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Fix the Turning Radius
360 degrees, 06/20/2004
2004 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am extremely dissappointed that Edmunds didn't list the turning radius as it's #1 con. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to make a u-turn on a 2 lane highway without having to back up. My wife's 2002 Honda Odessey Minivan has a bettter turning radius than this. My recent rental 2004 Chevy Malibu has a better turning radius. If you drive in California which requires many u- turns and tight parking spots think twice about buying this car. Volvo has to fix this!! Other than that it is fun to drive and a great value considering what you are getting for the Money. I wish I performed U-Turns on the test drive.
Exterior Beauty
amspychalski, 05/13/2009
2004 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought my S60 used with 60k miles, and couldn't be happier with the price I paid. While I was not completely happy with the overall acceleration from stop (which was greatly improved by adding a cool-air intake for $30), the performance and handling of the car is great. Before the addition of the intake, the car got 30 mpg (around 35 with). I get positive comments all the time regarding the looks of the car. The bi-xenon headlamps, leather interior, and 18 inch wheels are must-have options that drastically change the appearance of the car. The handling on windy roads is fantastic. Acceleration from stop is not great, but makes up for it in the quick jump it can make from 40 to 80+ mph
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Volvo S60 Trusted Vehicle
Edan S., 07/27/2017
updated 02/08/2021
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my S60 to replace my 2000 Volvo V70, which I loved. I sort of bought this car because I was getting reading to take a winter road trip to Montana and wanted something with AWD. I would have preferred an XC-70, but couldn't find one for the right price or in the time I allotted myself. I ended up seeing my S60 for sale at the local Mercedes dealership for $6995 with 102,000 miles. It was a one-owner vehicle purchased from and always serviced on time at the local Volvo dealership in town. I threw a new set of tires on, some sheepskin seat covers and some OEM all-weather mats (all good purchases). So the car, it's much smoother than my old wagon, great acceleration despite the additional 600lbs of the Haldex AWD system, decent gas mileage and road handling.bLike all Volvos, the seats are supremely comfortable--second-to-none! My car's trial by fire was a 900+ mile road trip to from Nevada to Montana in December amid regular blizzards and arctic temperatures. My gas mileage was pretty decent, around 28mpg at over 80mph most of the time (regularly around 21mpg for mixed everyday driving). As with most vehicle, it handled really poorly on ice, it did however, do great in the snow. I do wish though for deeper snow that it hadn't been quite so low to the ground. Much to my surprise yet again, the A/C and heating systems were some of the best I've encountered! Some of the other reviews have mentioned the cramped nature of the backseats, that is true, it's very tight with a full-size adult sitting back there. The trunk while spacious has a fairly narrow opening which makes it a difficult to put some things in. I have a wheeled cooler that I like to take to the beach which often has to sit on the backseat rather than in the trunk. Overall, I don't have a lot of gripes with this car over four years of ownership. I enjoyed driving it and it was s sharp-looking car. One of my biggest concerns though was all the creaks, groans, and clunks I was experiencing from the frontend. I ended up having a lot of the components replaced in an attempt to fix this. Update: The S60 is still going as strong as ever. I've since done the brakes and had a bunch of bushing and strut mounts replaced at the dealership, but that's about it other than regular maintenance (oil, spark plugs, air filter, etc). I did have a coyote run into my car and had to have some bodywork done, but that good because it fixed the front bumper sag too. It looks just as good as ever now too. People often remark on my "new Volvo," but it's actually 16 years old. I'll end by saying that it's never failed me, and took over in many instances when my wife's Audi Q5 did fail. I'd buy another one in a second! Update: Sold the S60 several years back to a gentleman in Tahoe. It was still running and driving perfectly at the time of the sale. I do miss it, but wanted something a bit more utilitarian. I see less and less of these on the roads nowadays, but would buy one again if given the chance. It was a very enjoyable and trustworthy car.
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not for me, 02/02/2010
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about 2 and a half years and am looking forward to getting rid of it. I traded in an f 150 for this car because of gas mileage and I still wanted 4wd. I've spent over 6k in repairs, keeping the truck was a better idea. It looks good on the outside, but with new tires and awd winters are still difficult. Gas mileage is good but too many awkward things. When I turn left it makes an odd noise, but drives fine. The carpet inside has torn in odd places. If I use the cd/cassette player the drivers side speakers don't work. I cant warm my car up without being in it because you cant lock the doors with the other keyless remove with the car running. I wont be buying another
GREAT everyday driver
Tara, 01/12/2008
2004 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a little over one year now, and it is fantastic. I drive it everyday, in every weather condition. Handles great, love the actice chassis controls. Gas mileage is wonderful, as long as you're not constantly in boost. Looks great with the factory body kit..nice and sporty. Highly recommend this car!