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Volvo needs new ENGINE
Rj pavlik, 08/11/2017
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 Volvo S60. During the warranty period, the piston rings needed replaced. At 91000 miles, the car began to shake violently. I took it to the nearest volvo dealer. They told me i needed a new engine because 3 spark plugs had their electrode tips fall our and score the cylinders. I took the complaint to corpotate volvo, and they told me that 'they were sorry for the inconvenience ' but offered nothing in terms of financial assistance. I took the complaint up though 2 levels of mangement, and still received no assistance. Also of note, the car previously had the piston rings replaced, and strut plates replaced. Ive owned 5 other cars (honda and acuras) and ran them all past 100k, and never had to replace an engine. Im now out 5 grand, and will remember this experience for the rest of my car buying years. I suggest you reflect on this story as well before your next car purchase
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2012 Volvo s60 T5
jiml94, 06/19/2014
updated 06/19/2017
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have been a Volvo owner for 40 years owning Volvos from 1972 to 2012. The 2012 S60 has been a refreshing change from "Your Uncle Olaf's Volvo". My 2012 has 46,000 on j June 2017 and has been problem free to date. The OEM Continental tires have worn to unacceptable tread depth with (2) near sidewall flats and a cut sidewall near the rim edge. These low profile tires do not have a rim protection bead and my other driver has scraped the wheel rims near concrete curbs . I have recently changed out these tires for Michelin Pilot AS3 tires which has a nice rim protection bead and lasted 25000 miles but were pro rated for 45000 miles. Car did not have a spare tire and I opted for a emergency spare which reduces trunk capacity a lot. Volvo has now switched to full synthetic oil for its recommended oil changes under warranty.
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Best all around for sport and comfort
ronbham, 10/31/2011
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
After driving a BMW 530 anything would be a step down but my T5 is great! Not punishing on our crumbling roads as my BMW 3 series loaners were via low profile tires. Yet it's not like steering a boat as with most Volvo's. Front torque steer is almost nil. Comfort is great and interior seems more spacious than BMW 3's or Lexus IS. Both of which will bleed you dry with tire prices! Interior looks high quality. A little more road noise than I expected but not intrusive. Base stereo speakers are disappointing. Cursor on wheel is too easy to accidentally change stations when turning. Center console easy to scratch. My T5 S60 base model DOES have auto-on/off headlights! Great price, style.
Amazing step up for Volvo
volodoscope, 08/14/2011
2012 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I just love the direction Volvo is taking. For years the cars were little bit more expensive than competition and the designs were not general enough. The S60 design turns heads. I can always spot it on the highway. Volvo has really stepped out their comfort zone with s60. I love how fresh and futuristic S60 looks but it still feels safe, comfortable and durable. The most amazing thing is how smooth the ride is. I can barely hear the engine. Every little interior details makes sense, there are no random buttons that complicate the interaction. It was always my dream to have a Volvo and I am so happy it's S60. And I'm 26. Good job Volvo!
Pulled into a Volvo dealer on a whim ..then bought
zugisland, 09/28/2011
2012 Volvo S60 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just bought my S60 after looking and driving many other vehicles.!st the others. Lexus ct200 hybrid interior cabin too small at 6ft my head was hitting cieling also there is much concern about this cars performance in the winter . Audi A5 , this would have been the primary competetion to the S60 purchase and although the A5 might be a tad handsomer and its feature set is also maybe a bit more sophistivcated I guarantee if you drive both the Volvo blows it away as far as driving dynamics. A5 211 hp 4 banger cannot come clsoe to the power and smoothness of the s60 Also the steering on the A5 was very loose compared to the volvo not to say I got my 2011 with a hefty 3grand rebate free maintence and 1.9% all vs full msrp 3.9% and no main on the audi and it was a no brainer. oh yes also drive the Bmw 328i aawd but had to spend a fortune to get the paackage with HID zenon lights . Was shocked at the numbner of cars BMW sells with 20 yr old halogens ...come on people why would anyone spend 40 plus grand on a car with those candles for lights.. I will not buy a car without this important safety feature and the S60 with its adaptive headlights are a winner. Wow almost forgot i did twest the new Saab 95 with a 10 grand rebate for obviouso reason and alhough i liked the sabb the best of all I was concerned aobut saabs viablitiy as a company and the potential hit to resell i may have taken and thus ended up in a S60...the only negative is i would have liked to see a better tpm which shows the inflated value of each tire rather then one which just lights when any tire gets low but you dont know which one...and there is no holder for a cell phone anywhere...missed that on the test drive..love the cool auto headrest down function for the rear to give me better visability when no one is in the back ......