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Another car for my family S80 2005

posted by  daveha on  Tue Jan 2 07:19 CST 2007
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Happy New Year,

I am considering in purchasing a 2005 S80 2.9L sometime in the next month or two. Originally I wanted to get an XC70 AWD but I believe the maintanence on that would be quite costly if something goes wrong. I don't want sometime brand new because it would be out of our budget but I think a 2005 S80 might fit into our budget. Plus I have 2 very young children who might benefit from Volvo's safety. However I wanted to see if anyone out there would recommend this year and model in terms of common problems or mechanical challenges this vehicle might have that can be costly to fix. I hear there are electrical solenoid failures that are associated with this model. Does anyone out there have a 2005 S80 who has positive or negative experiences? Again, I'm buying this car for my wife to drive around with the kids. She is a stay at home mom and right now we only have the S90 which runs great.

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    Another car for my family S80 2005

    posted by  bill d cat on  Tue Jan 2 13:30 CST 2007
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    Consumer Reports actually has the '05 S80 on its *Recommended* used cars list. Nevertheless, I would look for one with a Volvo extended warranty. Those puppies are very, very complex and well beyond the capabilities of most shade tree mechanics.

    -BTC

    '98 V70 T5 5-speed, 171k mi, Bilstein HD, front IPD stabilizer bar, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, XC grill, C70 jewel E-Codes, V-1, Lidatek, Mobil-1 since new.

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    Another car for my family S80 2005

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jan 2 08:03 CST 2007
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    If you want safe and reliable, I would go for an S60 rather than an S80. The S80 with the T6 is too hot for the electrics in the engine compartment. Wtih 2 smaller children, I would also consider a Honda Odessey. Stay away from AWD unless you live in the mountains.

    Klaus
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    1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi







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