The Volvo S60 (P2) | An unjustly ignored masterpiece

[@georgiosgennadios5892]

I own to this day a 2008 S60 2.0lt 5cylinder petrol (180hp) and I agree that the car is brilliant. The only "major" fix in 16 years was that I changed at the Volvo dealership the timing belt. Today the car has 220,000km (125,000 miles) and seriously every year I think to sell it and buy a new one, but there are not cars like this anymore.. Therefore I keep it and I am happy.. Your video was GREAT.. congrats..

[@alexandrestarinsky1055]

I had an S60 AWD with a 2.4 5cyl turbo engine, 200 hp. I have kept it for 7 years, then replaced it with an S80 V8. I think this S60 may be the best car I have ever owned. It was so confident, so smooth, so comfortable. Only old jeans or sneakers can deliver such a feel-good sensations. Snow, ice, slush, rain or heat, it felt so safe on any kind of roads. Now I regret I never had the beautiful S60R version, which sounds like a small V10.

[@Klutch58Customs]

When one of my previous V70s got wrote off I kept the front seats. Now sat on one I converted to my office chair. Got the heating and speakers wired up too.

[@comcarclub]

I have some Volvo seats ready to be converted, but I'm waiting for better days

[@paulzabet1244]

I have a Volvo S60 R from '04, it's the best car I've ever had by far, the best mix of fast and comfortable you could ask for, the interior feels especially premium for a fast version of a sedan. It also still feels modern, being very well spec'd.

[@RichieRouge206]

This video absolutely rings true with me. Having owned some 26 cars in my driving career, 11 of them Volvos - I currently have a 2005 V70 in the same Titanium Grey as your lovely S60. I have had this car over 5 years now which is an absolute record for me and I have zero intention of getting rid either. She's just clocked 192k miles and going string. I've got the NA 2.4 petrol and shes punts along nicely thanks to the abundance of torque of the 5 cylinder. I will be doing a 5 year ownership review on my channel soon! I often show people the ECC concept as an example of incredible car design and to me the P2 family are some of the best looking cars ever designed. I love also how the key is shaped like a V70 - details matter! And yes totally agree on those seats. Fantastic video.

[@alanoc2425]

'Gloria' is in my picture - 2005 S60 T5 Sport with a 6 speed manual 'Space-ball' gearbox. Bought her in 2017, spent £20K on her - modifications, general maintenance etc...I am thinking of selling her due to a foot issue I have and buying an automatic. In the nearly 8 years I have had her though I don't think any other car could have given me the same experiences. You just bond with some things, I guess. Essentially, I had her rebuilt better than Volvo could have done (given their budgets/cost restraints). People say I should have bought a 2013 C63 AMG but my argument to them is always...1) I was 51 (now 58) and didn't want to look like a silly, middle-aged man; 2) I wanted to save a piece of automotive history; 3) My money...I'll do what I want:). Fantastic cars with personality.

[@surawolf9069]

I own one in black from 2004 with 2,4 140 hp petrol engine and manual transmission. i absolutely love it. i use to call it my super comfy leather paradise XD

[@jewelzjohnson5234]

I owned a 2017 S60 and it was the most amazing car I have had. I live in New England and we are known for our treacherous winters. When I got the car I put Cooper All Season Mags for all 4 wheels. In the middle of the first winter that I own the vehicle, I was going over a mountain and everybody else was going off the road and sliding around doing 360s and I was just tooling down the road. I have never been afraid of the vehicles, however in my S 60, I was snug as a bug. I never felt safer. I love that car and if possible someday I will own another.

[@ioanliviu22]

I owned an s60, 2.4 200PS AWD you are 100% on point. Finding parts is a nightmare in Germany too. That’s also the reasons why I just recently sold my C5 Exclusive Tourer too, nobody knows or wants to work on them anymore. I’ll stick to my 2 Audis B6 (2004 1.9TDI) and B9 (2016 2.0 TDI 190PS s-tronic) and my E46 330xi (2002) for wich Parts are almost never a problem here… it’s sad but it is what it is.

