2004 Volvo S60 Sedan

2004 Volvo S60 Sedan

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  • 2004 Volvo S60 - Oh where oh where did my Volvo go....

    Sep 02 '03
    Pros: Quick acceleration, Price, Interior quality.
    Cons: Exterior design could be a bit more exciting.

    Summary: Volvo has continuously boasted more safety features than the majority of automobile manufacturers, but better handling, better acceleration, handsome looks? Hardly. With a few exceptions, it seems as though Volvo has ignored the fact that many people who ... read more

  • Fastest sedan around?

    Nov 03 '06
    Pros: Engine, speed, functionality, reliability
    Cons: Turning circle, image, cornering

    Summary: I was on the lookout for a new company car, and it was down to the Volvo S60 T5, the BMW 330i or the Audi A4 3.0. Due to the delivery time of the two others I ended up with the Volvo. The first thing I noticed was that it was quite as dull as I had ... read more

  • So What Exactly Makes Up the S60’s “Swedish Personality”?

    Jun 21 '05
    Pros: Exterior Design, Safety Features, Climate Control Design, Smooth Ride, Turbo Rush is Literally a Blast!
    Cons: Interior Quality, Turbo Lag, Mushy Brakes, Completely Numb Steering, Interior Space Efficiency (or lack thereof)

    Summary: Last year (2004), my parents traded-in their 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S for a Platinum Green S60 2.5T. We had the same beefs with the Altima as many owners have had with it – the extremely poor interior fit and finish, at least 4 recalls, and just an ... read more

  • 2005 S60-R AWD Sedan

    Dec 09 '04
    Pros: The electronic stability controls and turbo response of this car are seamless.
    Cons: The Pirelli P-Zeros tires are a bit soft for potholes. Also useless in snow.

    Summary: I have been shopping for another car for a very long time. I am 6'4",225 lbs., and it is not an easy task. I also sold cars for 10 years so I have driven many new vehicles. I have a passion for the older ones-they have a little more "soul". Enter ... read more

  • Safety Remains Biggest Draw For Volvo's Middle-Of-The-Road S60

    Sep 07 '04
    Pros: Superb front seats, high-quality interior, far more refined than past Volvos.
    Cons: Cramped rear seat, uneven turbo power delivery, un-sporting handling and control feel.

    Summary: My Experience I recently attended a Ride & Drive event hosted by Road and Track magazine. At the event, I got to drive three sport-luxury sedans on autocross-style tracks--three cone courses laid out at Alameda Point naval station. The vehicles ... read more

  • Practical..

    Jun 04 '04
    Pros: +silent +comfortable seats +new technology that works in the car +practical
    Cons: -lack of power and torque

    Summary: We have owned Volvo for several months and we have been satisfied. Volvo is a car that provides you the best possible driving environment.Everything you do while driving (eg. shift gears, adjust audio settings..) is easy to do as all of the instruments ... read more

  • While it was fun to drive, it was a bit smaller than expected

    Jun 01 '04
    Pros: Fun to drive
    Seperate A/C control for the from and rear
    Cons: Way too small for a 4 door sedan

    Summary: I didn't buy the car, only rented it for 3 days. So am not able to comment on the long term maintenence requirement. I was quite excited when I was given the Volvo form the rental company (Enterprise). Specially since I had only made ... read more

  • S60R Owner Review

    Mar 12 '04
    Pros: AWD, Handling, Interior, and... POWER!
    Cons: Brakes, audio and the need to purchase winter tires.

    Summary: Traded out of a 2000 Audi A6 into the 2004 S60R with 6 speed manual. After over 5000 miles and 5 months, the car is STILL fun to drive. The three handling options allow the driver to adjust responsiveness and road feel at the push of a button... a ... read more

  • Safety Might Be First, But Performance and Comfort Are Riding Shotgun....

    Feb 07 '04
    Pros: Comfortable ride and a capable road handler
    Cons: Can be tight in the back seat

    Summary: Volvos are some of my favorite European sedans, with their obvious strength being exceptional safety engineering, but increasingly being just as focused on style and performance as their often glitzier imaged competitors. Case in point is the S60, which ... read more

  • The S60R blew my socks off (and the doors off other cars)

    Jan 18 '04
    Pros: Power, well bolstered seats, low profile enough not to be a cop magnet.
    Cons: Radio getting interference from my cell phone, back seat room, trunk a bit small

    Summary: I am convinced that this is the best sports sedan for the money in just about every area to be evaluated. First let me set this up by telling you all that I have owned a 236hp, automatic S70-T5 for the last ~6 years (see my review from a couple of yeas ... read more

  • Great car for its class for ~$40K with great technology, safety, & power!

    Jan 03 '04
    Pros: FAST with SAFETY! Newest Technology! AWD! HP! TORQUE!
    Cons: May be expensive to maintain. Poor MPG. Big turning radius.

    Summary: This REVIEW is on the VOLVO S60R a limited, special edition version of the S60. Basics: Too many to list! http://new.volvocars.com/r/spe cs.shtml -- Volvo Specs List The Positives: * 300 HP, 295 Lb-Ft Torque * ... read more

  • Fun enough to kill (Volvo's boring image)?

    Sep 01 '03
    Pros: High handling limits, power once boost up, front seat comfort
    Cons: Boost lag, lacks agility expected of a compact

    Summary: There are two types of automotive brands. Most profess to seek a powerful, distinct image yet their attempts to offer everything to everyone persistently undermine this stated goal. Others actually possess a distinct image, yet strive to broaden it to ... read more

  • Express Reviews
  • WOW best car EVER!

    Oct 30 '05
    Pros: SOUND, DESIGN, UNIQUE FEATURES, LOST OF ROOM, HUGE TRUNK, GREAT SOFT- HIGH CLASS LEATHER
    Cons: STEERING A BIT DIFFICULT.

    Summary: It's seriously has great steering stability- maybe too sturdy yet it drives like you are in an airplane. I had to sleep in my car once and I felt I was sleeping in my bed! Gas mileage is pretty good compared to other luxury cars. It's a unique car

  • Great car

    Sep 13 '05
    Pros: Seats, speed, interior comfort and quality.
    Cons: No compass, cup holders not in a great place.

    Summary: Leasing an S60, AWD 2.5t. Xenon headlight and climate control. This is simply the best car around. Very fast. Perfect fit and

  • Two Strikes You Are Out

    Jun 16 '05
    Pros: I liked the seats in the vehicle. I thought they where very supportive.
    Cons: Everything. Brakes, chassis, drive train, wheel bearings, engine, body moulding. Did I miss something?

    Summary: After 8 months and 11 service calls Volvo replaced my first S60R Lemon. The second S60R I received in 9/2004. I am sorry to say this car was also a lemon. The wheel bearings went out, body trim kept falling off, rear tail lights went out, it burned 1

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