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2004 S80 2.5T Reliability help S80

posted by  aa_stl on  Tue Jul 25 10:29 CST 2006
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Saw an '04 s80 2.5T for sale and couldn't find any reliability info posted anywhere, and decided to get all your opinions.. All info./comments welcomed.


Would this have the same/similar engine as in my 850 GLT ( 166k and highly dependable)


My wife's car is a '99 s80 T6, which i want to replace with the '04 S80 2.5T, can't be any worse can it be?

AA.








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    2004 S80 2.5T Reliability help S80

    posted by  dick on  Wed Jul 26 13:54 CST 2006
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    A Volvo mechanic-friend from Temple, TX (30+years) says the S80 with the 5 cyl turbo is much better than the 6 cyl model. I did drive one and it is nice and a large well appointed car. Not as spunky as my S70 T5 though. Believe it would be a good choice----my opinion.

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    2004 S80 2.5T Reliability help S80

    posted by  jda2000 on  Wed Jul 26 02:41 CST 2006
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    The 2.5T engine is more reliable than the double turbo T6 engine, but the question still remains why a S80 and not a S60.

    If you're confortable with the S80 and all the computer gizmos, that are dealer-only repairs and cost $$$$, then it should be ok.
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    '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 -John, Tampa Bay








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    2004 S80 2.5T Reliability help S80

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jul 25 10:51 CST 2006
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    The 2.5T is a 5 cylinder light pressure turbo with about 200bhp. Much less than the T6, but better gas milage and reliability. The torque comes on very quickly, unlike the high presssure engines, which makes up for lost bhp.
    Yes, it is the same engine as the V70.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)







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