Hey

One of my friends buddies has a 1999 S80 T6 with 63 thousand miles on it. He is moving away so he said he would sell me the car just to make some extra $$ for 5 thousand bucks. It just had the oil leak fixed which was pretty pricey and the computer was also just replaced. Beyond that I haven't seen any paperwork on what else has been done but hopefully beyond that it should be alright. My question is, should I buy this car? I can't see myself letting a high end volvo go for 5 grand with only 60K on her. I have read about the timing belt issue and this concerns me. I also have read alot of reviews saying how this car is a huge headache etc etc. But the other half says its an awesome car. I do cross country driving year round, so a reliable car is obviously essential...more so than a town car, I could be in the middle of kansas for all I know... Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

If it runs well, I would get it. Just be sure to do the timingbelt when it should be done.

 

When should the timing belt be done? how much would it cost to do on average? Also, what is the deal with this model? I heard that if you get the software in the computer updated all this crazy flaws just somehow disappear? True? thanks

 

I wouldn't buy the car. Its a load of headache. More over, the car doesn't come with a documents that give the history of repairs.

If you decide to buy it - as Tech suggested, it is better to the timing belt around 70K miles. Dealer's cost $700 - $800 (50-50 parts-labor).

 

I think it comes with most of the repair history. The computer was also just replaced, so I don't know. Can only a dealer fix a timing belt on this car? If I did buy it, and replace the timing belt, how should the car be from there on out? I know you can't say for sure but hypothetically if everythign was done properly. Thanks alot guys!