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4.38 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Vehicle

piplanih, 02/29/2012
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought my first Volvo couple of weeks back. The exterior really wowed me initially when I saw this car at the Minneapolis Auto Show during the Fall of 2011. In my mind, the looks are only half a step behind the Audi A7 (which costs 2x the volvo) and better than BMW or MB. The interior is clean, solid and classy. Controls are well situated and I really like the standard connectivity. As advertised, the seats are really good and supportive! Last, the car drives very well. Very smooth power delivery. And quick too. Using the manual mode shifter, I was in 6th gear at 2500 rpm!

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5 out of 5 stars

The road less traveled

jb, 04/17/2016
2012 Volvo S60 T6 R-Design 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I really enjoy my Volvo S 60. The acceleration and safety features mostly sold me on the car. I live in a colder weather. The car cost almost as much as a BMW or Audi. The difference is the overall image and values of the company… I like Volvos focus on safety and being "understated."

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5 out of 5 stars

2012 Volvo S60 T5 (totaled)

Steve kahle, 10/22/2016
updated 10/24/2018
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Bought used with 40000 miles on it in fall of 2015. Have had no issues with. Oil changed every 5000 miles. Its safe, fun and sporty to drive. Tight steering. Seats are very comfortable. Backup camera comes in very handy. Very solid doors, trunk and hood. I would recommend this car. My car before this was a Saab. I enjoyed my Saab very much but this. Volvo beats it hands down ! 10/6/2027 The Volvo was totaled. T-boned passenger side by a driver that ran a red light. She was driving a Impala. In never saw it coming. Airbags and safety features kept me from getting hurt or killed. I also had my seat belt on. Thanks Volvo!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Home Run!

tvdon, 07/08/2012
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I'm a long time Saab and Audi owner, and thought I wanted a supercharged A6. Until I drove the S60. While it doesn't deliver the same power, it combines performance, safety, and comfort in an almost perfect combination. And it's priced right. Been driving it since March, and I love it. Could handle a little better at the limits, but dynamic suspension and/or AWD might address that for those that are concerned. This car is as comfortable and powerful as my Aero, with loads of tech, and personality. Black on black. I am very satisfied so far, and enjoy every drive. More interior room that 3 series or A4. Getting 25.5 combined (with a lead foot) and 30 on pure highway trips. Hard to beat. Nice!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Poor interior quality

emlodzienski, 08/17/2014
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in 2012 and really like the car overall. I got leather seats but the seat part has a semi-circle vinyl patch and vinyl on the side bolsters. After about 2 1/2 years the front seats are showing signs of waer and the front passenger seat with the vinyl section developed a tear. I brought the car back and they fixed it for $75. It looked good until someone sat in the seat and now it started to crack in other spots. The car has 16,000 mile on it. Now the dealer wants to replace the cracked vinyl for $850 but will take off the $75 initialled paid. It looks terrible. I have no choice but to fix it.

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