Advice request '99 S80 T6 or '98 S70 Turbo

Nov 02, 2003 2 Replies
M

Hi all,



My sister is about to replace her '87 Volvo 760 GLE and pass it on to me ;), and I'm helping her find the right car for her.



We've tested:


1998 S70 Turbo, great shape, low kms, really cheap -> but have read Lemon Aid reviews about safety and reliability issues
1999 S80 T6 Twin Turbo, really nice car, also a great buy -> have read horror stories in Lemon Aid regarding reliability issues, only on the 1999s

The 99 S70 gets great reviews, the S80 in 2000, well, ?!? a little bit better.



She's also driven a


2000 Saab 95 Aero (there was a 93 Viggen 2door that I had my eye on for me! ;)
1999 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8
Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
M

cylinder working

2000). The S80

The sooner she

for a winter

I bought a 1998 V70 T5 new, and had such good luck with the car that I also bought a used 1998 S70 T5 in March 2002. Both have been great cars, but if you plan on relying on dealer service, I wouldn't recommend buying one.

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn
T

Mike F wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@attcanada.cant:

I have a 98 S70 T5 and it's been a great car. I have replaced one battery and one headlight and one taillight in 5 years. However, I'm noticing a little transmission howl on colder mornings and hope it's not fatal. Dealer service here appears to be okay, but I have no real experience with them. I would buy another if they were available. Now that FORD owns them it's anybody's guess.

Ted Dallas, Texas

Vote
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required