2007 Volvo S60 Consumer Reviews

Fantastic used bargain!!

Written by: happy 1st time owner on 04/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Came across the S60 in Consumer Reports' "best used cars"; they rate the 07 S60 reliability higher than Infiniti G35(!). Found well-equipped one w/low miles for great price. Very pleased so far: it has sport package & ride can get a bit choppy over lateral ridges at times, but for the most part is pretty good, similar to 3-Series etc., very nice on hwy. Expecting ride improvement when OEM junk Pirellis replaced. Great solid build quality, nice amenities, front seats *very* comfortable; rear are as well but a bit cramped for tall folks, look @ S80 if you need more room. Excellent radio & climate control. Engine could be smoother, but has good torque. Averaging 27 mpg on commute.

Favorite Features

Great front seats, very comfortable; lateral support low, but didn't buy for fast cornering. No engine noise at hwy speeds, big trunk, tons of leg/shoulder/headroom up front. Nice leather. Highway ride smooth, not floaty. Very stable at high speed w/good passing power. Handles well for fwd car.

Suggested Improvements

Ride is mostly good, but some road imperfections upset it a bit more than they should; Pirellis' poor ride quality is a big factor. Large side mirrors increase wind noise a bit. Could use 2" more rear legroom. Brakes feel a bit mushy, pedals a bit too close together, dead pedal too high.

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Company S60 II

Written by: Tom on 04/26/2009

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

My company provided me this S60. If it were my money, I would not buy one. It is a fine highway car with wonderful straight-line acceleration and a comfortable driver's seat. The S60 is not good on curves and in corners -- its weight and vague steering adversely influence the handling and do not inspire confidence. After 29,350 miles, the only problems I have had are a loose passenger side door seal, fixed during an oil change service, and a rattle that I cannot locate by the passenger door frame. Passenger seat is awkwardly oriented and uncomfortable on long trips – seems to place passenger at an angle within the car.

Favorite Features

Leather seat-and-sunroof package. Powerful turbo engine that's fun in a straight line/highway drive. Smooth highway ride. Strong, clear radio.

Suggested Improvements

Add a trunk release to the inside of the car. Back seats need more leg room. Handling should be more responsive and involving. Passenger seat should not be this uncomfortable on long trips.

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Fantastic used bargain!!

Written by: happy 1st time owner on 04/18/2009

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Came across the S60 in Consumer Reports' "best used cars"; they rate the 07 S60 reliability higher than Infiniti G35(!). Found well-equipped one w/low miles for great price. Very pleased so far: it has sport package & ride can get a bit choppy over lateral ridges at times, but for the most part is pretty good, similar to 3-Series etc., very nice on hwy. Expecting ride improvement when OEM junk Pirellis replaced. Great solid build quality, nice amenities, front seats *very* comfortable; rear are too but a bit cramped for tall folks, look @ S80 if you need more room. Excellent radio & climate control. Engine could be smoother, but has good torque. Averaging 27 mpg on commute.

Favorite Features

Great front seats, very comfortable; lateral support low, but didn't buy for fast cornering. No engine noise at hwy speeds, big trunk, tons of leg/shoulder/headroom up front. Nice leather. Highway ride smooth, not floaty. Very stable at high speed w/good passing power. Handles well for fwd car.

Suggested Improvements

Ride is mostly good, but some road imperfections upset it a bit more than I'd like; Pirellis' poor ride quality is also a factor. Large side mirrors increase wind noise a bit. Could use 2" more rear legroom. Brakes a bit mushy, pedals a bit too close together, dead pedal too high.

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Great Car, Very Comfortable

Written by: Mase on 12/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

The seats in this car are extremely comfortable. The layout of the dash is very user friendly and ergonomic. The heated seats were excellent. The sound system (HU650) sounds superb. Few parts are flimsy. Rattles too much. Could be a smoother ride. Very quite. Too much curb weight when taking corners. Very fast car. Slow at first, but once at about 35 mph, this car accelerates very smoothly. The turbo is amazing. Makes passing cars on the highway a pleasure. Extremely comfortably ride at 70+ mph. Excellent car, could handle just a bit better.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, features, heated seats, sound system, electric memory seats, turbo engine, luxurious handling.

