2001 Volvo S60 Review
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Is it an elegant luxury sedan or a sleek sports sedan? Surprise, it's both.
Pros
Long list of standard safety features, comfortable interior, powerful turbocharged engine in the T5 model.
Cons
Steering and handling lack the precision needed for a true sport sedan, expensive optional equipment.
What's New for 2001
The S60 is Volvo's new sedan that takes the place of the discontinued S70 Sedan. Smaller than the S80 but bigger than the S40, Volvo has designed the S60 to be sporty as well as safe.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
1st and last volvo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this s60 for looks, quality, safety record and name. Very bad decision..i have been replacing bulbs since i bought the car...any dealer service fee is outrageous..can't find anyone that wants to work on the thing..."limp home" throttle body experience was maddening and very dangerous..fuel pump o-ring seal is a terrible design..gas fumes inside the passenger compartment..i am now having a really crazy electrical problem..drive the car, shut it off and come back a few hours later to a totally drained battery..nothing left on..no evidence of what the problem might be...just a dead battery... really can't explain why i still own this car..absolutely the least reliable car have ever owned.
Favorite Features
outside looks
Suggested Improvements
redesign car and admit that Ford has destroyed the reputation of Volvo..build less gimicky car..go back to solid quality tuff vehicle and i might consider owning one...on second thought probably no!
Not bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This car is ok. I'm a true Volvo fan and this is a little disappointment in the reliability department coming from my '88 760 GLE. But it's so much fun to drive and very comfortable. If you get one of these, make sure the transmission fluid is clear and red and the transmission control module has up-to-date software! If the fluid is not clear and red, only use 3309 ATF when you change it. The transmission is very sensitive in these cars so be prepared for some serious upkeep on it. I've been fortunate so far.
Favorite Features
High pressure turbo, comfortable seats, traction control, and winter mode.
Suggested Improvements
Definitely the transmission!
Drive it 'till the wheels fall off
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I love my car however it has been costly to maintain. Many problems occurred during the warranty period which thank heavens were covered. I now have 164,000 miles on it and hope for 100,000 more at minimum! It is beautiful however it is hard to see out of the back, turning radius is too big and handling is not as tight as I would like. I have also experienced interior issues including loose door panels, broken dash knobs and broken gear shift knob! All in all I would recommend Volvo to others however the overall quality of the car needs to be improved to compete with other cars in its "class'.
Favorite Features
Seats
Suggested Improvements
Handling, reliability
A most unreliable great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Stay far away from this great car! Its reliability and Volvo support stinks! This was our 2nd Volvo and our last! Suspension components that break every two years, oil leaks, constant bulb failures, gas door, trunk lock, and a failed transmission! The transmission was a known problem early in life of car that reduced its life. Volvo created a feature that resulted in premature trans failure. This is well documented. If your trans fails out of warranty, which it will, Volvo and the dealer will say tough.
Favorite Features
Safety, styling, handling, comfort. Simply one of the best looking cars that has not shown its age since 2001.
Suggested Improvements
How many customers must you loose because you will not be accountable to fix an unreliable model, This is a nothing but one of the all time least reliable cars made!
I love it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
Review
I bought my Volvo S60 new in 2001 and just turned 92,000 miles. For the most part, I have taken the car in for regular service maintenance. It has been a solid, reliable and fun to drive car. I have read some of the reviews below and I don't know why I haven't experienced any of the issues. The only thing I can say, is my car was maintained through the dealership. As the salesperson suggested, I changed the oil every 7,500 miles not the 3,500 recommended for most cars. Volvo has truly delivered with this car! The seats are comfortable. I have sat in the drivers and front, passenger seat and have absolutely no complaints.
Favorite Features
The reliablity along with the classic design of the exterior makes this a car I am proud to drive everyday. The cabin is very spacious! Most of the time, I am able to make a u-turn without having to make any corrections.
Suggested Improvements
Keep up the good work Volvo!
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