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s60 3rd volvo
lisaX3, 05/07/2002
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
S60 my third Volvo. Had 240, then 940. S60 has driving fun, but interior is small compared to previous Volvo. Doors dent at the slightest pressure. Previous Volvos exterior body structure was sturdier. Rear view visibility obscured by rear headrest. Have the auto drop for rear headrest, but that looks funny. Fearful that Ford has diluted Volvo's character& reliability.
Stay Away from the S60
Jeff, 07/11/2005
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I loved this car for the first 3 years, but it has turned into a nightmare during the last year. I have poured more than $3,000 into repairs in just 10,000 miles past the 4 year/50,000 mile waranty. The throttle modulator went out at 50,750 miles. No help from Volvo and $500 to repair. Then a piston went out in the transmission at 54,000 again no help from Volvo, paid $2,000. Then at 56,000 the passenger door lock panel went out to the tune of another $400. Just recently I was getting gas and the fuel door fell off. $125 later I was back on the road to dump this dog. The biggest problem is that these are common problems with the S60s and Volvo (Ford) is ignoring them and the owners.
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Drive it 'till the wheels fall off
Bet, 02/14/2009
2001 Volvo S60 2.4T 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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'.
Former volvo lover
John, 12/15/2007
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I started with a 122s, then a 240. Loved them. Not this car. Bulbs constantly burning out from day 1. Dealer replaced rear control arms at 30K. Since then we've replaced another $2000 in suspension parts. Problems with air conditioner vents on hot days. They close, even though cold air is still present. Door lock system sometimes fails to lock the passenger door. Will never buy another Volvo.
A good car with some things to know
Erik , 07/07/2010
2001 Volvo S60 2.4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car. The suspension is not sporty and the seats are like home theater recliners, so I get a nice comfortable ride. At 6'4" 230 I fit easily in the front seats. The fuel economy is also surprisingly strong, I get about 27 MPG. So what are the drawbacks? The electrical system hasn't cost me any large dollar figure, but I always seem to have to replace bulbs. And when replacing a front head lamp, be careful, the housing is brittle and easily broken. Also, adults can't fit very easily in the back seat. I'm glad I bought it, but I will look for something with a little more engine kick and a more spacious back seat in my next ride.