Used 2004 Volvo S60 Consumer Reviews
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Impressed
volvoguy6, 09/11/2014
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car I had some serious questions about weather I had done the right thing or not. I did have to put some $$$$ into it to catch the maintenace up, but I knew that going in. A month later and I'm in love! This is my 3rd Volvo the other 2 were from a time when a Volvo was a Volvo so I was very skeptical when I bought this one. The body design is what really caught my attention and after doing research I was sold. The car gets an amazing 30mpg on the hwy (at 70 mph) and its also fairly efficent in town so the fact it needs premium is not that big of an issue. The seats are very comfortable and the car stops on a dime. I'm really very happy with it so far.
Love it!
R you ready?, 06/17/2010
2004 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love this car despite the quirks mentioned in other reviews. It's great on the highway, not so great in parking lots, but overall very suitable as a daily driver if you want fun. I love the overall driving experience including the steering wheel, pedals, and seat. In the black sapphire color, with a fresh coat of wax it looks brand new and sexy even after 6 years. The leather looks almost new. I like the rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, 3-position seat/mirror memory, push-button adjustable suspension ("4c"), and wheel- mounted audio controls. The front bumper is too low and the turning radius is awful. My wife thinks the ride is harsh and the seats are too low.
Still Great After 75 Thousand Miles
KPboy, 08/07/2009
2004 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I got this S60 hoping it would be reliable, and it hasn't let me down. Year after year it has been problem free. After almost 6 full years of service, it has been the best car I have ever owned. I even live in a mountainous region with constant hill driving and braking, and the S60 manages quite nicely. The only money I have spent on this car since purchase has been for the regular maintenance intervals. If you are looking for something rock solid when it comes to safety and reliability, then this one is the absolute best. I would know, ive had 2 benzes, a BMW and an Audi. This one impresses me more than any of those.
Long Term Evaluation
swedewheels, 09/30/2013
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned the S60 2.5T for ten years, 175,000+ miles, until the sad day I totaled it. What I've learned from my Volvo experience - ultra reliable, smooth running, and well built. Some driver sight line issues. Repairs: after 75k much front end work on tie rods, bearings, & struts and was still a little rattely. Replaced many tail lights (always kept spares in trunk). No drive train issues except some trans shift flaring from day 1. Interior plastic parts (console lid and steering wheel adjustment handle) broke about 100k. Gas port lid hinge (cheap plastic) broke off at 35k and lost lid on freeway. No rear seat space. Overall an 8.5 out of 10
Will be missed
Volvos are Incredible, 09/28/2018
2004 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The first things that come to mind are my complaints so I’ll list those first. Gas mileage is what you might expect from a 2004, so not too great but not unbearable. The back seats didn’t have much leg room and repairs for the car were pricey because it is foreign and old. The headlights were dim but the high beams made up for it. Because the car is heavy it does not accelerate quickly, so probably not ideal for stop and go traffic. Now the upsides - the design of the car is beautiful inside and out, very sleek (except the front bumper). The driver’s seat felt like a hug from your grandmother. Handling was excellent and the car feels (and is) very heavy and sturdy when driving. I got my car from a private seller in July of 2015 with 80,000 miles on it. Crashed it once in 2016 but it was minor so the car survived, then again in August of 2018 which finally put it to rest. When it was appraised by insurance it was valued at $1000 more than I had purchased it for 3 years and almost 150k miles ago (it was totaled with almost 250,000 miles on it). It would have run for probably at least another 50k miles no problem. This is one of the most resilient cars on the market and extremely comfortable. If I were marketing it I’d call it the luxury car of the working class. I absolutely loved this car and would get another one in a heartbeat.
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