Volvo S80

Price Paid:  $39000.00 from Borton Volvo

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 S-80

Summary:
This on a 2004 S80: beautiful, very nice car. Dealer delivered a perfect car as they should have. Did NOT get: Turbo, AWD or "Dynamic" traction control. Mechanic mentioned that I avoided several potential trouble spots. Quite adequate acceleration, if you want more, drop into third. I will put Blizzaks on it for winter driving, In Minneapolis I do not need AWD.

Strengths:
Looks, quality (I hope!) Excellent sound system.

Weaknesses:
Steering boost is too high-- needs more road feel. Impractical car key-sounds trivial but not. No external trunk lock. My BMW was not trouble free by any means.

Similar Products Used:
BMW 528i Lexus 330

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Secor Volvo

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 S80

Summary:
Traded in my V70AWD 2001 for a 2004 S80Took it back after 53 miles because of a transmission whistle. Dealer was upfront and said they whistle sometimes at various speeds. Liked the car, nice ride, perfect workmanship. Small side mirrors. Great looking quality car. But I went back to a 2004 V70 AWD Wagon.

Strengths:
The strength in this case was the response from the dealership. We had a sit down meeting with sales manager, repair manager salesman and customer. We were treated with respect, given a loaner and the next day had a new 2004 V70 AWD, free mats and even a small refund. Top notch dealer and that counts a lot. This is my second V70AWD...love the car. Going to stick with it and check in on the sedan in about three years. Safety-safety-safety. That is a real big strength with Volvo.

Weaknesses:
Side mirrors a bit small. Can't see radio display in daylight. I hate all cup holders. Not much of a negative list when you get down to it.

Similar Products Used:
Had Saabs and Volvos since 1975. If Saab had a AWD sedan I would check it out.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 S80T6

Summary:
Was just shopping for a Volvo tonight and chose the 2004 S80 in Black, beautiful. Thank God I came home and read these reviews. Thank you to everyone who has written, sorry for your unfortunate experiences. I will move on to Lexus or Accura.

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.33 of 5, 6.00 votes

Price Paid:  $38000.00 from Village Volvo

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 S-80

Summary:
Whoa what a piece of crap. I will never buy another Volvo ever and this thing chased me off of buying any sort of luxury vehicle. Help yourself out and don't look towards Volvo for a vehicle. I have been a million times happier not owning it.

Strengths:
Well it looks good.

Weaknesses:
After having it in the shop time after time, pick a part and I'll tell you about it. Transmission- problems that could be the same but the side step the lemon law by blaming it on multiple parts. I could puke. Seats- developed a mind of there own and nearly killed me against the steering wheel. Front end- Adjust the stops or bumpers or something but after awhile I started babying it over every little bump and hole. Motor mounts- Volvo doesn't install some sort of bushing at the factory so that after a number of miles (probably calculated to be after the warrenty)you have to pay to have it installed. Light bulbs, alarms, washer fluid.... try changing the oil yourself, Jiffy Lube wouldn't do it. The filter cost 4 to 5 times that of a normal filter and its only the paper insert. Don't damage the cover it sits in or you have to buy a new one. The oil drain bolt is cheap and rounded off even though I use the proper wrench. Thank God for Vise Grips. I could go on and on but it is making me sick to my stomach. Just thought I would save you the pain of owning this slug.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Volvo XC90 - T6

Summary:
I have been anticipating the arrival of this vehicle for months now and finally got to test drive it last night. It did not disappoint. It is a well thought out SUV with a lot of leg room in the front and back. The cargo space is very generous. I drove the T6, it has plenty of power. The interior is laid out very nicely. The leather was beautiful. The interior was graphite in color and it was very impressive. I loved the silver accents in the vehicle as well. This SUV felt very solid on the road and drove very much like a car. It was smooth and pleasurable to drive. Looks great with the 18" tires. It is actually a bit bigger in overall size than my Jeep GC. I have ordered one and can't wait to get rid of my 5 month old Jeep GC.

Strengths:
roominess safety features road handling and stability comfortable seats lots of generous sized cup holders fun to drive have always had good service at dealership in the past looks, it looks awesome great price for the quality you are getting everything from what I can see

Weaknesses:
couldn't find any, but I will write another review when mine comes in in early 2003.

Similar Products Used:
I have owned: volvo 850 turbo volvo S70 turbo BMW 330i (great car but too small for family) 2002 Jeep G.C. Overland (lousy)