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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 Volvo S80 OverviewSource: CarGurus...All three trims have four doors, seat five, and have the same basic standard features, including air conditioning, power windows, a CD player, and power door locks. Higher-scale standard features include a sunroof and powered leather seats, as well as the ABS brakes, traction control, and stability control you'd expect from a model with high safety ratings. A navigation system is optional. While the S80 has always had a solid reputation for safety and dependability, it doesn't get as much love from young people who like their drives fast and flashy. So does the 2008 Volvo S80 do anything to... |
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2008 volvo s80 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...This transmission drives only the front wheels on base 3.2 models. On the T6 and V8 models, power goes to all four wheels via a standard all-wheel-drive system. We've timed the S80 V8 at 5.9 seconds for the 0-60-mph run, while the T6 took 6.6 seconds. Fuel economy ratings on the 2008 Volvo S80 are 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway on the base 3.2 and 15/23 mpg on the S80 T6 and V8. Safety: Every 2008 Volvo S80 comes with antilock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags (with separate chambers for chest and hip protection), full-length side curtain airbags, anti-whiplash front head restraints and... |
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Review: 2008 Volvo S80Source: MSN Autos...Climate and audio controls are easily reached. But it's easy to confuse driver-side power controls for the front windows with those for the rear ones.The trunk is roomy, and rear seatbacks flip forward to enlarge the cargo area.New FeaturesNew S80 items for 2008 include modern wood inlay trim for the 3.2, while the V8 AWD version has new bright taillight trim, brushed aluminum lower door side moldings, soft leather seat surfaces and keyless access and starting.Also new are an $875 Climate Package that adds heated rear seats and a $1,650 Dynaudio Package that's a step up from the 2007 Audio... |
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2008 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The S80's center controls sit on a thin metal panel pioneered in the S40 compact sedan. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Every S80 will have an auxiliary input for an MP3 player. Other standard features include leather upholstery, a moonroof and eight-way power seats. A premium Dolby Pro Logic surround-sound system is optional. Under the Hood For 2008, the S80 offers a turbocharged six-cylinder that slots between the 235-horsepower, non-turbo six-cylinder and 311-hp V-8. It makes 295 hp. All three engines use a six-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic sequential... |
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2008 Volvo S80 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...This option costs $695. The other relatively new safety feature is a collision warning system that alerts you when a car ahead of you has slowed down and an impact is imminent. A row of red lights illuminates in front of the driver, right at the edge of the dashboard, so the lights reflect off the windshield. Think this would be annoying in bumper-to-bumper traffic? It wasn't. This thing is smart; I repeatedly tried to get it to go off during a commute by tailgating and waiting until the last second to brake, but it was no good. How do I know it works if I couldn't simulate a near-impact? A... |
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Over the next ten years, Swedish automaker Volvo will abandon all five- and six-cylinder engines in favor of more fuel-efficient three- and four-cylinder engines. The move... September 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Volvo S80 Recalled For Power Steering Flaw
Volvo is issuing a recall for S80 sedans manufactured during the 2007 model year. The problem? A flaw in the power steering system that could result in a crash. Specifically... July 29, 2011 by Richard Read
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2011 Volvo S60, S80, XC60 And XC70 Models Recalled Because Of Stalling Engines
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Volvo Unveils Direct-Injected And Turbocharged GTDi Engine
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Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Volvo S80 slots in between the usual European, Japanese, and domestic competition, thanks to its front-wheel drive and large interior.
The Acura RL is a good competitor, with a new face for 2009, standard all-wheel drive, and a V-6 powertrain.
The Mercedes E-Class comes in a wide range of flavors, as does the BMW 5-Series; both offer V-8 versions and all-wheel drive, as well as extensive safety features.
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