Overview & Reviews

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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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  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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  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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  Most comfortable car! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By cali mom - April 26 - 4:06 am

  I have over 200K miles on my Volvo S70. Original engine and tranny. Recently had to replace ball joint and struts. No biggie since that is all have had to put in it in the last year. I put synthetic oil in mine. I noticed that I get a random black film on the inside of my sunroof. -Not sure why. Door panel pleather came away from the door and needs to be re- glued. It did this on all 4 doors. My mirror control buttons are melty and sticky! Yuck! My black leather has held up well in the CA sun. I condition it regularly and put up sun shades. Most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. I have driven it to Seattle and back to Sacramento 6 times in less than a year. Great car for weekend get aways

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  Swedish delight, a real drivers car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By actorboy - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Have owned Volvos and Saabs for 25 years, this is one of the best. Totally dependable, starts at 25 below (we live in Minnesota) turbo 5 cylinder is fast and fun, 26 mpg all day at 75-80 with regular, best seats in the industry, great sound system, still as tight as the day we bought it. Got 83000 on it, cant get rid of it because I cant find anything as good that doesnt cost me 40 thousand. Have to replace a few bulbs, big deal. The ABS computer went out at 75000, a bit expensive. Station wagon version of this car saved my life in a collision 10 years ago, confident this one would today.

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  I <3 my volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
  By l8ydrgn - February 28 - 6:43 pm

  This is my first volvo and Im never going back! The car is comfortable on long drives, is reliable and has great performance in all weather conditions.

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  Tried and True - even in a box - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Nancydrew1970 - January 31 - 10:00 am

  I grew up in a family where 3 of our 4 family cars were Volvos: 240DL; 760 Turbo and some long wagon. This car is my first Volvo (not counting the 240 I drove at 16). Originally I thought I would want the S40 but it was just entirely too small and Ive always been a "box" bodystyle fan. The S70 has the right amount of leg room, head room and hip room. My ownly concerns: electrial. On my drive home from the dealership I encountered a check engine light and the turn signals stopped working. I hope this isnt a trend. Glad I bought the extented warranty to 2006.

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  love this car - 2000 Volvo S70
  By volvodriver1 - January 4 - 2:00 am

  last of the S70. The SE model has it all - winter package and turbo engine give it a boost. Love those seats