Used 2001 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Its the small things
merlin , 11/17/2004
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought it knowing it was a dealer loaner...that was the first mistake but the price was right. Replaced 6 bulbs of some type in the past two years. It currently has a headlight out to make #7. Replaced front suspension parts at 33K(under warranty. Sunroof has been fixed three times.Now a suspected broken motor mount as there is a thump in the steering at low speeds. Dealership replaced the air mass meter at 45K under warranty. This is all on a $40K automobile. I cannot blame the dealership as they have been great but what is it that the Japanese know how to do that the Europeans do not? After 20 years of driving Volvo's this may be my last!
Who ARE these people?
Ron B, 03/10/2007
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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I have a 2001 Volvo S80 2.9 L (non turbo mind you). I have had TROUBLE FREE driving, people. I have replaced VERY LITTLE (sway bar link, tires, rotors, not much else). Yes it has a TIGHT suspension, Volvo did that ON PURPOSE! They totally changed their look from the ol' square box and kept the infamous 2.9 L but turned it on its side and made it FWD (felt no different than my previous 960 which was RWD). Love the car, now I go on Edmunds and see estimated rating of 8.0 of 10.0 but much negative press from some of the owners. For the people crying about interior quality, know that the more a car weighs the lower the MPG, so when I see I can get 28 MPG in the safest sedan on the road, I AM OK!!
Very Dependable and Durable Car.
Jay, 09/02/2010
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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I own a Volvo s80 2.9 and I already put in 161,000 miles on it and I don't have any troubles. and it depends on how you take good care of your car. I always use top quality brand, oils (Lubro Moly 5w- 30 synthetic), gasoline (91 and above Shell premium), Do regular maintainance such as oil changes and filters every 5,000 miles. Transmission oil and filter change every 35,000 miles. I regularly have my car wash.
NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED AFTER 4OK MILES
Garden State Volvo, 01/18/2004
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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car literally started falling apart after 40K miles. Worst experience was electronic throttle die at 75 MPH, engin eshut down, leaving rocketing down the parkway without any STEERING. Beyond that, car required major egition, air pump/valve, and suspension repairs before 48K. Interior parts are cheap plastic that break regularly...replaced cup holders, air vents, radio face, and center console. Finally, rear visibility is horrible. Most of rear quarter panel and lights is totally blind....thank god I don't live near little children!!! Definetly not in the league with Lexus and Acura
Pleasure to drive
Huck Finn, 09/17/2002
Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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I admit that at first I was hesistant to buy the S80. I had friends with the first model year '99 that had nothing but trouble. My experience has been just the opposite. The car has performed beyond my expectations. Comfort and pleasurable drive. Passengers have always commented on the comfort in the back. Surprising acceleration for such a large vehicle. No maintenance issues at all. I am quite please with my choice and look forward to future offerings....a few years from now.