Is the 2003 Volvo S80 a good used car to buy? I'm nervous because of Ford & parts/main HELP!?

Answer 1

not to buy because of affiliation with ford would be foolish instead take the car to your 'TRUSTED' mechanic and have a pre purchase check done . if the car is in good shape and has been properly maintained [not just oil services] and the maintenance records are with the car, any minor defects can be used as bargaining chips. but beware flood damaged cars are showing up everywhere in all price ranges, a car fax check will let you know if any insurance company has written the car off as a total or partial loss.

Answer 2

The early S80s were very problematic cars. I would do some research to see if these known defects were corrected in later models. I believe there are better cars available at more realistic prices, along with more reasonable maintenance costs. I am a long-time Volvo owner who will never consider one later than a 940. The one later model ('98) I owned was a nightmare. Do your homework before the purchase

Answer 3

I have a 2002 Volvo s60... it's an excellent car and fun to drive... Volvo's historically hold their value very well as my car was originally about 30,000 and I bought it for 22,000... only an 8000 decrease in 4 years... thats excellent for a common car...

I suggest you buy it, as you probably won't find many better, more reliable cars.

Answer 4

Volvo parts are priced high. Aftermarket parts are almost impossible to find.

?Are they safe? ... Yes Volvo still makes very strong cars.
Do they have maintance problems? .. Well yes, but all cars do.

Try to get a warranty
_Good luck