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Thanks for advice on a previously related question. I currently own a S40 1.9 D S (115) and saw a 03 S60 D5 for sale locally. Was interested until owner said it had covered 200,000 miles. It looks and sounds an exceptional example, 2 former owners, all service history, no marks or scratches.
My S40 has covered 118,000 miles with 4 months left on MOT, pretty sure it will pass next one fine. Probably need new EGR valve and rear brakes.
S60 D5 comes with a years MOT and tax. Dealer (from home) may consider a straight swap after inspection of my vehicle. So looking at a value for each car around £1000.
I've always fancied getting an S60 as I cover around 20,000 miles a year commuting, mixture of roads and speeds.
Depending on when timing belt was last changed on S60 would be be worth swapping or too risky?
My S40 has covered 118,000 miles with 4 months left on MOT, pretty sure it will pass next one fine. Probably need new EGR valve and rear brakes.
S60 D5 comes with a years MOT and tax. Dealer (from home) may consider a straight swap after inspection of my vehicle. So looking at a value for each car around £1000.
I've always fancied getting an S60 as I cover around 20,000 miles a year commuting, mixture of roads and speeds.
Depending on when timing belt was last changed on S60 would be be worth swapping or too risky?
Asked on 5 July 2012 by JJW
Answered by
Honest John
I think too risky and that's why he'll take yours as a straight swap. But at a value of just £1,000 might be a risk worth taking.
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