Hi:

I've searched and found information about which model years are better, etc, but the information was sparse. Could folks please respond and post the following:

- what years are most reliable
- what are some problem areas to look for
- is the 2.9N/A more reliable than the Turbo models?
- how has customer service at your Volvo dealer been?
- are the 2004+ models worth the extra money?
- how much is the Extended Warranty (some posts say $2000) and what are the terms?
- other info

This car is for my father, so I want to make sure he gets a safe and reliable car.

Thanks in advance.

 

-Avoid 99-01 years like the plauge.
-Depends on what maintenance has been done. A used car inspection at a reputable shop is a great way to find problems w/ a car you are interested in.
-Both are very reliable. Obviously the turbo versions will have more components, which always have the chance of failing.
-Typically, Volvo dealers are very very good at what they do.
-Yes the 04+ have fewer problems.
-Don't know anything about extended warranties.
-The s80's are great vehicles with lots of room and creature features.

 

I have a 2000 S80 Non-Turbo and absolutely love the vehicle. It has 60,000 miles and all maintenance has been performed, something I try to be very vigilent with. I honestly think that as long as you keep up with the routine maintenance, the S80 is as reliable a car as any. I have only had the software reloaded (highly recommmended) and normal fluid changes accomplished and it runs very strong.

 

i just purchased a warranty, i have a 01 s80 t6, and it has 65000, and the warranty ran me 3250$ for 2 years/24000 miles

 

Ouch, $3250 USD for the extended warranty? Is this from Volvo?

- Are the original warranties transferable?
- If I buy a car from a non-Volvo dealer (i.e. Joe Bob's Dealer) and the car is still under the 4/50,000 factory warranty, will the warranty transfer to me?
- If I buy a car from a non-Volvo dealer, can I still buy the extended warranty from a Volvo dealer?

I noticed that the cars from non-Volvo dealers are significantly less than at Volvo dealers, thus the questions.

Thanks

 

I bought my 2000 S80 from a Saturn dealership. The deal was too sweet to pass up, but as you astutely pointed out I did not receive any sort of a warranty. As for paying $3250 for a warranty, that's entirely too much money for that kind of coverage, unless the transmission were to crap out or something to that extent it wouldn't be cost effective. I paid $1200 for a 3 yr/36000 mile warranty for my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, and that thing has had about 3000 dollars worth of warranty work done. My Volvo has ran great for me, but I treat it great and baby the hell out of it.

I'll take my chances and do all recommended maintenance to help avoid the "worst case" scenario.

 

i have an 00 s80 t6 and its a dream machine compared to all of my other cars

 

Well since im buying it in 2006, and it has 65000 miles on it, for an older car any warranty is going to be more. Remember I just bought this 3 weeks ago. Yes $3250.00, and it was more so i knocked it down a bit in price.

Its the coprehensive coverage, best coverage the offer, and yes i bought it from the volvo delearship. 0$ deductible, 0$ for loaner, Road sided assistance(everything that triple AAA does).

 

That's cool man, the coverage certainly can't hurt any.

 

Gordon,

Did you buy your car from a Volvo dealer? And how many years / miles does the warranty cover?

 

yes i did buy it from a volvo dealer- I bought my car from the same dealer, it is a 2 year/24,000 mile warranty. Comprehensive coverage..

why, whats up ?