2004 2.9 s80 3k review
<SPAN class=posttext>Readers: http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/imag...#111;n border= </P> > Not to complain but: > > i bought a 2004 s80 2.9 partially based on the magazine > reviews (5) who are supposed to be smarter than me, 3 owners who i know but were not picky consumers, interviewing service mgrs and a test drive(s), I wanted a "bigger" sedan for family trips, etc. Away I went. I'm also aware of " buyer beware", so my problem, but > have only 3,000 miles on it and am contemplating selling it > this summer. What a waste and major disappointment! > As I stand now, athough i want to like it, Overall biggest piece of crap i ever owned!!!!!!!!!! though it does look good. Should have bought a used lexus 2002/3 es300 with 25k for > less money as originally planned, But they had that accelleration DBWire > issues which i couldn't got past. Also thought new car > would be better over used and I thought I bought for > decent price point. Nondescript styling though, same interior as the volvo/ good headroom. > > let your readers know the following. the real list is > much bigger. It does have some, nice things / roomy, and several more etc, but killers are: > > 1. car does not hold small upgrade/hill by design (is in > neutral?). Even dangerous. Can't be fixed, back to parking break and can't let my kid drive. > 2. rear suspension is non-existent over small bumps, not craters / and evey some expansion joints in conc. pavement, cannot drink a soda in the back seat w/o spilling. Worse than a truck, no solution. > 3. nowhere near the mileage as published, thirsty 197 hp engineand i have a light foot.17/23, hopefully may improve. Comparible vehicles have same weight, better engines. > 4. brake dust on wheels is a deal killer for me, > have to maintain every week, >this is ridiculas. after market pads may void warranty. stentor rim design is terrible, too many spokes. no real solution. > 5. sounds like a truck when accellerating, > hums/winds, up/down like the little train that couldn't. big > engine no torque. Not even complaining about the 2.9, wanted a little more ecomony, Sounds like a ford is a ford? > 6. turning radius is terrible. need 60 wide street to do u-turn. No solution. > 7. trim quality is horrible, esp around windows. "The closer you look the better? we look? Can't magine in 2 yrs what it will look like / perform. No solution > 8. 10k between each brake pad replacement is absurd. See 4 > 9. many more blind spots than what you could imagine > at pillars and side mirrors, esp in rear. No solution > 10. trunk deceivingly too small and not high enough > to hold 2 sets of golf clubs sideways with carts for a > big car. Bring fewer clubs > 11. left foot is like in a sprinters position when > driving. Brake pedal and gas too close together with dress shoes. No solution > 12.My 10 year old maxima with 186k rides and is > better than this piece of crap. They should have used its engine. Please investigate > 13. Console/dashboard/radio?/cupholders needs to be > ergonomically reviewed. Cant figure out how to retreive anything in slide window except with childs hand. After 5 years with same model, i guess same issues. > 14. Customer care just a big data base for complaints,nothing to do for resolution. > 15. Too expensive to repair/maintain based on relative costs and other manuf. Can you imagine that i am mentioning that with 47k to go on warrantee? > 16. Where did the 700 new improvements from the 2003 > to the 2004 go? > 17. on and on, tired > > Am i imagining these things, have tried to like it? Any reply from previous s80 users or a volvo rep to change my opinion would be helpful to me making a decision already made. Your opinion will be appreciated. Volvo for life? Maybe all they have is the saftey issue although most have manuf's have caught up by now. > Thanks </P></SPAN> |
RE: 2004 2.9 s80 3k review
Did you even test drive the car before buying it? You probably should have researched the car a little more before purchasing it. I am sorry that you are not happy with the S80. The T6 is a much nicer car-better engine and many extras. I am surprised that the suspension is rough, the S80 has a very plush suspension that is often criticized for being too soft and not sporty enough. Good Luck!
Nick |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:44 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands