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Jonathan writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base AWD Review
ProsTurbo, AWD , Handling, nice interior ConsExpensive to upgrade.
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Volvo S60 Awd — It is a 2.4 liter transversly mounted gasoline engine. It is a five cylinder turbocharged. This is mated to a advanced electronically controlled Haldex AWD sytem. It has nice seats the interior is pleasing. Its pretty fast nothing crazy but it goes. Fun to drive in the snow and poor conditions. Ok on gas, turbo noise galore. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
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katereading3 writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Review
ProsIt's very stylish, and has a lot of features. I've always felt very safe in this car, and have been in 3 wrecks over the past 7 years, and was glad I was in a Volvo. ConsVery expensive to maintain, takes twice as long to be worked on. The closest Volvo dealership to where I live is roughly 2 hours away, making maintenance a major hassle. No one around here wants to work on the car, not even do an oil change. Once one little thing goes out or goes bad, it's like a domino effect, and the repairs just keep piling up. 
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Very Nice Car If You Can Afford The Maintenance And Live By A Volvo Dealership. — I bought this car in 2005 or 2006 with roughly 50,000 miles on it. I had issues with the Thermostat going out within the first week. Shortly thereafter, there was a recall on the fuel pump, had to get that fixed. I live 30 minutes away from where I work, so getting this vehicle worked on by someone who was willing and capable and that could do it in less than a week was a task. I did take it to the Volvo dealership a few times to have maintenance and repairs done, as much as I could. It's not easy to schedule an appointment with them on Saturdays, (we always got the, "if we don't have enough appointments for Saturday, we don't open the service department"), and it seemed like every other week something was needing to be fixed, and I couldn't keep taking off to repair my car. Apparently, there is a problem with the transmission over so many miles are put on it, it does what's called a "shift flare". This mostly happens in 1st and 2nd gear (mine's an automatic). The rpms will go up to about to 4 or 5, but nothing happens with the acceleration, then the car suddenly slams into gear, jerking the entire car forward. I've been told it just needs a software update, which you can really only do at the dealership, which is 2 hours away, which is hard for me to do. At this point, I've learned to deal with it, and I drive it like a stick. When the rpms start to go up, I let off the gas until it pops into gear. This seems to help a lot with the jerking. I now have roughly 181,000 miles on it, and can't wait to get rid of it. It seems like it's a ticking time bomb at this point, with a ton of other problems in addition to the transmission. Bottom line, if you have the time, money, and live by a Volvo dealership, this is a good car, otherwise, buy a different car. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Wes writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base Review
ProsGreat handling and braking, compact size makes for easy parking and ConsWeak acceleration, ugly black plastic side moldings, everyone's mom has this
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Great Fuel Economy, Safe Sedan — I drove the Volvo S60 for about two years and greatly enjoyed the time I spent in this car. The car averaged an impressive 31 MPG on the highway and about 24 MPG city. the cabin is relatively quiet and all the controls are conveniently located on the dash and are in reach at all times. The steering wheel audio controls came in handy on a daily basis as well as the on board computer that displays car information including: average speed, distance before next gas fill up, and average and instantaneous fuel economy. The handling is well tuned and tight enough to allow maximum handling and the brakes stop the car on a dime. | ||
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Pål writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base Review
ProsEverything ConsThe turning radius
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Volvo S60 2.0t — Good acceleratoin, extreme comfort, permium sound system, repaired for 4K $ in 1 year (In Norway, not that much), done 265 000 KM. Great for both long roadtrips and driving to the store. Fantastic look and style. Best care ive owned so far.. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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James writes:
2002 Volvo S60 T5 Review
ProsComfortable. Handling. ConsElectrical.
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S60 T5 — Handles well. Quality is average - this car seems to have an electrical curse. Comfortable ride. Near luxury vehicle. Seems to be a bit on the expensive side to maintain. Brakes are a definite weakness since the rotors are too thin to machine and must be replaced. | ||
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mclvt writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base AWD Review
ProsLooks great--even 11 years later! Unpretentious, safe ConsMaintenance costs (avg $1,500 / year over past 10 years) 
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Volvo S60--safe, Reliable And Good Looking — I joined the Volvo club--I'm one of those that loves my car and doesn't want to replace it. After 11 years, It still looks great (no rust on the outside) and I feel so incredibly safe with it. AWD gets me where I need to go during the VT snow season. I will likely get another S60 when I do decide to move on. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Austin writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base AWD Review
Prosstyling, quality, speed, comfort, reliability, luxury Conshandling, aging.
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Overall Awesome Volvo S60 — Have only had this car for a few weeks but so far it has been a blast! The most comfortable car i have ever sat in, the car is one of the fastest stock on the road. It handles more boat-like than my old 2003 Saab 9-3 which handled like a Porsche 911, but this is a nice change. This car also has substantial quality, built with luxury in mind and only the finest leathers and wood trim. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Sady writes:
2002 Volvo S60 Base AWD Review
ProsI loved the looks and how comfortable the car was. Consdidnt like the handleing in snow.
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Sleek — I loved the car except that I had to buy a new transmission one month after I got it because the dealer said it had a perfect tranny. The brakes are awesome. I always felt safe while driving the car. ANd always had a blast driving the car. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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lbliss writes:
2002 Volvo S60 2.4T Review
Pros*SAFETY* in a word ConsIf your driving record can't stand another speeding ticket - don't! 
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More "made In Germany" In This Car Than In A Volkswagen It Would Seem! — Braking is phenomenal, one of the best I've ever experienced! After owning this turbo, I will never go back to a car that stays stuck in its own shadow on freeway onramps! Runs on 87 octane - few cars in this performance category can make that claim! LoJack Early Warning System means you get a text message alert should your car be bumped/moved whenever your key fob is not in it! Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Anish writes:
2002 Volvo S60 T5 Review
ProsQuick response to acceleration ConsMaintainence is a pocket drainer
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Volvo For Life — Its a beast with 160hp! Fun to drive, comfy and safe.Cool leather seats with curtain airbags. Perfect for long drives. Did 2600km ( Dubai, UAE to Muscat, Ibra, Sinaw, Adam, Nizwa, Barkha in Sultanate of Oman) within 4 days and it was great! Primary Use: Family transportation |
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