[@kamata93]

Yes and no. P2 parts are still to be found. As for the Citroen, I feel your pain brother. Endless pit of money but I love the 2.9 V6 petrol engine.

[@Camille-HugoFONTENELLE]

Do you know Skandix? Based in Germany. They've got plenty of parts for old Volvo's. I don't know if they go up to the s60, but I can find almost every piece of a 91 Volvo 240.

[@runepedersenDK]

I currently own a S60 2007 - and I like to keep it simple - manual transmission, no turbo, no 4WD, no direct injection. Rock solid!

[@comcarclub]

Is that a 2.4? I think it was the only non-turbocharged engine in the range, and they used that engine on the BiFuel version.

[@runepedersenDK]

@@comcarclub Yes, it's the 2,4 NA gasoline engine. Here in Denmark, there were two versions of that engine. 1) The B5244S - 170 hp non turbo 2) The B5244S2 - 140 hp non turbo I got the 140 hp version - such a solid engine, with a relatively low output, can last almost forever 🙂

[@comcarclub]

@@runepedersenDK Interesting! I didn't know that engine had two outputs! Thank you for the info

[@tambarskelfir]

This is a perfect Comfortable Car Club video. A very interesting overview of the S60 and its history. It seems to me it has aged very well and honestly in these dark days of SUVs, one views the sedans of the past quite a bit more fondly than one used to. I grew up with a boxy Volvo 240 estate as the family car and have always been fond of those Swedish blocks of steel and had become very familiar with changing fanbelts. I just never knew them after they started to move upmarket with the 700 and 900 series. As BMWs seem to attract douchebags, Volvos seem attract eccentrics, and as an eccentric myself, I have always been drawn towards them. I always notice Volvos on the road, I respect Volvo's design philosophy, my neighbor owns a brand new Volvo. The president of my country owns a Volvo. It's a car brand one either "gets" or doesn't, it's very polarizing. What surprised me the most to learn in this video is that the S60 was such a comfortable car to sit in, and as such a perfect car to feature at the Comfortable Car Club.

[@comcarclub]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@diogonascimento1720]

My uncle just sold me his s80 from 2003 2.4 diesel. I've never had such a confortable ride in my life. And the sound quality of the speakers... Great, solid car! Nice video mate, cheers from sintra, PT!

[@johntaylor4201]

We’ve had 2 of the original s60’s plus the equivalent v70 and an s80. Loved them all so very much. My friend has one of the few early s60r’s and still now I would have another.

[@peterschooling3123]

I sell small numbers of 2005-15 Volvos (the best imo) here in Oz. Lucky enough to have an S80V8 and XC70....and a 2006 S60. It has the sports/comfort seat option and as people have said here it is just so comfortable and relaxing to drive and feels so solid - love it. And the coupe style still looks great. Yes, very underrated.

[@Milecarful]

I'm still looking for a S80 4.4L, while having a 2.0D S40. Love the seats and the whole shebang. Underrated, yet comfortable and safe.

[@jpdabinett3595]

I have an S60R 2003......and absolutely love it !

[@imromoonen]

Currently driving a navy blue S60 P2 2.4 petrol from 2006. It has 310.000km on the clock and keeps on going. Even after 18 years this car is still beautiful and comfortable. I will keep loving it until it becomes too expensive for me to keep it running or need something bigger. Thanks Volvo!!!!!!

[@RexFixx]

Hahaha same same 2.4d manual here with 440k on clock bought it as my first its little bit beated her and there but im so happy… engine and gearbox seems very fine im halfway installing subwoofer and installed new dipsttick and shifter and handbrake leather soon when i turn 18 ( already did my license and im learning as mechanic) i will get white seats from a friend friend ( it was police car and had oem white seats from factory it was like extra extra)

[@RexFixx]

And yeah im afraid of it breaking down because i love it same was with my mopeds and motorcycle

[@jontinn]

I own a 2006 M66 S60R Got in 2009, it’s an incredibly satisfying car for all the senses.

[@guillaumeromain6694]

I always liked the S60 and S80 and most of all the v70. I always knew they were good but perhaps not as much as they truly are. Nice video as always

[@comcarclub]

Thank you!

