Scruff McFluff “I don’t know why people call it boring, when all they are is boring quality” Boredom or lack thereof isn’t about quality, it’s about novelty and fun, of which this car has none.
Underrated maybe in America. But here in Finland if you are looking at buying a upper class sedan or wagon volvo is usually the top choice for almost everyone
That's not true.. If you live in an area with changing weather (I'm from Romania where we get 4 seasons with significant differences), tan makes a lot of sense. I'd order a brand-new car tan, if I had the money. It's not all white so you can avoid cooking in it in summer but have to suffer seeing any dirt on it, and it's not silver or black to look somewhat good when it's dirty but have to suffer in it in heat. Mud and dust aren't as noticeable on a tan car, and if you want to be low-key, you'll be equally stealthy in one. It all depends on what you want your car to be.
I was handed down a "champagne" coloured car at one point on my life. And yes, it was a Buick, because really, do Buicks come in any other colour than different shades of beige?
These Volvo S80s (2007 - 2016) were literally one of the first cars ever that passed the very strict IIHS small overlap front crash tests with good ratings. The safety structure platform remained the same throughout the years. For those who value safety above anything else, this beauty here, is a bang for the buck.
I think that the first Volvo xc90 made since the early 2000s passed the small overlap test too. So 2003 Volvo xc90 is rated good in the small overlap test, because the 2014 model that was tested received the good score and apparently the structure of the car stayed the same throughout the years
Last time I considered changing my car, a 4wd S80 was in my list. In past my mom had the 1st model s80, it was one of the most comfortable cars I have driven.
@@Goblintom Exactly! I bought my Volvo after a nine-hour road trip in my friend's Volvo. Cool? Nope. But I spent nine straight hours in the backseat of that thing, and I still felt great afterwards. I went right out and bought one myself. I have no regrets. (Except for buying new. The depreciation on new is brutal.)
@@jacoballen8327 yup yup debadged my 09 T6 so it’s a bit more discreet, I love waiting for the light to turn green it’s always fun when when nissans, Toyota’s, Honda’s and all different types of cars think it’s a slow vehicle and end up getting left behind.
@@byloecelhigh8467 I just picked up a 2010 turbo 6 s80....I plan to take the turbo emblems off too....Its a quick car...I dont know why this guy makes it sound like its slow...😉
@@jimd2101 brooo! I smacked my car and now I’m in a 07 Sequoia. Take care of your s80 Man! Love it, care for it, I changed my oil every 2 months regardless of miles driven. Motor mounts are an easy replacement. Tire rods, and simple maintenance is a must. Spark plugs. Check the ignition coils for replacement. May be overkill but it felt good catering to my baby. Blacked out tints, debadged, stock stereo was one of the cleanest and loudest I’ve heard, stock dual exhaust. 😍😍😍😍before I could get to it I was going to black out my rims and tint my head/taillights. Ahhhhhhhh I miss my BABY!!!
@@byloecelhigh8467 that's good to hear....I will take care of my s 80.....it seems fast enough for me.....I'm just going to add a K and N air filter as soon as I get a chance.....they make a difference......I have used them on my cars in the past 😁😁😁.....I cant wait to take the turbo emblems off and blow someone away at a stoplight......😆😆😆
I had a customer who took factory delivery of his 740 and he was so proud of that fact. On his factory tour got to see his car being built, I always thought that was pretty cool.
I was the same weird kid a generation earlier, the one who wanted a 164. I always liked these very earnest Volvos. There was no pretense to them, just nice, comfy transportation for you and the family.
I always liked the "tumble home" style of the S80 with those notched taillights. Battled enough with the I-5 Turbo of my departed Volvo 850. A transverse mounted I-6 sounds horrible for repair work, especially as that hood is not all that wide. I would dump an S80 in the ditch the first time it demanded more than a $500 repair. Awesome seats in any Volvo.
Extremely high tech when it was launched in 07. Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, blind spot monitoring, cooled seats and IPod connectivity are just some of the features that were offered. These are features that we consider normal nowadays minus cooled seats which is still a specialty.
Me too, he probably said just to "irritate" people like us. Another alternative is that one of the car's delivery possibilities was in Norway, after all, he said it could be in other EU countries. The problem here is that Norway is not part of the EU. LOL
@@アカシア-w7b Wrong it is headquartered in Sweden and is a subsidiary of Geely. By your logic Lamborghinis are German. Dodge and Jeeps are Italian. These have parent companies but they try to stick to their brand and traditions. When Volvo was owned by Ford, could you call them an American company?
This is what middle managers buy for themselves when their kids move away from home. "Nooo, its a good car, you see Ive been working my whole life and now with a little extra in my pocket, I deserve some extra space." Its like food with only salt and pepper, or if the owner have tried cilantro he tells everyone. At least they tried to make the headlights streamlined. But not to much! "Nooo, I like it this way, its a good car, it suits me."
My father has had his 2013 S80 for a few years now and despite him badly abusing it as a commuter car on really rough roads the thing just keeps running beautifully. Not exciting, not fast, but extremely comfortable and quiet. Love it so much I want one of my own, just needs a V8.
Why are you yelling at me why I’m just trying to 🥜 lmfaoooooo Man I love the reviews with dirty jokes. Also the Bluetooth thing drives me nuts about those and older Honda / Acura
I love Volvo’s. The part that makes them fun is all the safety engineering that’s behind the scenes. I think they’re gorgeous too. But I have a v90 so I might be biased.
