1999 Volvo S80 review from North America
"Wish it could have been what a Volvo was supposed to be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light came on often. Mostly electronics or engine related issues.
Half of automatic dimming rear view mirror once turned black. As it was still under warranty, even the dealer gulped at the replacement cost.
General comments?
Wow, I loved this car. It was comfortable, fast (dual turbos were fun on highway), and great looking.
We maintained it very well, but unfortunately every few weeks the check engine light would come on. Dealer fixed most issues under warranty. When warranty expired, frequent CEL fixes became too expensive.
So disappointed, this was our first luxury car, and we bought a Volvo thinking we could keep it for years. This '99 style design was relatively new, I felt we were the guinea pigs for the redesign.
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| Outstanding |
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| Costs too much to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2009 |