Volvo S80 (1998 - 2005) 2.5T SE 4d (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Boring?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Lots of car for the money, a friend bought one as well.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not as it's rather old now, but remember it fondly. The new model only offers gutless diesels - the turbo 5-cylinder petrol was great.

What are you likely to buy next?

Lexus LS460.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

We felt we got a good deal, the car had 70,000 miles which was above average for the age but we were doing low miles so it made sense.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We were looking for a family saloon and it was so much more car for the money than any of the other alternatives available at that time and age.

What was the dealer like?

Car supermarket, they weren't great, a bit like shopping in Ryanair to be honest, they feel like they are doing you a favour.

What's it like to drive?

The car had nice speed, and it was a manual car so quite fun to drive.

What's it like to park?

Pretty big to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The car was very reliable and there were no problems at all.

What's most practical about your car?

The car was big and comfortable, and had good speed.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The electric seats, dual-zone climate, and leather were the main things to note.