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Used 2005 Volvo S60 Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The One!

James D, 03/04/2008
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

This car had me literally standing in the doorway to my garage shaking my head in disbelief. I never thought I would find a car with the comfort, power, style and the ability to handle Colorado weather rolled into one car! It is definitely a "sleeper"! I don't think the person next to you at the light thinks they could be smoked by a Volvo. It says "family" on the outside and "open me up!" from the inside. This car is extremely fun to drive, undisputably comfortable seats, the best I have ever been in. It looks gorgeous (Nautica Blue) w/o being pretentious and has all the necessary features one would expect from this class of vehicle. I plan to keep this car for my 3 yr. old when she gets older!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive, with a few design quirks

PJ, 10/22/2008
2005 Volvo S60 T5 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased this as a certified preowned, and have loved it ever since. While there definitely is some turbo lag and torque steer when you punch it, it's still pretty darn quick. Just make sure you hold the steering wheel tightly when you floor it. The seats are so comfortable in the front, but the back seats need more leg room for my two kids. I love the simplicity of all the Volvo controls, but some need changing. The heated seats should turn off automatically when you turn off the car. Also, the door lock button only has one button for both lock and unlock. It should have one for each. Finally, the key fob has a slight delay, and my kids are always a bit too quick on the doors.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Pre-owned S60 with 31,000 miles

Lincoln224, 07/07/2008
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in Honolulu, HI with 31,000 miles. I love the Lunar gold paint and the tinted windows. The AWD seems heavy and solid throughout the suspension, the acceleration is OK, the turbo seems to suddenly kick in and push me back into my seat.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Sometimes Newer doesn't mean better!

volvo4ever97, 12/21/2010
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Newer doesn't mean better! Today I got to test drive a shinny black Volvo S60 model 2005 AWD. (After my recent service prices engaged on our 97 Volvo 850GLT my wife suggested we get a newer car and make monthly payments with full warranties 4 peace of mind) anyhow the 05 S60AWD is very fast/peppy. AWD holds excellent traction in wet/slushy/snowy roads, but not the car for me. Why? Our present Volvo has enough leg-room in the back for 2 adults to sit in while the front occupants are comfy, the S60 has a gap of 4 inches from edge of back seat to back of front seat. Nice car for a little man/woman and maybe babies in the back seat, not for Volvo's advertised 5 passenger (adults).

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Ever Owned!!!

Steven, 07/25/2016
updated 01/26/2017
2005 Volvo S60 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car is AMAZING. They are great in all aspects; from comfortable rides to excellent reliability. This is my first Volvo but won't be my last!!! Word of advice: Follow the factory maintenance schedule through your Volvo Dealership and you'll have no problems!! The service is also very reasonable; we have paid more at Chevy dealers before!!! The Volvo dealerships are also very friendly and professional. No worries or the traditional "dealership annoyances". I love my Volvo S60!!!!

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