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Should I get an XC60 again?Views : 1590 Replies : 13Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Good Afternoon Forum Members,
Tomorrow I was on my was to pick us a used 2015 Volvo XC60. D5 AWD Auto SE Lux. 76,000 miles. Full main dealer service history. Buying from a Volvo dealer under Volvo Selekt with a 12 month warranty. 4 total owners from new. I was quite happy with this choice, I use to have a D4 almost exactly the same as the above 65 plate previously, that I never had issues with, but had to sell a few years ago when Covid came due to change in circumstances. I ended up getting a 2008 Honda civic as a run around until things got better. The civic I had nothing but problems with and am at my wits end, now in a better position to make a change back. The mechanic that came out today to finish putting something back together before I trade in, basically said I’m making a huge mistake and got lucky with my last Volvo and it will be nothing but problems…. I have asked others too who are all like it sounds risky buying a 7 year old Volvo…. Are they right in general or am I just being paranoid? I get anyone can get unlucky and buy a lemon of car, but in general should I be okay? |
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I think you need a new mechanic....
I'm on my second XC60, I have a 2016 D4 (was a company car) and now a 2015 D5 (my own) it's done 146k with no major issues. I wouldn't have much else. The Selekt warranty is a good package - you should expect to get to 150k+ with no major expense in addition to servicing. My 7 year old XC60 has been more reliable in the last 12 months than colleagues who have had a VW Tiguan, Honda Civic, Mercedes C-Class and Land Rover Evoque all under 2 years old driven by colleagues.
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Tannaton that sounds reassuring to know!
The 4 owners was kind of putting me off but apparently the last owner has had it since 2017. I really loved my last Volvo. |
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It does perhaps indicate either it was registered as a demo or hire car though. This wouldn't put me off
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My dad bought an XC70 as an ex-demo once which had Volvo UK and then the dealer as previous keepers - still only done 1,300 miles.
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Yes a much better way to think about it
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I bought mine with 68k on the clock and it’s now done 125k.
It’s cost me £67 in repairs over that time. I would get a new mechanic as yours does not sound up to much. |
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Yeah it threw me a bit, it’s like I’ve told you I’ve put a deposit on it and stuff, not really what I expecting to berate me
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mhheEuz8LA
Look into my eyes, look into the eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around the eyes, look into my eyes... (clicks) you're under, [get XC asap], 3, 2, 1, you're back in the Showroom. |
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Thanks for the video, already put a smile on my face
![]() To be honest it will mostly be used for small school run trips most days. But twice a year will go to Europe and usually a 2000 mile round trip and it just makes all the difference. Lovely car |
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