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Worst Decision Ever!

LaShun Rice, 01/12/2019
2015 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

This car is a total piece of crap. The gas mileage is poor and has never met the 30-37 mpg it advertised. The start/stop function drains the battery. I have had the battery replaced 3 times in 4 years and $360/battery is not what I consider reliable. The car has been to the shop 8 times for problems. So far, I had to replace the fuel pressure sensor, thermostat, right engine mount, parking brake sensor (I don’t even use the parking brake) which was sticking and wearing my break pads, not to mention not safe, fuel pump, engine coils and spark plugs (under recall), and fuel compression regulator. I have spent $2,500 in just 3 weeks. My senors either go off for no reason or don’t alert me when they should have. I like the seats and stirring wheel which are comfortable. It LOOKS great. The ride is rough and I hear a grinding noise when I drive, which Volvo cannot isolate the problem, nor do they care when I reported it. The battery they replaced was faulty and I had to cont BBB just to get them to replace it. Because it was replaced under warranty, they wouldn’t replace it out of warranty even though they replaced the bad battery with a faulty one. That is when I decided that I will never purchase another Volvo in my lifetime and I do not recommend this car. I’m going to a competitor with a reliable vehicle. Poor service, poor reliability, outrageous repair costs and the betrayal of my trust in a brand where they did not deliver. My loyalty with Volvo ended 12/12/18. If you’re looking for something nice looking but not reliable, this is definitely the car for you. Safely matters if I’m in an accident. I’ve never been in one in this car so I cannot comment on safety.

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3 out of 5 stars

Love my S60 - But....

Will, 07/08/2016
2015 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful

I seldom write any time of reviews but in this instance I feel I must share some of my experiences with potential future Volvo S60 buyers. I purchased my 2015 S60 during the second half of 2014. I will note at the outset that I "love" my car. I enjoy the way it performs, the speed, the handling, etc. It's a bit tight (I'm 6'2") but overall it's been a great buy. My only issue has been on maintenance and I can't decide whether it's the vehicle or the dealership which I've been using for maintenance. I've had three instances where "major" repairs have been required, the most recent of which is currently in the works and involves replacing spark plugs which should not need to be replaced after merely 18,500 miles. I've already had one internal sensor replaced at the recommendation of VOLVO Central and it's likely that this current repair will require the replacement of a cylinder. I've had this vehicle for less than two years, and it has "granny" miles (coming up on 18,500) yet somehow it's required days worth of repairs. Recognizing that these repairs are all covered under the current warranty (thank God) it's still a bit of a disappointment because I enjoy this vehicle. Once I get the vehicle back to health - from fuel economy to comfort, it's a great purchase. Just starting to wonder whether VOLVO sold me the proverbial "lemon."

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5 out of 5 stars

The Volvo S60 is a Hidden Gem!!!

Mark Martin, 07/26/2016
updated 02/02/2017
2015 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car is amazing! It is a well built and great functioning car! I love the stop/start feature and I also love driving the car in sport mode. 240hp is more than enough power for a luxury sedan. I see so many BMW, Lexus and Audi cars on the road. I feel that those cars are over rated and who wants to drive down the street and see others with the same exact car as you and newer versions of your car everywhere you look? I know I don't. The car has outstanding safety ratings and it has amazing gas mileage and when I go to get my oil changed the staff is upscale and professional. I also checked this model and year and there are currently no recalls. Many of the BMW, Lexus and Audi cars end up on the NHTSA website.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

No one talks about tall people

ajbcohen, 12/16/2014
2015 Volvo S60 T5 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful

I love my S60, and I'm about to lease another one. One review comment I have not seen anywhere is that the car is great for tall drivers! I am 6'4". The front seats are very adjustable and provide a lot of head/leg space, and the telescoping steering wheel range is better than in all other cars I tested in its class. Many reviews mention that there is limited leg room in the 2nd row. What are people expecting? This is a mid-size sport sedan. When you have people in the back, you have to adjust your seat and drive in a less-than-optimal position. Get real. Overall - I highly recommend this car for multiple reasons (running out of allowable space here).

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Car - Great Value

mitsu_david, 12/30/2014
updated 07/02/2016
2015 Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 6/14 (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I was going to lease a '14 at model year end, but they made me the same deal on a '15 with better equipment. I REALLY like this car. The interior is very refined and comfortable. I don't always fit well in cars with sunroofs but I have plenty of head room. Performance is excellent, mileage good, lease terms were fantastic including full maintenance and warranty. Stereo system is nice and road noise manageable. My only quibble is with the styling which isn't bad, but a little too reminiscent of a Ford Fusion. All round very happy. I compared to Cadillac ATS, Lincoln MKZ, BMW 325i It was the most affordable and really didn't require any compromises (MKZ had a little more space) Update. It's a good car. It's a little boring. The mileage doesn't come anywhere close to what they claim on the sticker but that problem seems to be industry wide. It remains a very good value for the money

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