Used 2015 Volvo V60 Consumer Reviews
Sporty, efficient and comfortable
I have had the V60 for about a month and so far I love it. 2 years ago I replaced my 2006 Saab 95 wagon, because it needed some expensive repairs and with Saab out of business I didn't want to keep putting money into it. I replaced it with a leased Buick Regal, a car with better technology but handling and performance that was not as good and gas mileage that was not any better. As my lease expired I looked at a lot of different cars. I discovered the V60 had mostly better technology features that the Buick, performance and handling that was not quite as good as the Saab but close, and much better fuel efficiency. The V60 is also tremendously comfortable; a keeper.
Started strong, and then fizzled out
I purchased a Certified Pre-Owned V60 from Cape Cod Volvo in June 2019 with about 45,000 miles on it. Three services later (every 10,000 as recommended) at 83,000 miles, the engine burned out. The warranty had expired and there was no clear explanation from Volvo, my only recourse was either to pay about $6,000 for a used engine to be installed, or sell. As you can imagine, the difference from what I owe on the car and what it is worth now is significant, not to mention the diagnostics, towing charges, and time and energy spent on recovering. Disappointing, because it was otherwise a solid car.
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- T5 WagonMSRP: $16,99824 mi away
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- T5 Drive-E WagonMSRP: $15,98030 mi away
More of a hatchback than a wagon
I've been driving my V60 with sports package for the last 3 months and have put 5000 miles on the car. The drive is nice, though there's a noticeable hesitation after stepping on the gas. Handling and ride are very good. It's much smaller than the boxy volvo wagons of old. The back hatch is adequate for groceries or a small dog (like my mini Aussie). But forget about bikes, even with the seats down. The legroom for backseat passengers is tiny. My pre-teen kids are ok but adults would be uncomfortable. The front seats on the other hand are exceptionally comfortable. The hi-tech & eco features are spotty, especially auto engine shutoff when stopped . MPG is well below EPA estimates.
Really Nice Used Car Value
I looked at small SUVs and wagons with high safety ratings and good reliability. Performance of this model is decent - I have the AWD with the older 2.5 T5 and the 5sp auto. I like the known reliability of the older engine, although the performance and fuel economy of the newer one was appealing, it wasn't an option in this model year, and I was looking for a lightly used vehicle. 2015.5 for electronics is key - better nav, better 'infotainment' with an upgraded Sensus setup. The car has a built-in wifi hotspot (it's ATT service, and free until Volvo figures out how to pass thru charges) in addition to OnCall (Volvo's version of OnStar) and Sirius traffic is free for 4 years from original sale date. Seats are very comfy - I don't have the sport package, which has larger bolstered seats, but I do have the Climate package, so everything that should be heated or cooled is done automatically. Storage is smallish for a wagon, but still useful. Styling of both outside and inside is nice - very Swedish still, which is good - I was glad to see that Geely didn't distract from that or the safety of Volvo when they purchased the company. Safety features are great - backup cam and sensors include a cross-traffic warning, and the City Safety function hasn't been used by me, but it's nice to know it's there.
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V-60 T6 AWD
Ive got 68k mi. On this car and it has not disappointed. Its fast, nimble, comfortable and great looking. Oil changes and tires are the only maintenance costs Ive had. Build and finish are above expectation. My 2 nd Volvo and the honeymoon is still there !
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