I had an 09 Volvo S80 V8 with the 4.4 Yamaha that I was going to ask you guys to see if you wanted to review, but my wife crashed in a parking lot at a hotel in Gettysburg because she thought it was in reverse and went into a truck instead. Erie totaled it despite it running fine. Such a nice car.
Nice cheeky shout out to Derrida, I really like how you don’t shy away from politics while also not directly engaging like a pundit. It allows your intelligence/humor to shine through, making you a lot more relatable, and successfully sub-textually advocating for your own politics. My fave parts of your channel are when you go into a long winded mashup of intellectualism and essentially cultural memes, so funny.
@@BernonCars I'd have thought that was an issue for modern cars (2006+?) but apparently what my 2G Eclipse has however it's still rocking halogens. It's faster than average ticking but not bulb-is-burned-out fast. That's when it gets annoying.
I'm a huge Volvo fan boy and I never liked the D5 it just seems pointless, I find it drinks far too much fuel for too little power gain over the D4 and if you really want a powerful diesel car just get a BMW 530d gets the same kind of economy but makes more power.
I just got one… mint condition… amazing interior and exterior. For $3.5k with 100k miles net after my VW was sideswiped, I couldn’t be happier. Not my pick for a sports car - but how can I complain. The stereo is amazing.
I have the wagon form of it, the XC70. Been a super good car at nearly 200K and still runs buttery smooth. Car is boring as hell, but dang it's a VERY pleasant cabin to spend a road trip in.
@@BostonCycling_ Well, my perspective may be skewed since I went from a Cadillac CTS-V to the Volvo. Haha. Old car was 0-60 in 4.3 and the XC70 3.2 is like 0-60 eventually. WAAAAY better snow and family car tho so it's all good. I'm happy. :)
MattheusJohannes Because people who aren't skilled or qualified to do electrical work, on cars, buildings, whatever- simply INSIST on doing it anyway for reasons I just cannot fathom.
@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney I do electrical work on my car but it would never look like this, I actually insulated all my cables nicely and tucked them along the rest of the loom and then through the firewall at another point. When it got more challenging though I did ask help from a mechanic and he helped me along the way
That feeling when you see the exact same year, make, and model of the car you own on RCR...and they hit the nail on the head. I will say though: that fake manual is a godsend in the snow.
My previous neighbor picked up a couple Volvo's in Sweden. You get to pick out lots of custom, tour the factory, see them build it, and then have 6 weeks to drive around with the car. Drop it off at the port and head home. Then a few months later it shows up at the dealership.
I own the V8 AWD one and as dull as it is, I’ve put 300,000 ish on it and its still crankin just fine, and its in really good condition cause I baby it.
@@stevevarholy2011 Si6 and modular engines are different. The 2.8L inline-6 was the one that the 5-cyl was based on. The 3.2L and 3.0L are Si6 for use by Ford globally.
@@stevevarholy2011 Yea, Si6 stands for Short Inline-6 because the 3.2L 6-cyl is shorter than the 2.4 5-cyl. For better fitment in more vehicles and transverse. I think the Land Rover LR2 uses it.
I just bought a 1999 volvo C70... 2.4 5 cylinder none turbo with 147,300 miles.... drives perfect.... and everything works.... I'm in awe with Volvo... they are built to last!
Owned on of those, with the Ford 4 cyl engine that had an "known issue". There is a hose leading the motor fumes back into the engine. Theses hoses would often break and send the fumes into the air intakes for the cabin, potentially gasing the driver and passengers to death. Being a Ford construction you had to take the entire engine apart to replace this hose. Cost about $600 =)
I'm surprised you didn't talk more about the interior. Volvos are some of the softest cars I have ever sat in. Just ssssoooffffttttt. Everything squishes. Also, those are impressive numbers on the engine to murder with an oatmeal transmision
Lol! Ur vids are so on point I can’t 🤣I just bought a 03 2.9 s80 and I love it. At 29 I thought I would be in something sporty, maybe I’ll wait till my mid life crisis for that. For now it’s sensible, comfortable in the cold since I live in Washington state. All my friends and family actually love it. Named him Sven. I love him.
As a Volvo driver, I really want to complain about this review, but I kind of can't. It's comfortable, damnit. It's just really, really comfortable. Driving it carries all of the excitement of watching the beige paint dry in a spec house. Pushing it is pointless, because even at 100+ mph, you'll want to nod off. The gas mileage isn't great, and the reliability is on par with a Hyundai Accent, but with (somewhat) higher repair costs. Purchased new, the depreciation makes you question every life choice you've ever made. But it's comfortable. And safe. And warm. Basically, it is indeed oatmeal. But oatmeal is nice on a rainy day. And at some point, life becomes Seattle. Every day brings more rain. And when you reach that stage, a Volvo is pretty great.
You still driving your Volvo? I really like your comment, I’m kinda surprised it doesn’t have likes. Would you recommend a 2010 xc70 with that same engine? The in-line 3.2 6?
I need to bring you my wife’s 2005 S80 Premier! With a refrigerator in between the rear seats behind the armrest. Dual DVD players in the front seat headrests. The best part is that wonderful twin turbo, twin cam 2.9 liter 6 with the optional handling package. Measured performance, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and quarter mile in 14.8 at 98 mph! It shocks the troops!
