Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  BARS COOLANT LEAK CURED OIL/H20 MIXTURE - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Tony - December 18 - 11:10 pm

  So far the car is great despite all the beatings.

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  Overall I got what i hoped I was getting - 1999 Volvo S70
  By dean koppenhaver - March 19 - 1:50 am

  Having only owned this vehicle for a month a guess I should have had the opportunity to say N/A for the reliability. But being on the road five days a week and driving approximately 2000 miles a month, I think I can fairly assess everything else. Performance wise, the spunky little 2.4 5L has plenty of pep (no,not as performance based as an Audi or VW) and handles corners cleanly. Ergonomically, in some regards Volvo needs to be more intuitive with small things like better front cupholders. On a plus, this car is the simplest vehicle there is when it comes to changing a brake or tail light. Build quality is where I got what I hoped for, a solid, safe, fun to drive, car!

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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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  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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  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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  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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  Better than expected - 1999 Volvo S70
  By Ad - November 21 - 11:33 am

  I have read many reviews of people complaining about Volvo reliability. I found my car to be trouble free. It is the base model without the turbo, so that could be part of the reason. The car feels very solid and is very fun to drive. My other car is an 80s Porsche and I enjoy this car just as much. It is comfortable after a long day at work, and I dont mind driving it in rain or snow. Aside from normal oil changes, I am replacing my original struts that have 134,000 miles on them. Everything else seems find and I plan to drive this car for a very long time. If I were to sell it, it would be for a T5 S70. The best fuel economy I received was 32mpg. This is excellent considering the safety.

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  SKIP - 1999 Volvo S70
  By bradley smith - October 24 - 10:00 am

  EASY TO DRIVE WELL BUILT SEATS COMFORTABLE GOOD GAS MILAGE INTERIOR CLEANED EVERY TWO WEEKS ALWAYS GARAGED SERVICED EVERY 2500 MILES NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT

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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).