Volvo is renowned for safety engineering and the S60 is fully equipped with active and passive safety features including a rigid safety cage. The S60 suspension is tuned more for a comfortable ride than for quick maneuvers. The ride feels firmer on the all-wheel-drive version as well, because the shocks have been stiffened to handle the additional weight. It rides smoothly, offers good acceleration performance and nice, precise steering. Best looking sedan on the road! The gauges are attractive, with their flat gray background, and easy to read, while the switches are intuitive and easy to use. Then transmission problems, followed by sounds from the brakes, and some other misc. I bought it with 125,000 on it never had major engine problems or transmission, except for a little slip every now and then.
Interior Features Overall, the Volvo S60 interior is handsome and comfortable. The torque peaks at a super-low 1500 rpm for low-speed pulling power. I frequently have to adjust when pulling into parking spots and the tires, which are not fractory size rub in the wheel wells when I make a sharp turn. Overall the car is still an amazing piece of work, hopefully it'll last a few more years, this is my second car I'm 19 haha and it has treated me very well and I felt very safe and comfortable in this car and have rode it outside the country many times without any problems arising it was a very reliable car it will be missed when it goes. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter. The turbocharged models, designated by a T in the model name, offer strong acceleration performance.
Push the T5 model through bumpy, high-speed corners and the steering feels slow. Topped off with an electrical system failure, that required it to be towed to the shop. . S60 T5 uses a high-pressure turbo to produce 247 horsepower and 243 pounds-feet of torque for truly pulse-quickening acceleration. Wood-grain interior trim and electronic climate control are standard. He said yes, that didn't happen.
I am now waiting for for my latest quote, which I imagine won't be cheap, because the only thing cheap on this car is the quality. Fold down the right rear seat and front passenger seat, and you can carry something quite long. Changing preset channels involves turning a knob, rather than pressing a button, for example. The only damaged was all the windows were busted and the top was dented as well as the doors. The center console storage is awkward to reach as it is positioned rearward. New for 2003, the 2. Transmission has slipped since I bought it at 4 years old in 2007.
After this wreck my car was fully intact with all trim, headlights and tailights, and the front and rear bumper. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. S60 fills the middle range in Volvo's lineup: It's larger than the S40, but not quite as large as the premium-luxury S80. Rain-sensing wipers and OnCall Plus the telematics system are available, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, brighten the exterior. The innovative radio controls take some familiarization to master.
It also features honeycomb catalyst that has maximum surface area flow. These 48-State Legal semi-universal catalytic converters have a catalyst specifically designed for your vehicle — just cut out your old catalytic converter and weld in the new one. Model Lineup Four models are available: S60 2. Evan Fischer also offers comprehensive manifold converter assemblies for newer vehicle models! Power-adjustable sport seats and a trip computer are standard. Everything about this car was great. Engineered to cut emissions and improve performance.
I would recommend this for anyone, especially for a teenager or new driver. Run away as fast as you can! It has anti skid system which was pretty good when it was raining or snowing really helped when I was slipping. The brakes feel soft, which makes it hard to coordinate heel-and-toe downshifts. The back seat does not have an abundance of space, but the seats are comfortable enough that you don't mind all that much. My car had the premium package with leather seating, etc. It was a safe sporty family car.
The car will leap up to 85mph in the blink of an eye which is very useful when you need to get around that old lady on a backroad. Primary Use: Commuting to work Good Looks — Volvo s60 5-cyl 170hp 1993 Strong engine, yet no turbo and therefore a bit weak when pushed. You have to run 93 octane which can be expensive, but it's not bad on the mileage I average 23mpg. It's very comfortable inside but the rear seats passengers typically need the front seats to be pulled up a-bit to be a little more comfortable. Otherwise, minor changes are in store for Volvo's sport sedan for 2003. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter. The frame of this vechile saved my life.
The cup holders, mounted just forward of the console, are covered with a flimsy lid. Solid traction and road handling. The steering is a-little different, the turns are really wide then the other cars I've drove almost feels like a Pickup Truck when turning but it's still good. It feels stable at high speeds. I get sick to stomach.
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