Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  S70 T5 - 1999 Volvo S70
  By parksie - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Great family car, extremely comfortably and safe! Fun to drive!

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  Big, safe, and good on gas - 1999 Volvo S70
  By volvo86 - November 2 - 2:36 pm

  I am very happy with my S70. I used to drive an Acura Integra and am very impressed with the fuel economy in my Volvo S70. The S70 is much larger than the Integra, feels much safer and gets the same fuel economy (both 30mpg). These cars cost over $30,000 new and are bargains now. Front and side air bags, Heats seats, head light wipers, cd and tape player, quality leather, dual zone climate, and other luxuries are what made me pick this over a used Honda Accord. Volvos also have legendary reliability and I am hoping this one will continue to be problem free. I have had problems with my Acura (aka Honda). I am having a much better experience with Volvo.

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  Canadian S70 Review - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Martyn Wash - July 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought this as my first Volvo having driven BMWs for the last 12 years. The car runs well and the dealership in Ajax Ontario is 1st rate. They called w/i two weeks of my first service to ask after the service. They forgot to hook up a light in the consul but this is minor. They also called during the day to advise me of any changes. Overall the car is giving excellent performance. We see how it handles in the winter where we have minimal snow living close to Lake Ontario, 60 miles (100kms) due east of Toronto.

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  Great Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Danny24 - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This is very safe and dependable car. Drives really well, will not trade it for nothing.

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  wonderful motorcar - 1999 Volvo S70
  By v settle - March 15 - 10:00 am

  This is the finest automobile I have ever owned. It has all the amenities, style, performance, and safety features that one can buy at an affordable price to own. I would recommend this fine engineered vehicle to anyone who desires the best in quality and safety that will last.

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  Great Car - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Jefster - February 8 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I bought this car because of the safety ratings that volvo was known for. It has been a great car so far. We have has the same types of problems that other owners have had with the electronic system with it being very sensitive. I had to take it to the dealership because the check engine light was on and the reason for the check engine light was because of the gas cap was not fully on. I also had to buy a new cup holder and rear view mirror because I did not grease it.

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  First impressions - 1999 Volvo S70
  By russ - June 23 - 2:20 pm

  Just bought the car last week. Very fun to drive. My only disappointment is the cup holders. They are too small and being located in the console lid make the console usless when they are full. That having been said, the car is a kick, very comfortable, sporty ride, luxurious interior.

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  Built strong to last long - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Hartman - January 17 - 12:13 pm

  I have the manual trans. and I love flipping through gears on the back country roads. The volvo rides really well, and brings a strong sense of safety while inside. The S70 has surprising jump and performance for a 5cyl. The car handles great in snow and rain (firestone affinity tires), hugs tight corners well, and driving the S70 leaves me daydreaming of rally car racing! -no joke- Only a few minor quirks but overall this car is flying under the radar as an awesome sedan - and this is comparing to the bmw 3series and vw passat

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  Love it Love it Love it - 1999 Volvo S70
  By cpk_178 - December 22 - 10:00 am

  Bought my T5 on ebay, Love the visual lines, lack of blind spots, overall performance is incredible. Slight hesitation in the turbo boost is forgotten once the apparent endless flow of HP kicks in! I prefer my 5 spd to auto trans as the control over the HP makes the car a real trip to drive. Volvo also makes the most comfortable seats of any manufacturer I have experienced. The ride is solid and my upgraded Michelins have resulted in a ride that would rival most new cars. I love my T5 (my wife will confirm) and will drive it for many years to come... Only improvements are flimsy cupholders and that my turbo eats gas at an alarming rate (thats the tradeoff)

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  Dependability, Reliability & Performance - 1999 Volvo S70
  By CDD - February 7 - 10:00 am

  Great car for high mileage drivers. I purchased my 99 S70 GLT in late 09/2002 and have already put 50K miles on the car. Mileage is now approaching 97K. My 1993 850 GLT had over 215K when is was wrecked & totaled in 2002. We also bought a 99 V70 in 07/2002. Both cars have required minimal service except routing maintenance. The turbo in the S70 GLT definitely makes a difference in acceleration, especially if you have passengers and/or a full trunk.