Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Last Good Year - 1999 Volvo S70
  By josh - December 29 - 5:00 am

  All and all I love my Volvo. I would not buy a newer one as Ford has ruined Volvo. My only complaint is the rattles. The vibration of the engine when the brake is on makes the whole car rattle and buzz. Also, over nearly any bump the suspension jars you, not rides like a tank (as old volvos do).

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  I Love My Volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By TaMeek - December 16 - 11:33 pm

  This car has been really good!! I bought it used back in 2001, and it has sustained two serious motor vehicle accidents, someone hit me from the rear and drivers side. This car has been very dependable, the maintenance costs can hurt a little, but its worth it.. Im planning to buy a Lexus soon. My mechanic keeps asking me to sell my Volvo to him. Im going to keep it. Ive had wonderful experiences with this car. I hope Lexus can compare to my Volvo....

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  S70 Best Car I have Driven - 2000 Volvo S70
  By Ramesh Veerappan - June 24 - 10:00 am

  I have owned several Japanese cars but this is the best car I have ever owned. I is solid like a rock and I always feel very safe driving on my volvo. The main reason for changing to a volvo is for my son and maintenance. Life is important and we need a car that protects us. I was involved in a Japanese car accident an suffered bad injuries 5 years ago. The car involved was a volvo and noone was hurt in that car.

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  Safe and tons of fun!! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Chris - March 15 - 5:43 am

  I bought this car with 75K on it. I now have 117K and Ive done nothing to it. If youre looking for a fun car to drive that you can put your kids in, this is it. Its got loads of pin you in your seat power. The down side is fuel economy (16 city/22-24 hwy). Also a very stiff ride. But I didnt buy it for a "soft" ride. I would and will buy more Volvos.

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  Great Car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Mbeck - March 11 - 5:20 am

  This was my 4th Volvo and the change in body style took some getting used to. This is an extremely reliable, comfortable and safe vehicle. I have no major problems.My biggest complaint would be the tail lights bulbs seem to go out quickly, the cup holders are pretty skimpy for a $30K (new) car. It has never let me down and been most reliable.

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  Try one, you may just like it. - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Patches - February 21 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is a pure pleasure to drive. The seats are very comfortable on long drives & trips. The turbo hesitates before kicking-in, but the power will surprise you for a five cylinder engine. Had only one major headache, difficulty starting that took over four visits and multi-days at the dealer before the problem was diagnosed and repaired. If you can avoid the dealership service, please do. Regular service averages about $300 and major service about $800. This doesnt include the big one at 60000 miles (timing belt).

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  Great family car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By EJ - January 10 - 10:00 am

  Excellent family car with high reliability and decent curb appeal. Ive had no major mechanical problems over a three year period, and the car still drives like new. Engine performance, ride and handling feel like new.

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  If you take care of it, it will take care of you - 1999 Volvo S70
  By fastredponycar - December 8 - 8:46 pm

  first of all, for everyone whining about the thing breaking, its a 15 year old car at this point. You HAVE to stay on top of the maintenance AND preventative maintenance. Failure to do so will mean small things can add up to big problems. That said, if you take care of the car, you will enjoy it. I had a 98 T5 and still have my 99 T5 and both have been trouble free and dirt cheap to own. At this point in their age, a check engine light is not a big deal. Everything that CAN go wrong with the car is documented on google so the mechanically inclined owner can fix most stuff at home and save a lot of money.

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  safe, reliable, high performance - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Doug M. - November 13 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car for long trips. Comfortable seats (wife loves seat heaters). Everyone praises rear seat room. AWD is great in snow, and has good gas mileage unlike SUV (approx 18/25 city/hwy). Car is fast, handles great, stops great. 60,000 mi service is $1000, other service is every 7,500 mi and cost $100-200. We have done maintenance only. Our car is well used and has a hard life, it is completely reliable and feels more solid than new cars of other makes.

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  took me a few cars to get it right - 1999 Volvo S70
  By obsessedwithcarz - September 17 - 10:00 am

  I have turned in three cars this year and finally found the right one. I made the mistake of turning in my 93 Volvo 850 and not buying another used Volvo. but I finally have the 99 S70 and found one almost wholesale at a Mitsu dealer. Reliability is spotty, so I went out and bought a warranty from online after researching for one and now i not only have the car I want at a great price, I now have a bumper to bumper warranty with road hazard for the next five years. Talk about the biggest bang for your buck. Cant wait for my first car trip!