1999 Volvo S80 Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 20 mpg
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GM Transmission
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Volvo S80 4 Dr 2.9 Sedan
Review
I have a 1999 Volvo S-80. I just had the tramission rebuilt, It was done by a friend of mine so the cost was cheaper than someone off the street. I was surprised that when my friend told me that the transmission was a General Motors product. The problem was the 3rd gear went out. The mechanic told me this was common in this type transmission weither it was in a Volvo or a GM product. The clutches in this type transmission are not as tight meaning the shift will be smoother, but this leaves weaknest in the shifting process but smooth. So if you have tranny problems it will problem be the 3rd gear clutches. But the good news is it will probably be a good old GM transmission.
Favorite Features
Nice ride, good stero system,
Suggested Improvements
Improve the transmission system. Bad door locking system, fuel access door is part of the door lock system, Makes the system faulty dosen't lock the fuel door as it should
never again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Volvo S80 4 Dr 2.9 Sedan
Review
I have had a love/hate relationship with my S80. Beautiful styling, best seats in the business, great 8 speaker stereo. LOUSY reliability, Paid $15,000.00 at 5yrs old and 37,000 miles. Noisy front end, repairing strut mounts twice, engine mount, ball joints, rear shocks, broken fuel line in the tank, ABS speed sensor failure, repairs too numerous to remember. Cost of ownership is way too high with every repair costing $1000.00 or more each time. Volvo has proprietary software diagnostics which requires you take it to a Volvo dealer every or most every time. It's simply too unreliable and costly to own. Too bad, it is a top of the line car. SHAME on Volvo for the poor engineering.
Favorite Features
Style, best seats of any car, stereo, safety.
Suggested Improvements
Electronics, poor cup holder design, front end hardware not stout enough, things wear out too quickly. ALL dealer repairs are very costly.
Just keeps going
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Volvo S80 4 Dr T-6 Turbo Sedan
Review
This car just continues to run, i bought it really cheap with problems on the dash, but the car refuses to quit! i turn it over every time and it just keeps driving. i first made the switch to volvo a few years ago and it was a s70 and they both have been top notch cars!
Favorite Features
The inside keeps you entertained. with the buttons and gadgets its never boring and the stereo is just great.
Suggested Improvements
i hate that gray stripping around mine but they already fixed that.
Very happy after 9 years
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Volvo S80 4 Dr 2.9 Sedan
Review
This car is a good example why one should not get too wrapped up in reviews. After 9 years I can say this car still is a dream to drive. I love taking it on country roads where the handling is amazing. I have also driven a Mercedes E320 on the same road and while the E320 has more power, it does not handle turns as well and does not come close in comfort.
Favorite Features
One of the most comfortable sedans I have ever driven. Handles like a dream.
Suggested Improvements
Repair costs can be high. Also it is insane that a single new key costs $225.00
Paint it yellow and call it a lemon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Volvo S80 4 Dr 2.9 Sedan
Review
I was so excited when I first purchased my new Volvo. Even though it was a bit pricey, I was looking forward to getting 300,000 miles out of it. My first clue should have been when a position light message came on when I was driving it home from the dealer my first day. I have had multiple problems since that day. Under warranty the rings had to be replaced with <20,000 miles on it. I have spent thousands of $$ to try to figure out why my check engine light stays on. Over $4000 to have it fixed and 50 miles later the light came on again. Now my emissions light keeps coming on. 3 oxygen sensors later, it still comes on. Plan to put it in gear, run it off the mountain and collect the ins.
Favorite Features
Ride is very comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
Volvo to stand by its product. Decrease cost of the cheap parts. REcall the whole series. Admit it is a lemon. I will never buy another Volvo.
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