make you say so? The 1.6L turbo in the S80 that you are considering is a Ford sourced engine. Huge turbo lag at low speeds will not be confidence inspiring. Car that size needs the 2.5L turbo option. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macluver Clutched February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Lotr said: Time to change? Looks like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 7-8 yo 2012-13 2.5T T2 T6 Aisin GB 2.0T T4 T5 infamous Ford GB 2015 onwards, only models with drive-E engine come with Aisin 8speeder avoid the Ford GB if you can. If need to repair, go outside WS and use Ford OEM parts instead of Volvo original. Ford has a patch but wowo still uses original... I ever had two T6 and one 2.5T, no issue with the Aisin GB at all. find a Volvo model available in China market then the parts, be it original or aftermarket, will be cheap to source... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Macluver said: Driving a 7.5 yrs V60 T4. Mileage 210k km. Now every 2 months something will break down. Juz collected back my car from SM workshop becos steering column lock. 7.5yr old still go tor kor? At least double to triple the repair costs! Yes avoid the Ford Dual Clutch transmission. 5 banger engine most robust, but all 9 year old already. Volvos should be reliable based on my own experience. Probably will keep mine beyond 10 year. Source your own parts from the Sin Ming stockist or from overseas if you have time. Taobao/Aliexpress, eBay, Amazon etc. Most are very reasonable, sometime I bought so rediculously cheap too! Edited February 21, 2020 by Volvobrick 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Volvobrick said: 7.5yr old still go tor kor? At least double to triple the repair costs! But the muffins and oling jus is nice.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Supersonic February 21, 2020 Share February 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, Soya said: But the muffins and oling jus is nice.... Ahhh...second home...those were the days ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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