[@be5952]

A handsome, debonair architect ( _architect, mind!_ ) says the Volvo S60 was a well designed, beautiful car. I'm sold.

[@comcarclub]

I'm blushing

[@BernonCars]

Wonderful! I miss my R. Will certainly get back into an S60 one of these days..

[@martinbirks]

I had a 2001 Y reg 2.0T in red from 2006-2010. A great car, they were just expensive to run - I remember it averaged 29 mpg on mostly A road runs. Expensive servicing too, but had decent power and a high top end and very good spec including heated seats, cruise, great stereo. The facelift versions look even better. The Mk2 was good too but not quite as solid feeling.

[@DopravniPoradce]

V70 II 2,4i face-lift here. Can verify every single word. Together for 6 years / 140 000 kms. I don't plan to part with it any time soon. Best car I ever had and I don't see any car on the market I would prefer to have instead of it. At literally any price point.

[@JuicingDailyTV]

I've got a 2006 S60 2.0T 180bhp automatic. Great car, nice 5 cylinder burble, comfy seats, its nice

[@billtomo]

I've had 2 D5s since 2006, current one for 11yrs. The 1st had 95k FSH ,all motorway miles,and was 4yrs old. It was up at £8200 I offered 6300 and drove it away the next day. Funny thing was I was after an S80. Unfortunately the car was stolen in 2003 and I bought a 53my for 2.3k,I got 3.6k off the insurance who offered me 1600 for it. I've had it since March it's only done136k, 98k when I got it, I only do around town, 44mpg, but I love the car. I've never had a problem with either car,never topped the oil up at all. Apart from wishbones, brakes and some suspension parts it's original. I stockpiled volvo and oem parts from 06 after reading common problems so have saved money that way I do my own servicing and use VIDA for guidance. I love the car and no squeaks from any interior parts, the bodywork has dents and scratches and a scar from a collision with an audi, which happily passed away and was stretchered off to the scrap yard. I love the car and will keep it til it's not viable but its got plenty of life left in it and has everything I need from a car.

[@jamieflanagan7946]

ABB, The late Mr Horbury explained this to me when he was my Boss in Gothenburg 10 or so years ago. The Public really are like sheep and flock to the three big Eurocars. Let us not forget the 1 series reaction when that came out, the God awful A Klasse and the Rebadged Skodas with a premium Price tag from Ingolstat! That is why I sit in traffic cozy and unfazed in my P3 XC70 Sport.

[@comcarclub]

Oh, wow! You knew the man himself?! Very cool indeed. He seemed like a very nice chap and I was sad to hear of his passing

[@mickymac6571]

I'm currently running a 2005 D5 S60 with 214'000 miles on it.Runs ok for what it is.

[@drivingduck2234]

I have a V60 D3 from 2011 is on my family for 13 years now and dispite not having the same looks that yours hade I still love it to my heart, its my Ladybug and I will have her until she dies

[@carloskeim]

P2 vovlo had amazing seats....i had xc70 p2 and now a p3 xc60 and they cant compare

[@rockall66]

I've had a Volvo S60 2 litre TS Automatic, since July 2016, the best car I have ever owned. It has only done 79,000 miles.

[@JuicingDailyTV]

Mine the same 2.0T automatic, 79,000 also 2006 modem

[@tomysk2115]

I wanted C5 1st gen, but cars i went to see were worn out, but i found S60 D5 in maya, gold, color, which looks gorgeous. It has parking heater, heated seats... But i like most how it looks with this color and Tethy 17" wheels, exactly like in the promo photos. The D5 doesn't vibrate like the 1.9 TDI and is powerful yet economical. But I might buy the T5 if I were using it as a weekend car, but as daily it is perfect:)

[@johndee7326]

Great video! Love that you shared your passion about your ex-love. I share your opinion on the s60 model, bringing out it's hips/curves more. Design is timeless! I own a 1st facelift s60 Summum from Nov2004. Bought it in Oct-15, and still own it. It has the rock-solid 2.4 170hp with 5gear AW55 automatic in the beautiful "Magic Blue" color with purple hints in direct sunlight. I'm the second owner, and probably the last. I will make this car an oldtimer. (someone has to do that, right). Currently has 256K KMs. So just rolled off the lot... Bills are heavy, but I keep on top of things to keep it fresh. When I park, I always look back admiring with a smile. As a driver still a modern comfortable car in many aspects, except turning circle. It does fit 4 crates of beer, which is nice :D - Cheers!

