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Help needed, buying 2nd hand S80

Everything on the Volvo S80. Sometimes called an "executive car", the S80 was Volvo's top-of-the-line passenger car. P2 platform.
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alilkkanyil
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Year and Model: S80
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Help needed, buying 2nd hand S80

Post by alilkkanyil »

Hi, I never had a volvo and I found a 2006 S80 near me. I've recently had my car die on me so I thought it could be a good idea to get one. I've never had any experience with Volvos so I'm curious, what should I look for with this car? Are there any issues that I should be aware of? Is there something specific I should have checked before buying? Is this car any good?

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June
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Which engine? AWD or FWD? How many miles? June
My Volvo cars owned
1989 740 GLT ordered
1994 850 4door standard shift ordered
1996 960 ordered
1998 S90 ordered totalled after 3 weeks
1998 V70 GT dealer stock car
2002 S80 T6 ordered totalled
2004 S80 T6 dealer stock car and current car owned

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Post by Cees Klumper »

Probably if you try the search function you will find very similar requests for information, at least I seem to recall exactly this discussion not too long ago. Basically the front suspension components are a weak point, and depending on the model, the automatic transmission. Other than that, you can get many happy miles out of these comfortable sedans.

quietlymknnoise67
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Post by quietlymknnoise67 »

I have a 06 with the 2.5T and the AN Trans. with 146k miles. Plan on keeping it for quite a while longer.

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