Casper's 117K Update! 2013 Volvo S60 T6 R Design

[@BernonCars]

Here’s the full “I Am Rolling” Album hehe kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWirhYeQj7qZi6c

[@rick6084]

I have a 2008 S80 T6 awd, 210k still running strong! I love it, such a fun car to drive and enjoy

[@BernonCars]

Good to hear!

[@daphnyobregon4493]

🎉🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I just got mine at 123k feels like it is running 🏃🏽‍♂️ too notch

[@basithph8958]

Man I really miss the straight six in the Volvo Such a good engine idk why it was discontinued

[@crvdudecrossoverr6367]

hate that the mounting of the engine really distracts form what could be a better handling car, but front to back frame/chassis struts make that fix.

[@k.m.1806]

Your earlier videos helped convince me to convince myself to buy one, it's currently on a boat from Melbourne to Perth in Australia, three more weeks to wait due to COVID. I can't wait, thanks for the videos mate.

[@BernonCars]

That’s awesome to hear!! I hope you enjoy it! Cheers 😁

[@Mangry101]

Can we see it?

[@MrVolvo2013]

Casper looks awesome bro, ill be getting a 2015 s60 r design here soon I can't wait you've given me alot of motivation

[@BernonCars]

That’s awesome! I appreciate it 😄

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Hey Bern. Nice update on Casper. Appreciate the fleet updates. Lol on the Volvo song. Be safe Bern. Looking forward to the next video.

[@BernonCars]

Thank ya! You stay safe as well!

[@jacobdeforge831]

My heart skipped a beat when you said you got 30 mph on the highway. Going to look at 2 s60s in MD tomorrow!

[@BernonCars]

Haha yessir! I love my S60 😄

[@jacobdeforge831]

30 mpg* 😂

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

It was awesome seeing this update about Casper. Holding up well!!! 👍🏼 That music was too funny. Never even knew it was a thing. Need to listen to the whole album. Keep it up, Bern!

[@BernonCars]

Haha thanks Marcus 😀

[@DriveAndBeDriven]

No problem, Bern! 👊🏽 Looking forward to your next video! 😁

[@stuartschwartz234]

2013 S60 T5 here. Around the same mileage as you-118,000 km and change. OMG this is hilarious, I posted before you started to talk about the front driver's side door. LOL. Same issue--had the dealer replace the door lock actuator (I'm not handy at all).

[@BernonCars]

Haha sweet! Love the T5 too. Yeah the door handles annoy me so much!!

[@cjg2746]

Nice ride ! I have a black 2013. Drove to FL from PA. How did you get 32 mpg ? my best was 26

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! No idea LOL! I was cruising at 80 the whole time!

[@jasper_north]

Love the video… thinking about the same roofrack… thinking about painting the (end) black roofrack holders in the colour of the car…white. Would look good??

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Hmm, would be an interesting look!

[@jasper_north]

@@BernonCars I ordered the OEM paint by VOLVO

[@lucasa7093]

Awesome video! I have a 2012 S60 and I have the same door handle problem except in mine it happens to all 4. I had 4 total sets of door handles that were replaced under warranty but after the warranty was up, it just wasn't worth it anymore.

[@BernonCars]

Did replacing the door handles fix it? I think I have my sources to find a replacement LOL

[@lucasa7093]

@@BernonCars It did fix it, but they all broke again within a year or so.

[@BernonCars]

Oh I see. What a bummer!

[@benjamindoyle668]

I absolutely adore the car! Awesome video. And thank you for ownership advice -- I know Volvos can have their share of tiny problems (but that doesn't stop me from loving them). I've been trying to research the ownership experience of these, so that if I can afford one in the next couple years I'll know what to look out for.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Yes for sure, they do have their quirks but I love them!

[@Mangry101]

I have a 2012 S60 T4 R Design, here in New Zealand. Its in electric silver. Wish it was a T6 but the 1.6 Turbo is fast enough for me 😁

[@BernonCars]

Electric Silver is sharp!

[@MrAntennaBall]

My 2013 T6 R-Design AWD Polestar is on an XC60 platform. Boosted to 325 H.P. 354 Lb-Ft torque Duude, tell me about the Nav - is worth updating that 10 year old software? I was told the latest Nav build for these pre-Chinese P3’s were only up to 2016?! So I was thinking perhaps I would just replace the head unit on my premium sound system to that of a 2016 - same one that still has the CD player but updated Nav (?) is that even possible, I wonder. I’m trying to find a guy who could hack the code on these head units.

[@BernonCars]

I think it's totally worth it to upgrade the nav if you can! I sold mine before I did anything but I was gonna replace it with some nice fancy unit that had CarPlay!

[@Theprofessor1212]

I’m thinking of getting the same car but the 1.6L T4 version as I do a lot of mileage and fuel is quite expensive here in NZ.

[@BernonCars]

Ahh I see. We only got the T5 and T6 in the US!

[@jasper_north]

MARYLAND? I lived at DeepCreekLake for 6 years… loved it.

[@BernonCars]

Yeah!! Small world!

