Used 2002 Volvo S60 Consumer Reviews
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Owned mine for 8 years
johnc8551, 01/17/2012
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 S60 used with 21K miles on it in 2004. It now has 110,000 miles on the odo, and I've passed it along to my stepdaughter as her college car. I get it serviced regularly and it has not been overly expensive to maintain through my local Firestone service center. It's been an overall dependable car with only a few age related failures, such as alternator, water pump, strut mounts, etc. Nothing too big at all. The one gremlin this car has, and it seems to be rather common with this series, is that it eats tail light and headlight bulbs on a regular basis. However, these are easy to replace by the owner, and I now keep spares stashed with the spare tire in the trunk.
All good and hard to say goodbye
seabrzjo, 06/12/2012
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought my S60 new in 2002, but now it's time to say goodbye and I have never been this emotional about giving up a car EVER! Because of changes in my personal life I need a bigger vehicle, and unfortunately cannot afford to keep two. My little silver S60 has been the most dependable vehicle that I have ever owned. I have worked from home since I got "her", so have only clocked 72K miles on the odometer, but I have pushed her hard during a few long distance road trips. I like quick acceleration and sporty lane changes and she's never let me down for a second. Other than maintenance, she's only needed one repair that costs less than $100. Love her and will miss her.
Reliable car, never had any major major prolems
atptr139, 04/14/2011
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
My family has had my 2002 Volvo S60 since it's been off the lot. it's been super safe, and as a teenage driver, it's good to have a reliable car. Maintaining the car is in fact expensive, but worth it. It's saved me from countless close calls from people, from a wide range of coming over in my lane (shoulder saved me) to 40-0 in a couple seconds (city traffic sucks). breaks are amazing and it handles great. would recommend as a safe and reliable car!
Very good in most but not areas
gls747@aol.com, 05/16/2003
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The S60 AWD is absolutely great in some areas. Interior is the most comfortable front cabin space I have ever been in. The dash, sound system, general feel is outstanding. The engine is very fast, smooth and quiet. It provides a very safe feeling in snow and hard rain. Relilabilty not an issue so far. The handling is bit of a disappointment. This car makes pretensions of being a sports sedan, but is very loose and goosey over rough roads, wind, etc. Loud thumps from median stips reverberate. That said, it still handles well on lane changes or around corners. A set of high performance tires has stiffened the ride considerably.
Great Car For The Money!
dingo686, 08/25/2009
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have put 30k miles on mine and these are my impressions so far at 80K miles. I used to be a Honda guy but when I couldn't find a used one at a descent price I drove this car and boy am I glad I did. These cars have all the reliability of the Japanese cars but better fit and finish and quality. Just open and shut the doors of this car and you'll know what I'm talking about. Only problem I've had with this car is the fuel pump cracked but it is a recall item so I took it to the dealer and they replaced it no charge. I have replaced one daytime running lamp and the oil and that's it. To me you get the looks, feel, most of the peppiness and quality of a BMW 3 series but at half the price.
It's from 2002, what did you expect?
Grant Shoffstall, 02/27/2018
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So I'm writing this review from a new drivers perspective. This was my first car, and I still drive it. One thing people need to understand about this car is that it's an old luxury vehicle. Most old luxury vehicles aren't built for long term use. They're built to be driven off the lot for two years to be returned to the dealership so the owners can get a new lease. I'm so thankful Volvo doesn't fit into this category. This car is an absolute tank. You can go to hell and back with this vehicle and not only will you be safe, but your vehicle will be able to run on as well. I've been driving this think with a broken transmission for 3 years. Let me repeat that. This thing still drives with a malfunctioned transmission. This car is durable and it will stand the test of time. As long as you keep up on maintenance and aren't an idiot, this will be the most reliable vehicle you've ever owned. (P.S. to the guy who was having trouble driving in the snow; Have you heard of snow tires?)
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Safety at a price
Steven Brown, 09/16/2016
updated 09/19/2017
2002 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car was safe and solid, but repairs were frequent and costly. It is not a bargain to own, though it gets good mileage and is cheap to insure, because it was always in the shop! From the start, there were a lot of small problems with the car, from transmission issues, stalls, and starting problems to electrical issues. It is my first and my last Volvo. It is gone now. I had it 15 years and the engine, interior, and body were still in good shape, but after many problems with the electrical system and transmission, and engine trouble from a failed vacuum hose, when most of the suspension needed replacement, it had to go. Replaced with something other than a Volvo.
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Very nice car
Chris, 06/20/2016
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought a new 2002 S60 2.4T and still have it, just turning 203,000 miles. Very nice ride, good gas mileage, nice handling, turbo has been great and the car rides like the day I bought it. It's been very reliable and I want to keep it up until 250,000. The downside is minor repairs can be expensive as I'm told it takes mechanics sometime to get the part that needs fixing and mechanic hours equals dollars. The biggest downside has been the electrical system. Bulbs burn out very quickly and I had an issue with a box mounted to the frame that caused a fault with the alarm system in which the lights would flash on and off and the door locks would open and close.
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Can't afford to keep this car
Rachel Morris, 12/15/2016
2002 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Before I bought this car I was warned that Volvos were expensive to fix, but was assured by a Volvo owner I knew that his mechanic was great and not too pricey. Great! It was a good deal, $5,200 for a cute looking car with only 60-some thousand miles on it-- leather, sunroof, great looking Carfax... This was in 2014. Two and a half years later... I wish I'd gotten a Toyota or Honda. The few mechanics in my city that specialize in Volvos/European cars are always busy-- so busy they don't even pick up their phones... What does that say about Volvo reliability?? Driving it home I noticed a loud, scary rattle... the exhaust pipe was falling off! Plus the engine was gunked up. Got all that fixed... Fan motor on A/C developed an annoying chirp. $$$. Oil changes were pricey. Brakes needed replacing sooner than expected... outrageously expensive!!! Bulbs ALWAYS going out. Then it developed a gas smell so strong that I couldn't park the car in the garage because the house would smell like gas! Had it looked at by 2 diff mechanics... one couldn't figure out the problem, the other wanted $350 just to do the work to diagnose. One of the mechanics told me he thought the transmission would go out soon too! Replaced a part myself, didn't fix the gas issue... Finally said screw it, I'm getting rid of this thing. So only 30,000 miles later, I've sold it for $1,100... and I feel sorry for the person getting it.
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Great for all
golferaz, 03/08/2013
2002 Volvo S60 T5 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought an s60 in November of 2010. It's the t5, 5 speed automatic. I am absolutely in love with this vehicle. I bought it with 127k miles on it in Arizona, its been driven around there and then across the country to Arizona. Most people would be hesitant to drive a car with 140k miles on it another 2000 miles, across unfamiliar ground, but the car did great. Great range, averaged around 29 mpg on the trip. Great sound system, comfortable, handy on board computer system to check information. I did put W rated tires on it about a year ago (speed tires), and I noticed that the cornering and stability increased ten fold. A bit expensive for parts, but you pay for quality. Great for all
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