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2358 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 16, 2009 10:56 am) |
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I am contemplating purchasing a 1999 with 114,000. My mechanic says it's in excellent condition. Since I'm a mortgage broker I'm very tight for money and I'm concerned that if it has a problem it will cost me a fortune to fix. Am I better off with a newer Japanese vanilla car? Help!
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Replying to: jean007 (Jul 24, 2009 7:50 pm) I think your concern is spot on if you plan on servicing it at a Volvo dealer. If you have a reasonable private mechanic maybe that's ok. I bought an 02 S80 T6 about a year ago for my teenage son to drive. I was principally concerned about safety and it has cost alot more than my Honda and Toyota for routine maintenance (which I always have done at a dealer). I took the Volvo in last week for a $65 oil change and walked out paying $374. My next service at 105,750 includes the timing belt and is priced at $1,400. It is a beautiful car and fun to drive!! Also, I believe 1999 was the first year so you may want to research that. I recall in my research not wanting to get an S80 1999 or 2000 because I believe there were posts about trans and electric issues. Hope this helps and again, it's just MHO, but I think your concerns are valid. Good luck.
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Replying to: irishcasey (Jul 25, 2009 5:01 am) Thanks for your very detailed response. (Bond indeed - is my age showing?) I do have a good mechanic. Volvo quoted me $1,200 for a timing belt and 2 mechanics quoted 400 and 500 respectively. I also have detailed service records and they don't mention electrical issues. Because of my business I have to drive something semi-respectible and a rust-dripping, exhaust belching junker just won't do.. I also only put about 5-6,000 miles on a car each year. I'm really torn since I've never purchased a used car before. I really appreciate your feedback, Mr. Irish. Thanks again |
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I had a '99 T6 and loved the car. The early ones had transmission problems (due to some bolt holes in the wrong places) that gave them a bad name. However, I found it to be a great car. However, as all newer Volvos it is not cheap to maintain, even if you don't use a dealer. I used a factory trained but non dealer servicing company that I have found very reliable, but the car just is expensive to maintain. I had multiple problems with the mass meter, and before I gave it to my daughter I had about 3000 bucks worth of repairs done. Sadly, though they liked the car it was just too expensive for them so they sold it. I have had two S80's since then and they are fine cars with cutting edge safety features for far less than a Mercedes or Beemer with similar features. But all expensive to maintain. My current vehicle is a 2007 V8 which I love. But I can afford the fuel and the maintenance. If expensive maintenance is a problem you won't be happy. Otherwise you may love the car as I did. |
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1999 S80 has message "Service Ele Power Power Subsystem" Message goes away after about 10 minutes. Drive car about four times, about 2 miles each- no problem. Drive car two more miles and it starts to sputter like no gas (has gas). Engine finally stops and car won't start click, click click sound. Leave car for 2 hrs. won't start when I come back engine won't start click, click, click. Remove battery cover- cables are clean and battery water level ok. Inspect wires to starter and alternator- look ok. Engine starts. Drive about 200 yds. Leave car running in park for about 5 minutes. Try to back out of parking space and no power in reverse (like the throttle cable is broke, if it has on?) Put car in drive and it won't go into gear. Engine still running but no throttle and no transmission activity. All electrical out on dash, power windows out, etc. Turn car off- try to restart- car won't start click, click, click. Is this a problem with alternator, regulator (is there one), battery or ?????? Any help appreciated. THANKS!!!
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Replying to: volvos80sad (Jul 27, 2009 8:30 pm) |
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Hello, My S80 displays SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED light. The light has been on and off for about 4 months. Anyway, about 3 weeks ago another warning light came on- on the right panel- a little triangle that looks like a brake pedal. My mechanic checked it and got a code that determined the O2 Sensor was needed. He replaced it. 2 days later the SERVICE ENGINE REQUIRED came back on. The car shut off suddenly on saturday as I was coming to a stop. It restarted immediately but I am nervous about driving it like this. Actually, this is the 7th time the car has shut off while I am coming to a stop. Does anyone know what may be the problem. Thanks very much for any help. Frank |
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Replying to: unhappy99 (Jul 29, 2009 7:11 am)
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Replying to: unhappy99 (Jul 29, 2009 7:11 am) As far as the triangle lite, mine does that in the winter, when my front tires spin. I think its a traction control sensor.
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