2003 Volvo S80 Review

Name: 2003 Volvo S80 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 573 USD
Rating: 4.3 (38 reviews)

2002 Volvo S80 T6 75th Anniversary Edition 4dr Sedan

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, impressively fast in T6 trim, spacious backseat.

Cons

Suspension and steering systems that can't keep up with the T6's engine performance, gets pricey with options.

What’s new

Only minor changes are in store for Volvo's flagship sedan. Rain-sensing wipers and On-Call Plus telematics are newly available features, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, dress up the exterior.

Edmunds says

With its distinctive styling, luxurious interior and excellent reputation for safety, the often overlooked S80 deserves consideration.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$255/mo

$176/mo

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Consumer reviews

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5 (58%)

4 (18%)

3 (16%)

2 (8%)

1 (0%)

4.3

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GM transmission take it to the junk yard

tlg, 03/02/2016

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

update 9-5-2017 interesting this email! Gauge cluster just went out this CAR. Thought about letting it go but i still will not even come close to anything near the miles and money ive put in it. i personally have spent years trying to avoid the over engineered under quilty of the electronic and unreliability services of GM products. After owning my fist volvo 2001 S80 2.9 non turbo i …

Best Volvo Yet!

S80 2003, 12/06/2003

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

This is my third Volvo and the 2003 S80 2.9 is outstanding. Fit and finsh are the best I've seen on any car. Solid performance, comfort, and avg 25 mpg!

Good car!

Mark Lewis, 06/12/2007

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

This is an excellent car. It's fun to drive, and it gets good gas mileage. I consistently get 430 miles to the tank. The only problem I have is that the rear passenger speaker produces static. Other than that, the car accelerates well, takes turns well, hugs the road and has plenty of amenities. The trunk is very large. The hinges fold into the side and not into the well of the …

Major disappointment

puchpuppy, 02/14/2009

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

Purchased car with 33000 miles and have been beset with any number of very expensive problems. The most expensive problem was replacing the fuel pump at 43000 miles at a cost of $1000 dollars and suffering an overwhelming smell of gasoline for a month afterward. Now there is a check engine warning that shows a code of failure of fuel system. The estimate on replacing the sensor is in the …

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2003 S80 Highlights

Trim:

2.9

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,455
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$255/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the S80 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2003 Volvo S80 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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GM transmission take it to the junk yard

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Major disappointment

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}