[@unmaskedsidekick6627]

Really appreciate the time you take out to do these vids is there a link to the exhaust 300 seems good I like the sound its not to much just right

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! It’s the Borla 40744

[@unmaskedsidekick6627]

@@BernonCars sorry but maybe the part is out of stock because when I try to look it up I get no results on Google or borla.com thts y I asked for link i hope I can get this because the sound really fits the car

[@BernonCars]

Ohh i see, I’ll try to get it later

[@unmaskedsidekick6627]

@@BernonCars thanks for the quick response much appreciated

[@DD-ef2ur]

I had a white 2016 RD, but was tee boned and it was totalled. I now drive a red 2016 S60 RD Platinum! Mods: Elevate CF SRI do88 intercooler Ferrita 3.5" down pipe Hilton Polestar to Stage 2 Tune with torque limiter delete (highly recommend Hilton Tuning). Currently being shipped: R1 concepts drilled and slotted rotors (336mm F, 302mm R) and ceramic pads I have yet to dyno, but I have seen around 320whp/440 wtq from similar setups Cheers and enjoy the car! I'd recommend @Built for Speed's S60 page for insights on mods

[@BernonCars]

Good list! I’d like to be around there with mine. Thanks for watching!! 😄

[@DD-ef2ur]

@@BernonCars thanks for the post. This is a very helpful review which I hope steers more towards the P3 s60s and grow the community.

[@ThinkOutsideTheCube]

Great production quality!

[@BernonCars]

Ahh thank you! 😁

[@tman9281]

Great video man! I'm looking to jump into the Volvo life. This makes it really enticing!

[@BernonCars]

I wouldn’t have it any other way!

[@bedandbreakfastfan7088]

Cool video. Love my T6 but it does drink oil. I agree on the roof racks, its a very nice look!

[@BernonCars]

Thank ya! Haha yeah I have to check the oil every once in a while, and I love them!

[@silver1997j]

Awesome to see, I have the exact same model in Rebel Blue. Looking into an IPD exhaust system that seems pretty affective for adding noise. Any thoughts?

[@silver1997j]

I've also had the same issue with the key license entry, it comes and goes super sporadically. Excited to hear what you think of the sway bars. Love my S60 R Design too!

[@BernonCars]

Love Rebel Blue! I can’t wait to do more to mine! I think I’m just gonna replace the door handle. It doesn’t really work at all anymore lol

[@ismaelvelez9523]

I remember driving one those original t6 at the time and felling that the torque was too much. Haha great car.

[@BernonCars]

It’s so much fun! Getting ready to shoot another update video

[@tomgerard7518]

She looks great Bern!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@adibahasan8881]

Nice! I hope you keep making videos on the Volvo.

[@BernonCars]

Definitely will!

[@Sr.-Mizz]

Does the t6 have piston ring issues?

[@adibahasan8881]

Have you given any thoughts to red calipers?

[@BernonCars]

Actually thinking blue like the S60 Polestar

[@ganuv]

You need a TDI tuning box , I have it on mine , you’ll be surprised of the power gain that’s hidden. It’s a plug and play tuning box , not one of those cheap crap you get on eBay. Gains 30 hp and about extra 40 torque..

[@BernonCars]

I can’t wait to tune it

[@DMCarReviews]

This was the best S60 made in my opinion.

[@BernonCars]

I agree! I did enjoy my P2 S60R though

[@DMCarReviews]

@@BernonCars I actually tested the acceleration on the same S60 you have. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqbOfHaIm86do8U

[@edgarvelasco7130]

Good video. Are you using regular or premium fuel?

[@BernonCars]

Thanks! I use premium

[@Turners412]

Always premium in a turbo car bud

[@kekeorinc2952]

Would this be a good first car?

[@BernonCars]

Absolutely!

[@You-sc2jw]

still dont understand anything but love the vlogs!!

[@BernonCars]

Lmao ❤️❤️

[@midnightmystery544]

I love Casper. So nice looking!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! 😁

[@pramodgauthaman]

Hi bern Well presented ..Loved the video and looks of vehicle Since I love volvo S60 And Have one ...Volvo music i was searching for ....The Roof Rail Awesome ...Any chance of getting one pair ..I have mailed The details

[@BernonCars]

Thanks!

[@acha0077]

You wouldn't have the heat problem if the volvo was from Florida :3 buying volvos from US to guatemala is a gamble

[@Alfram]

its such a beautiful car. I'm torn between the s60 and the is250 2013s

[@BernonCars]

They’re both very pretty cars

[@YourMom-ov5jt]

I know this is late but the is250 will feel dreadfully slow compared to the Volvo.

[@Alfram]

@@YourMom-ov5jt haha thanks, I ended up getting a is250 2012 earlier this year; I love it but sometimes I still get the itch for the volvo.

[@crvdudecrossoverr6367]

thats it, 117k miles? 144k and no issues!!

[@freezxng_moon]

Nice video man, I've just got a 2012 R Design with 85k miles on it a month ago! Well ~140k kilometers since im in EU. Very happy so far, never had a car this fun before, I look forward to every single trip because it just feelsgoodman. Did most of the maintenance things but I am kind of scared to change the transmission fluid... You hear many horror stories about that stuff. Have a friend who works as a mechanic and he says 3 out of 10 times you change the fluid on these cars shit goes wrong. So I'm really torn on this decision atm. Trans works fine so far though. Also thinking about the wheels as well. Its cold/snowy most of the year where I live and roads arent the best. Gotta get a set of winter wheels, but I want to actually downsize them to 17 and keep the 18 ixions for summer (or whole 2 fucking months of it that we get here). The front brakes are fat as fuck though and I'm not sure about the fitment of 17 wheels. So much to think about really. Oh and the serpentine belt, im replacing that next week just to feel safe.

[@BernonCars]

Ahh yeah that’s why I’m hesitant to change trans fluid too.

[@p.rico11]

I had my fluid changed out at 70K on my T6. I would do it regardless of what your mechanic thinks, as the solenoids are finicky and you really want to get the fluids as clean as possible.

[@mrtimbs1239]

I also had my transmission fluid changed at 80,000 and the car shifts way smoother now. No more hard downshift into second. Just make sure you get it done by a Volvo specialist

[@freezxng_moon]

@@mrtimbs1239 well I held back and didn't change it.. but it's been shifting smoothly not noticing any problems. I might do it this summer.

[@mrtimbs1239]

@@freezxng_moon I hear it get more risky as the miles rack up. I’m no expert but I’d get it done sooner than later

[@pramodgauthaman]

Hi Bro me Have one S 60 Rebel Blue With Black Alloys When i.saw roof Rails it's looks very sporty ...can u arrange Me to get A set of ....Iam n india not available same here ..pramod

[@SIIKAP1]

I want this car or a v6 Rav4. What do you think?

[@BernonCars]

We had both in my family at one point. My mom still has her V6 RAV4. They’re extremely different cars. I would rather have the S60

[@SIIKAP1]

@@BernonCars yeah I watched your review the other day! I really love the s60. I’m just kinda afraid of maintenance costs. I hear parts are more expensive. I want a safe car that’s reliable. So idk how expensive these are to own. The rav would be the more safe bet, but less fun and attractive lol.

[@BernonCars]

@@SIIKAP1 i didn’t really have to do anything to my S60! Just oil changes, trans fluid change and new tires.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@BernonCars how many miles did you have it? (sorry I can’t remember if you said in video). By the way, i’m also from MD.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@BernonCars oh and i’ve had a 2004 accord and s2000 before as well. We have similar taste in cars

[@AlexBardot]

She’s sexy. I’m buying a blue one it’s a 2012. How long do volvos last. I’m kinda scared buying it because I’ve always owned a Honda or Toyota lol

[@BernonCars]

Same! I had an Accord V6 for two years. My S60 never gave me any real problems. I know people with 150-200k on theirs.

[@mustangsrus41]

Love my 2012 S60 ( T6 ) non R I just clicked over 250K

[@BernonCars]

Sweet!!!

[@McNizzlefoShizzle]

How much was the car originally?

[@BernonCars]

I think my sticker price was $48k new. I have the original window sticker in it

[@midnightmystery544]

@@BernonCars Ouch..... $48K? Good thing is that they're a steal used plus they hold up well for a European car.

[@BernonCars]

LOL I know! It had almost every option ticked except 4C Adaptive Suspension, and the advanced cruise control stuff

[@chrisdigital]

got 217k on mine!

[@BernonCars]

Damn! I’d like to get there some day!

[@p.rico11]

Found your video through the KZbin algorithms, very nice clean R-Design. For reference, the H&R springs lower the car by 1.2" on all four corners from stock (not R-Design) height. The drop will be 0.6" for you. I installed the H&Rs on my 2012 T6 and have 10 mm/15 mm spacers on my fronts/rears. Here's what that looks like: i.imgur.com/lOJGKtE.jpg?1

[@BernonCars]

Looks sweet!

[@Darktommie]

Man, that looks nice.

[@mrtimbs1239]

Looks good! What size wheels?

[@p.rico11]

@@mrtimbs1239 Thanks! These are the stock Volvo 18"x8" wheels (Ixion) on the 2012-2015 R-Designs.

[@mrtimbs1239]

@@p.rico11 ok thank you

[@odynationyoutube6413]

Mint!

[@BernonCars]

Thank ya!

[@trickydown6969]

Don't ever replace transmission fluid especially over 100k miles.

[@mrtimbs1239]

I replaced Mine at 80000 and it shifts smoother and feels better all around

[@trickydown6969]

@@mrtimbs1239 80 isn't as dangerous if you replaced it at 117 you're really starting to play with fire.

[@joelandersonphoto]

No trannys need newer oil, just did mine at 140K, runs better immediately, don’t know the service history beyond that

[@Turners412]

Yeah they tell you not to change it past 80 to 90k cause it can cause more problems then not changing it

[@danjohnson2777]

That intro 😅

[@BernonCars]

Yesss

[@ganuv]

The roof rack makes the car look ugly !!! And all turbo cars lose power at high heat nothing to do with Volvo or any other make.

[@BernonCars]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😄