Hi,

I just test drove a 2002 S60 non-turbo for my son. The car seemed to be in very good condition with 100k on the odometer. The engine idled and revved smoothly when in park. In drive, the car accelerated fine. the only issue was that when I would try to accelerate from a cruising speed there would be a vibration that seemed to be coming from the transmission but when stopped accelerating the vibration would go away. Should we consider the car or move on? Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

If you accelerate while turning, is it worse than accelerating in a straight line? If so, then it's likely a CV joint.

I would try another. Either the torque converter is problemtic or a CV joint is bad.

Remember, the Timing belt is at 105K.

Check all maint records!

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.

Thanks Klaus for your response. If the CV joints check out fine, is there a way to test the torque converter?

No simple test. You can look at the tranny fluid on the dipstick, yellow handle. The fluid should be red, not black or smell burned.

A new tranny will cost over $3K.

Klaus
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Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.