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Very solid car - 1999 Volvo S70
By Zach - June 30 - 5:13 pmThis is my first volvo. We purchased in PA and live in MN, so we had a great introduction to its quality on the ride home. Mechanically - this car is a very solid purchase. It performs extremely well, the suspension is very fun, and the brakes are great. You can really tell that it is very high quality car. Its not without the quirks you usually find in European cars and it is more expensive to maintain. Service lights come on fairly often, but you soon learn that life has not stopped if check engine comes on. Its just how the car works. It eventually goes off (and theres plenty of info online from other volvo owners).
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If they could provide reliable service.. - 2000 Volvo S70
By Shelster - May 20 - 10:00 amI am an original owner. I love how the car looks and how it handles, and overall I love the car -- but I have had problems. The blinkers took 5 trips to the dealer to get fixed, then I gave up. Also, bulbs burn out on this car every day it seems. Goes through headlight bulbs every couple of months. Also, I had to replace the fan in the air conditioning. Also the check engine light was coming on, and the dealer told me that hardly ever happens - it was a $900. repair and the car was out of warrantee by 5,000 miles. Thank goodness the dealer ended up fixing it for free. What a blessing. I guess you can say Volvo and I really have a love-hate relationship!
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good overall car - 2000 Volvo S70
By cube35 - May 3 - 2:06 amSo far I have been pleased with my purchase. Very comfortable on long drives and the power is adequate. I expected a more quiet ride for a car in this price range. Overall complaints are few except for road noise (on par with wifes previous Honda Accord) and the cup holders are a joke. Like the distictive looks and comfortable seats. Have not had any service issues.
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Good until 90k - 1998 Volvo S70
By Glen - April 2 - 4:13 amThe following have required replacement/repair in the last 10k miles. Three AC modules. Power steering harness, ABS module, Struts, Shocks, Power radio antenna, power door locks, Power seat does not work properly. To this point the engine and transmission have been solid. The bottom line is $4,000 worth of repairs for a car that had been reliable but has turned into a money pit of repairs. If you have one sell it before you put too much mileage on it.
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The best choice of my life - 2000 Volvo S70
By Reuven Alayev - March 23 - 9:30 ami bought the Volvo S70 about back in 2002. The Volvo had a great cherry red exterior and a light tan colored interior. I was amazed that the car looked like new after driving 154,000 miles in six years. That made me worried, but I asked many mechanics and they all told me that Volvos dont give any problems, just refill the gas, change the oil every 2000 miles, and refill the water, and the car will be loyal to you. They were so right! My Volvo S70 now has over 174,000 miles and still drives and looks brand new, and it has not given me any mechanical problems ever since I bought it almost 2 years ago. This is a great car that keeps its value over time.
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Well built, classy & fast - 1998 Volvo S70
By Prevs2door - February 17 - 10:00 amHaven driven 2-door, manual, turbo for more than 11 years just before buying a 4-door sedan is a big change that I surprise myself and others that know me. But my Volvo never disappoint me - the quick pickup, power and comfortable seats that one cant get a sore back from a straight 10 hour drive, whatelse can you ask for more! OK, maybe the retain value, thats about it. If used the car long enough, this doesnt even matter.
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Volvo S70 GLT - 1998 Volvo S70
By Volvo Tech - February 15 - 4:36 amI am a Volvo Technician so I can not complain about my cost of repair. The car is a joy to drive. It is a very understated car. It will pull away from just about any average car at a light and it does not attract attention from police being a Volvo. It has plenty of storage room, very comfortable seats and ample room for 4 to 5 passengers. Common issues some suspension squeaks and rattles (spring seats, swaybar links and steering stops). Possible ac performance problems due to leaking evaporator cores. Over all the car has 140K + Miles on it and it drives very well. (I actually take the car to the local 1/4 mile track for fun)
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rattle - 1998 Volvo S70
By NOR - January 26 - 6:56 pmThis is a great reliable car, most of the time it is comfortable and fun to drive! I am a mechanic and I am right up with anything that might go wrong along with preventive maintenance being done on time;(car has 140000 miles. My only issue is that the car has a rattle in the front(I believe right front fender area), that I can not locate; front end is tight, links, ball joints, struts, strut bushings, along with rear end is also tight. Any help from anybody would be great!
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BEWARE, repairs are terrible at Volvo - 1999 Volvo S70
By pletsch@bastrop.com - January 21 - 11:03 pm1999 Volvo, bought for a daughter for college. Safe...well, when it actually runs..which is not often. Breakdown with Volvo having NO answers: yyou leave your 19 year old daughter stranded 5 times with no way to run the car. Its not a car at that point, its a piece of junk and your kid is in a very vulnerable place! Will discuss with ANYONE: This is not a safe car!!!!!! And forward looking cars (newer than this one)appear to be no better: their IT problem solvers really are dismal...
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Last Good Year - 1999 Volvo S70
By josh - December 29 - 5:00 amAll 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).
