Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
Your help is appreciated!
http://www.vexedvolvo.org/
I need a car and I am searching for quite a while now. Buying a car isn`t that easy for me since I am quite tall and most cars won`t fit my size. Unfortunate, but there a some cars around I can get my 7'2" [non-permissible content removed] in and still drive comfortable. However, I am no Basketballstar yet and most likely that won't happen in the future either. Therefore I can`t afford most of the luxury vehicles I would fit in. (Hummer H2, S-Class and all that stuff)
During my search I found two cars I can drive comfortably and I can afford. These two cars are the Volkswagen Passat without a Sunroof and the Volvo S80. I have about 12-13k $ to spend and would get a pre-owned car with about 60-80k miles on it. I really love the Volvo because it has very nice seats and it is a little bit roomier for the driver than the Passat. I would prefer the S80 but now we come to the whole point of why I am posting this topic in this Forum.
I read a lot of Customer reports mainly at Edmunds.com about the S80 and was freightened by all the bad reviews this car gets. It sounds as if every single S80 needs repairs for at least $10k in it`s lifetime. Is it really that bad?
Would you recommend a 1999,2000 or 2001 S80 with lets say 75000 miles on it or would I be better off with the VW Passat? I don`t want a car I have to drive to the dealership every two weeks and pay $500 and up for repairs.
I really would like to hear your comments on this topic and get some suggestions from actual owners. Thank you for your help
Nick
A 2001 S80 would be my recommendation.
Whatever you choose, get a warranty.
Thanks for any help or guidance. This forum was such a help while I was trying to decide what to buy.
Dave
Neither of these cars have stellar reliability histories, and both will be expensive to repair. That being said, I think the 2001 model year of the S-80 is definitely the way to go ('99 and '00 are too risky). Seat comfort is second-to-none, and there is still plenty of headroom in sunroof models.
FYI: Last year there was a pre-owned S-80 at my local dealer that didn't have a sunroof. The car had just been turned in from a lease customer who special ordered it. The car had an amazing amount of headroom. You might try and locate one.
Do you have a whole projected price list for a new 2007 S80 already?
The XC90 V8 base is $45,840, a loaded one is $55,000.
The base on the S80 V8 should be a couple grand less, but a well equipped one should hit $50,000 easy.
That will still be alot less than any competitors V8 sedan.
The S80 T6 topped out @ $48000 in 2004.
Is there anyone who had an 850 who now has a s-80 who can make comparison as to ride, quality of car, and expected longevity (as you can see I keep em till they fall apart) btw-my old 850 has NO rust and even has the original exhaust except for the final chrome tail pipe.
Thanks
Ergonomica are much better.
S80 needs more hand holding and is a million times more complicated than the 850.
With proper care, an S80 can go just as far
I've got 108K happy miles, and a car still feels like a brand new one. The body holds very well, no rattles or squicks. Although, I can feel some "softness" in the suspension.
The 740 that I have purchased used at 95K and now have 125K looks and feels like and old grandma, compare to the S80.
I hope to keep my S80 2000 for another 3 years (150-170K miles total). No major expenses. I did purchase an extended warranty for about $2000 but I did not even "break even", i.e. the total cost of warranty repairs was less than that. Periodic services at the dealership are expensive, so I am using an independent shop. A friend of mine, working with Sweden cars for 15 years. I found that he knows S80 better than most mechanics at the dealership I have used for a first few services.
I've got mine S80 2.9 2000 for just under 35K. The T6 was 40K OSD.
I am so anxious to see the new S80 "alive". Some latest published pictures look very promising. Was new S80 introduced to the dealers yet?
It should debut in March at Geneva.
Dealer deliveries will commence in the 4th quarter of 2006.