Theo Andersen a Volvo? Too left wing for a megachurch pastor. It’s a car a middle-aged couples therapist would use to drive from home to their consulting rooms, while listening to Ira Glass’ nasal enunciations
I once won a week long test drive at the auto show with this model year S80 with the V8 awd and it was good in the same way that we go to an automated car wash and there’s always that left over residue on the back of the car that just doesn’t get cleaned. We accept it while we look at it saying back to ourselves as an affirmation that we got a great wash this time.
this is what lack of sunshine does to a persons mind. Compare with Italian cars and you will see its a bit restricted… at least its rolling (volvo in latin).
The overseas delivery program sounds like a nice way to be able to drive yourself around on an extended vacation, then come home with a new car. My SAAB was originally purchased from their similar International Diplomatic Sales program by a local state university professor who was guest lecturer in Norway for a semester, which is exactly who this car is for.
The 280 horsepower is actually quoted for the 3.0 Turbo version of this engine, not the 3.2 naturally aspirated. I have a 2010 V70 wagon with the 3.0 engine (T6) and it feels much quicker than the looks suggest and I thought my car was really quiet even after removing the middle muffler, but when heard from the outside it's actually quite loud for a car like this, and I love the sound of that inline 6! It's not really a sporty car by any means, it's just a comfortable cruiser with a capable engine and fast enough to overtake a lot of cars on the highway and win at the lights sometimes.
@C C Because Volvo-fans are weird. I should know because I kinda am one (even though I drive a Fiat because I can't afford a Volvo because the parts cost too much).
S80 t6 awd 2009 was me first car and I fucking loved it death , I’d roll around with all the windows down in “manual” mode in 2nd rev up too 4000rpm just to feel the torque & hear the turbo
Love my Ember black same year and model. Debadged mine just for ambiguity. Love pulling up slow to lights, by the next red light as soon as it turns green I’m Gooooone. 🏎💨
Made it when RUclips said uploaded 41 seconds ago. Closest enough to first for me. Love your videos Mr. Regular. Your humor is amazing. "Its easier to piss down than up" Mr. Regular will be quoted this in 200+ years by our savage ancestors from as we aimlessly wander the ravaged wasteland that used to be our world and remember from the master to aim the stream away from the incoming breeze
In 2009 my parents test drove one of these to replace their rusted out 98 BMW 740iL. They eventually decided against the S80 and every other new car they drove, and just bought another cream puff 740iL. It is now 2020 and they are still loving their 2001 e38.
Having a sticker supporting law enforcement whilst simultaneously having a device that exploits grey areas of interpretations of law, positioned right next to each other, is peak.
I had an S60 and it was exceptional. They all have traction control and once you turn it off, the car actually preforms really well. Comfortable (the most comfortable seats I've ever known) and quiet. Mine was a 'T5' so had turbos 5 cyl and it didn't have any trouble getting out of its own way.
I've wanted an s60 or s70 for years. Now is the time i need to take action. They are cheap as ever and still good chances of finding decent low mile options out there. An s60r T5 would be a dream to build up as a daily driver/sleeper car.
@@wetlettuce4768 fuel consumption on my T6 09 aren’t that good neither, would’ve rather had a V8, the mileage isn’t too much different if at all than the V8. But the turbo is fantastic!
@@byloecelhigh8467 Funny thing is I'd rather have the T6, but in the UK at least the V8 is more common the only T6s I've seen for sale are retired police cars.
@@byloecelhigh8467 When I first rolled up to work with the V8 Volvo my co-workers thought it had a broken exhaust and thought I was joking when I said it had a V8.
@1:55 These specs you quoted are not accurate and are for the 3.0L inline 6 turbocharged motor, NOT the 3.2L inline 6 which this car has. Actually, if you google what this 3.2L inline 6 actually produces you will find that is indeed 235 horsepower. I own a 2010 S80 with the 3.0L turbo 6 cyl and It very much feels like 285 horsepower.
I had a 1st gen T6 S80, and that car was fun. Was a total sleeper with the stock twin turbos. Bought it for $500, replaced a broken water pump, and drove it for awhile until the GM sourced 4T65-E transmission took a shit at the 150k mile mark.
The rear heated seats don't work because the rear seat heater switch went bad on the back of the center console. Had the same issue in my 09 s80. Went to Volvo genuine parts online and bought a new switch module for like $100 or so. Also I think this is a 2010 s80. That steering wheel was not in my 09. Mine didn't have the faux metal trim on the bottom
Thank You!!! Although I own a T6, it handles so damn smooth it feels like I’m floating even at 110 mph. I’m able to get up and go on demand. Wonder why people diss this car so much? It feels mature with the safety aspect above par. Love mine!
These reviews: Americana and real review rolled up into a nostalgic wax philosophical that leaves you as satisfied as that nut those ads finally let you have. Never change, good sir, never change. 👍
The T6 turbo 3.09 makes the 281 HP that you mentioned, the NA 3.2 is only 235. Also the Overseas Delivery (OSD) Is $2,000-3,500 OFF the car, you do not pay more for it with Volvo. It's actually cheaper than MSRP and you get to custom order your car. Standard trip time is two weeks but it can be extended up to three months.
c: Aurora Borealis localized entirely in the back windshield of a Volvo s 80?
s: yes.
c: may i see it?
s: NO.
Steamed Volvo
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Kenneth Hellmann Skinner!!!!
@@seththomas9105 "Seymour! The house is on FIRE!"
One of the most under-appreciated vehicles in the class. The V8 models were something else. They were just unobtrusive, reliable comfort.
People may call Volvo boring, but they are reliable, incredibly safe and do everything you could possibly need
@@pluemas agreed all the sleeper status you'll ever need
I have one of the V8's; one of the most understated cars around.
