Still like my 2000 S80 T6

Discussion in 'Volvo S80' started by Scott C, Aug 3, 2004.

  1. Scott C

    Scott C Guest

    After 85K miles, my 2000 S80 T6 is still running well. This was a major
    concern to me as I started monitoring this group, and others, after I bought
    my car new. There were many problems with this car and the 1999's. I'm
    knocking on wood, but my car has had very few issues - the CD changer
    started skipping at about 25K miles... changed out under warranty. I
    recently had the radiator fan fail, replaced it myself at a cost of about
    $250 and 2 hours labor - an easy job. Sure, I put tires on the car, did the
    breaks myself.. the car is still running like new. Also, replaced the tranny
    fluid / filter and do oil regularly.. think the car will run another 85K
    miles!.. wonder if I last that long.

    Scott
     
    Scott C, Aug 3, 2004
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    Rob Guenther Guest

    Sounds like regular maintenance to me.... Remember most people who post have
    a problem.... If every S80 had problems, Volvo would have been in quite the
    conundrum - the S80 might have been a problematic car, but that being said
    that might mean 10% of owners have been having serious issues while you
    might be in the 90% that don't (I'm not sure of the real numbers).
     
    Rob Guenther, Aug 3, 2004
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    Spanky Guest

    My 2002 S80 T-6 has been flawless after 75,000 miles. I think the "problem"
    nature of this car was greatly exaggerated. After 4 1/2 years of ownership I
    still get compliments on it and all I do is wax it once a year and wash it a
    few times in between. Of course I also have the scheduled service done every
    6,000 miles, mostly just oil changes. I stomp on it pretty good too, it's
    seen it all. What a great car!

    Mike
     
    Spanky, Aug 5, 2004
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    Don Guest

    I own a 99 S80-T6. At first I had tons of problems and 95% of them
    were software related. At one point I was running beta software in the
    thing. I now have 57,200 miles on it. Just got home from a 1,750 mile
    camping trip with my family towing three bikes and tons of other
    stuff. I've gone from hating this car to loving it. Hands down the
    most comfortable car I've driven. Since all the software bugs are gone
    it is very reliable. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Although I've
    been told the newer models don't have the ultra soft leather I got in
    99. I plan to keep this car till it drops which hopefully isn't
    anytime soon.

    Don
     
    Don, Aug 9, 2004
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    Don Guest

    Just curious but how can you own a 2002 car for 4.5 years? Isn't this
    2004?

    Don
     
    Don, Aug 9, 2004
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    Spanky Guest

    My mistake, it's a 2000 Volvo. Ooops!
     
    Spanky, Aug 9, 2004
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    bajaman Guest

    Yes, the T6 is one helluva car. I have a '99 model, it has had only two
    service issues in its life. It lost a coil pack once, and I had to have the
    MAP sensor replaced. No biggie.
    What a wonderful automobile! It will cruise 130 mph and not break a sweat,
    get 25 mpg at 80 mph, and embarrass a lot of the "rice boys" in their little
    Hondas they think are so quick...lol! I can drive for 6 hours at a stretch
    and not feel tired....those wonderfully comfortable, glove soft
    seats....ahhhhhhh!
    Coming up on 90K miles doesn't faze me in the least. I'm going to have a
    major service done to replace the belts and generally check it over really
    good, then take off on a long vacation.
    Kudos, Volvo for the S80 T6!
     
    bajaman, Aug 10, 2004
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