Used 2003 Volvo S60 for Sale

4.0

(2 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.0

(2 Reviews)

Value

3.0

Performance

3.0

Comfort

4.5

Fuel Economy

2.5

Reliability

1.5

2003 Volvo S60 - Great Car

I've owned this vehicle for about 7 years. The extra features like heated seats, steering wheel controls, and lowering backseat headrests really bump it up in the rankings of cars I've driven. There's a surprising amount of room. I've managed to transport nearly everything I own (as a college student) across the country multiple times. Overall I would recommend this car, except for the few problems I have had with it, and its not-so-great gas mileage compared to newer vehicles.

Story

This car managed to fit and haul five grad students, three violins, and two cellos during our summer chamber music tour.

Pros

The acceleration and braking are very smooth. Definitely much better than a few cars I've driven made around the same time. The back windshield defroster is powerful and has made driving in snow and rain much easier.

Cons

Within a few years of owning this car, the emergency brake gave out and locked up while I was driving. The car had to be towed and it took an expensive fix to make it drivable again. In addition, it seems to slide easier than other cars in snow and ice.

2003 Volvo S60 - SAFETY FIRST

I have truly loved owning this car. I first owned this car at the age of 19 and my grandmother was driving the same car in the same color, this shows that the look and style of the car is timeless. I choose this car because Volvo has great safety ratings and as a young, new driver safety was a priority. I believe this car even includes side window airbags. The drivers seat on this car is the most comfortable seat I have ever sat in, I can do long road trips without a sore back! Another thing that was originally a positive for me about this car was the heated leather seats (it is very cold where I live). I used the heated seats all the time, and when the car was about 10 years old, the heated seats malfunctioned and even burned a hole straight thru the leather! I am not sure if this hap... (more)

Story

I live in a very very cold climate and long dangerous snow storms happen often. One day we were driving in icy, cold, dangerous conditions and getting a little nervous. There is this random "W" button on the dash that I never knew what it was used for, so we called it the "winter" button and always pressed it to feel safe when driving on bad icy roads. It became a family joke about the mystery... (more)

Pros

One of the most progressive technologies for this car as a 2003 is that the drivers seat will recognize who is sitting in it and automatically adjust the seat to how they prefer to sit for driving. This is super cool and convenient. Another pro in my opinion is that the middle seat in the back can pull down so you can easily access anything that is in the trunk while driving. This is wonderful for either road trips or fitting long items into your car. This car also has a sun/moon roof, CD player, and decent sound system, these features are extremely practical and I think required to be a g... (more)

Cons

The number one negative thing about this vehicle is that taking it to an auto shop is a pain in the butt and takes forever. The Volvo parts are typically not stocked, so you have to pay more and wait a few days for parts to come in. This adds extra costs and anytime you take your car in to be worked on, you need to expect them to keep it a few days, so find another ride home!! Sadly, aside form all the positives, this is such a pain that I probably will not buy another Volvo in the future. Another Con with the car that I overlooked when buying it is that the battery is in the TRUNK!! This ... (more)