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Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 8:55am On May 08, 2016
I am about buying a Nigerian used Volvo s60 2003 model. The car is still very clean, nothing to fix except changing of oil. Please I need your candid advice on the pros n cons of this car.
Your input will be appreciated.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 11:05am On May 08, 2016
Pls say something
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by ruke84(m): 12:34pm On May 08, 2016
Volvo is a wonderful car.I use a v40 at present and plan getting an s60 soon. The v40 has been a very reliable car.

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Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 1:25pm On May 08, 2016
ruke84:
Volvo is a wonderful car.I use a v40 at present and plan getting an s60 soon. The v40 has been a very reliable car.

Thank you very much, I appreciate the response
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 1:38pm On May 08, 2016
phlopholly:
I am about buying a Nigerian used Volvo s60 2003 model. The car is still very clean, nothing to fix except changing of oil. Please I need your candid advice on the pros n cons of this car.
Your input will be appreciated.

My advise is run a VIN check. Incase it has a hidden past.

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Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 2:08pm On May 08, 2016
Lexusgs430:


My advise is run a VIN check. Incase it has a hidden past.

Please how do I run a Vin check?
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 2:10pm On May 08, 2016
phlopholly:


Please how do I run a Vin check?

Get VIN number from the seller and hunt down threads on nairaland that offers VIN check service.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 2:32pm On May 08, 2016
Lexusgs430:


Get VIN number from the seller and hunt down threads on nairaland that offers VIN check service.
Thanks, I have the Vin already, lemme do the hunt
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by camaro(m): 2:45pm On May 08, 2016
Volvo can be very sweet as the say but if you want Better economy avoid the turbocharged engines though they are not troublesome. If you leave in an area where your roads are bad you might want to change your mind cos the car is heavy and its struts do deserve much impact. Try not to get the engine gasket blown cos you can hardly get original oil seals for replacement and the engine will continue to bleed. I love the car, it gives you confidence to speed more even at 200km due to its balance and braking assist. Early models comes with tranny issues so your preferred choice should be a manual.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 2:49pm On May 08, 2016
camaro:
Volvo can be very sweet as the say but if you want Better economy avoid the turbocharged engines though they are not troublesome. If you leave in an area where your roads are bad you might want to change your mind cos the car is heavy and its struts do deserve much impact. Try not to get the engine gasket blown cos you can hardly get original oil seals for replacement and the engine will continue to bleed. I love the car, it gives you confidence to speed more even at 200km due to its balance and braking assist. Early models comes with tranny issues so your preferred choice should be a manual.

It's automatic transmission, anything to worry about?
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 2:54pm On May 08, 2016
How about its general maintenence, anything to worry about?
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by BUGOFF(m): 4:23pm On May 08, 2016
Let's see a few pics, bro.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 7:50pm On May 08, 2016
BUGOFF:
Let's see a few pics, bro.

Don't have the pics bro
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by valarinz: 9:22pm On May 08, 2016
You can never go wrong with a Volvo, so go for it bro.
Also If you decide to sell your V40, pls don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 9:39am On May 09, 2016
valarinz:
You can never go wrong with a Volvo, so go for it bro.

Also If you decide to sell your V40, pls don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks

Thank you, I'm not the one with the V40.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by valarinz: 10:22am On May 09, 2016
phlopholly:

Thank you, I'm not the one with the V40.
Sorry, my mistake, meant to quote @ruke84 instead. Thanks
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by ruke84(m): 8:41pm On May 09, 2016
valarinz:


Sorry, my mistake, meant to quote @ruke84 instead. Thanks

Lol... no way. Not anytime soon.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 6:52pm On May 10, 2016
Thanks guys for all your input. Unfortunately, went to pap for the car yesterday, only to discover it has gear problem
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 10:04pm On May 10, 2016
phlopholly:
Thanks guys for all your input. Unfortunately, went to pap for the car yesterday, only to discover it has gear problem

Hope you left your money in your back pocket?
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 10:31pm On May 10, 2016
Lexusgs430:


Hope you left your money in your back pocket?
Yesso, lol.
Was so disappointed

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Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 10:32pm On May 10, 2016
phlopholly:

Yesso, lol.
Was so disappointed

The search continues......................
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 10:34pm On May 10, 2016
phlopholly:

Yesso, lol.
Was so disappointed

A chap on nairaland wanted to buy a corolla, despite numerous advice against, he still bought it.
The biggest mistake he could make. The car was a basketcase!!!!!!
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 7:14am On May 11, 2016
Lexusgs430:


The search continues......................

Yesso, on the search again
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 7:16am On May 11, 2016
Lexusgs430:


A chap on nairaland wanted to buy a corolla, despite numerous advice against, he still bought it.
The biggest mistake he could make. The car was a basketcase!!!!!!

That was gobe.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by Lexusgs430: 7:18am On May 11, 2016
phlopholly:


That was gobe.

Before you buy, investigate throughly. Sellers can be very crafty, it's your money spend it well.
Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phlopholly: 7:26am On May 11, 2016
Lexusgs430:


Before you buy, investigate throughly. Sellers can be very crafty, it's your money spend it well.
Yesso. Thank you sir

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Re: Advice On Volvo S60 2003 Model by phinter: 6:57pm On May 13, 2016
phlopholly:
Thanks guys for all your input. Unfortunately, went to pap for the car yesterday, only to discover it has gear problem
you see before you buy any car, go online and check reviews. The car has gear issues and rattles when its getting old. That's a common issue.

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