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Volvo: 2002 S80T, frequent trips, turbos


Question
Hey There...
I am a very busy realtor in Charlotte, NC., and have the chance to buy a VERY clean 2002 S80T with 52,000 miles for $15,200.  I've always had great times with BMW's, but love the power, safty-factor, and price of this Volvo but I'm concerned about the reliability of the turbos and this model.  Any info is GRATELY appreciated.  I can't be without a car or making frequent trips to the dealer.  I'm a '7 days a week realtor'.  THX!!!   Sergio Solano (ssolanoss@yahoo.com)

Answer
Serigo,
Those cars have not been out long enough to get a real good idea of "how well they age". I have seen a few with 120K to 150K on them. The turbos have been pretty solid and troublw free. There is no telling about trips to the dealer, that is mostly dependent on the way the car is driven and taken care of.