[@musje83]

After getting my license, I bought an old Polo, then an old Mégane Coupé, got an accident, then another (facelift) Mégane Coupé.. and all because I couldn't afford a Volvo. But then, I could.. and I had three S60's. I bought them with 300-350k km on the clock, on LPG, and loved every bit of them. Beautiful, modest yet luxurious, comfortable, built like a tank. The first was a stick shifter and got traded in for an automatic, which I ran until I messed up the gearbox by flushing it wrong. Then, my third, was almost perfect. Had to abandon it when I got my first (business) lease car, and today I lease a Polestar 2, which is a bit of a spiritual successor to the S60. But I miss my S60 every day still. To me, the successor was the 2nd S80, definitely not the 2nd S60 which looks off for some reason. If I ever have to buy another car and can't afford the Polestar, I'd definitely look for the current gen S60/V60.

[@mehrzahl2219]

Having owned multiple P80s, P2s and P3s, I think the oldest ones (850, V70 classic) are the most fun. The big problem with the P2 is rear legroom, and wobbly handling. The P3 is often regarded poorly but I liked it a lot.

[@jeadie2273]

I’ve had 2 of these. A 2004 AWD and. 2008 Rwd both with the 2.5 5Cyl. Absolutely LOVED them. Best cars I’ve ever owned ….and there has been many. Currently have. 2012 P3 that my son drives…also a good car but can’t hold a stick to the P2. Would definitely buy another if the right deal came along.

[@joeminoso1554]

I've owned 4 S60 and now , for now own xc70 2004 here in Canada, Quebec

[@petrvokurek2286]

Brilliant video, thanks! I´m probably one of the few people who prefer the looks of the S80 of that time. To me the s60 always looked like a not quite mature version of the S80. I had 5 of them...the S80s...:) That´s how much I loved that car! I still keep an eye on them and if I find one in a good shape I might buy it again. The later versions of the S80 and especially S60, under the Ford ownership, I do not like at all. However, the modern ones, that´s another story! Anyway, old love doesn´t rust, does it? :)

[@TheTh0m4S]

I used to own a 2009 S60 2.5T , I think it was one of the latest P2 S60. It had all the bells and whistles, BLIS, Premium audio, sunroof, Sovereign Hide leather seats and the beautiful Xenon lights. It was a dark blue (magic blue 467), I think it is the most beautiful paintjob available on the S60. As I travelled more and more for work, I sold the S60 for a 2013 V40 as it was more economical. Which I regretted within 1 month, it felt like a huge downgrade. I regret to this day selling that car.. P.s. Totally agree on the seats, I have yet to sit in a car with better seats than the S60/V70.

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

I currently own a late 2005 S80. For me, here in the UK the S60 of this generation is a little too common as I often see them around. Its also too small for my liking [But then my first car was a long wheel base BMW 7 Series so maybe I’m just used to barges] however, what you do get is agility and more power because the engines are the same but the weight of the car is of course less. Overall, the S80 makes for a lovely car that for many would tick all their boxes and then some. A shame saloons like these are history with modern tastes for SUVs

[@Oekedoelekens]

My dad had 2 s60´s, both d5 diesel, bought new. The first one, he had for 5 or 6 years, the second one (facelifted version with spaceball gearshift) for twelve years. The sound of the engine is very distinct, I know it´s a s60/v70 only by hearing it. I drove it a couple times, it has a lot of torque and the most comfortable seats ever. He now has the v40. Seats are almost equally comfortable, but I found the s60 more distinguished. Albeit without the black rims, those do not suit the car at all

[@SamFBM]

those 5 cylinders are awesome. i got my dad into volvos with this s60 2.0d 11 plate . great car with a 5pot too and tons of torque being diesel. crappy 0-60 but pulled well once you let it sing. that got smashed into and now he has a v40 with the same engine and once again r design bc cool haha. in between cars he had a 2.2 accord but it wasnt no volvo . now looking for an xc60 bc v40 just isnt quite big enough.

