Overview & Reviews
Volvo has added a new trim level, the luxurious S80 T6 Executive. Additional standard content for all trim levels comes in the form of leather seating, a luggage holder, remote retractable rear head restraints, memory position mirrors and Homelink. The 2.9 gets new 16-inch wheels and an auto-dimming rearview mirror as standard. All S80s get dual-stage airbags. The available Security Package for the S80 2.9 and T6 will now include the Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) which keeps the passenger cabin free from odors and pollutants.
- Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, impressively fast in T6 trim, spacious backseat.
User Reviews:
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Too many expensive repairs - 2001 Volvo S80
By Dil - February 27 - 4:26 pmIve owned this volvo since Oct. 06 and its been trouble since then. Sway bar links, turbocharger drain o-ring, breaks/rotors, 60K maintenance, and all the recalls on it. Im still waiting from the dealership about changing the Catalytic Converter, which is thankfully covered by under 80k warranty, otherwise it wouldve been $1,500 to replace it. Its a very nice car, and Ive read some positive reviews on it, but Id never expected to encounter these many problems from it. I hope theres no more trouble to see on this car because Ive already spent $3,100 on it fixing the above plus problems. This volvo didnt meet my expectation of a volvo vehicle that ive heard about in the past.
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More than expected - 2001 Volvo S80
By HuckFinn - February 10 - 10:00 amI was looking for a safe and roomy vehicle. I have experience that and much more. I have had no mechanical or electrical issues. I have only had to take it in for its check up every 7500 miles. It has been comfortable, reliable and more than I ever expected.
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You call this a safe car??? - 2001 Volvo S80
By Lowie - September 28 - 10:00 amThis is my second Volvo. I bought this car for safety and in both models I barely escaped injury due to malfuntions of the car. This car at 20000 miles died in the high speed lane on a major highway. I coasted across three lanes of traffic! A faulty air valve was suposedly to blame.Last winter my ABS went at 51,000..right after the warranty expired!! That was a $900 repair. I just spent $500 on a Mass air filter sensor. Bulb replacement has been constant.I am ready to dump this car. My next one will not be a VOLVO!
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250,000 miles and Still Going Strong - 2001 Volvo S80
By xc6793 - September 27 - 5:21 amI recently purchased this as a second car from my dad (he put most of the miles on it during the last 12 years). Despite the age and miles, this car shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Over the past 12 years, weve never had to do any major mechanical repairs other than replace the heater core. It amazes me how smooth this car drives, even at 80 mph. Im 26 and my friends (who are also in their twenties) copliment this car! As referenced by many others, this car has the GM transmission which does concern me, but its still original at 250,000 miles, so I guess it cant be that bad! Plan on keeping this car for as long as I can......
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Pleasure to drive - 2001 Volvo S80
By Huck Finn - July 28 - 10:00 amI admit that at first I was hesistant to buy the S80. I had friends with the first model year 99 that had nothing but trouble. My experience has been just the opposite. The car has performed beyond my expectations. Comfort and pleasurable drive. Passengers have always commented on the comfort in the back. Surprising acceleration for such a large vehicle. No maintenance issues at all. I am quite please with my choice and look forward to future offerings....a few years from now.
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Need to Build Them Like They Used To! - 2001 Volvo S80
By lisag - July 8 - 6:56 pmGone are the days when a Volvo lasted for 200,000 miles. I am on my third Volvo and cant say I would buy another one. The last one was a 1995 850 that I drove for 60,000 miles before the transmission went on it. I traded it for a 2001 S80, which I have loved, but now the transmission needs to replaced at 72,000 miles. $5,500 is a bit much to sink into a car with a blue book value slightly higher than that. These cars are great if you can afford to keep sinking money into them.
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Very Dependable and Durable Car. - 2001 Volvo S80
By Jay - May 18 - 3:10 amI own a Volvo s80 2.9 and I already put in 161,000 miles on it and I dont have any troubles. and it depends on how you take good care of your car. I always use top quality brand, oils (Lubro Moly 5w- 30 synthetic), gasoline (91 and above Shell premium), Do regular maintainance such as oil changes and filters every 5,000 miles. Transmission oil and filter change every 35,000 miles. I regularly have my car wash.
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Its the small things - 2001 Volvo S80
By merlin - January 24 - 6:46 pmBought it knowing it was a dealer loaner...that was the first mistake but the price was right. Replaced 6 bulbs of some type in the past two years. It currently has a headlight out to make #7. Replaced front suspension parts at 33K(under warranty. Sunroof has been fixed three times.Now a suspected broken motor mount as there is a thump in the steering at low speeds. Dealership replaced the air mass meter at 45K under warranty. This is all on a $40K automobile. I cannot blame the dealership as they have been great but what is it that the Japanese know how to do that the Europeans do not? After 20 years of driving Volvos this may be my last!
