Dear Nairalanders,
I urgently need your advice on this 1999 Volvo. I am about to buy the car from US.

How durable is it for Nigeria roads. How far on the fuel economy and part replacement.

Your advise will be highly appreciated.

Pixs,

femmy2010:

I have a friend that drive same and frankly he has never complained.

Thanks Femmy,
Appreciate your quick response. I will appreciate to speak to your friend to ask him some questions. Does the car overheat inside holdup? You know the situation of holdup on Nigeria road,

Awaiting your advice

Bravo! One of our auto Gurus in Nairaland @Femmy has said it all i just want to chip in my own personal experience on Volvo cars. I started with a 740 you know it? I used a Tokunbo for about 2 and a half years i dropped it for my wife when i was leaving for Liberia, i stayed 18 months there my wife never complained about it apart from normal servicing. When i came back it was still as reliable, but i had to sell it off because my children mishandled the door paddings which were not available in the market. This encouraged me to go for another model 940 which i bought since 2008 up till now it is still working like when i bought it as Tokunbo and the fuel consumption is like any other car model. The sum-up of my long story is that Volvo cars are rugged and more reliable than most of the other car models for which Nigerians rush at and pay more than necessary. The only two minuses Volvo models have are: good mechanics are not many and above all they dont have good second hand value and this is understandable because of the usual stereotypes assigned ignorantly to the model. Volvo mechanics and parts are available in large quantity in Volvo line at Ladipo. Go for it my Bros or sis i bet you will not regret if you did

dagboss:

Bravo! One of our auto Gurus in Nairaland @Femmy has said it all i just want to chip in my own personal experience on Volvo cars. I started with a 740 you know it? I used a Tokunbo for about 2 and a half years i dropped it for my wife when i was leaving for Liberia, i stayed 18 months there my wife never complained about it apart from normal servicing. When i came back it was still as reliable, but i had to sell it off because my children mishandled the door paddings which were not available in the market. This encouraged me to go for another model 940 which i bought since 2008 up till now it is still working like when i bought it as Tokunbo and the fuel consumption is like any other car model. The sum-up of my long story is that Volvo cars are rugged and more reliable than most of the other car models for which Nigerians rush at and pay more than necessary. The only two minuses Volvo models have are: good mechanics are not many and above all they dont have good second hand value and this is understandable because of the usual stereotypes assigned ignorantly to the model. Volvo mechanics and parts are available in large quantity in Volvo line at Ladipo. Go for it my Bros or sis i bet you will not regret if you did

Thanks Dagboss,
I really appreciate your kind response. Both of you have really turn my darkness into light. I will keep you updated. Regards.

Keep it rolling

I have a friend who drives exactly the one in picture, same year model, same colour. When he brought it new for me to see, i entered it and d interior was cute and the AC chilling, infact i keep admiring the car anytime i see it. But i don't know anything about the durability or economy of the car. Well, from what i know about Volvo's generally, they are very rugged, durable but not very good fuel economy and that particular S80 is a one in town Volvo, am afraid of the parts availability.

gentlegg:

I have a friend who drives exactly the one in picture, same year model, same colour. When he brought it new for me to see, i entered it and d interior was cute and the AC chilling, infact i keep admiring the car anytime i see it. But i don't know anything about the durability or economy of the car. Well, from what i know about Volvo's generally, they are very rugged, durable but not very good fuel economy and that particular S80 is a one in town Volvo, am afraid of the parts availability.

Dear Gentlegg,
Appreciates.

Dear All,
Keep it rolling.

Hi guys,
pls how much does the toks of this car cost? Thanks

brother volvo cars are one of the best cars, considering durability and ruggedness, coupled with great interior and leg space. the engine is superb and fuel economy is great expecially brands from 1998... i will always drive volvo cars any time any day.......if you see a good one abeg buy am.