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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great alternative!

Jean, 09/21/2005
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Volvo S-60R is a great alternative to Audi S4/BMW M3; fully loaded it will run at least $10K less. While a tad slower in the straight away, the difference is not something even the above average driver would notice. On the highway, just a nudge of the gas pedal will take you right into jail time! The braking system is superb and the interior design is excellent (blue dials look great). Brand recognition in the US is still lagging, but you will surprise plenty of drivers that think it's just a "safe car"! Gas mileage is good for 300 hp because Volvo engineers got it out of only 5 cylinders. Open the hood and take a look - the engine screams performance. All that and safety too.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent balance

DocG, 03/25/2005
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have driven this car for just about 1 year now. It has been a great balance between practical and fun. Two back seats for the kids, very comfortable seats, and a great sound system, matched up with the 300 HP AWD has put a grin on my face every day. With winter tires, it is unstoppable in the snow.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Birthday gift

JudyW, 07/06/2005
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My husband bought me the Volvo S 60 for my birthday. It looks incredible and is the most fun to drive. The interior is plush and it handles like a dream. I couldn't be happier.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Car of a Lifetime

AGIS_I, 11/17/2004
2005 Volvo S60 R 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is an outstanding car. Great accelaration both from a stop and cruising. Unbelievable handling in any kind of weather. Breaks just as good as my high perfomance sport motorcycle. If you are going to buy one car for the rest of your life, THIS IS IT!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow, This T5 is Awesome

Patrick, 05/17/2006
2005 Volvo S60 T5 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I flew to Houston to pick this baby up. It was a two day trip home and I couldn't wait to get behind the wheel the second day. I've never felt seats so comfortable. Some road noise is heard from the wide tires and rough patches are felt through the steering but that's to be expected from a sports type sedan. This car is solid, not one rattle or squeak. The steering is tight. I notice no real turbo lag and if there is any, the car makes up for it quickly. Punch it at highway speed and you'll have no trouble passing just about anything. For $995 you can upgrade the ECU and increase the hp from 257 to 318 and the torque from 258 to 328. This car is fun, fast and comfortable.

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