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Car Review: 2008 Volvo S80

April 23, 2009 Long Reviews No Comments

dsc05158 300x225 Car Review: 2008 Volvo S80I’ve rented this beast from Hertz for one day. I need to travel from downtown Boston to middle of nowhere, Connecticut, roughly 240 miles of city and highway driving. The last Volvo I drove was a late 80′s 240 wagon (245?) which I enjoyed just because it was so different and yet so dorky at the same time. I really did not know what to expect from the vehicle. I do recall sitting in the XC70 at the NYC Auto Show thinking that I really liked the interior. So, will this S80 bring back magic of the 240/5? … Continue Reading

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