Scruff McFluff “I don’t know why people call it boring, when all they are is boring quality”
Boredom or lack thereof isn’t about quality, it’s about novelty and fun, of which this car has none.
Underrated maybe in America. But here in Finland if you are looking at buying a upper class sedan or wagon volvo is usually the top choice for almost everyone
I own this car and the 2008 V70 wagon. "A bowl of plain oatmeal on an overcast day," is the perfect description.
I had an 2008 V70 Turbo. It was much more than oatmeal
@@edb3366 Turbo is like a dose of meth added to Volvo plain oatmeal! Had a S70 GLT before current Volvos.
The interior is nice. It looks comfy like a bmw. I love tan / creme interiors.
The fact that it's a wagon makes it 100 times cooler
My dad had an S70 with no turbo. Was basically a black licorice Werther's on wheels.
The Thin Blue Line stickers are what really complete the look of the car and tell you what kind of person is behind the wheel.
Combined with the obnoxious leds?
don't forget the bullet casing valve stem covers
I choose to believe they're a pullover preventor
The i will bootlick before i shell out $69.99 for a radar detector from autozone
@@klear19634 yeah.. The driver is probably someone no worse than the rest of us.
The S80 and the V70 had the best looking cockpits ever build into a Volvo. Never seen something that beautiful
“No one chooses a tan car, you are handed down a tan car.”
That's not true.. If you live in an area with changing weather (I'm from Romania where we get 4 seasons with significant differences), tan makes a lot of sense. I'd order a brand-new car tan, if I had the money. It's not all white so you can avoid cooking in it in summer but have to suffer seeing any dirt on it, and it's not silver or black to look somewhat good when it's dirty but have to suffer in it in heat.
Mud and dust aren't as noticeable on a tan car, and if you want to be low-key, you'll be equally stealthy in one.
It all depends on what you want your car to be.
It's oyster grey! lol
It's actually Caper Green
I was handed down a "champagne" coloured car at one point on my life. And yes, it was a Buick, because really, do Buicks come in any other colour than different shades of beige?
I'd be very happy with a tan car. Millions of people bought them before we all became brainwashed into thinking gray was more exciting.
These Volvo S80s (2007 - 2016) were literally one of the first cars ever that passed the very strict IIHS small overlap front crash tests with good ratings. The safety structure platform remained the same throughout the years. For those who value safety above anything else, this beauty here, is a bang for the buck.
I think that the first Volvo xc90 made since the early 2000s passed the small overlap test too. So 2003 Volvo xc90 is rated good in the small overlap test, because the 2014 model that was tested received the good score and apparently the structure of the car stayed the same throughout the years
hard to watch this video without trying to unpack owner's sticker fetish
The stickers, the horn, and the leds scream police impersonator. Lol
4:26 is all I needed to hear in this review
S T E A M E D H A M S
S T E A M E D V O L V O
I own a 2010 t6 awd and it's been amazing, classic character, fun to drive and timeless design gets compliments all the time. Volvo for life.
This is the classic RCR we love and look forward to in every review. Please rinse and repeat.
Some of us here appreciate Mr. Regular diaries. :p
Last time I considered changing my car, a 4wd S80 was in my list. In past my mom had the 1st model s80, it was one of the most comfortable cars I have driven.
Volvos are the cars everyone makes fun of until you've been in one. Then it's like ok now I get it.
@@tbituner Yeah, it's well made oatmeal, I guess.
@@Goblintom Exactly! I bought my Volvo after a nine-hour road trip in my friend's Volvo.
Cool? Nope. But I spent nine straight hours in the backseat of that thing, and I still felt great afterwards. I went right out and bought one myself. I have no regrets. (Except for buying new. The depreciation on new is brutal.)
The 280hp one was the T6, and is actually pretty quick.
I was gonna say the same thing. I have a T6 and it has no problem getting up to speed.
@@jacoballen8327 yup yup debadged my 09 T6 so it’s a bit more discreet, I love waiting for the light to turn green it’s always fun when when nissans, Toyota’s, Honda’s and all different types of cars think it’s a slow vehicle and end up getting left behind.
@@byloecelhigh8467 I just picked up a 2010 turbo 6 s80....I plan to take the turbo emblems off too....Its a quick car...I dont know why this guy makes it sound like its slow...😉
@@jimd2101 brooo! I smacked my car and now I’m in a 07 Sequoia. Take care of your s80 Man! Love it, care for it, I changed my oil every 2 months regardless of miles driven. Motor mounts are an easy replacement. Tire rods, and simple maintenance is a must. Spark plugs. Check the ignition coils for replacement. May be overkill but it felt good catering to my baby. Blacked out tints, debadged, stock stereo was one of the cleanest and loudest I’ve heard, stock dual exhaust. 😍😍😍😍before I could get to it I was going to black out my rims and tint my head/taillights. Ahhhhhhhh I miss my BABY!!!
@@byloecelhigh8467 that's good to hear....I will take care of my s 80.....it seems fast enough for me.....I'm just going to add a K and N air filter as soon as I get a chance.....they make a difference......I have used them on my cars in the past 😁😁😁.....I cant wait to take the turbo emblems off and blow someone away at a stoplight......😆😆😆
I had a customer who took factory delivery of his 740 and he was so proud of that fact. On his factory tour got to see his car being built, I always thought that was pretty cool.
I know I was a weird kid because when this was new I really wanted one
Thomas Hill the V8 one is properly badass
I was the same weird kid a generation earlier, the one who wanted a 164. I always liked these very earnest Volvos. There was no pretense to them, just nice, comfy transportation for you and the family.
