S80 pre or post '06?

grandtourer · Mar 6th, 2013, 20:29

I'm thinking of buying an S80 D5. Cost wise I can afford something around 2005/06/07. I'm looking for something which is highly comfortable for long distance journeys, but also quiet and with a smooth ride.

Obviously the older ones have a larger boot, the newer ones have more sophisticated styling.

Which is the best?

tudor75 · Mar 7th, 2013, 09:53

I would choose the newer model for several reasons: newer, has nice extra features for log trips (cooled seats, active bending lights), also the looks is way better (but this is subjective). I don't know how big is the trunk of the older model, but the one in the post '06 model is not small at all! But I wouldn't buy a car from the first production year (regardless of maker or model).

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 7th, 2013, 19:43

I think the pre 06 models were far more stylish in many ways. Also if fuel economy is important, the 163bhp D5 is much better than later units. Unless you find a higher spec model, the differences in equipment are marginal. Certainly avoid anything pre 03.
The main rule of thumb with buying a car like this of this sort of age, is do not pay too much!

Cjlakes69 · Mar 7th, 2013, 20:31

I have just bought a 2007 S80 d5 se with winter pack. The car is superb only 39000 miles from a main dealer 8k. Drives like new. I have no dealings with the old S80 but when the new shape is SO cheap why would you get an old one? The drive is relaxed as I purchased the auto version and had it re mapped and a performance air filter in it. Goes like a train and has better fuel economy and the auto box changes quicker through the gears. Buy the new model if you can afford and put a private plate on it.

grandtourer · Mar 9th, 2013, 13:15

I'm curious - which of you gets the best mpg now, the 163bhp one or the D5 with remap?

Mar 6th, 2013, 20:29	#1
grandtourer Junior Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2013 21:47 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bedford	S80 pre or post '06? I'm thinking of buying an S80 D5. Cost wise I can afford something around 2005/06/07. I'm looking for something which is highly comfortable for long distance journeys, but also quiet and with a smooth ride. Obviously the older ones have a larger boot, the newer ones have more sophisticated styling. Which is the best?

Mar 7th, 2013, 09:53	#2
tudor75 New Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2014 21:29 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cluj-Napoca	Post '06 I would choose the newer model for several reasons: newer, has nice extra features for log trips (cooled seats, active bending lights), also the looks is way better (but this is subjective). I don't know how big is the trunk of the older model, but the one in the post '06 model is not small at all! But I wouldn't buy a car from the first production year (regardless of maker or model).

Mar 7th, 2013, 19:43	#3
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 22:23 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I think the pre 06 models were far more stylish in many ways. Also if fuel economy is important, the 163bhp D5 is much better than later units. Unless you find a higher spec model, the differences in equipment are marginal. Certainly avoid anything pre 03. The main rule of thumb with buying a car like this of this sort of age, is do not pay too much! __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Mar 7th, 2013, 20:31	#4
Cjlakes69 Cjlakes69 Last Online: Sep 27th, 2020 08:44 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: York View Photos By: Cjlakes69	Post 06 for me. I have just bought a 2007 S80 d5 se with winter pack. The car is superb only 39000 miles from a main dealer 8k. Drives like new. I have no dealings with the old S80 but when the new shape is SO cheap why would you get an old one? The drive is relaxed as I purchased the auto version and had it re mapped and a performance air filter in it. Goes like a train and has better fuel economy and the auto box changes quicker through the gears. Buy the new model if you can afford and put a private plate on it.

Mar 9th, 2013, 13:15	#5
grandtourer Junior Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2013 21:47 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bedford	I'm curious - which of you gets the best mpg now, the 163bhp one or the D5 with remap?

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