Overview & Reviews
This long overdue redesign of the S90 counts several firsts to its credit: first with a transverse inline six, first with fully integrated GSM phone, first to carry an environmental specification (Europe only at introduction) and the S80 boasts the world's smallest manual transmission.
- Safety. Comfort. Performance of the S80 T6. Interesting styling.
- No wagon available - yet.
User Reviews:
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The truth about the S80 - 1999 Volvo S80
By DocAdams - December 29 - 10:00 amLet me set it straight, for those of you that have issues with the S80, GET THE SOFTWARE UPGRADED!!!!! Its free and it only has to be done once. You will soon see with the new software, the 1999 S80 will become the most dependable car youve ever owned. I called Volvo and they really explained the upgrade to me. This car has whats called a multiplex system, and once upgraded, its more dependable than anything out there. Its like a new car with the new software. Definately much more dependable than Toyotas and Hondas. I now have about 50,000 miles and I wouldnt trade it for the world! I love it!
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Buy it if you can afford to maintain it. - 1999 Volvo S80
By Philip Townsend - October 25 - 2:39 pmI enjoy this car, purchased it with 142k miles 2years ago. Had a no start, no charge problem last summer, replaced battery with used $30 battery, good as new. Happened again this year, this time alternator gave out, replaced both battery and alternator for $400. I did the labor myself and saved about $400. I only put castrol edge full synthetic oil, usually on sale for $40 for 5 quarts and filter. Car take 7.29 liters, you do the math.
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The Car that Couldnt - 1999 Volvo S80
By My Great S80 LEMON - August 21 - 2:10 pmTurbo engine smooth and powerful, but many mechanical problems and design issues. Even SRS systems stop working, Volvo took no responsibility and left me with Un-Safe vehicle. Engineer could solve problem. Fuel Tank stop accepting fuel - Volvo could not explain, Fuel line broke within weeks after spending $2200 to fix other problems. Electronic Control Module (control for SRS is located beneath cup holderwhich leaked twice and cost me >$800 each time to fix. Volvo took responsibility for bad design or offered solution. Bottom line is Volvo and its dealers left me with expenses and estimates of more than $15,000 on a car with less than 86,000 miles and a lot less safe than older cars.
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Just keeps going - 1999 Volvo S80
By Volvonate - July 16 - 3:43 pmThis car just continues to run, i bought it really cheap with problems on the dash, but the car refuses to quit! i turn it over every time and it just keeps driving. i first made the switch to volvo a few years ago and it was a s70 and they both have been top notch cars!
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Heed this warning! ( wish I would of) - 1999 Volvo S80
By HEBES - June 29 - 1:26 amPurchased car used. Expected much more from this car. I was afraid to drive it shortly after I got it fearing what would break next. I swear anything I touched in that car would break or cause something else to break. Something as simple as trying to put a cd in the stereo ended up costing me a new stereo and caused some kind of urgent airbag warning. Every time I get in its a mystery what will happen or not happen. I gave up putting money into it and will drive the car until it refuses to move. There is nothing consistent about this car except for some item or feature failing to work.
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What did they do to Volvo??? - 1999 Volvo S80
By Volvofan - May 8 - 3:10 pmI love Volvos. I have a 97 850, a 92 740, a 90 740, and this 1999 S80. Beautiful car, fun to drive, excellent gas mileage. BUT, VERY unreliable and VERY expensive repairs. Try a $700 rear-view mirror, a shifter that just breaks: $700 part alone ($1,400 repair bill at Dealer), a brake Booster (~$600 part alone)? Front Suspension problems, turbo bearings (twice!), pillar headliner falling off, rubber cracking, car dying when accelerating (recall item), etc. Volvos are known for safety, but this car.... All that said, if Volvo would have stepped up to the plate and provided some ack via price redux, ANYTHING... Ill stick with Volvos, only I am purchasing them prior to 1999.
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Avoid this Car! - 1999 Volvo S80
By Burnt once.... - May 4 - 10:00 amI had trouble with this car from the moment I drove it off the lot. Selling dealer was coy, and made no mention of the poor reliability of this car, even when presented with poor reviews. Ive had it towed three times. Warning lights blink on and off. Ive replaced more bulbs in that car than in all my previous cars combined. I wouldnt buy another Volvo if it were half price.
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About the same as others, apparently - 1999 Volvo S80
By Tom - May 3 - 3:06 pmAfter reading most of the other reviews, I guess Im not any different. Very expensive to fix, and that happens way too often. The Emissions service light is a way too common problem, Ive given up trying to find out what it is. Had to replace the ABS module, Volvo warranty wouldnt cover their product, even under warranty. Power steering leaks, or doesnt, whenever it feels like it. The front end makes funny cracking and creaking noises and I cant find any reason for it either. I thought I was buying a quality, safe car (at least the price I paid for it). Ive had my first and LAST Volvo.
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Fun in the Sun - 1999 Volvo S80
By Volvo4Life - April 17 - 10:00 amI have this car for 2 months and it drives great. I bought with 50,000 miles from a car lot and when I took it to the dealership it came with a clean report. Good Gas milage. Not as fast off the line as the T6 but on the highway it can get up and go.
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Love the car - hate to fix! - 1999 Volvo S80
By Jay - March 21 - 3:03 amDriving this car is bittersweet. It has all the comforts of home with all the bells and whistles and the safety that Volvo is known for. The car looks good, has a smooth ride, it turns heads, and even has a kickin audio system, but my wallet take a punch to the face when I sit in the waiting room of the service department. Among the thousands I spent in repairs, last week I spent $150 for a simple battery (without the labor cost). When I disconnected the old battery to purchase a new one, my airbag sensor got disabled, and that cost me $85 just to have the technician connect a computer in the dash and press a button to reset it. I had to get rid of it but I do miss it.
