>> I'm asking you as you have experience of both cars though an S60 2.0T against
>> my D5. I think I know what you are going to say from what you
>> have posted but would be interested in any additional info/feedback.
As a drivers car, the BMW beats the Volvo into a cocked hat. It is quicker, it steers more accurately, it handles more precisely, and it is much better balanced. There is no question about that.
But if I were asked to place money on which of the two cars would prove the more reliable and painless to own over a two year period (8 yr old S60 or 3 yr old 325i), my money would go on the Volvo.
It is going to come down to whether the improvement in dynamics, THAT engine, and general update of vehicle (the S60 is a 12 year old design now) is worth enough to you to make the move away from the security of a car that you know, and which has a reputation for being the last of the old school "built like a brick lavatory house" Volvos.
I can definitely see the attraction of the BMW, and its solid warranty and driving characteristics could easily swing it for me, but I also wouldn't blame you if you kept the Volvo. I would probably do the same unless I had absolutely nothing better to do with that £17500.
Last edited by: DP on Thu 3 Jan 13 at 12:28
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