@@markmiller3279 Still a lot better than anything japanese.
I always liked the "tumble home" style of the S80 with those notched taillights. Battled enough with the I-5 Turbo of my departed Volvo 850. A transverse mounted I-6 sounds horrible for repair work, especially as that hood is not all that wide. I would dump an S80 in the ditch the first time it demanded more than a $500 repair. Awesome seats in any Volvo.
You’re not alone
Extremely high tech when it was launched in 07. Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, blind spot monitoring, cooled seats and IPod connectivity are just some of the features that were offered. These are features that we consider normal nowadays minus cooled seats which is still a specialty.
Maybe it's my inner beige but I kinda love these things.
The owner of this car seems like they'd be unbearable to be around for more than a few minutes.
Yes but he’s got god taste in car. It looks beautiful and reserved.
What led you to that conclusion?
311,000 miles. No problems…
4:21 i may be tired, but wasn't Volvo a Swedish car manufacturer? Not Norwegian. The Nordics will forgive you if you offer a sacrifice to Odin.
Yeah Volvo is Swedish. I'm never sure if Mr. Regular is making an intentional joke or just a factual error lol
Volvo is still making cars. Why do people think they're not around anymore.
Me too, he probably said just to "irritate" people like us.
Another alternative is that one of the car's delivery possibilities was in Norway, after all, he said it could be in other EU countries. The problem here is that Norway is not part of the EU.
LOL
@@djpmaddog90 Volvo doesn't make cars anymore though. Geely does. Volvo is just a name at this point, a shell of it's former self. Thanks Geely
@@アカシア-w7b Wrong it is headquartered in Sweden and is a subsidiary of Geely. By your logic Lamborghinis are German. Dodge and Jeeps are Italian. These have parent companies but they try to stick to their brand and traditions. When Volvo was owned by Ford, could you call them an American company?
4:22 Mr. Regular, you steam a good ham.
Seymour, Seymour! The Volvo is on fire!!
Volvo S80: The Toyota Corolla of cars.
This is what middle managers buy for themselves when their kids move away from home. "Nooo, its a good car, you see Ive been working my whole life and now with a little extra in my pocket, I deserve some extra space." Its like food with only salt and pepper, or if the owner have tried cilantro he tells everyone. At least they tried to make the headlights streamlined. But not to much! "Nooo, I like it this way, its a good car, it suits me."
Hol up
@Matte this car was manufactured 20 minutes from where I live. Maybe one of my neighbours assembled it :)
Wait.... what does that make the Corolla, then?...
vtr0104 not per definition. Have a good day, say hello to Pennsylvania from me!
In through the nose, out through the mouth is how you're supposed to breathe.
I was seriously considering making this comment. Glad I'm not Autistic enough to do that though
Breathe out through your fucking nose. No one wants to smell that shit
that is how one is supposed to breathe just while working out
TheZoidberg if a kid grows up inhaling through their mouth especially during sleep their nose will n mouth will be fucked up
@@Steve-vp9dp Apparently not...I turned out ok
My father has had his 2013 S80 for a few years now and despite him badly abusing it as a commuter car on really rough roads the thing just keeps running beautifully. Not exciting, not fast, but extremely comfortable and quiet. Love it so much I want one of my own, just needs a V8.
The SNL analogy is a masterpiece.
I tried to hum it but only got the theme from Night Court.
somehow mine turned into don't worry be happy .. idfk
I missed the first three minutes because I was actively trying to remember, after just watching it last night.
No one can sing to Lenny Picket
Why are you yelling at me why I’m just trying to 🥜 lmfaoooooo
Man I love the reviews with dirty jokes.
Also the Bluetooth thing drives me nuts about those and older Honda / Acura
2010ish infinitis and nissans did it too :(
Might be old version of Bluetooth that can’t handle sound quality bigger than a phone call.
He's tamed over the years to get better marketing.
I fugn died!
Corey P Lexus too
I love Volvo’s. The part that makes them fun is all the safety engineering that’s behind the scenes. I think they’re gorgeous too. But I have a v90 so I might be biased.
I had an 09 Volvo S80 V8 with the 4.4 Yamaha that I was going to ask you guys to see if you wanted to review, but my wife crashed in a parking lot at a hotel in Gettysburg because she thought it was in reverse and went into a truck instead. Erie totaled it despite it running fine. Such a nice car.
Well at least the engine has likely found a new home on someones speed boat.
Nice cheeky shout out to Derrida, I really like how you don’t shy away from politics while also not directly engaging like a pundit. It allows your intelligence/humor to shine through, making you a lot more relatable, and successfully sub-textually advocating for your own politics. My fave parts of your channel are when you go into a long winded mashup of intellectualism and essentially cultural memes, so funny.
I enjoy when someone properly installs LED’s in their vehicles lol
There's an improper way? They are polar sensitive so either they work or not at all.
I know right, turn signal resistors arent hard to put on
Most people don’t install resistors and get hyperflash
@@BernonCars I'd have thought that was an issue for modern cars (2006+?) but apparently what my 2G Eclipse has however it's still rocking halogens. It's faster than average ticking but not bulb-is-burned-out fast. That's when it gets annoying.
Nope, older cars too
"a day one patch that releases in year two" fallout 76?
...I wanna go to Norway.
Destiny more like
@@thisisntsergio1352 Sweden?
The S80 is fantastic, smooth, comfortable, fast enough and reliable as hell. The V8 is great. The D5 is probably the best version, strong like an ox.
