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4.88 out of 5 stars

Bought Used

Statik, 03/23/2009
2005 Volvo S80 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I researched a few vehicles and liked this car because it could fit four adults and a car seat comfortably. The base engine feels stronger than my v-6 mustang. It has good traction and it is well designed inside and out. I also enjoyed the 100k pre-owned warranty from volvo came with it even though I bought it from a private party. I would recommend this car to others.

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5 out of 5 stars

Has been great for me!

Jim, 10/29/2015
updated 10/31/2019
2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had Volvos for years. The last Volvo I had had 300,000 Miles on it when I sold it for $1,000. I just sold this one with over 200,000 on it for $ 1,000 and bought a 2007 Volvo XC90.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Volvo yet

camaro1781, 06/02/2008
2004 Volvo S80 T6 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My 2004 T-6 is the fifth Volvo I have owned in the past 15 years. Previous versions are the 240,760 Turbo, S70, and a 2002 S-80. The 2004 is clearly the best Volvo and the best car I've owned to date. I bought it with 33/k miles and I currently have 82/k on the car. It looks great and handles very well in all the conditions that Minnesota can throw at a car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One Reliable Fuel-Efficient Tank!

Anthony, 12/26/2008
2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my first Volvo in 2005. It is a white S80. I can't say enough about the car. My previous car was a Lexus ES300, which I loved. But after moving to the suburbs and ommuting on the highway I decided to go for the safest on I could find. The car moves for a almost 4000 lb tank! The ride is quiet an agressive. It handles like a smaller sportier sedan. The best part is that when some cowboy in a goofy truck rides off my bumper he slowly realizes my white tank is not giving way. I have a 17 ft.great white sharks tooth hanging from the rear view mirror, reminding me of speed, unexpected stealth, and power- and that's what you get in the S80!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

Ken, 01/26/2008
2004 Volvo S80 2.9 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

After extensive research, we picked the 2004 Volvo S80 cause it seemed reliable and comfortable for my height - 6'6". Only the 2004-2006 models could I fit in. Since we bought the car from dealership, we've had it in for service 5 times and after the last service where they couldnt fix the acclerating problem when braking, we've decided to cut our losses and find another vehicle. Other problems included seat belt squeaking, windshield wiper timer, headlight adjustment, brakes, and more. Disappointed the car turned out to be lemon.

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