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Re: Volvo S80 (2002) reliability? repair costs? [rambod]
Written by: volvomax on Jan 16, 2006 8:22:08 AM
Price sounds fine. By 2002 the S80 was very reliable. Repair costs are higher than a typical car. A warranty is always a good idea.
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Re: Volvo S80 (2002) reliability? repair costs?
Written by: rambod on Jan 15, 2006 10:57:18 AM
Hi 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.
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2002 volvo S80 engine question
Written by: dkillian2003 on Nov 24, 2005 5:41:45 PM
it has 2.9 under the S80 on the trunk lid, they sold me this car plus warranty on the premise it was the T6 model. thats what their paperwork said was 2002 S80 T6, and the warranty said w/Turbo. is it actually turbo? thats my question or do i have the base model. the VIN # is ----- YV1TS92D021266539 ---- thanks for any info you could give me, i couldnt find ... Read More
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Oil leak
Written by: bigjohn2 on Oct 22, 2005 5:50:17 PM
I have a 2002 Volvo S80 non-turbo and it has developed an oil leak from a line that seems to ge from the engine to the radiator (I guess for oil cooling). The fittings on that line have been tigthened and that fixed it for a while. Then the mechanic changed the PBC "box" that was recommended, and that seem to help. But it is still leaking around a valve in ... Read More
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2002 Volvo S80
Written by: corvette on Oct 18, 2005 8:50:46 PM
My mom has one of these, and I must say that this thing has had more isolated, intermittent electrical glitches than I've seen in a long time. Cruise control won't activate, restart the car and it works fine. Switches on driver's door won't work, wait a couple of days and they're back to normal. Fuel door won't open, restart car and it works fine. The irony of this is that she ... Read More
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Re: Service codes? [patg3]
Written by: heywood1 on Apr 3, 2005 6:29:17 PM
I'm replying to you again, as my post was deleted for referring you to a website for Volvo owners that would have helped you identify the service codes. 1999 was the first and darkest year for the S80. The major components that are likely to fail are not mileage-related, and they are EXPENSIVE. I'd buy a 2002 model or newer, because this is a wonderful car.
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Re: question for owners [qbrozen]
Written by: y2ktony on Jan 20, 2005 7:41:53 AM
qbrozen, I actually liked my 1999 S70 better than my 2002 S80. I did like the exterior styling of the S80 better, but that's about it. The S80 just didn't feel as solid to me, and the interior of the S70 just seemed to be of higher quality. In addition, I found that the S80 had blind spots which were annoying when backing up or changing lanes. I just ... Read More
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Re: S80 transmission manufacturer [dboyd]
Written by: cursedbycars on Dec 6, 2004 6:58:45 PM
I have a 1999 s80. I wish I had seen this site before, would love to have known if the throttle cleaning was my problem. Bought it in Novemebr 2002. In shop 9 times in 6 months with power drop off, eventually replaced intake manifold, only slight improvement. Just replaced throttle body, as well as, front sway bars twice, strut mount front drivers, both rear struts, brake booster, sunroof need replacing, ... Read More
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Re: Volvo S80 (2002)and 3 cracked windshields [gfr1336]
Written by: kiiwii on Aug 25, 2004 8:37:39 AM
How did you get the crack? Stones? I have heard that if the car has frame problems, the windshield would crack easily.
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Volvo S80 (2002)and 3 cracked windshields
Written by: gfr1336 on Aug 25, 2004 6:39:52 AM
I have just incurred my third cracked windshield on my 2002 Volvo S80 sedan, which has about 42,000 miles on it. Each time I have had the windshield replaced at a Volvo dealership. Since I have owned Volvos for 20 years and never had a problem with a cracked windshield before, this does not seem right to me. I was wondering if other Volvo S80 drivers are experiencing cracked windshields ?. ... Read More
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2002 S80 T6 - couple of questions
Written by: ohhawk on Sep 14, 2003 3:01:17 PM
1) Have car in currently waiting for a part (control arm and bushing). This piece apparently became bent enough to cause some rubbing when I initially put the car in gear or put some torque on it when just starting out. Is this covered under warranty. Have 24,500 miles on car and have extended warranty. 2) 30,000 mile maintenance - should I follow the mfg. recommendations on all items to be ... Read More
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Any strong opinions re: S80 2002?
Written by: bg13 on Jul 23, 2003 5:39:02 AM
I am brand new to this message board. From reading the 2003 entries I have not seen much discussion about the 2002 models. Some background before my questions. I am considering buying my first Volvo S80. Due to a scarcity of free time, I want/need a car that will be reliable, under manufacturer warranty for many miles and won't require me to perform more than just basic services. This leads me ... Read More
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Potential good deal ?
Written by: ohhawk on Mar 1, 2003 1:50:33 PM
There is a Volvo dealer in my area that still has several new 2002 S80 models. Considering they are soon to be 2 years old would you expect to get very good pricing on these models? Anyone with experience in this situation? Thoughts on specific discounts? Thanks.