[@jakebarnes3054]

Thoughts on s40?

[@kamata93]

03:40 Good thing you didnt but the diesel. Early years of the 2.4D were troublesome. Best option was the very first production units with the last installment of the indestructible 2.5TDI Audi unit. Later they fixed somewhat the 2.4D only to be ruined in the 2nd gen (I own one). Overall the petrols were the best option for the P2 generation as a whole. PS: Volvo and Saab are leagues ahead of the others in terms of seats.

[@rwd1973]

I recently bought a basic 2.4 140hk 2002 in very good condition. Almost no rust and just a few small things to fix. I will not replace my 2016 V70 and really don't know what to do with it ....but I love the green colour 😊

[@adrianguz1799]

Great video

[@comcarclub]

Thanks!

[@Alex310du67]

My actual daily car is an 2006 S60 2.4 NA, with the B5244S2 engine, only 140hp but it feels like it will run forever and this inline 5 feel a little sporty when you push it, the chasis feel good too. Plus it runs on ethanol which cost 0.75€/L in France, by consuming 9 to 10L/100km the cost is close to a diesel engine that consume a lot less fuel. For less than 50€ i can do 650km easy. The build quality of the car is very good too, mine has the "momentum" package and its feel lik the quality of material used is a lots beter than my previous daily car : a peugeot 607 2.2hdi from 2001 with a more luxurious interior, a car that was the equivalent of an S80 at the time (this car was also a prudy good car, but for sure now i wouldn't exchange my volvo for a peugeot)

[@HerrSzTaBa]

V70 D5 02’ 5speed manual With 320k + still runs smoothly, its Capable of going Under 5L/100km easily Seats and space available is incredible I would swap or get anorger v/xc70 with 2.4 petrol 140/170hp 6speeded Most important thing is how safe it makes me feel, way better place to sit in case of emergency

[@davidharbst7503]

I have a 2007 s60. Bought it used with a new turbo installed at 88k. And the angle gear issue addressed. 123k on it now and plan on 200 k more at least.

[@batterynerd8779]

Have you ever made a video about suspension spheres for the x7? Regarding how to replace them, which ones to buy and if these „comfort“ spheres that are sold online actually make a difference.

[@comcarclub]

Oh dear, no! Not for the time being, that's far too advanced for both my abilities and my work environment. Maybe when I have a garage and a backup car

[@batterynerd8779]

@ is it that big of a deal? From what i read online it‘s just a thing of jacking the car up, and replacing the spheres.

[@comcarclub]

@batterynerd8779 Well, yes, it is. I'd have to have a large area with a flat surface to jack the car up and let it stay there, preferably indoors, and a backup car in case this goes wrong or takes longer than expected

[@batterynerd8779]

@ yes i can imagine. They have a lifetime of 10 years according to citroen. Would be quite interesting, since many people say they got that magic carpet ride back. I have a 2013 c5 so it‘s kinda due. The suspension feels good but i remember back when it was new, the ride was indeed different. Sadly, new spheres are getting rarer by the day. Especially original ones. So i‘ll have to replace them in the near future.

[@andrejzupancic2286]

I bought an 11 year old S60 D5 with 66000 miles on the clock in England. I had the car for 4 and a half years, put another 60000 miles on it and had absolutely zero problems with it. It was one of the best cars I ever owned, the engine was superb, the gearbox smoot, the handling brilliant, the build quality second to none. I sold it because after I moved back to my homeland and driving a car with the steering wheel on the right in RHD traffic got on my nerves. Every time you want to take out a parking pass you have to get out of the car and you look like a dork. I bought a P2 S80 D3 after and in every aspect it's an inferior car to the S60.

