Used 2008 Volvo S80 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Scott E, 12/03/2008
2008 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Needed AWD in New Hampshire mountains and the BMW, Benz, and Audi alternatives in this size class cannot touch the Volvo - and I am a huge fan of BMW. Purchased the car this summer during the $4/gallon gas era and got a fantastic deal that the other brands could not touch. Nice quiet ride with adequate power - not as well balanced as the BMW5 - drives a little front heavy in some cornering. Bottom line is that I would still purchase this car should I move out of the snow belt given the price point. Interior/exterior styling is excellent - don't see too many others on the road so it has a nice unique look relative to Audi, Volvo S60, 4matics, etc. which are everywhere.
The new standard
Isam, 11/25/2009
2008 Volvo S80 3.2 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since 6/2008. What a pleasure to drive! I have adjustable suspension option and the car handles very well even on the comfort setting. I do not know how a BMW can beat that but I can tell you that the advanced setting will glue the car to the road. The ventilated seats are something very dear to my heart. The inside beige color is very elegant. I have an option that lets you change the degree of stiffness of steering. So you get Lexus soft and BMW stiff if you want. I have about 12,000 miles on it without a single problem so far. The xenon lights that move at night give the impression that this is a more expensive car. I truly believe that all Volvos now are the best
Impressed so far...
chelsofpdx, 02/16/2010
2008 Volvo S80 V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
First luxury car purchase and I am too pleased. The comfort of the seats and feel of a tank are definite positives on the road. 3-choice steering package a must...advanced option makes it like buttah!
A leather trimmed Tank
christopher jahn, 01/28/2017
2008 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
The turbo of course takes premium gas. She's a pig for it at a staggering average of 17 miles to a gallon. So if you've got an aversion to 60 or 70 dollar fill ups his isn't the Volvo for you. Additionally she takes synthetic for the first 78k miles and then a blend to 120 making oil change pretty costly for the first few years. I've had this girl since she was new and I'm trading in for an S90. It's got 91000 miles and all it ever needed was motor mounts (400.00 bucks) and brakes (600.00 bucks). She's does eat up rear brakes a bit but not at an alarming rate like say an Audi does. I believe this wear is related to the small pad size and the overall weight of the car. It's a heavy car, probably make mostly of rocks. Tires will set you back a cool 800.00 bucks because you'll need a low profile extra wide bus tire to take the weight. The seats are great, better than an S class Mercedes or any Lexus in my opinion. The interior is laid out in an elegant simplicity that is very Swedish and logical giving you a much more relaxed driving experience. If you like your car to have enough buttons all over the place that it looks like a space ship, get a German car, they dig that look. Overall this is a good car. It was reliable beyond anything else, including my old S70, and it has enough power to let you move about with confidence. My primary gripe would be turning radius. This car by far has the worst turning radius of any car I've ever owned. You'll need to take a wide shot to get in and out of spots so it's not for the faint of heart when it comes to parking this big girl. Additionally the sat radio antenna is weak. I small stand of trees or a bush easily disrupt the signal. In the end it's a Volvo, they pretty much go forever and I'd recommend even an old one like this as a great used car at a good value.
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Solid car
stu silbergleit, 04/13/2008
2008 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car feels and is solid. The drive is extremely smooth and the heating system (both air and seats) are excellent. The seats are luxurious, stylish aand very comfortable and supportive.