Suggested Improvements

Fix rattles, make ride a bit smoother, rid the car of its extreme curb weight, give it a sportier, yet luxurious feel.

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Been driving this car for 17 months

Written by: Drives-A-Lot on 12/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

I have been driving my S60 AWD since July of 2007. I drive from northern New England to New York City and back every other week. This car has held up well. My fuel economy seems fine (I don't pay very close attention). The comfort of the seats has remained solid, the electronics still work fine, in short, everything is still in working order. It has handled very well in snow/sleet conditions, though I recommend engaging the W option when doing so. The trunk storage is pretty good, the rear seats, while comfortable, don't have a boatload of legroom for adults. When I got this I was considering the BMW 3 Series, the S60 and the Saab 9-3. I am still very happy I decided to get the S60.

Favorite Features

Very nice interior, very comfortable seats. Smooth ride, handles great in poor conditions. (mine is AWD) Mileage is good for this vehicle. It's heavier than the standard S60 which makes it's road performance overall much, much better. And yes, the stereo sounds great.

Suggested Improvements

I would put built in booster seats in the back seats of all Volvos, like my wife has in her XC-90, or like they have done in the newest model of the XC-70. Other than the tight legroom in the back seat, I would say this is a great car for a guy who drives a lot, needs comfort and performance.

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So far, still good.

Written by: Ybba on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

It's been a year and I'm even more impressed and pleased with my purchase. Went on a couple of road trips from MA to VA on I95, through major cities like Stanford, NYC, DC, Richmond. 31MPG - Impressive. The comfort of the driving position is wonderful. I am reminded of the line from a competitor "... when you turn your car on, does it return the favor?" In this case a resounding yes! Climate, seating, interior quality, reliability - all excellent. Engine purrs at night. Had two service visits and the only thing changed were indicator bulbs. 1 year and 16000 miles later I am happy with my choice.

Favorite Features

Interior quality, build (unique body style), the sound system, AWD in deep snow. The car is awesome.

Suggested Improvements

I believe they have MP3 capabilities in the 2008 so I can't say that any more. The satellite radio deal needs improvement... Below 27 degrees engine auto shifting is choppy. More rear leg room.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Leftover 2007

Written by: Florida on 01/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

I walked into the dealership to purchase a 2008 V40T5 and found none available in the South Florida area. I was called back to see this car, a loaner/demo with the Premium and Sport packages. One test drive later I was an owner. Over the years I have owned every premium brand,and this is a great blend for the money.

Favorite Features

Comfort of seats, stereo, acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Turning radius. Wish the 2007 had the auto dimming mirror and compass like the 2008.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Great Car!

Written by: J-Mac on 11/26/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

I purchased my Volvo S60 T5 back in July. I couldn't be more happy with the car. The included features are excellent. It is a sporty sedan that is definitely fun to drive. You owe it to yourself to at least give it a test drive. I drove a half dozen cars when I was shopping around and the S60 was by far the nicest car for the price.

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My Favorite Vehicle!

Written by: Lee Clarke on 11/22/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Vehicles are my hobby and I've owned over 60 new ones, from basics (AMC Gremlin) to exotics (Lotus Esprit, MB E55 AMG, Saleens). I traded my 2006 BMW M3 convertible, 6 speed manual, for a 2007 Volvo S60 R, automatic. The S60 R is my favorite vehicle ever!

Favorite Features

Looks, quality, sound system, ride, handling and exclusivity.

Suggested Improvements

2007 is the last year for the S60 R. Therefore, why should I try to think of things I don't like? I love it just the way it is.

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Fun car

Written by: Bob R. on 11/08/2007

Vehicle

2007 Volvo S60 2.5T 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Purchased the car with 1500 miles on it in September. Impressed with the comfort of the front seats although the back seat legroom can be a bit tight for those over six feet. Instrumentation is handy and functional. The car responds well in passing situations and seems to hug the road with no problems. No rattles or shakes noted to date. The design of the car is sporty w/o being presumptuous. I enjoy the fact the the car is not as common as the BMW and Lexus.

Favorite Features

Turbo, front seat comfort, styling.

Suggested Improvements

Better mileage. Better turning radius.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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