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S60R - Best Sport Sedan You Can Buy Under 10K
sportscarnut, 02/18/2018
updated 08/24/2023
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This ONLY applies to the S60R (completely different car than base S60). Fantastic performance and sound from the 300HP 5 cylinder. Very good reliability compared to other cars at this performance level. Insanely cheap compared to similar cars from other manufacturers. The Atacama leather option is really unique, and it ages well. Volvo is great about using common parts between their car product lines (the timing belt kit fits pretty much every car they made for a 15 year run), so parts are readily available and cheap. It gets fantastic gas mileage (28 MPG highway on premium only). On the downside, the factory stereo is pretty awful (highly recommend upgrading to a quality aftermarket stereo), the paint on the body rails is not nearly as well done as the rest of the body, and the AWD system makes regular alignments a must (a recommend buying a lifetime alignment when you buy the car). The V70R wagon is pretty much the same car, but the highly-desirable 6 speed manual is far rarer in the wagon. One key trouble area is the actuator system for the AWD system. There are some common failure items there. Most are available as rebuilt units on the aftermarket, but be sure to get a solid PPI to make sure that everything is in order before making a purchase. Update for 2023 - Prices for nice examples are rising. Manual cars in nice condition are now rare under 10k. If you see one, jump on it quickly.
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Comfort, Smooth and quiet ride
C Burniche, 11/12/2015
updated 11/26/2017
2005 Volvo S60 2.4 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Check or have someone check suspension, over time if not greased properly will cause it to have to be replaced and was told this is usual issue with Volvo s60. Otherwise interior is comfortable and with heated power seats on cold morning glad had them. Sounds system standard sounds just like top of line models. and SAFETY all the airbags it has never did I worry about safety.
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Funnest car I've owned yet!
Justin , 10/21/2008
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am a 24 year old college grad that needed a car that had curb appeal, but performance! I owned a 2003 S60 2.5t AWD but had found this car being traded in by the last owner when I was changing the oil! It's my best purchase yet to date. I have the areo ground effects package with 18 inch rims. I did a few performance upgrades and tunes, so it's definitely not stock. I'm pushing 438 at all wheels however I have 487 torque! Runs 11 seconds all day long. Great sleeper!
The R model is a beautiful machine
yorlean morales, 08/14/2006
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have always owned volvo's but never one this quite fun to drive. Love the acceleration and handling, it has been one head turner for me. I love the fact of it being a limited production and being the only S60R around my neighbourhood...makes it owning one more special!!!!
This Volvo's the One!
dm, 02/02/2005
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car hasn't provided me with as much excitement since I picked up my new 1978 Triumph Spitfire. Obvioulsy not even close to being the same kind of car, but...I said "excitement." Blending a sleek, well engineered, and sporty design, an incredible 300 hp, turbo-charged powerplant, and an incredibly well designed interior, this car surpasses my best expectations. When someone in their 50's can get into a vehicle like this, and look like he's not trying to relive his youth, and yet enjoy it as though he was - Volvo's design team has reached its pinnacle. My kids don't laugh at me either - their jealous!