Used 2005 Volvo S60 for Sale near Yakima, WA
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About 2005 Volvo S60
Overview
The Volvo S60 sedan receives a mid-cycle refresh for 2005, which includes visible revisions to the head lights, grille, bumpers and side moldings. LED tail lights have also been added. Interior alterations include new front seats and center consoles, and an upgraded sound system.
A trip computer has been added to the list of standard features, and wood trim is now included in the Premium Package. The 2.5T has a new wheel design and a rear park assist system has added to the options for the trim. A wood steering wheel is also a new upgrade, and the high-performance R model's Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) chassis is now optional on all S60s. With Four-C, drivers can select one of three settings for desired ride or handling behavior.
The S60 continues with four trims and one separate supercharged model badged the R. All styles house some variation of an inline five cylinder engine. The non-turbo base 2.4 is supplied with 168 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. The mid-level 2.5T upgrades to 208 horsepower, and is available with either front or all-wheel drive. The T5's 2.4 liter now makes 257 horsepower. Other T5 improvements include disc brakes, new seat fabric, speed-sensitive steering and a sport suspension.
The 2.4 liter engines may be paired with either the five-speed automatic or a manual transmission. The manual is a five-speed unit on the base and a six-speed on the T5. The 2.4 liter engines have fuel economy estimates of 22/29 mpg with the manual and 21/29 mpg with the automatic. The 2.5 T models are automatic only, and EPA estimates are 18/24 mpg.
According to consumers, the S60 top features are interior and exterior design, a comprehensive safety feature list, reliability, gas mileage, and ergonomics. Many added acceleration and handling to the list, but it should be noted that many test drivers reported some turbo and torque steer issues, which affected the off-the-line acceleration.
Most interior elements are well-placed, aside from the steering wheel-mounted navigation system controls. The S60 also earns positive reviews for its stylish and modern interior, but the inclusion of some lower quality materials may distract from the luxury ambiance.
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James T
Reviewed a 2005 Volvo 2.4 on Jan 1, 2008
Only had this car a few months, and I cant pick a fault with it. Got the 2.4 D5 version, old 163bhp as apposed to the newer 185bhp. Performance wise, im astonished by the amount of power this car puts out, the amount of times i find myself sat on the motorway doing 80mph, tickle the accelerator and its up to 100mph. The newer version of the S60 utilises those extra BHPs to give this car even more power! I cant really see the need, however for that older generation of Volvo drivers towing caravans it makes sense. Once again this car is no Ferrari, but for a 2.4 diesel it certainly does put some speed out when you want to. One slight criticism could be the 1st gear ratio, but thats just preference. Oh and i still cant bring myself to turn the DSTC (Traction Control) off, need and airfield for that wild ride. The interior of the S60 makes you feel cacooned, wrapped in the cockpit of the most luxurious fighter jet on the planet. The seats are unbelievably comfortable, and ive been very tempted to buy a set of ebay to turn into kitchen chairs! Ive done 4 hour straight journeys in this car and felt like ive just gone to the shops round the corner. The Dolby Pro Logic 2 Surround sound system is also superb and infact that good i havent bothered upgrading any part of it, which i was planning to do after the poor quality S40 stereo and speakers. And the centre speaker on the front dash is a very nice touch. Its certainly a long distance cruiser, built for comfort and ease of use. But for a diesel with a bit of power, more comfort than a 5 series, more reliable than a merc, and cheaper with most of the mod cons as standard it was the only decision for me.
Alanna G
Reviewed a 2005 Volvo 2.5T Turbo AWD on Mar 30, 2008
I love my S60 2.5T-AWD! It has everything I need, good looks, dependability, AWD, great handling, and a sweet leather interior!
Anonymous
Reviewed a 2005 Volvo S60 on Jul 5, 2009
Very good acceleration; nice sturdy leather interior is worth it. Extremely comfortable ergonomic front seating. Great stability control with winter tires on ice. Back seat is cramped, even for kids. Few repairs needed in 4 years - just one bumper replaced after a hit and run (some big SUV backed into it by the looks of it - couldn't afford the hit to his insurance and ran). Good highway mileage, low maintenance. Fun to drive and safe. Lots of trunk!
Leon v
Reviewed a 2005 Volvo S60 on Apr 27, 2010
Very under-rated car that scored very highly in the yearly JD Power surveys. Ive not had a day's trouble. Smooth auto box. Economical when driving sensibly and can get on with when reqiured. In fact, showed a true 138km/h top speed on my GPS. It has a very spacious boot, good sound system, very comfy seats with electric adjustment and memory and very safe handling. None of the torque steer issues of earlier Volvos. A bit cramped in rear.
2005 Volvo S60 Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| R | -- |
| 2.4 | $28,280 |
| T5 Turbo | $33,980 |
| 2.5T Turbo AWD | $32,590 |
| 2.5T Turbo | $30,815 |
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