I came across the following dimensions for a new S80
509.0x189.2x156.2 (LxWxH, in cm), or 200.4x74.5x61.5 (in inches), which puts it well above of all European and Japanese short-base "grand-marque". It is bigger in all dimensions than BMW750, Audi A8, Lexus LS430, Mercedes S350, etc., and just slightly shorter than respective long-base versions (750iL, A8 L, S500, etc.)
Can anyone confirm?
I have the opportunity to buy a 2002 S80 with 50000 miles for $15000.
Is this a good buy?
More importantly since it is out of warranty:
How reliable is the S80?
How much do repairs cost compared to std US cars?
Is extended warranty a MUST?
I would love to buy this car but am very concerned about failure
rates and repair costs.
Please help
Rambod.
$15000.
Is this a good buy?
More importantly since it is out of warranty:
How reliable is the S80?
How much do repairs cost compared to std US cars?
Is extended warranty a MUST?
I would love to buy this car but am very concerned about failure
rates and repair costs.
Please help
Rambod.
By 2002 the S80 was very reliable.
Repair costs are higher than a typical car.
A warranty is always a good idea.
Look at the Lincoln MKS, it uses the new S80 chassis and driveline.
What is this new platform - updated P2 or "super-sized" C1+.
I have heard rumors going both ways, but you should know by now...
Strictly a curiosity, I am going to like it either way.
C1 is the lesser Ford variant.
Also, I'm coming from a RWD 760, so I really found the turning to be boat-like. Even a 90-degree turn felt big. But I can get used to that. Also the steering feel seemed somewhat slow and light. My wife has an 06 s40 and this was definitely slower and lighter. So the steering seemed just OK to me. But what bothered me was the ride. It was a T6 with 17-inch tires, but it did not give a luxury ride over the bumps. The dealer thought that the tires may have been overinflated. I'll have to try a few more T6's, but the ride was unsatisfactory in this car. Acceleration was extremely strong, it's actually more power than I would need. So, I'm not sure if I'll go T6 or 2.9, I'll highway test both, but I'll go with a T6 if the next ones that I test ride well over bumps.
Any experiences with certified s80s? Any advice? Caveats? Is 2002 a good year (reviews on Edmunds seem mostly positive). 2003? What are things I should make sure are right before finalizing the deal?
No hurry to buy car. Looking to purchase in 6 to 8 weeks from today.
It'll have a 235 hp 3.2 liter 6 cylinder (don't know the source) and the 315 hp4.4 liter V8 from Yamaha.
2007 S80
311 hp V8, 6spd Geartronic AWD
235 hp SI6(new Volvo engine)6 spd Geartronic FWD.
On sale 4th quarter 2006.
Will be officially unveiled at the Geneva auto show in March.
I did buy an extended warranty for both new cars though, however, it is just to buy a peace of mind. I did not break even with my S80 (110K and counting) and we did not even tap into any repair bills with our XC90 (32K).
I assumed this referred to the rear stop light mounted in the middle top of the rear window or to one of the stop lamps in the tail lights. All three are working properly (both stop lights in tail lights and the lamp in rear window).
Any ideas what this means?
Guess I will wait until it goes out and then replace.
I can tell you of all the issues I had starting way before the engine failure.....
1. I had the top strut mounts replaced because of a very loud clunking whenever a bump was hit in the road. This was at 42k miles.
2. The oil pressure sensor was replaced 3 times between 50k - 62k. At this time they also tried to get me to purchase a new oil pan due to sludge. I told them to clean it out. I am not replacing a part because it is dirty.
3. The O-ring for the oil pump had to be replaced.
4. The throttle body unit was replaced due to a TSB.
5. The headliner and cloth on the pillars started falling off.
6. The door alarm and key switch failures.
This is just the start of things and that I cannot remember the rest. It angered me that Volvo did not want to help me with my issues. It is hard to believe that I was wanting to trade this car in on a new S40 or V50....You guys sure know how to dispose of customers. Since you did not want to assist me, I am spreading the word about the a very bad reputation. Thanks Ford...you really ruined what used to be a good car company. :lemon: