I bought my beloved S80 three years ago - it was second hand (ex-Army), well priced (£23,000) and just stunning to look at and to drive. Many people think that Volvo cars are boring, boxy and safe - well two out of three isn't bad - it sure is safe. It ia a luxury car that transports you huge distances in total comfort - my record is 650 miles from Italy to Holland in one day. Leather seats, air-conditioning, a great sound system and sensibly placed controls all contribute to making any drive a real pleasure.
I have - touch wood - had no breath of a problem in a three year period when I covered above average mileage. I get an average of 34 MPG which for a car of that size and solid weight is amazing. That and the long (12,000 mile) service interval means the running costs are not too high.
In short I would recommend this car to anyone who like a comfy seat and covers a lots of miles. The only thing likely to change model is the new Volvo XC90 but I'll have to wait until there is a decent second hand market.
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Estate - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 140 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: R-DESIGN, R-DESIGN Premium, SE, SE Lux, SE Lux Premium, SE Premium, S, Sport
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