I'm a huge Volvo fan boy and I never liked the D5 it just seems pointless, I find it drinks far too much fuel for too little power gain over the D4 and if you really want a powerful diesel car just get a BMW 530d gets the same kind of economy but makes more power.
D5 or D4 , yea
Similar engine, 5cyl diesel (pre 2015
Quad dumps for the loud brown
Volvos do have crazy good stock audio systems. And I guess it’s Subjective, because I could mean the bass is insane for a stock system
I drive a '98 S40, and yup, can vouch for that
@@dylans9764 Same here lol. Mine is an 03 though.
Love my 09 T6, I fiddled with the EQ levels and it sounds so crisp with enough boom in the bass without distortion or being obnoxious.
I just got one… mint condition… amazing interior and exterior. For $3.5k with 100k miles net after my VW was sideswiped, I couldn’t be happier. Not my pick for a sports car - but how can I complain. The stereo is amazing.
all volvos remind me of that one time at wendy's at the superbar…..
..and this post-menopausal lady got up on the superbar and started queefing on everything
She filled up her snatch with pool water and queef'd on the garbanzo beans
After which she locked herself in the bathroom and hotboxed some meth.
Why? Because VOL VO
Holy shit, I've been watching Regular Car Reviews for 6 and a half years. Where has my life gone?
I wonder if the decrease in tickets is worth getting keyed more often for having a thin blue line sticker
I have the wagon form of it, the XC70. Been a super good car at nearly 200K and still runs buttery smooth. Car is boring as hell, but dang it's a VERY pleasant cabin to spend a road trip in.
There’s nothing boring about mine - with the same engine
@@BostonCycling_ Well, my perspective may be skewed since I went from a Cadillac CTS-V to the Volvo. Haha. Old car was 0-60 in 4.3 and the XC70 3.2 is like 0-60 eventually. WAAAAY better snow and family car tho so it's all good. I'm happy. :)
0:51 well this car will burn soon
I don't understand why someone would do something like that, only thing I could come up with is laziness
@@Oockeshoek agreed... There holes wich the car maker already has for the original cables in the firewall...
MattheusJohannes Because people who aren't skilled or qualified to do electrical work, on cars, buildings, whatever- simply INSIST on doing it anyway for reasons I just cannot fathom.
@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney I do electrical work on my car but it would never look like this, I actually insulated all my cables nicely and tucked them along the rest of the loom and then through the firewall at another point. When it got more challenging though I did ask help from a mechanic and he helped me along the way
MattheusJohannes As should anyone with any sense. Electricity is no joke.
As a Volvo S80 (V8) owner myself
99% of this is true. Hahahahahaha
I still love my car. The v8 sounds great. The ride is relaxing.
ryan leggott you have a gem.
@@Jushwa thank you :)
Great Aunt Scolding finger. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.
It's the same finger she gets off with, she just doesn't want anyone to know... Until you take a whiff.
I work graveyard so it was nice to see this uploaded right as I started my lunch break
That feeling when you see the exact same year, make, and model of the car you own on RCR...and they hit the nail on the head.
I will say though: that fake manual is a godsend in the snow.
My previous neighbor picked up a couple Volvo's in Sweden. You get to pick out lots of custom, tour the factory, see them build it, and then have 6 weeks to drive around with the car. Drop it off at the port and head home. Then a few months later it shows up at the dealership.
Bought an S80 T6 -02 last summer, such a great car
i love this car. its the perfect blend of everything thats good about normal cars.
It's a lux car. Just a very used one.
Toyota: I'm the most boring and generic
Volvo: hold my colostomy bag.
Hey, Volvo's are fun. You just have to get the manual ones.
there is no way Volvo is more boring than a Toyota.
I own the V8 AWD one and as dull as it is, I’ve put 300,000 ish on it and its still crankin just fine, and its in really good condition cause I baby it.
Mr Regular thank you for the steamed hams reference 🙏
I recited the script with a friend for speech class in Highschool so it’s special to me
Aww.... I was really hoping it was the yamaha V8
Same
I've got one with the Yamaha V8 :D
Woah a transverse in-line 6, that’s not something you see everyday
@Deez Nuts P3 platform was designed to make every type of body style with and without AWD. Plus safety.
It's based on the Inline-5. The basic engineering was intended to be used in 4, 5, and 6 cylinder variants.
@@stevevarholy2011 Si6 and modular engines are different. The 2.8L inline-6 was the one that the 5-cyl was based on. The 3.2L and 3.0L are Si6 for use by Ford globally.
@@connorPiper0 Excellent. Thank you for the clarification. My knowledge stops at the P2s.
@@stevevarholy2011 Yea, Si6 stands for Short Inline-6 because the 3.2L 6-cyl is shorter than the 2.4 5-cyl. For better fitment in more vehicles and transverse. I think the Land Rover LR2 uses it.
“Trying to staple an egg to a brick wall” cracked me right up. Where you come up with this stuff Mr. Regular, the world may never know!
I have a friend who did that international delivery with a V70. They loved it.
I just bought a 1999 volvo C70... 2.4 5 cylinder none turbo with 147,300 miles.... drives perfect.... and everything works.... I'm in awe with Volvo... they are built to last!
0:51 this pisses me off so much and its 101% true.