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Re:New S80s
Written by: volvomax on Jan 19, 2003 11:27:05 AM
According to JD Power the 2002 S80 had the fewest initial quality defects of any new Volvo. Volvo placed 5th in the total survey, 1 point ahead of Honda. Volvo has made alot od under the skin changes on the S80. The new car is quicker,looks better and has better features than the 99 version. The S80 will get new front bumpers and rear view mirrors in 2004, as well as ... Read More
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Reliability on 2002 S80 2.9
Written by: penguinpower on Nov 11, 2002 7:49:02 AM
I have read through the messages for the last 12 months or so and see many comments about poor reliabiity on the S80, but most of them seem to be on the 1999 and 2000 models. I was out driving several vehicles last week and had not been considering the S80. The dealership I was at has Audi, Jaguar, Volvo and the saleman mentioned that Volvo is offerring incentives to move ... Read More
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advice
Written by: fasr on Sep 4, 2002 10:14:19 PM
i own a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited with 77,000 miles. i've spent $3,500 maintaining it so far in 2002 with one problem after another. i have reached my capitulation point with this vehicle. i am looking at getting a 2000 volvo S80 T-6. i am also considering a cadillac seville STS and a lexus GS 300. but i really like what i've read about the volvo. the most important features ... Read More
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Performance on snowy roads?
Written by: rms409 on Aug 21, 2002 7:15:17 PM
I just got my 2002 S80 2.9 this past Spring, so I don't know how it performs on the road under snowy/icy conditions. It doesn't have all-wheel drive, but rear wheel drive. All my other cars in the past have had front wheel drive. What can I expect from the Volvo under these driving conditions. Safe to drive? I'd appreciate any input from those who have driven their Volvo under such ... Read More
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Transmission hesitates ---- Mine too!
Written by: rms409 on Jun 13, 2002 4:09:09 PM
balooo, I posted a few months ago (Msg #886) about the same problem with my 2002 S80 2.9 (half year model). I noticed there were a number of times as I initially accelerated there would be a jerking kind of feel to the transmission. It reminded me of a manual transmission switching gears. This doesn't happen all the time, but occasionally. It's my first Volvo, so I just figured it was ... Read More
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Thinking of buying my leased vehicle
Written by: shepherd7 on Jun 11, 2002 7:15:11 PM
I have a 1999 S80 2.9 with 36K miles on it coming off lease. Volvo Finance has lowered the price to $20,700. Choices: buy it. buy it with an extended warranty. lease a new 2002 S80. Thoughts?
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Volvo Dealers in the Queens, New York Area
Written by: rms409 on Apr 20, 2002 8:16:16 PM
Can anyone from the Queens/Nassau County area recommend a Volvo dealership? I bought the car at Emet Motors, but to get to that part of town is rather inconvenient and the area around the dealership is always congested. I haven't had the car long enough to know if the service department is good or not, but would rather go through less stress when it is time to have it serviced. BTW, ... Read More
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Update info on black bumper guards
Written by: rms409 on Apr 13, 2002 12:36:22 PM
Regarding my car's history, it is brand new, was not in an accident or previously owned. I called the Volvo dealership this morning and asked why my 2002 Volvo S80 did not have the black bumper and side door guards. The very helpful saleslady replied that the half year models were manufactured without them for aesthetic reasons. But they had the same guards but were the same color as the car. ... Read More
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You Make The Call - Did I Get A Lemon???
Written by: sampate on Mar 1, 2002 10:03:02 AM
My email with my problems is below and the corporate response is above it. What do you think, what should I do? I am very worried about this car being a lemon! ------------------------ Reply to Original Message: ------------------------ From: customerservice [mailto:customerservice@volvocars.com] Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 10:19 AM Subject: Re: URGENT: Problems with Recent Purchase We are very sorry to learn of the difficulties you are having with your certified 1999 ... Read More
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2002.5 Volvo S80!
Written by: senneca01 on Jan 3, 2002 8:34:31 PM
Here I think is the first picture on the internet of the 2002.5 Volvo S80 at Swedespeed. More info will be coming soon. 2002.5 Volvo S80 Picture!
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OSD experience for wferrel
Written by: emachine on May 14, 2001 8:28:26 PM
I picked up my 2001 T6 though OSD lat year on July 31. I didn't have the first 2001, but I was pretty close. I ordered the car May 5, and if I remember correctly, it was ready by July 5. The OSD people will know for sure when the 2002s start, but I think production will start in June/July. Check the prices on delivery/dropoff. Some cities have substantial surcharges---$500 to ... Read More
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Re: Attention
Written by: shauns on Oct 10, 2000 2:36:48 PM
Sigh. Poor Volvo. The latest issue of AutoWeek had a review on the S60, which Volvo is positioning as a sport sedan to compete with the A4, 328, and C-class. Autoweek's comments were sadly familiar: "great looker" "shows its familysedan roots" "torque steer" "like all Volvos, it displays a quiet isolation from the road, with no (wheel) feedback to speak of." And so forth. Autoweek had the first mention of what ... Read More
