Found one locally with 180,000 miles, interior and exterior pictures look OK for the age. Owner says husband is a mechanic and did all maintenance, so not service history (this concerns me). I understand that the engines on these are fairly reliable. How are the transmissions? Any other potential mechanical or electrical issues?
2013 Volvo XC60
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Aisin TF80SC. Usually pretty stout and give very little issues providing it gets regular fluid changes. That said, our '08 XC70 is on 148k with the same gearbox and no history of fluid changes and she still shifts perfectly.
The engines of this time usually have consumption if not corrected at some point. The oil control rings were too fine. I'm at a quart in 2000 miles, but many cars start burning a quart in 500 miles.
Bailes' 2008 would not have been affected. The rings were still normal then.
As Bailes said, the Aisin is pretty darn good, essentially Toyota's brand of transmission. My Saab and Volvo both have it.
Is this the 3.2L six that you are thinking of in North America? Baile's is a diesel and I want to say, different set of problems (I don't follow them as I can't buy 'em).
OP: Did the prior owner at least write down when service was done and with what? Is the price "ok" and what is the break-even point for you? as in, you buy it for x dollars, go y years (or m miles), then a big dollar repair pops up--and you walk away, and don't care.
This is the 3.2L six. Don't yet have information on receipts or other maintenance documents but the asking price is $3200. Cheap enough to not be a financial burden if it dies in 3-4 years. It could fill the need for my youngest son when he gets his permit/license.
The 3.2L is a stout unit. Had one in a 2010 Volvo XC70. Sold the car at over 270k miles, and that 3.2L still didn't lose any oil between 5000 mile oil change intervals. Power was great, and despite being AWD it still got up to 31MPG on highway trips between NC and FL, while loaded with people and all vacation cargo. Around town it stayed at 19MPG. Transmission and engine were both original still. Previous owner replaced AC compressor with drive belts and idler pulleys, and I replaced the alternator and Brembo brakes all around. Otherwise all stock.
Interesting. I thought some of the 3.2's had issues? I usually don't follow Volvo as they seemed too upclass / too nice for me to own.
XC60, that's like a CUV? Smaller than XC70 and smaller than XC90, right? Seems like it might make decent teen fodder. Not sure on VIDA costs and things like that, but I want to say, they aren't that hard for shops to work on. Not a Toyota but no German either. All cars have an Achilles heel but these aren't "flee from" like some (Ford Powershift, VR6 at high miles, etc).
Just keep on driving it and follow the maintence schedule on the owner's manual. My 2012 Land Rover LR2 has the OEM Volvo 6I engine and Aisin AutoTrans @ 147K miles.
If you nade it to 280K miles and beyond which is very very possible, then you've got your money's worth
If you nade it to 280K miles and beyond which is very very possible, then you've got your money's worth
I haven't done extensive research, but I know some 3.2s have the consumption issues too. I agree it's a great engine otherwise.
This generation of their cars is solid too. I did have to do some suspension work on my S60. The strut mounts are a weak point (might be similar part on SUVs since all same platform), but you could probably live with it.
If you ever need anything at the dealership, be warned, repairs are very expensive.
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