Owned on of those, with the Ford 4 cyl engine that had an "known issue". There is a hose leading the motor fumes back into the engine. Theses hoses would often break and send the fumes into the air intakes for the cabin, potentially gasing the driver and passengers to death. Being a Ford construction you had to take the entire engine apart to replace this hose. Cost about $600 =)
I'm surprised you didn't talk more about the interior. Volvos are some of the softest cars I have ever sat in. Just ssssoooffffttttt. Everything squishes. Also, those are impressive numbers on the engine to murder with an oatmeal transmision
Lol! Ur vids are so on point I can’t 🤣I just bought a 03 2.9 s80 and I love it. At 29 I thought I would be in something sporty, maybe I’ll wait till my mid life crisis for that. For now it’s sensible, comfortable in the cold since I live in Washington state. All my friends and family actually love it. Named him Sven. I love him.
0:47
Best line AND retort I’ve ever heard
As a Volvo driver, I really want to complain about this review, but I kind of can't.
It's comfortable, damnit. It's just really, really comfortable.
Driving it carries all of the excitement of watching the beige paint dry in a spec house. Pushing it is pointless, because even at 100+ mph, you'll want to nod off. The gas mileage isn't great, and the reliability is on par with a Hyundai Accent, but with (somewhat) higher repair costs. Purchased new, the depreciation makes you question every life choice you've ever made.
But it's comfortable. And safe. And warm.
Basically, it is indeed oatmeal. But oatmeal is nice on a rainy day. And at some point, life becomes Seattle. Every day brings more rain. And when you reach that stage, a Volvo is pretty great.
You still driving your Volvo? I really like your comment, I’m kinda surprised it doesn’t have likes. Would you recommend a 2010 xc70 with that same engine? The in-line 3.2 6?
That thin blue line, oof..
For when you want to have a swastika, but don’t want to be doxxed by Anonymous.
The official sticker of “post-racial”.
Fuck the owner of this car, racist trash piece of shit.
Super-Kami Guru I wouldn’t call him a racist, but it’s def used as a dog whistle
@@super-kami-guru not a blue liner but you're showing your ass with all the assumptions you just conveyed.
I need to bring you my wife’s 2005 S80 Premier! With a refrigerator in between the rear seats behind the armrest. Dual DVD players in the front seat headrests. The best part is that wonderful twin turbo, twin cam 2.9 liter 6 with the optional handling package. Measured performance, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and quarter mile in 14.8 at 98 mph! It shocks the troops!
3:05 Mr Regular exposed as a mouthbreather.
The official car of a new megachurch pastor
Theo Andersen a Volvo? Too left wing for a megachurch pastor. It’s a car a middle-aged couples therapist would use to drive from home to their consulting rooms, while listening to Ira Glass’ nasal enunciations
More like Sunday school coordinator
Bring back saab
Megachurch pastor would be driving something A LOT flashier, think Escalade, Benz, Range Rover. Most likely a JAAAGGGG though.
Ngl I considered scamming with religion 😂😭
First car was a 2001 model of this. Nice to have happy memories...
I once won a week long test drive at the auto show with this model year S80 with the V8 awd and it was good in the same way that we go to an automated car wash and there’s always that left over residue on the back of the car that just doesn’t get cleaned. We accept it while we look at it saying back to ourselves as an affirmation that we got a great wash this time.
Volvo.
Just the name itself.
So Regular.
Ｓｏ ｂｒｏｗｎｉｓｈ.
this is what lack of sunshine does to a persons mind. Compare with Italian cars and you will see its a bit restricted… at least its rolling (volvo in latin).
Volvo is Latin for _I roll_ FYI
My wife liked the heck out of her S80 AWD V8. That's the only thing that matters to me.
One of my fav euro sedans of the 2000s
The overseas delivery program sounds like a nice way to be able to drive yourself around on an extended vacation, then come home with a new car. My SAAB was originally purchased from their similar International Diplomatic Sales program by a local state university professor who was guest lecturer in Norway for a semester, which is exactly who this car is for.
Loved loved loved the Simpsons reference! Boy, some steamed hams sure do sound good right about now.
The 280 horsepower is actually quoted for the 3.0 Turbo version of this engine, not the 3.2 naturally aspirated.
I have a 2010 V70 wagon with the 3.0 engine (T6) and it feels much quicker than the looks suggest
and I thought my car was really quiet even after removing the middle muffler, but when heard from the outside it's actually quite loud for a car like this, and I love the sound of that inline 6!
It's not really a sporty car by any means, it's just a comfortable cruiser with a capable engine and fast enough to overtake a lot of cars on the highway and win at the lights sometimes.
Now I have to breathe manually. Thanks!
YES YES YES YES YES YES MY FAVOURITE CAR YES YES YES YES YES YES
My condolences.
Glam Stachee looooollll
is your favorite action movie called "Notting Hill"?
@C C Because Volvo-fans are weird. I should know because I kinda am one (even though I drive a Fiat because I can't afford a Volvo because the parts cost too much).
probably just because they like the look of it. older volvos are more fun doe since they didnt make a rwd car since 96
S80 t6 awd 2009 was me first car and I fucking loved it death , I’d roll around with all the windows down in “manual” mode in 2nd rev up too 4000rpm just to feel the torque & hear the turbo
Love my Ember black same year and model. Debadged mine just for ambiguity. Love pulling up slow to lights, by the next red light as soon as it turns green I’m Gooooone. 🏎💨
Made it when RUclips said uploaded 41 seconds ago. Closest enough to first for me.
Love your videos Mr. Regular. Your humor is amazing.
