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Is a Volvo S60 a good first car?

I am about to start college and am looking to purchase my first car—there is a used Volvo S60 for sale near me that is in good condition, but I don’t know much about the model itself. Is a Volvo S60 a good first car?

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Andrew Biro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
As a whole, the Volvo S60 is generally considered to be a good first car—whether for a teenager, college student, or first-time buyer of any age—due to its reputation as a safe, reliable and long-lasting vehicle.
It is worth mentioning, however, that the Volvo S60 (and Volvos in general) can be somewhat pricey when it comes to maintenance—but if the S60 you’re considering buying is relatively new or has less than 100k miles on it, you probably won’t have to worry about costly repairs any time soon.
All in all, the Volvo S60 is a good first car for anyone, but it might be better for those with a slightly higher budget than most.
Of course, Volvo’s also have higher-than-average insurance rates, which can be somewhat off-putting if you’re both young and a first-time buyer—fortunately, licensed broker and
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