Having owned an S80 for a couple of years I can report the following:
The car is pleasant to drive. It is very relaxing, the comfort levels are top notch and the whole experience leaves one feeling fresh even after long drives.
Fast approaching the 100,000 mile mark the car shows no signs of flagging. The motor (the 170bhp model) is effortless and the suspension smoother than the sportier S60 models. With reasonable driving the fuel consumption for the 2.4 auto can be maintained at 30mpg. Hard driving will see this take a nose dive!
This is a big car - if you travel on narrow roads or have limited parking this may not be the car for you.
The servicing costs are somewhat greater than any other car I have owned, but the onboard computer is a reassurance that there are no nasty problems going unnoticed.
As a second hand purchase the S80 is a bargain. It is definitely executive class, whilst most second hand users in this class go for BMW or Mercedes. You will get a lot of car for your money in the second hand market. With their superb longevity you will have plenty of motoring miles for your money.
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Saloon - Front (FWD) - 6 Speed - (Man) / 6 Speed Geartronic - (Auto) - 2401 cc - Max Speed: 143 mph - 185 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: S, SE, SE Lux, SE Sport, Sport
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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