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I like my S80
S80Jim, 12/26/2002
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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After 7 months, I have been impressed by this car. Very comfortable to drive. The exterior looks set this car apart since it is not another "me-too" look. Interior is well laid out and seats are very comfortable - even on long drives.
Not very happy with it
charlie cao, 12/31/2002
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought this car mainly for its safety features, never wish to use them.But the car is a disappointment. Had the car for a year, many fixes, driver seat was replaced, sound system rattles when volumn is not too loud. Was told the some noises are "born with", noisy at low speed, not enough power to accelerate into traffic. Wife refuses to drive cuz the steering wheel is too heavy. When closing the rear doors, the metel sheet is bouncing. Thinking to switch to a different car. Wish the designers and engineers drive other competitive vehicles. Wish they read this board.
good luxary car
ali kayani, 01/11/2003
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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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
Volvo S-80 Nice Looking but a Letdown
dannyroche, 01/24/2003
2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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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......
Huge Amount For Your Money!
jeff kiesnoski, 02/10/2003
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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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!
Volvo S80 2.9 A Pleasure!
Volvo Again, 02/07/2003
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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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.
Old that drives like new !
Wayne Sibert, 08/15/2018
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Maintenance is pricey but worth the cost. The car handles well in snowy conditions.
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Money pit
Janice Thornton, 06/13/2019
2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I've had problem after problem with my car,I love driving it plus it handles and brakes great,my problems are my headlights and having to replace bulbs over and over,my starter is going out, my motor fan won't shut off and will run my battery down unless I unplug it ,my driver's window won't roll up and down the front passenger side seatbelt is locked and can't get it unlocked,my lining on the interior is coming off, and my engine light is on because of something about my gas tank cover..like I said the great money pit car..I love the look and the way it drives it's a very clean car and it's been well taken care of,I'm not hard on my cars and don't understand all these things that are going on with it, all these things have happened within the past 3 1/2 months ,,bummer once I get everything fixed I won't get the money I put in it back but of it so I'll end up keeping it but want to get a car with alot less problems and if they do have issues I can afford to fix them because everything on my car cost a fortune...
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