Overview & Reviews
Volvo adds a turbocharged six-cylinder engine to the S80 lineup for 2008. Rated for 281 horsepower, the "T6" power plant is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive. The company's Personal Car Communicator (PCC) keyless startup and security system is now standard on the S80 V8 model, as is premium-grade leather upholstery. On the exterior, the V8 model gains brushed aluminum door moldings. Heated rear seats are a new addition to the S80's optional Climate Package.
- Wide array of safety technologies, excellent ergonomic interior layout and seat comfort, potent T6 and V8 engines, reasonable price.
User Reviews:
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Solid car - 2008 Volvo S80
By stu silbergleit - March 22 - 10:43 pmThis car feels and is solid. The drive is extremely smooth and the heating system (both air and seats) are excellent. The seats are luxurious, stylish aand very comfortable and supportive.
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Great value - 2008 Volvo S80
By jay2001 - March 2 - 10:50 amGreat value for the money. Comfy ride, decent power, high safety ratings. A lease payment of under $400 on a $40K car was just impossible to pass up.
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Great Value for the Price - 2008 Volvo S80
By max Perkins - February 3 - 7:03 amThis is a great car! We looked at BMWs/Mercedes and decided on this Volvo as we felt you pay a lot for a BMW/Mercedes name. This car drives like a dream and is SO comfortable to ride in. Have take it across country and had no back/muscle fatigue. It is very responsive, has great power and gets much better gas mileage then we expected. The T-6 is the features we were looking for in a "sports" car. The body design is very nice and we see people looking at it all the time. 4WDs are hard to find but we wanted that for the extra security when driving (lots of rain where we live). We hope to get at least 200,000 miles out of this car. Would highly recommend.
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Understated Elegance - 2008 Volvo S80
By stevep - April 13 - 6:16 pmThe 2008 S80 is my first Volvo purchase and I have to say I am very, very impressed. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship is outstanding. I have owned Lexus (GS and ES) and infinity (G35) and although good cars, the attention to detail is not as good as Volvo. If the long term reliability is as good as consumer reports rates the 2008, then I can see myself buying Volvos for a long time. Performance is outstanding. The 280hp T6 is very fast, especially if you use the tip-tronic shifting. Yes, there are faster cars, but I dont think anyone balance of elegance and performance that the Volvo S80 does, not to mention its claim to fame safety features. Dont miss this one
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The new standard - 2008 Volvo S80
By Isam - December 31 - 8:10 amI have owned this car since 6/2008. What a pleasure to drive! I have adjustable suspension option and the car handles very well even on the comfort setting. I do not know how a BMW can beat that but I can tell you that the advanced setting will glue the car to the road. The ventilated seats are something very dear to my heart. The inside beige color is very elegant. I have an option that lets you change the degree of stiffness of steering. So you get Lexus soft and BMW stiff if you want. I have about 12,000 miles on it without a single problem so far. The xenon lights that move at night give the impression that this is a more expensive car. I truly believe that all Volvos now are the best
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2-Year Update: After Two, No More - 2008 Volvo S80
By dgreer - December 29 - 8:33 amThis updates comments from 2 years ago, as the lease nears expiration. After 30K miles the suspension creaks and pops just as my 2000 model.Replacement parts by dealer never fixed the problem, Its built in by design flaw. Gas mileage has improved to 21mpg, mixed;and 27hwy.But my 04 Jag XJ8 is better:22/30, and much more fun to drive. Engine and transmission have been great, but small problems mount up, including warped brake rotors at 28K. Maintenance is relatively expensive, but is included on 2009-10 leases. Overall, a nice car; but at in this class,over $40K, I wont lease another, and would not want to purchase for the long term.
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Nice Ride - 2008 Volvo S80
By TommyB - October 12 - 3:40 pmExcellent vehicle for the price. With the rebates they are offering you just cant compare to the German and Japanese alternatives. With all the safety features, very safe ride. All controls are very intuitive.
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The understated luxury car - 2008 Volvo S80
By Mike Schumer - September 25 - 4:59 amThe Volvo S80 is a great car if you dont care about status but still have luxury. It is one of the safest cars on the road. Yes its ride is so comfortable and disconnects you from the road but that is nice sometimes, especially on long trips. I own a Mini Cooper so I get my road jollys with that. People complain about the inadequate performance of the base engine. I find that to be a ridiculous statement. Its not a sports car, its a luxury sedan that handles any road situation under normal circumstances. This is my second Volvo, my first bought new in 2003 and still have it at 235,000 mile. Volvos are known for longevity. Yes maintenance and some problems will arise but its not as expensive as a BMW or Mercedes and will probably outlast both of them. This is a practical luxury car. Its not for people that care about what others think or how fast you can go from 0-60. I got Volvos 2008 flagship with 48,000 miles on it for $12,500. Not bad for a car that should be around at 235,000 miles.
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Very nice car - 2008 Volvo S80
By Mikevm - February 12 - 10:26 amThis car is beautiful inside and out. Wonderful new design. Volvo did a great job staying true to their style but making it look way more current. My friends say it has sort of a BMW look to it. Plenty of power w/the V6. Nice ride both in the city and freeway. My only challenge is that it seems to have a rather noticeable hesitation when starting from a complete stop when accelerating slowly.
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Pleasantly suprised - 2008 Volvo S80
By Smith - February 13 - 3:33 pmWe also own an 04 XC 70 and I do not like driving it so I was pleasantly suprised by the S80 and the different feel it had in comparison. It has great styling and it is nice to drive. The interior is quiet and the sound system is good. The engine could use a little more go, as we never test drove the 8 cyl or turbo but would recommend doing so. It is economical for gas (why we chose the 6 cyl) and love the AWD.
