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Volvo S80
2415 messages, Last post on Feb 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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What is this discussion about? Volvo S80, Sedan
#643 of 2415 OSD experience for wferrel by emachine
May 14, 2001 (8:28 pm)
I picked up my 2001 T6 though OSD lat year on July 31. I didn't have the first 2001, but I was pretty close. I ordered the car May 5, and if I remember correctly, it was ready by July 5. The OSD people will know for sure when the 2002s start, but I think production will start in June/July.
Check the prices on delivery/dropoff. Some cities have substantial surcharges---$500 to $1,000. My wife and I picked ours up in Goteborg(no surcharge and a cool tour of the facility) and drove south to Denmark. A bridge was opened 3 weeks before we got there that links Sweden & Denmark. You can read about it at http://www.oresundskonsortiet.com/.
It was an easy drive(on the right side of the road) all throughout Scandinavia, and most people speak english. However, if you want to get to mainland europe quickly, take the ferry. It leaves Goteborg at night and arrives in Germany the next day. Volvo even offers a dicount on one of the ferry lines.
Main roads are good although very slow and tight in Norway. Remember, the S80 is a big car by American standards, much less european. It is hard to park in many of the old city centers. Talk about fear of door dings! We usually drove to a hotel(check to make sure they have parking) and left the car for a day or so.
OSD is a great way to buy a car. Would do it again. The only downside is waiting 3-5 weeks for your car to get back to the states.
Good luck. Let me know if I can answer any more questions.
#644 of 2415 Battery maintenance - camps by rollie
May 14, 2001 (9:16 pm)
Regarding post #629:Hi camps. Welcome back. I've been laying low for awhile as well.
Regarding the battery issue - I don't know if leaving just the positive lead connected will be problematic or not. I do know that you will loose simple things like the radio settings, memory seat settings, Homelink programming, etc. if the battery is completely disconnected. An option might be a battery trickle charge unit (you can find them at Wal-Mart, Pep Boys,etc.) that will allow you to leave your battery connected and insure that your car always starts after long periods.
Either way, I would highly recommend a call to the local dealership to find out if there is any reason to be concerned about leaving just the positive lead connected.
Good luck.
-rdo
rdollie
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#645 of 2415 Battery maintenance -Rollie by camps
May 14, 2001 (10:27 pm)
Re post 633.Thanks for your response Rollie. It was good to hear you again. What's in the pipe line for you these days. Have you seen the Jaguar X type as yet? What would you compare it with at Volvo? I like it looks as well as that of the Volvo S60.Have you heard any more about the Volvo SUV? I can't wait to see it in the flesh. What do you think?
Camps
#646 of 2415 Gear Shift Noise by hrollins
May 15, 2001 (11:13 am)
Hello, I have a 2001 S80 2.9 and there is something moving in my gearshift after I stop. It is like it is on a pendulum. Does anyone else have this noise. The dealership said it gearshift lock moving and that there is nothing wrong with it. I love my Volvo, but this noise is driving me crazy!!#647 of 2415 Headlight Bulb Tip by dsm4
May 15, 2001 (12:24 pm)
I have a 2000 S-80 T-6 that I purchased in November 1999. It currently has 29,000 miles. I had a headlight bulb go out the other day. Daylight Running lamps are the default on my car so it was naturally a low-beam bulb that burned out.Here is the tip: The low beam and the high beam bulbs are identical. You can temporarily switch the high beam for the low beam bulb and at least have your low beams still working. You should place the burned out low-beam bulb in the high-beam slot to keep the headlight assembly sealed. Also the parts department at my Volvo dealer says that the bulb will replaced under warranty at my next service.
Anyway I still love driving my S-80. No problems. Lots of miles and lots of fun.
David
#648 of 2415 Light Bulb by derekchoy
May 17, 2001 (12:09 am)
I have a 1999 S80 2.9 and my left low-beam light bulb went out at around 22k miles, I figured that since I have my daytime running lights on, it isn't unusual to have a burnt out bulb at 22k miles. Anyway, I brought it into the dealer which got it replaced under warranty on the spot.Derek
#649 of 2415 S80 T6 Wheels For Sale by snuckley
May 18, 2001 (5:36 pm)
I have 4 S80 T6 11 spoke 16in. alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot HX 225/55-16 mounted . The wheels have no dings or scratches. The tires have 25,000 miles on them. I rotated them out with 4 Blizzaks on steel wheels for winter use. So the wheels saw no salt. The S80 was totaled several weeks back. It saved my wifes life. 50mph head on into the side of a 8500 lb truck that turned in front of her.That awesome Volvo did its job and took the impact beautifully-front end GONE but the front doors Opened! A-pillars and driver footwell not intruded upon. Snow tires were mounted at time of crash and Insur Co wouldn't let me swap-good news for you guys. I want $800 for the 4 wheels and tires + Shipping. They would be a great for any one who wants to run snows on something that looks better Tire Racks wheel covers or upgrade from the base wheel. They gotta cost 300-400ea. from dealer I havent checked.BTW- Wife now driving Audi S4 Avant-her choice. S80 had some electrical gremlins that annoyed her.....email SnuckleyRCN.com
#650 of 2415 A Question on Dealership Experience by poc322
May 24, 2001 (9:44 am)
I'm seriously looking at buying a Volvo S60 T5 and i was wondering if anyone has dealt with the dearship in Austin TX, and what their experience has been. Bascially i've narrowed my choise down between the volvo and the audi a4 2.8 quttro. So i'm hooping to hear from others about their dealings with the service department and such from the local dealership here, or in general.#651 of 2415 New T6 by capoany
May 29, 2001 (12:36 pm)
Picked up '01 T6, after turning in my '00S70, and all is well. $2000 returning VNA rebate, and aggressive pricing made it quite a compelling deal. My second car from Garden State Volvo, Wall, NJ, and they have been quite upstanding. VNA was obstinate on the lease turn in on the S70 however. I offered to buy it at somewhat less than end of lease price ( which was way over RETAIL), but they said no bargaining...OK, let them take a bath at auction.#652 of 2415 Dealership experience by luxbuyer
May 30, 2001 (3:09 pm)
poc322 -Hate to say, but my experiences with Roger Beasley Volvo sales and service have not been good - the service has been haphazard and the sales department acts like they are the only game in town (which they are!).
My advice; go on the internet and let either the San Antonio or Richardson Volvo dealers vie for your business. I bought my S80 at Volvo of Richardson and could not be happier with the deal OR the service.
On the sales side, Roger Beasely had a total of 4 S80's to choose from (Nov99) vs literally 100's in Richardson. The price quote was list plus vs. dollars over invoice at Richardson.
On service, I tried to have a door seal replaced in Austin. When I picked up my car, the seal was dangling over the door frame! LOOSE!! I pointed out that they had forgot to put a screw back in place, and had to check the car back in for another day. Guess what - they STILL didn't get the screw in the door seal. AAAAUUURRRRGGG.
I call my service consultant, Terry Smith at Richardson, on the way to Dallas (biz in Dallas takes me there once a month) and he has a car waiting for me when I arrive. Don't try this in Austin. The wait for a loaner car is about 3-6 weeks. Volvo of Richardson takes GREAT pride in their service and strive to do it right. Can't say enough good things, but it's worth the 200+ mile ride to get my car done right.
No direct experience with the SA dealership.
Good luck,
Lux
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