"Its easier to piss down than up" Mr. Regular will be quoted this in 200+ years by our savage ancestors from as we aimlessly wander the ravaged wasteland that used to be our world and remember from the master to aim the stream away from the incoming breeze
2:00
No, it has anywhere from 109hp to 315hp.
If you were to say S80 3.2 then 228 to 243.
If S80 T6, then 285.
Without a doubt the very best car commentary anywhere.
“Trying to staple an egg to the wall.” My new go to phrase for the impossible.
Loved that line. I'd try one of those hammer stapler thingies. It wouldn't work any better, but the splat would be brilliant.
In 2009 my parents test drove one of these to replace their rusted out 98 BMW 740iL. They eventually decided against the S80 and every other new car they drove, and just bought another cream puff 740iL. It is now 2020 and they are still loving their 2001 e38.
0:52 I’m completely dead 💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Beautiful cover of A Thousand Miles, Roman. Your work is always appreciated as much as Mr. Regular's.
The sticker identifying the owner as a fascist bootlicker was a nice touch.
Having a sticker supporting law enforcement whilst simultaneously having a device that exploits grey areas of interpretations of law, positioned right next to each other, is peak.
I love Israel *AND* the Jews!
@@mmtomori The Volvo S80: the car for Mister It's Different When I Do It.
What about the red line flag?
@@Dylan_Sterling I don't understand the redline flag, I never met someone with disdain for firefighters.
I had an S60 and it was exceptional. They all have traction control and once you turn it off, the car actually preforms really well. Comfortable (the most comfortable seats I've ever known) and quiet. Mine was a 'T5' so had turbos 5 cyl and it didn't have any trouble getting out of its own way.
I've wanted an s60 or s70 for years. Now is the time i need to take action. They are cheap as ever and still good chances of finding decent low mile options out there. An s60r T5 would be a dream to build up as a daily driver/sleeper car.
Sounds like the turbo 3.0 was the engine to get by far. It feels like the 300hp it claims AND you can hear it without mods
4.4 Yamaha V8 is also a good choice if you really don't give two hoots about fuel consumption.
@@wetlettuce4768 fuel consumption on my T6 09 aren’t that good neither, would’ve rather had a V8, the mileage isn’t too much different if at all than the V8. But the turbo is fantastic!
@@byloecelhigh8467 Funny thing is I'd rather have the T6, but in the UK at least the V8 is more common the only T6s I've seen for sale are retired police cars.
@@wetlettuce4768 interesting. Police cars? That’s awesome. I truly enjoy the sound of a v8. It’s monstrous with a hint of maturity 😅
@@byloecelhigh8467 When I first rolled up to work with the V8 Volvo my co-workers thought it had a broken exhaust and thought I was joking when I said it had a V8.
I was waiting for another Volvo RCR vid for a long time and you picked just the right one!
@1:55 These specs you quoted are not accurate and are for the 3.0L inline 6 turbocharged motor, NOT the 3.2L inline 6 which this car has. Actually, if you google what this 3.2L inline 6 actually produces you will find that is indeed 235 horsepower. I own a 2010 S80 with the 3.0L turbo 6 cyl and It very much feels like 285 horsepower.
I had a 1st gen T6 S80, and that car was fun. Was a total sleeper with the stock twin turbos. Bought it for $500, replaced a broken water pump, and drove it for awhile until the GM sourced 4T65-E transmission took a shit at the 150k mile mark.
0:29 S Q U I R R E L
Lol nice bro saw that and chuckled
I have a volvo s40 08. its a great car, reliable, practical and quite comfortable. its all I really need.
how is it when it comes to running costs? Is it a 5 cylinder? How's the mpg?
@@pAirA_ It has about 25 mpg but it sips fuel from a really small tank (like 14 gal) its a 5 cylinder yes
My acquirable dream car! 😍
V8 on this car is beast. B8444s is a hell ov a engine, and sounds amazing.
2:34 is underrated
The rear heated seats don't work because the rear seat heater switch went bad on the back of the center console. Had the same issue in my 09 s80. Went to Volvo genuine parts online and bought a new switch module for like $100 or so. Also I think this is a 2010 s80. That steering wheel was not in my 09. Mine didn't have the faux metal trim on the bottom
I own the v8 version and I disagree. This car is very fun to drive and the exhaust note is so good everyone on the road stares.
Thank You!!! Although I own a T6, it handles so damn smooth it feels like I’m floating even at 110 mph. I’m able to get up and go on demand. Wonder why people diss this car so much? It feels mature with the safety aspect above par. Love mine!
These reviews: Americana and real review rolled up into a nostalgic wax philosophical that leaves you as satisfied as that nut those ads finally let you have.
Never change, good sir, never change. 👍
I love how every one of the Volvo episodes are just S C A T H I N G
Bluey 242 Ikr, what does he have against them?
@@bobsteve4812 I'm pretty sure it's because they represent safety and quality which his trashy cars do lack.
Whenever I see a Volvo I still think of mr regular going BASS CLITORIS
The contradicting police decals next to a plate disorienter is the highlight of this specific car.
The T6 turbo 3.09 makes the 281 HP that you mentioned, the NA 3.2 is only 235. Also the Overseas Delivery (OSD) Is $2,000-3,500 OFF the car, you do not pay more for it with Volvo. It's actually cheaper than MSRP and you get to custom order your car. Standard trip time is two weeks but it can be extended up to three months.
oh god the wires. AAAHHHH. FIXITFIXITFIXIT.
kenabi SHUT THE FUCK UP
I think we really need some ASMR from mr. Regular. I think all of us want some ASMR from him. It's the thing that we all want from him, I think.