2003 Volvo S80 Consumer Reviews Page 2

66% Unhappy With This Cae

Written by: Two Out Of Three on 05/08/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Review

Leased three S80 T6's in Jan, 01. Two of us would never buy one again. Quality isn't there for a car in this price range. Electronics have been terrible: numerous bulbs replaced, shorts in one car, bad seals around the headlamps, the driver's seat on one rocks during acceleration or braking. The cars have high cost of ownership: never had a visit under $500, unless it was for a recall,which we've had three or four. Mileage makes us believe this is prevelant throughout, after three years we have one with 70K, another with 55K and the last one has 45K. BTY: Consumer Reports in April of 2002 ranks the S80 and the S60 as "do not buy"!

Favorite Features

Great speed - long live the turbo!

Suggested Improvements

Electronics, sound system, body fit and trim - all need drastic improvement. Dealer attitude - hey guys, it's a car! Not an experience.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Don't Cheat Yourself...

Written by: morgieboy on 04/05/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Review

Don't cheat yourself with the 2.9 Spend the extra 4500 for the T6 package.

Favorite Features

268 HP On-Call Plus w/ integrated phone Airbags O'Plenty Mega rear legroom

Suggested Improvements

Cheap cars have doors that autolock at 10 mph or higher. These locks don't and for more safety, I wish they did.

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Volvo S80 T6

Written by: S80_T6 on 03/21/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Review

The Volvo S80 T6 has been a joy to drive. The T6 provides power for that quick acceleration whenever needed, and a smooth and comfortable ride cruising along the highway. A sound system that is second to none, and innovative safety features make the S80 the smart alternative to more expensive BMW 5-series or the overrated Audi 6.

Favorite Features

Safety Features Exterior Look Interior Comfort Sound System

Suggested Improvements

All-wheel drive option Suspension/Handling on bumpy roads

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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this car is amazing

Written by: chris staff on 03/07/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 T6 Elite 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Review

the car is fast and it has great exseleration and has beutiful handling and stearing is very smooth

Favorite Features

i love the satalite navigation system and the headrest tv screens and also the tiny fridge in the back of the car

Suggested Improvements

they could make car a bit faster other than that nothing to say thats wrong with it

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Mixed Results with the Volvo S80

Written by: Ronald Jay on 03/06/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Overall, a good car but with some notable problems. The car failed to start when almost brand new and the dealer asked if I had another set of Volvo keys on the same keychain! It appears that their keys contain a microchip that has caused starting problems if together(this was not the problem in my case and they couldn't diagnose the cause). The dealer never mentioned this problem when I bought the car. Windshield wipers are weak and the car is not nearly as good as my old 1997 Saab 9000 in the snow. I have had difficulty making it up some very low inclines with very little snow on the ground. Comfortable seating in front and back.

Favorite Features

Acceleration with the non-turbo is excellent. The Turbo for city driving is actually too powerful.

Suggested Improvements

Headlights weak and the foglights are worse. Dealer uses strong-arm tactics to get you to give them excellent ratings (i.e. "10's") in customer surveys after buying and service experiences. Dealer reputation in service is poor.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Huge Amount For Your Money!

Written by: jeff kiesnoski on 02/10/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I looked and test drove many of the cars in the s80 class. There is no doubt that you get much more for you money on this car than the others. The lease specials in Feb '03 are great!

Favorite Features

Drive,Stereo,rain sensor,interior and exterior design

Suggested Improvements

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Volvo S80 2.9 A Pleasure!

Written by: Volvo Again on 02/07/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car was an upgrade from my 2000 s40 (which I also loved). My husband and I based our decision to lease another Volvo based on it's excellent safety features, it's comfort and it's unique style. We were not let down. This car is a pleasure to drive even without the T6 engine. The design is so different from the other cars out there, that people often stop to look or ask us what it is. I am very satisfied with our choice.

Favorite Features

Body and interior design, and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

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Second Volvo S80

Written by: Matthew DiMangiano on 02/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car for my wife in December of 1999 and just traded it in for her second. Awesome drive especially in snowy weather. I own many luxury and exotic cars, this being my second favorite sedan next to my 2000 Rolls Royce Park Ward. Volvo is amazing, they have it all safety, performance, technology, and in recent years since they removed themselves from the boxy look, elegant style. Volvo has always been popular at country clubs and with opulent drivers and I would take this over the Acura 3.5RL and Lexus GS300 anytime. An alternative to this car is the Jaguar S- Type although it's rear wheel drive does not handle well in inclement weather.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Maybe an some more models S80R (a performance model), a 4.2 V8 (AWD model.) Front Cooled Seats, Vehicle Location System, Dual Memory Seats

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Volvo S-80 Nice Looking but a Letdown

Written by: dannyroche on 01/24/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Review

Problems (2) transmission services link bushing replacement and one front strut changed before 50K warrenty expired!!! second strut at 60K door lock ($220) at 70K heated mirror ($200) at 73K Care is nice to drive and nice looking. Car has great safety features. Good performance with the T-6, a tad too much torque due to FWD. Too Bad Volvo has not figured out that there is one thing ahead of safety. THE CAR MUST BE RELIABLE......

Favorite Features

Heated seats are excellent. Nice soft leather. Moon roof very large.

Suggested Improvements

Spend some more time in design and qualification. Excessive reliability problems for a car in this class. Try a recall once in a while instead of making your customers find them one at a time. The dealerships know this car has issues, and never offer to cover.

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good luxary car

Written by: ali kayani on 01/11/2003

Vehicle

2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

It is very comfortable and roomy has good features for its price. The base 194 horsepower engine could benefit from more power and torque. It has pretty decent gas mileage which is wondrfull. The car at this price should have standard leather and sunroof which should not be optional. Also the wheels and tire should standard be 17 inch not 16 inch. The suspension is good for comfort which is great but could use more sportiness accuracy of bmw 5 series. Also the car should have standard xenon lights and the interior could use more wood and instrument panel is too plain could use tips from lexus, bmw or audi

Favorite Features

quiet and smooth engine. comfortable seats. lots of room. standard traction control and trip computer and back seat airconditioning outlets and cupholders.

Suggested Improvements

more powerfull engine, more elegantly and nicely designed instrument panel/ interior, standard leather and sunroof, more sporty suspension and bigger standard wheels like 17 inch. standard xenon lights. More stylish and agressive exterior like bmw 5 series.

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