Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  What youd expect from Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By notasweede - December 17 - 2:00 am

  very solid, reliable, and safe. experience some turbo lag at beginning of acceleration cycle. i have been in one monor accident and the car was a "rock of gibraltar"

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  2000 Volvo S70 - 2000 Volvo S70
  By J. E. Wheeler - December 7 - 10:00 am

  For the most part, I have really enjoyed my Volvo S70 sedan. It is pretty good on gas (very good on the highway). I experience excellent driving performance on the highway. As far as in the city driving, 98% of the time, I get excellent driving performance; however, there are times when the driving performance is jerky.

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  Poor quality for a Volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By pandabear1 - November 25 - 5:30 am

  This car has been a nightmare to maintain. Within the first few years I purchased it, I brought it back to the dealer every 2-3 months. Within 2 wks of driving it off the lot, I had multiple light bulbs on the panel, spark plugs, and AC components replaced. In the 8 yrs Ive owned it, Ive replaced the battery 4x, alternator 2x, headlights 2x, latch for hood, entire air conditioning system, front axels, shocks, power steering component, ABS sensor...all replaced. I go through tires like crazy, had to get the gas gauge fixed several times, the vinyl has bubbled off the doors, coating on buttons started peeling within months of owning it, all buttons have nail marks on them.

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  Experiences With My Current Volvo S70 - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Vivian - November 19 - 10:30 pm

  This is a stick shift car which is going strong at 92,000 miles. I use it for both business and personal use. It is roomy inside, handles beautifully, and I feel very safe when Im driving. I like the design better than the new Volvo sedans design. Fuel economy is impressive - better than the published figures (my driving is about 50% city and 50% highway). Trunk space is more than adequate. We generally keep our Volvos for fourteen or fifteen years and they are always manual transmission cars.

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  Great used car value - 2000 Volvo S70
  By coldax - October 22 - 1:03 pm

  Purchased 3/08 w/122K miles. Now 4/09 and 150K and no major repairs. Previous owner took good care of it, so if you shop for one make sure it was maintained. Mine has non-turbo engine, delivering 28mpg and less maint. issues. Seats are outstanding. Feels very safe inside. Nice blend of luxury and sporty looks. Car does not look 9 years old at all. Huge trunk and fold flat seats. My SE has leather, wood trim, 8 speaker stereo that sounds fantastic, heated mirrors, etc. I added a K&N drop-in air filter ($40-helps with mileage and acceleration), also added strut bar to help w/body roll in corners ($50 on ebay). I recommend for safety, comfort, looks & value: cost $35K new, mine was $3200!

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  Dont Buy a Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Fish - September 29 - 10:00 am

  The car looks great and runs great, when it runs. In the four months Ive owned it it has been back to the dealership 5 times. Everything that need to be fixed was minor but the fact that it needed to be fixed at all was incredibly unacceptable. When they say Volvo certified, DONT BELIEVE THEM!

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  Last good Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Josh - August 17 - 5:23 am

  I have next to no problems with my car. It now has 90k on it and still going strong like Volvos do. I would not buy a new one than a 1999, Ford really wrecked the things Volvo stood for (tank like and indestructible).

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  Love my Volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By knickfan2 - July 6 - 10:00 am

  I bought the car because of Volvos reputation for safety. I ordered stick shift to get on the highway faster. Little did I know that it would perform so well and be so much fun to drive. I have maintained it with the dealer in Westport who has been nothing short of exceptional. The only recurrent problem I ever had was with the turn indicators. This was resolved through the replacement of a switch as part of a recall. At 50,000 miles it still drives like new. The only down side is that it has taken away the pleasure of getting to buy a new car after 4 years.

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  Great Car - 2000 Volvo S70
  By lorid - June 24 - 2:00 am

  The car has easy to use controls and handles well in the snow. It is a comfortable car. I like the split rear seats and the trunk space. I bought the car for safety and reliability. The only issue I have had is a defective battery. The dealership replaced it at no charge. The dealership has been great to schedule regular maintenance and even found a nail in one of my tires and had it plugged. The customer service and service has been good. I would recommend Volvo

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  Turbo Volvo S70 - 1998 Volvo S70
  By RKL - June 7 - 10:00 am

  very reliable car, sporty, relatively quick and handles well for the price.