My friend might be interested in picking one up. After doing some research, it doesn't seem like these cars have much of an aftermarket but I might be wrong.
I know that the stock suspension set-up is meant to be comfortable and not catered to aggressive driving but how do they handle once modded?
Can they ever be modded to be a formidable M3 contender? Any information on this car will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
The stock suspension is a electronically adjustable active damping setup. It goes from luxoboat soft to sportscar stiff. It handles reasonably well for a vehicle that size/weight. However, I kinda don't see the point of an S60R when a V70R exists. The S is never going to be the equal of an M3 in its class, but the V70R basically makes its own class.
Aftermarket is small but I think that suits the car. The interior is full of gadgets and nice materials so not much upgrade room there. The suspension is basically not upgradable, there are lowering springs available but the active damping stuff is pretty integrated with the rest of the vehicle electronics and most likely best left alone. If you like what it offers, it's a major attraction of the car though. There are a few FMIC/downpipe/intake/exhaust/tune options available and you can probably get close to 400hp with all of the above. And isn't that enough?
I probably wouldn't buy one for a track car (and certainly not for Autox) but it's a fantastic road car.
Ahh, I see. This probably isn't the type of car he's looking for then. Thanks for the information!
I agree with Josh. The S60R is a great road car; if you want to buy & drive the car stock, or lightly modded with an exhaust and aftermarket tune, it is a very capable machine. It makes great power, handles well, has AWD and amazing brakes (13" Brembo rotors all-around.)
The downside is that it's pretty heavy, it suffers from the typical AWD launching complications, heat soak can be a problem in warmer climates, and as you mentioned the aftermarket is relatively small. For an equal investment, the M car would be faster than the R on a track.
11110000 wrote: I agree with Josh. The S60R is a great road car; if you want to buy & drive the car stock, or lightly modded with an exhaust and aftermarket tune, it is a very capable machine. It makes great power, handles well, has AWD and amazing brakes (13" Brembo rotors all-around.) The downside is that it's pretty heavy, it suffers from the typical AWD launching complications, heat soak can be a problem in warmer climates, and as you mentioned the aftermarket is relatively small. For an equal investment, the M car would be faster than the R on a track.
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I am strongly considering picking one up for a DD. Found one at a stellar deal in need of some work (transmission related) from someone I know. Tastefully modded with a tune/exhaust, and springs done. recent brakes/bushings/etc.
This would be a DD only, no track use, no drag race launches, etc. Just a nice GT type road car to haul the kids in the back seat and run snow tires in the winter.
The torque split is 90/10 and i believe a major issue is a bevel gear in the transfer case likes to shear at the tune of a few thousand to have a shop repair it. I was looking at them and the bevel gear issue scared me. My boss owns the V70R and he had it happen to him. He still drives it tho and its a lovely looking car that is quick.
Yeah I've read of the bevel gear issue when I had looked (dreamed) about V70R's in the past. Not great, but not a deal breaker since I do my own work and have hoist access.
I also agree the V70R is the one to have if buying at full retail, but we already have a wagon (wife's V50), and the appeal is in the history/mods/discount
I'm curious if there's a workaround if the pricey electro gizmo suspension fails
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