Volvo AWD S80 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 5/2011 S80 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Please recommend best year and model for used s80 S80

posted by  Hovonogila on  Fri Jun 8 19:35 CST 2012
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Mon Sep 22 20:53 CST 2014
[RELATED]

It was suggested by my mechanic friend that the s80 between 2004-2006 with 2.5T, including AWD, is a seriously under-rated great value as a used car. He said it might be one of the best volvo values ever.

He said stay away from earlier years, especially viscous AWD, and avoid the T6 motor.

I have a 2004 na v70 and had good success.
--
I'm stuck on Volvo and Volvo's stuck on me....








  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Please recommend best year and model for used s80 S80

posted by  dick on  Sun Jun 10 11:31 CST 2012
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Sun Aug 3 15:24 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Agree with Chris. 2.5. AWD is nice if needed only.

dick








  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Please recommend best year and model for used s80 S80

posted by  Chris Mullet on  Sun Jun 10 10:26 CST 2012
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Oct 24 09:08 CST 2014
[RELATED]

When we bought our (used) 2005 2.5T S80, my local Volvo indy mechanic gave me the EXACT same advice.

I'd go a bit further and say, if you don't need AWD, why get it - but maybe you do a lot of slipper winter driving.

Also, if I had my druthers, there wouldn't be single turbo in the household. But if you want an S80, I don't think it can be avoided. You CAN, however, find some S60 NA's, and even some with manual trans if you wish. But you may need the larger rear seat room of the S80.








  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Please recommend best year and model for used s80 S80

posted by  Hovonogila on  Sat Jun 16 17:33 CST 2012
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Mon Sep 22 20:53 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Bought a beautiful 04 AWD with 106k miles with records and full dealer maintenance. Mechanic, friend for 20+ years says, "you better buy that car" about three times. Paid too much, maybe.
--
I'm stuck on Volvo and Volvo's stuck on me....








  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Please recommend best year and model for used s80 S80

posted by  SBranscom on  Tue Sep 4 18:21 CST 2012
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Oct 24 13:18 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Remember you from the 960 rwd days. Am also looking at 04-05 s80 2.5T, with about 100K. Don't need the awd but...
The other car is an 05 S40 T5 with 90K for about the same money. MPG figures 20 vs 22, 28 vs 30. My kids are grown but the back seat is enticing.
How's yours running? Any thoughts on the comparison between the 2?







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.