s60 volvo D5

what_car

hi
came accross this on carzone

http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=625643

does anyone know what it should deliver in mpg? its an auto......

would 40mpg sound too optimistic?

does anyone have one that can give first hand info?
cheers

unkel

what_car wrote:

would 40mpg sound too optimistic?

That's very optimistic, unless you're into long distance cruising for most of your mileage

what_car

unkel wrote:

That's very optimistic, unless you're into long distance cruising for most of your mileage

im after a diesel auto......but feck all choice, in mainstream makes, vw, jap, etc....

theres loads of the saab 95 diesel autos knocking about, whats the story there?

any suggestions welcome....... i would go for a low mileage 06 car

the s60 D5 combined fuel consumption is 7.5L/100km as per there brochure,,,,, works out at 37mpg i would have thought it would be better than that.,,,,,,,search continues

colm_mcm

I had a V70 D5 for a week and it was surprisingly economical, late 30's on average, quite fast too.

unkel

Surely that must have been a manual, Colm?

bazz26

unkel wrote:

Surely that must have been a manual, Colm?

The V70 is the estate version of the S60 so late 30s would be impressive imo from such a heavy car whether it be manual or auto.

unkel

bazz26 wrote:

The V70 is the estate version of the S60 so late 30s would be impressive imo from such a heavy car whether it be manual or auto.

Indeed. Just looking up some figures now and there is a big difference between manual and auto. I wouldn't expect much more than 30mpg from the s60 d5 auto in mixed driving

what_car

unkel wrote:

Indeed. Just looking up some figures now and there is a big difference between manual and auto. I wouldn't expect much more than 30mpg from the s60 d5 auto in mixed driving

thats the s60 off the list!

i came accross the is220D lexus, not auto mind but a really nice motor..
not many for sale second hand...

bazz26

what_car wrote:

theres loads of the saab 95 diesel autos knocking about, whats the story there?

any suggestions welcome....... i would go for a low mileage 06 car

If your going for a 9-5 make sure it has the 1.9 TiD engine. This is the excellent Fiat multijet diesel engine and is light years ahead of the older Isuzu sourced 2.2 litre unit. Also be aware that the depreciation on the 9-5 is wowful and the new Dame Edna facelift model is horrible.

Other suggestions would be:
BMW 525d: http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=484091

bazz26

what_car wrote:

thats the s60 off the list!

i came accross the is220D lexus, not auto mind but a really nice motor..
not many for sale second hand...

Yes the diesel IS220 is hard to come by and they hold their value very well.

A high spec one:
http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=623127

2.2 litre D4-D has 180bhp, same engine as in the Avensis except the Avensis has 150bhp. No auto diesel available in the IS220d either though.

what_car

bazz26 wrote:

If your going for a 9-5 make sure it has the 1.9 TiD engine. This is the excellent Fiat multijet diesel engine and is light years ahead of the older Isuzu sourced 2.2 litre unit. Also be aware that the depreciation on the 9-5 is wowful and the new Dame Edna facelift model is horrible.

Other suggestions would be:
BMW 525d: http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=484091

i dont think ill find the right diesel auto im after , without spending big money..
i know i said i was after auto....... but cant find one i like....... i saw the vw passat auto €42k ! its a no brainer that the is220 is the one to buy.

so now im looking at the is220D i really like it....its €44k i wonder how much its gona cost to change into that from an avensis luna 06 2.0 d4d new model?

anyone care to hazard a guess?

colm_mcm

unkel wrote:

Surely that must have been a manual, Colm?

No it was definately automatic! absolute barge of a car, needed to do a 2 point turn to turn out of my road, something I've never had to do with anything else!
I didn't frive it much around town, but it certainly wasn't heavy on fuel.

bazz26

what_car wrote:

i dont think ill find the right diesel auto im after , without spending big money..
i know i said i was after auto....... but cant find one i like.......

so now im looking at the is220D i really like it.... i wonder how much its gona cost to change into that from an avensis luna 06 2.0 d4d new model?

anyone care to hazard a guess?

Alot would be my guess. Not alot of discount on the IS220d either as they are pretty hard to get new and used.

Would you consider a Honda Accord 2.2 i-CDTi?
http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=611557

what_car

id be better to hold on to what i have , than to buy a diesel accord....exec

not a lot different than the avensis size wise.......i have looked at VW's price list for the passat auto diesel, but at €42k its expensive and would be hit hard by depreciation,,,,,,im not a big vw fan......


what bout the new mazda 6? i wonder if they will do diesel auto?
when is the new model due out?

i drove the v70 2.4 D5 manual,,,,,, fast car to go,,,,, didnt like the clutch,
it has a very sharp bite..... solid car.....
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=459149

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=614469

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=292447
very nautical......but solid not many autos around.,,,

sharkman

I have a S80 D5 , it give me 34 MPG , and thats nearly all city driving ..

Its an Auto .