Volvo S80

[blackrat]

I currently tow with a Volvo 850 T5. However, I have just bought a new 'van, picking it up next friday, (Pageant series 5). It weighs in at 1366kg, so I am looking at changing my towcar at some time in the future. I am looking at the S80 as you get a lot more for your money than an equivalent V70. Anyone tow with one of these and can give an opinion of what its like?

Ta, Gary

 

[CaptainKangaroo]

if your in the CC you can download previous tests, I remember reading one on the s80 petrol and they said it was a superb towcar but you had to be careful because it was so fast!

 

[Award1]

I don't think the S80 is any heavier than the V70, they are on the same floorpan with the same engines etc, and were developed at the same time.. The kit I believe is fairly similar as well, unless you find one with all the option packs.

There is also a new one due fairly soon, so prices may plummet for the old one. I would personally have the V70 and self levelling suspension.