Hello its me again. I posted a thread a couple weeks ago about buying a volvo and got some really good advise. Wondering if I could get the same feedback again.

2000 volvo

Came across this 2000 S80 T6. The car has only 108,000 miles and looks great priced listed as $3950. Called the guy and he told me a couple things wrong with the car. First he said the shocks on the front left tire need to be replaced. Apparently its a $70 part. Second he told me that the automatic door locks dont work. I know these electrical things can get expensive, but do you guys think it could be worth it if I talked him down to $3500?

Thanks!

 

r u sure those r the only problems?

 

Those are the only problems he told me on the phone so I would hope so haha

 

Personally I'd pass unless you find some (documented) evidence that it has been regularly maintained.

Do you plan working on it yourself? Shocks are rarely replaced singularly, at the very least you will replace both on same axle. If you are having a garage doing it, I'd say it would be $300/side easy

Timing belt done?
4 good tires with even wear?

If not there's nearly a grand in that alone.

 

The alarm system often goes causing the door locks and sun roof to malfunction. If it has a sun roof, see if it opens. If it does not, figure $400 to fix alarm system.

These cars are nice cars but are very expensive to keep running once you pass 100K miles.

Common problems include transmission ($3000), lower control arms and upper shock mounts on front suspension, alarm system, ABS controller ($250-$900).

 

ya mnn..just pass it

 

I'm thinking of buying a used 2006 s40 with 71000 miles on it. don't know much about volvo's...never owned one before. wondering about repairs to expect. any advice?

 

hah i have the exact specification of what u have asked...i have a 2006 S80 with 70,000 miles too AND i too have never owned any Volvo before..but i just loved the design of it and offcourse the safety.. i went through many makes and models for buyin a car and test drove many cars..i wasnt looking for a specific car but it has to be either a lexus or some german car. But when i came across volvo for sale really good price i feel in love with it. This is also a Certified Pre-owned (CPO)..so i was sure if there was anyporblem it was covered. i havnt had any problem soo far. it has really good fuel mileage considering its size. It runs great too. and it can take any grade (regular to supreme) gasoline. Bu i put in regular jut for the price sake. anyways i just love it , no problems..just do make sure check with a mechanic.. preferably a Volvo service dealership. even tho i purchased it from a Volvo dealership i had top check it to another Volvo delearship and they pointed that it needed a change in coolant and brake fluid..but this car has no problems..so in nut shell buy it..post pics of the car if u can ..and how is the asking price.
good luck