[@JernejSmalc]

Same experience. In Slovenia. Bought an immaculate 210 PS S60 2.5T in 2010, 180kkm, for, hard to believe, €6k and made further joyful 400kkm, a lot of that on German Autobahns, swapped it for a diesel C30 in 2019. What a mistake. Yes, the S60 was an absolute beatuy, much, much nicer than the S80 at the time. Unfortunately, mine was black, so all that beauty remained somehow unpronounced. A blue or a silver one would have been much better. The V70 of the time was not much worse and definitely the best looking +/-modern Volvo estate. None of its successors (and especially not the V60 following) could ever match its proportions. Back to my S60, although its maintenance proved way cheaper than some German or French competitors', it was not without its problems. I had to change its steering column once. But, what proved fatal, was parking it one hot, sunny summer day between two glass buildings with a certain computer unit getting burnt as a result. It recovered - somehow repaired itself, but never fully. The exchange would cost me €1250, but I sold it instead. What a mistake, as I say.

[@jon-tx6xg]

like volvos,but expensive to repair, what is it like with your citreon, reliability and issues thanks

[@comcarclub]

So far, it's been reliable. Apart from the front suspension failing on both sides, it hasn't given me any trouble. I did a video on it called something like "1 year of ownership how much did it cost". Sorry I don't have the title but I'm on mobile right now

[@jon-tx6xg]

@comcarclub thanks very much for your reply much appreciated 👍

[@saltwatermarine8413]

I own 3 2006 AWD S60's. 2 black and a silver. Also have a 04 T5 for parts and a 2000 phase 3 v70R and a 73 1800ES, i have a problem.

[@Vamk420]

Bro I fully restored a 2006 S60 AWD speakers and interior mint.

[@peep25100]

Driving a 2004 s60 with d5 engine and I like it very much and yes it very good looking car. I have an xc70 as well and it isn't as good looking.

[@klaspeppar5619]

7.8 per 100km that is what my S60 gets fuel economy wise.

[@comcarclub]

Which engine?

[@klaspeppar5619]

@comcarclub tuned B5244T3 (a.k.a 2.4T) with a M56 (5 speed manual) transmission.. I'm running a stage 1 BSR Tune, which has bumped up the power from 200ps and 285Nm to 250ps and 410Nm (roughly 80Nm more than the B5234T3, 10Nm more than the last D4 diesel, about the same as the B5254T4 in the M66 equipped R). It's probably worth mentioning that I was primarily running on 98 octane (Ron) with the E5 mixture (possibly lower octane due to fuel degradation) when I recorded that fuel consumption. I quite like these cars, and I want to do more to it.. but due to financial constraints, it is not that extreme, just quick enough for me to give the average Swedish BMW driver a little surpise. But on the other hand, you really can't complain with B5244S2, fuel consumption when you are running 110ps and 190Nm more, plus I like that the Turbo comes on fairly early. Sorry for the long reply, it is just that when it comes to P2 platform Volvos, I can quite literally talk about them all day.

[@klaspeppar5619]

@comcarclub short answer, since it seems my longer answer got caught in the YT comments filter, I have no idea why.. But it has a BSR stage 1 tuned B5244T3 (2.4T), making 250ps and 410Nm.

[@SuperMrBentley]

so basically the s60 gen 1 p2 was better than the second gen p3?

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Christ, age catches us all doesn't it geezer!😏😎

[@comcarclub]

Frighteningly so

[@patrykperonski5459]

I respects Volvos but I think they are too normal for my taste and I have only four Volvos that I would like to own. Maybeit is just me that when someone say that Volvo does that, Volkswagen does that, Audi does that, Skoda does that I say that French does it but more creatively, Italian does it but with more inspiration and Japanese just does it better.

[@18_rabbit]

yeah it did have a good look, though perhaps i'd have tweaked it just slightly, dunno. Some of the Volvo's since have design issues or flaws, and the more recent gen has gone against Nordic/scandi design i think, & done a nordic version of corporate style, as if doing sort of what Bmw did around '12 on w/ sedans, albeit Volvo has done a vastly better job, though quality is through the floor unfortunately.

[@bastogne315]

Ugo, ugo and more ugo.

[@bastogne315]

S60.

[@bastogne315]

Drug dealers cars.