Used 1999 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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EXTREMELY high maintenance
Ext HIGH Maintenance, 04/14/2003
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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Maybe they have worked the kinks out by now, but after my experience with my S80 I will NEVER own another Volvo again. It has been EXTREMELY high maintenance, in the shop for warranty repairs over 30 times in 4 years and drives poorly. It does not "hold the road" and over-sensitive steering makes it almost dangerous in hairy situations. I would sell it but the resale value is NOTHING!!! $16K for a low mileage car I paid $42K for... I bought it because I loved the way it looked and I have been regretting it ever since it went to the shop for the first time with only 800 miles on it.
Last Volvo I'll Buy
Tony, 05/22/2007
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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At first we loved the car. Over time it became apparent that the quality of the vehicle was lacking ranging from cosmetic to mechanical. The body dents easily from anything, small minor accessories stop working or just break, and we always seem to spend thousands a year on maintenance. We also own a 96 850 Turbo and do not experience any of the consistent problems with it. The information center stopped scrolling one item at a time. The dealership said it was not their problem to fix since no recall...1yr after purchase. I won't buy from the dealer even if we decided on another Volvo.
Run away!
Sherrill, 08/29/2008
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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I wish the reviews had been available before we bought the car because we sure wouldn't have. It has been a nightmare. We have probably paid half as much on repairs as we paid for the car. We just keep pumping money into it because it is paid for and we don't want another car payment so we feel trapped. The body parts are even falling off (headliner, etc)
OK if dealer supports
jaego, 04/20/2003
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan
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Have had insurmountable problems with am radio reception which still is not fixed. Had transmission replaced at 50000 and some strut at 25,000. Some rattles. Is safe as I T-boned a lady who ran a red light at 35mph and felt I had been hit harder by my 12 year old son. The car took a punch but the overall experience with dealer and radio has made it less than desireable.
Buy it if you can afford to maintain it.
Philip Townsend, Boerne, TX, 08/01/2015
updated 08/10/2016
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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