Used 2004 Volvo S60 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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1st European Car, 03/25/2008
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car looking for an AWD sedan that was good on gas, fun to drive and affordable. After a long search, I settled on the Volvo. I've probably read over 15 editorial reviews, scoured consumer feedback, etc. on this car, and owned it for about a week now, so here is the deal. Reviewers say this car is not the most luxurious, not the fastest nor has the best design. However, it does do all of these things very well, so I think it's the best value of any domestic or Euro sedan. It's extremely comfortable, fast enough and holds the road well, without the hefty price tag of a BMW or Lexus. I love this car, and received a lot of compliments in the short time I've owned it.
Volvo for life is true
SMPM, 06/27/2007
2004 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My S60 was a fleet vehicle w/low miles. I averaged 36 mpg hwy driving the car back home cross-country. The car is safe, solid - it's not nimble like my old A4 or current Jetta, but solid. If I hit anything with this car, I will either push it out of the way or run over it - that's the feeling this car's drive quality has - heavy, solid, secure. Ergonomics on this car are superb. The seating is heaven and safety-blessed with the WHPS system. I have the 2.4L engine, and while I don't drag race, I know I have reasonable passing power. I drive this car like a hybrid - slow off the start, no wasted fuel, moderate braking on stops, and I average around 26/27mpg in urban driving.
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Absolutely Best Car Ever Owned
Jamey1, 04/11/2004
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Anyone considering the BMW 3 series, a Mercedes C or E class or the Acura brand should do themselves a favor and test drive the Volvo S60 AWD. It truly is a safe and very comfortable car that will not disappoint. And, the famous Volvo seats are better than any car seat I've experienced.
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)
6 of 9 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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Loving the s60 I saved from salvage yard
John, 10/19/2017
2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was sitting for almost 2 years... With that in mind along with 230+k on it, this has been the best car I've ever owned.. I purchased the S60 2.5t awd for $1,000 with a blown engine and radiator. After the radiator and head repair, surprisingly the beast fired right up... Runs like a dream.. Best investment I've ever made.... My husband an I absolutely love it.. Body and interior look brand new...
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