Used 1999 Volvo S80 Consumer Reviews
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You should be warned
Jon, 12/02/2005
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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My wife and I had thought this was the car of the ages. We were looking forward to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd badge. As we approach the 1st badge(100K) we must again drive 120 miles to our neighborhood Volvo dealer to be told my control module computer is out(3rd one) and it will be $800 for est repairs and no the unit is not warranted. If you read the posts they speak for themselves. A great car to drive but a nightmare to own. Someone should be slapped for letting this thing out to the market place. I should have bought the Maxima at the time. I could have bought a new maxima this year with the money I would have saved over the last 6 years.
Car is fine, Service is a Killer
Jackie T, 07/04/2003
1999 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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The design of this car is fine, but the service in our area is terrible. We have incurred almost $10,000 in repair costs not including regular maintenance. Thank goodness for the extended warranty. Three of the lights, including one headlight have fallen out! We drove away from a regularly scheduled maintenance without oil! We can't wait to get rid of this car, which is unfortunate. We really like the car, but the cost to maintain is a nightmare. I feel sorry for the poor chap who buys one of these used. We will never buy a Volvo again.
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DocAdams, 07/10/2003
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Let me set it straight, for those of you that have issues with the S80, GET THE SOFTWARE UPGRADED!!!!! It's free and it only has to be done once. You will soon see with the new software, the 1999 S80 will become the most dependable car you've ever owned. I called Volvo and they really explained the upgrade to me. This car has what's called a multiplex system, and once upgraded, it's more dependable than anything out there. It's like a new car with the new software. Definately much more dependable than Toyota's and Honda's. I now have about 50,000 miles and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I love it!
High Maintenance
William North, 05/12/2006
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Turbo 4dr Sedan
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Volvo T6 is generally a great car, but... The maintenance required, frequency of failures, and quality (and high price) of parts means I would never have bought it "if I had known." Examples: replaced the computer chip regulating gas flow 3 times (at $600 parts plus labor), replaced the fuel pump twice, same prices.
Buy it if you can afford to maintain it.
Philip Townsend, 08/01/2015
updated 08/10/2016
1999 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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I enjoy this car, purchased it with 142k miles 2years ago. Had a no start, no charge problem last summer, replaced battery with used $30 battery, good as new. Happened again this year, this time alternator gave out, replaced both battery and alternator for $400. I did the labor myself and saved about $400. I only put castrol edge full synthetic oil, usually on sale for $40 for 5 quarts and filter. Car take 7.29 liters, you do the math. Update 8-10-2016: Recently had CEL read evap system and cylinder 5 misfire. Then loss of power and performance when warmed up. Changed spark plugs and ignition coil, no change. Cleaned out ETM then it ran like a champ for a while. CEL and engine service system urgent came out again. I might need a new ETM or rebuild now. Bought code reader but shows no codes, magically disappeared. Might be time to find a newer one with a 2.5 or 4.4.
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