I've just had a look at the pictures again. That car isn't a D3, its the 2.0D version with the D4204T engine. So, that's a 4 cylinder diesel with 136bhp in a car that weights nearly 2 tonnes. It doesn't match the S80 in my opinion, you need more power.
As nice as the car may seem in the advert, it wouldn't be the car I'd choose personally.
A 2009 2.4 D5 with 185bhp is the far better option, or the "detuned" D5 known as the 163bhp (badged 2.4D on the back). These both have more grunt & five cylinders instead of four! From a fuel economy perspective, the five cylinder won't be as good, but I think a 136bhp engine in such a big car would be labouring a lot & I don't think it would be a pleasant experience. That's why I wouldn't go for that car in the advert.
If you do want a 2.0 litre version, then you can still get a 5 cylinder one with a 2.0L engine that'll have plenty of power, but you'd need to be looking at 2011/2012 plates. These will have the 2.0L D3 engine (D5204T2) with 163bhp.
If you aren't bothered about power & don't mind a very slow 0-60 time, then maybe the one you've linked is for you. Although, be warned, it'll be as slow as watching paint dry!
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Originally Posted by griston64
Wonder where the Sport bit comes from ??
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Good question. The 136bhp version certainly isn't sporty!