Bought a 2005 S80 T6 with 77k miles for 10k out the door in LA, Cali. Had a local shop change the brakes & rotors (Akebono), fuel filter, air filter, front struts and check engine light (replaced MAF). Put about $1600 into it so far...

I am new to Volvos. What can I expect? Is this car a keeper. Is it true that transmission fluid doesn't need to be changed. Mine looks sharp and has HID, heated seats and 18" rims. I think I have top of the line. Worried about reliability & longevity though...

Any info. is welcome (especially from 03-06 S80 owners with mileage) Thanks guys~

 

My '05 with 50k has been one of the most trouble free cars i've had - but at that few miles most are trouble free.
Most Volvo's require higher maintenance than a japanese car but will last forever (or at least it will feel that way!).
Stay on maintenance schedule, don't use crappy cheap parts and you'll grow to love your Volvo.

 

Lifetime fluid is BS make sure you change your transmission fluid!!!! Do it at least every 30k