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> S60 On Order, Tipping my toe into the Volvo pool...
Andy730
post Aug 12 2005, 11:37 AM
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Hello people.

Just ordered a S60 T5 SE yesterday, the spec i've asked for ment that delivery will be about 8 weeks... And to think, i've only test driven a diesel S60 estate. (i was impressed) I'l be trading in my S type jaguar, when i pick up the S60. I can't wait...

A couple of questions...

This may sound silly, but what's the advice on 'running in'

Anyone on here from the Isle of Man??

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post Aug 12 2005, 12:30 PM
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:00000732: If "running in" is the break-in period, Volvo says there is none (at least in the U.S.)
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post Aug 12 2005, 01:28 PM
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Hi,

Yes, 'running in' i guess is the same as 'break in'

Well, i think i'll be taking it easy for a little while, to give the car an easy start in life, and so i get used to it, and the way it drives.

I'll post some pics when i get it...

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post Aug 12 2005, 05:47 PM
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:grin: A T5 on the Isle of Man eh - almost as much fun as on 2 wheels! Those fog lights will see some service then. I'm an old-fashioned soul (and definitely not a mechanic) but I even run-in my new company cars for at least 600 miles, normally double that. Isle of Man roads mean lots of gearchanges & rev variations so as long as you don't over-stress the engine or use more than say 60% of maximum revs for a while then all should bed-in beautifully. Enjoy!
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post Aug 14 2005, 09:19 PM
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Take it to the country-side then... :)


BTW, Welcome Andy!
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post Aug 15 2005, 07:45 AM
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QUOTE(Andy730 @ Aug 12 2005, 02:28 PM)
Well, i think i'll be taking it easy for a little while, to give the car an easy start in life, and so i get used to it, and the way it drives.
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I know how u feel, I still drove it like there was a break/run-in peroid anyway. It was hard -- must......resist.....the....urge :grin:

Not to ask a stupid question, but whats Isle of Man?
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post Aug 18 2005, 11:23 AM
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QUOTE(S60 R @ Aug 15 2005, 12:45 PM)
Not to ask a stupid question, but whats Isle of Man?
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Sorry for the delay... The Isle of Man is the country i live in. A small island between England and Ireland. A Tax haven, circa 80,000 residents, 36 miles long by about 11 wide. Home to the T.T. motor bike races, some rather old and starnge laws, including the lack of a national speed limit.

Don't get me wrong, there are speed limits for most places you'd expect, but once out of the restricted areas, YeeHaaa... :grin:

One thing's for sure, you'd have some fun with the type R over here.

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