S80 - i am considering one, am I crazy?

some of the prices on used s80's are great right now...i picked up a

2000 w/high miles...great price, no problems...i would have a good independent volvo shop give it a good "going over"...review all the service records...and you may be able to get an extended warranty...that will at least buy you some piece of mind...then go for it...the s80 is a nice, all around , full size 4 door sedan......imho...

"~^ beancounter ~^" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

I agree about it being a nice car, appearance, though minor for my considerations is still nice. My concerns are longer term reliability. I tend to keep cars a long time. Don't mind keeping then in a well maintained state, but I don't want that to become my full time ocupation for one personal viechle. My other large concern is safety and I beileve the S80 rather high on the list for this.

I think the 2003 model lacks side curtains but does have a side airbag.

Beancounter would you mind sharing what the mileage was when you got it, how many miles you put on in how long a period of time and any specific pluses or minuses you have about the model.

Interested to hear from s80 owners thanks

i purchased w/ 132,000 on it...complete service records, no problems in history...it is a 2000, i paid $7,500...it had the timing belt serviced...and comes w/all options except the nav system...security glass and system, upgraded sound system t6 turbo, 17" wheels, ...etc...i have driven it aprox

4,000 miles...no problems, i am installing a re mapped IPD chip, 2.5" exhaust, and a set of front & rear beefy IPD sway bars...then a fresh set of bridgestone shoes, and i am all set...i have had it now for aprox 2 months.....no minuses...yet... it seems to be a good value for the $...the origional sticker (still in the glove box) was $48,000....time will tell how it will last...i am not driving it hard...yet...just letting it "settle in"....it seems to be a well designed, safe car...4 doors, enough for the family and kids, yet responsive for driving alone....

are the service records complete on the one you are lookin' at?

"~^ beancounter ~^" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

You have hit the nail on the head and burried it. Service records that are available are spotty at best. Showing 3 or 4 visits at widely spaced intervals. Could be service at independant loacations maybe yes, maybe no. Will never be able to find out, It appears this is not the one for me.

Still interested in hearing about s80's 2001 and newer.

Would be thrilled to know the important changes that were made through the years. Example I see 05's can have AWD. What year did side curtains start and are they optional or standard in the years that can/do have them. Also what engines were put in these in the various years?

Beancounter I have to say I have concerns about a high mileage model such as yours, but thouse could be diswaded to some degree by a proper service history.

Consumer Reports has an annual auto issue, with information on the repair records of various makes and models of cars. Most public libraries have this journal. You may have to ask a librarian to get it for you. The issue is often stolen if it is left on an open shelf.