# Thoughts/Opinions on a 2012 Volvo S60 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** s60, volvo\ **Created:** [September 2, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408 "2012-09-02T00:33:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![optimamark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/278dde/32.png) [@optimamark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/optimamark)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408/1 "2012-09-02T00:33:16Z")
Test drove the 2012 S60 with leather, blind spot recognition, city safe, sunroof, nav. I liked the car and the way it handled. I would be purchasing a 2012 with about a 5K discount off MSRP – for sale price about 35K… I am looking for a vehicle for commuting to and from work - about 100 miles total each day, five days a week. A few questions about the S60 is you have experience with one … 1. How do the S60s hold up with miles on them? I will be putting 25K on a car each year. Solid, rattle traps??? 2. How is the hwy gas mpg? 75% of my commute is hwy - the rest city traffic 3. Are the cars dependable? Service is free for first 50K 4. How is the resale? If I trade in two years with 50K, what can I expect? 5. What other cars would you recommend instead of the S60 and why (please)? 6. Would you buy a 2012 or 2013? Dealer has reasons for the '12 but incentives are not the issue. I could wait for a 13. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408/2 "2012-09-02T02:09:21Z")
I wouldn’t buy a new car unless you keep it for at leastr 150,000 miles. the depreciation is too much. Instead, find a low mileage, 3 or 4 year old car in excellent condition. Look for a car with less than 30,000 miles on it. If a 3 year old car is prices comparably to the new one, get the new one. Here’s a resource for your other questions: > **[Used 2012 Volvo S60 for sale - Pricing & Features | Edmunds](https://www.edmunds.com/volvo/s60/2012/?style=101368762)** > > Edmunds has detailed price information for the Used 2012 Volvo S60. Save on one of 19 Used 2012 Volvo S60s near you. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. Compare it to the G sedan: > **[Used 2012 INFINITI G for sale - Pricing & Features | Edmunds](https://www.edmunds.com/infiniti/g-sedan/2012/?style=101408204)** > > Edmunds has detailed price information for the Used 2012 INFINITI G. Save on one of 58 Used 2012 INFINITI Gs near you. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. You can also check the numbers for a 3 year old car. The G37 fares much beter in that comparison. M&R will be 30% higher in the Volvo. ---
**Author:** ![bscar2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar2/32/2468_2.png) [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408/3 "2012-09-02T03:18:19Z")
The s60 is rated for 30mpg on the highway. You can expect to get taken to the cleaners if you’re trading ANYTHING in every 2 years/50k miles. Not sure which class the s60 is in, but if you went with a Mazda 3 with skyactiv you could get 40mpg on the highway, A 4cyl Mazda 6 or Ford Fusion would get similar mpg to the s60 and be cheaper to buy/maintain in the long run(if you keep it for more than 2 years). If you’re looking for a larger car, then the Taurus has an option for it called Multi-contour seats with active motion. It’s basically got a massager in the bottom of the seat to help alleviate fatigue. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408/4 "2012-09-02T03:50:58Z")
Here’s a bunch of opinions from a long term test- > **[Used Cars For Sale - Appraisals, Used Cars & Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles |...](https://www.edmunds.com/used-cars-for-sale/)** > > Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a used car, truck or SUV for sale with Edmunds. We have nearly 5 million used and new vehicles in our database and we provide you the tools you need to find the used car you want. Find your perfect used... ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-opinions-on-a-2012-volvo-s60/74408/5 "2012-09-04T08:22:43Z")
Don’t buy the 2012. It has already lost a lot of trade in value. Get $5,000 off a 2013 or less and you will be a few thousand ahead of the game. You want to get more discount on the 2012 than $5,000.If that isn’t possible, forget it.