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I hear they will now be offering the T5 with AWD. That would be a good choice as well. Two things I would change with the car if I could: an 8 speed transmission should be offered, and I wish mine had been set up with the comfort suspension with 17" wheels, rather than the dynamic one. Milwaukee has far too many streets in dire need of resurfacing.
How's the turning radius on your T6? On the last generation S60, the turning radius was huge, even for a FWD car. I wonder if the new model has improved in this area.
Volvo seems a bit slow in spreading some options (like the rear camera and keyless go) across the line. I think they cut here and there on less loaded cars to bring the price in under some of the European competition.
I have the rear camera on mine, because I also have the nav system. It may not be state of the art, but I like it a lot. The screen is easy to read, it takes verbal commands easily, hushes the stereo while delivering commands, and nvariably routes me around traffic jams in real time. My smart phone may do things as well or better, but Bluetooth is another level of complication to get verbal commands to work as easily. Volvo also provides you with two free nav updates that come at about 18 month intervals.
Volvos are great cars and the S60 is the safest car out there, bar none. Getting all the bells and whistles can be done with a greater discount than some other brands. Plus, wait six months and buy a loaded certified used which will have a better warranty than a new one, and be indistinguishable from new.
If you really want a new car without nav, you could also go with European delivery. You get an instant 7% discount, plus a free European vacation, and the ability to order cars in ways they are not delivered here.
I got my 2013 S60 just a few days ago, it has many features including "Speed sensitive steering",
the thing is I notice no difference between steering settings low -> mid -> high.
How is it supposed to work?, I thought that the "High" should be the higher support to the steering which makes it softer than other settings.
Could you tell me how this normally works, what difference I should see between settings so I can be sure it has no problem,
thank you.
I am also interested in this costco program with volvo. Does it work with leasing it as well?
Also, as we may be starting our family in the next year or two, how is this car with car seats?
Thanks
I have a 2013 S60 T5. A great car but the back seat is tight. Not a factor for me as it's just my wife and me. You'll want to look at that real closely before you make your decision.
Its more about fitting 1 or 2 car seats in there and needed accessories for children.
I like a lot of leg room when I'm driving, so we found rear facing baby seats were tight in our Acura TLS and MDX as well.
As for a spare tire, you don't need it until you need it.
Will be interesting to see if, over time, consumers revolt and demand more than an air pump and a can of goo.
Sure, one can find a donut spare and jack kit but Volvo has eliminated the tire well in the S60 trunk whereas other mfgrs have kept the well but inserted a removable storage tray that can be sacrificed for an aftermarket spare.
Obviously it wasn't a deal breaker when it came to my purchase decision but then I didn't know that a flat will usually result in a new tire purchase, as well as $50 or so for a new one-use tire inflation kit.
In the case of a car with a supplied spare tire/jack it would only be the driver's fault in the event he or she is stranded from a flat tire if he or she did not properly maintain it (i.e. the spare tire).
In this case, the FAULT IS VOLVO's for not supplying a properly emergency equipped vehicle (i.e. a spare tire and jack).
And THANK YOU. I am marking VOLVO off my list. That also goes for any other car manufacture who is irresponsible like VOLVO!
P.S. Supplying a can of FIX-A-FLAT is a joke!
I think Volvo is making a mistake. They have a justly deserved reputation for building safe cars, but make you pay extra for a donut spare. Very short sighted.
Knock on wood, I haven't used a spare in decades. My 2011 S60 T6 does not have one. My previous car was driven for almost eight years with a full size conventional spare aboard. Wish spares were a given, but they are probably toast in a few short years.
The Technology Package seems to be tough to find especially without also getting the Platinum Trim level.
It seems like a great safety feature.
Surprised it is not more popular or even standard.
Even more surprised that it is not bundled with the Blind Spot option package.
Has anyone found the Technology Package was worth the extra $1500?
Any impressions or advice on the Tech and BLIS packages would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.
My 2013 S60 makes a groaning sound only when I make a fairly hard right turn.
It sounds like it's coming from under the console area. Any thoughts?