Opportunity to buy a 2001 S80 2.9

Freedompal · Post by **Freedompal** » 15 Dec 2010, 21:19

Hi, my first post.

The car has 113,000 miles in great condition, Timing Belt replaced at 103,000 miles, tires very good and everything works, Seller has records and asking $4k. Internet reviews aren't very good, but I realize people complain more than compliment, what do you think? Oh, only thing not working is the lock on the fuel door, pin seem to be stuck inside or something. Thanks!

emk · Post by **emk** » 16 Dec 2010, 09:12

Welcome to MVS.
I had the actuator on my fuel door bork. Purchase from the dealer and it will set you back about $120. Very simple to install.

Bruce Nussman · Post by **Bruce Nussman** » 17 Dec 2010, 19:17

I have the same car that had 52,000 miles when i purchased. Have owned for 6 years and has 111,000 miles and it has been a great car. I plan to keep driving.

As for the price, go to Edmons.com to see what average prices are. I also go to Traders.com and see what other people are asking for similiar Volvos.

Good Luck

Bruce

Freedompal · Post by **Freedompal** » 18 Dec 2010, 05:28

Thank you emk and Bruce...I bought the car and will report in a week or two about my experience and may be a picture or two

She is gorgeous and my first Volvo, I've always wanted to buy one and now I got my chance, I already drove it 600 miles on a trip and she runs and feels great, a little heavy (heavier than my 2004 Highlander that I also love) but I am thinking that is because it was built for safety.

emk...is there a post on this forum that you can direct me to that shows how to install the actuator (not a mechanic here). Thanks!

537playing · Post by **537playing** » 18 Dec 2010, 07:36

Good luck with your new purchase. You'll be happy with its performance and reliability as long as you maintain it.

Freedompal · Post by **Freedompal** » 18 Dec 2010, 08:11

Thank you 537playing...please to meet you.

Freedompal

Freedompal · Post by **Freedompal** » 18 Dec 2010, 09:32

Hi, can someone tell me where I can buy a fog light cover (left side) the car does not have fog lights installed at the bottom of the bumper just a hole with covers and one is missing, I tried EBay but no luck. Thanks!

Freedompal

537playing · Post by **537playing** » 18 Dec 2010, 18:42

http://www.myvolvopartsonline.com/partl ... atalogid=0

This is for a new one. Perhaps you may want my old one.