XC60 B5 diesel - Page 2

XCal · May 6th, 2024, 18:19

So went and viewed the car at a main dealer...

Car stank of cigarette smoke like an old pub, there was an oily mark on the headlining, all four tyres were cheap budget 'triangle' tyres (which came 49 out of 50 in a tyre test!) the rear view mirror surround rattled when being driven.

It was an ex-volvo UK fleet car and needed 4 new brake discs as well, as they were lipped.

If this is the usual prep for a Volvo Select car, then I'm best looking at other brands!!!

watto64 · May 6th, 2024, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCal

So went and viewed the car at a main dealer...

Car stank of cigarette smoke like an old pub, there was an oily mark on the headlining, all four tyres were cheap budget 'triangle' tyres (which came 49 out of 50 in a tyre test!) the rear view mirror surround rattled when being driven.

It was an ex-volvo UK fleet car and needed 4 new brake discs as well, as they were lipped.

If this is the usual prep for a Volvo Select car, then I'm best looking at other brands!!!

That is shocking to hear and such a bad experience, I wouldn't say that's the usual 'select' standard. We purchased our XC90 when it was 10 months old and was presented in a 'as new' condition prior to the test drive..

rmvm · May 8th, 2024, 20:05

I came from a Mercedes gle V6 and find my xc60 B5 sounds rough by comparison especially when warm. I do like the car but don't like the engine, I also had a BMW 330d Five series GT and I don't think the volvo engine compares to that its quite crude sounding by comparison

nu11eaf · May 8th, 2024, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmvm

I came from a Mercedes gle V6 and find my xc60 B5 sounds rough by comparison especially when warm. I do like the car but don't like the engine, I also had a BMW 330d Five series GT and I don't think the volvo engine compares to that its quite crude sounding by comparison

Agree, when cold the engine is nice and quiet but sounds a bit rough and crude when warm.

CanaryYellow · May 9th, 2024, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmvm

I came from a Mercedes gle V6 and find my xc60 B5 sounds rough by comparison especially when warm. I do like the car but don't like the engine, I also had a BMW 330d Five series GT and I don't think the volvo engine compares to that its quite crude sounding by comparison

Any 4 cylinder diesel is going to sound crude compared to a 6 cylinder.

I'd say the Volvo B5 diesel engine is relatively refined compared to other 4 cylinder diesel engines from other manufacturers.

May 8th, 2024, 20:05	#13
rmvm Junior Member Last Online: Today 11:22 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Lytham	I came from a Mercedes gle V6 and find my xc60 B5 sounds rough by comparison especially when warm. I do like the car but don't like the engine, I also had a BMW 330d Five series GT and I don't think the volvo engine compares to that its quite crude sounding by comparison __________________ Volvo XC60 B5 MHEV Inscription Pro Denim Blue MY21

May 6th, 2024, 18:19	#11
XCal New Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: May 2024 Location: bristol	So went and viewed the car at a main dealer... Car stank of cigarette smoke like an old pub, there was an oily mark on the headlining, all four tyres were cheap budget 'triangle' tyres (which came 49 out of 50 in a tyre test!) the rear view mirror surround rattled when being driven. It was an ex-volvo UK fleet car and needed 4 new brake discs as well, as they were lipped. If this is the usual prep for a Volvo Select car, then I'm best looking at other brands!!!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)