2003 Volvo S80 s80 review from North America
"This is a great riding, powerful, reliable auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Loose antenna wire, fixed at time of oil change.
General comments?
Just like my 2001 S80 this has been a very reliable car. In 24 months, I have taken it to the dealer only 3 times each for oil and lube and filter. At one visit they fixed the antenna wire which was causing some AM radio static. Otherwise no issues.
Drives great in the sport mode. Even one true panic stop was clean with no swerve. Tires have tracked fine since day one and worn even.
More than enough power.
Never activated the built in phone so can't comment about it.
Love the trunk space and flip down rear seats. It will carry half of my daughter's dorm room in one trip!
I average 20 miles in town and over 27 on long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | T6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18500 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo S80 |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2006 |