Overview & Reviews
The S60 is Volvo's new sedan that takes the place of the discontinued S70 Sedan. Smaller than the S80 but bigger than the S40, Volvo has designed the S60 to be sporty as well as safe.
- Long list of standard safety features, comfortable interior, powerful turbocharged engine in the T5 model.
- Steering and handling lack the precision needed for a true sport sedan, expensive optional equipment.
User Reviews:
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Rubber Trouble - 2001 Volvo S60
By Rubber Trouble - April 4 - 3:26 pmFun car to drive. Good handling and decent acceleration from anywhere except a stand still. Now for the horror: I have replaced 10 tires in 3 years. The car is not designed properly for the low profile tires that came with the car. I purchased a warranty on all tires from a national tire chain after the fourth $200 tire I purchased. Now I am swapping them out at $25 a pop on a regular basis. Annoying. Maintenance is expensive. Only other major problem is the discoloration of the strips that run across the roof of the car (along the top of the door). Very expensive to replace and after many letters to the company still no answer on why the body discolors on at $35k car after 3 years.
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Volvo or Ford? - 2001 Volvo S60
By Drew - March 2 - 12:00 amThis is my first Volvo, I have enjoyed it, however have had a few problems. The paint job on the window surrounds fell off and the plastic strips had to be replaced. A couple of spots on the hood where the paint has bubbled too. The bearings needed to be replaced once on the rear and twice on the front end.
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A good car with some things to know - 2001 Volvo S60
By Erik - February 24 - 7:50 pmI love this car. The suspension is not sporty and the seats are like home theater recliners, so I get a nice comfortable ride. At 64" 230 I fit easily in the front seats. The fuel economy is also surprisingly strong, I get about 27 MPG. So what are the drawbacks? The electrical system hasnt cost me any large dollar figure, but I always seem to have to replace bulbs. And when replacing a front head lamp, be careful, the housing is brittle and easily broken. Also, adults cant fit very easily in the back seat. Im glad I bought it, but I will look for something with a little more engine kick and a more spacious back seat in my next ride.
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Lots of pros and cons - 2001 Volvo S60
By Sara - January 12 - 3:26 amI bought a certified used S60 T5 from a great dealership. Unfortunately I moved and the dealerships Ive dealt with in Los Angeles are pretty bad with customer service. Calabasas Volvo in particular is horrible. Anyway, I do really enjoy the car, but have been frustrated with some random problems that I think are unacceptable for a "luxury" car. Pros: 1) Very comfortable, wonderful seats and beautiful interior 2) adequate power and muscular feel 3) safe and stable Cons: 1) The turning radius is AWFUL. I cannot make U-turns, period. Ever. Even turning around in a parking lot is tough. 2) Visibility is really poor. 3) CD wont play burned CDs, often gets "stuck". 4) random electrical problems
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disappointed - 2001 Volvo S60
By Paul - November 7 - 8:53 pmThis is a great looking car that has a number of design flaws and reliability issues. The turning radius is way too large, the low profile tires fail at an alarming rate as do various bulbs. The warning lights for the bulb failures override all other info until fixed whereas the low gas indicator is invisible. The radio/sound controls are counter- intuitive. There are a number of rattles that I cannot find/fix. Most annoying is that the dealership, Dalzell Volvo, Dedham Mass. They either defend the design or lie about the problems. Dealer: "Low profile tire flats, never heard of it." Tire store: "Low profile tires are definitely more prone to road hazard damage."
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Volvo for Life - 2001 Volvo S60
By Stell - October 23 - 5:26 pmI have owned my S60 since 2001, just hit 70k miles. It has been reliable and saved my life in a highway spinout at 70+mph. I have been lightly rear-ended twice and I felt nothing, barely any damage, this car holds up and I feel SAFE! It does well on gas mileage for long highway trips but is a total gas guzzler in the city. It performs well in winter weather. I change the oil every 3500 miles and keep up routine maintenance. Car is really spacious and the trunk holds a lot. Overall it has been a reliable, safe, easy-to-drive car and I receive many complement on its looks.
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Stay Away from the S60 - 2001 Volvo S60
By Jeff - July 27 - 1:16 amI loved this car for the first 3 years, but it has turned into a nightmare during the last year. I have poured more than $3,000 into repairs in just 10,000 miles past the 4 year/50,000 mile waranty. The throttle modulator went out at 50,750 miles. No help from Volvo and $500 to repair. Then a piston went out in the transmission at 54,000 again no help from Volvo, paid $2,000. Then at 56,000 the passenger door lock panel went out to the tune of another $400. Just recently I was getting gas and the fuel door fell off. $125 later I was back on the road to dump this dog. The biggest problem is that these are common problems with the S60s and Volvo (Ford) is ignoring them and the owners.
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Wed buy another....and we did. - 2001 Volvo S60
By Volvofamily - June 3 - 2:53 amThis car has been a joy ride....literally. No problems whatsoever and we just turned 105,000 miles. The only issue to date has been a factory recall on a throttle sensor. Rides smooth, great pick up, and has been a good car for long road trips. We upgraded to the XC90 for kids and our 75 pound English Bulldog (hope he can make the jump to the back seat). Well report on that later...
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Volvo S60 - 2001 Volvo S60
By James Anthony - May 26 - 2:00 amThis has been a great car. Very comfortable, very economical.
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Not Bad - 2001 Volvo S60
By freeworld - May 26 - 2:00 amLots of squeaks, rattles, clunks, and electrical glitches. Otherwise it runs nicely, looks nice, and is EXTREMELY comfortable.
