Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  VOLVO MADE ME CRY! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By TCR - March 23 - 2:00 am

  Excited during purchase, however, this Volvo was very disappointing. It was a matter of just a few weeks before the service department workers new me by name. The interior check engine line appeared every month. Numerous electrical problems: antenna motor, windshield wiper motor, blown headlights and tail lights. Great ride and fast, but the ride often took me back to the dealership.

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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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  Got To Luv To Play - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Rick T. - January 5 - 10:36 pm

  If you like to drive for the sake of driving, the GLT is the car for you. But, you should also love to work on your car. Yes, take it to the dealer and you will pay an arm an leg. But, with a little effort, research, and a willingness to use old parts -- you can keep this baby running like a top. As the natural evolution of the 850, there is a huge on-line following for tips, hints, and advice. I never worked on cars before but now I actually enjoy it. It wont corner like a race car, but few cars of this age, will give you the pulse quickening leap off the line, while giving you a great sense of safety and security.

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  GREAT USED LUXURY CAR FOR LOW LOW PRICE - 1998 Volvo S70
  By d.slvstri - October 2 - 8:20 am

  My 98 GLT turbo has been very good to me so far, i purchased it two weeks ago and drove it day 1 from VA to NY and day 5 from NY back to VA with no problems at all, the driver seat wasnt so comfy towards my center back on the long drive but overall ok, it has the typical warning lights on dash (ABS/TRAC) but i learned to live with them and got used to not having the luxury of working ABS/TRAC features since my previous Ford Focus didnt even have those options. Very good acceleration once turbo kicks in, i dont know what the top speed is on this car despite the 140 speedo but i had no problem getting to 127 mph fairly quickly. Gorgeous blk ext with blk leather int. only paid $1400 usd

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  1998 S70 was a huge dissapointment - 1998 Volvo S70
  By hakeroonie - August 19 - 10:00 am

  A huge diasappointment. Many electrical problems. Light bulbs constantly needing replacement, outsde temperature very inaccurate, power windows that work when they feel like it, a check enghine light that continues to come on after three attempts by the dealer to repair it. Build quality is lacking too, like cheesey cupholders, cerqking front end though Ive replaced two tie rods and bearings.

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  Great Car - 1998 Volvo S70
  By LinkinGlory - May 26 - 10:00 am

  This car saved my life last week. Totalled it and I was told I was very lucky to be alive. I wouldnt be here today if I wasnt driving such a safe car. The car had 92000 miles and had never given us a problem. Amazing car.

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  I would do it again - 1998 Volvo S70
  By cls8888 - March 11 - 5:05 am

  I bought this car while pregnant in 98. My husband & I joked that the baby would drive it someday...and he is! My car has had the usual repairs but nothing unusual. It was garage parked for the first 8 yrs, outside for the last 7--just starting to rust around the sunroof rim. The leather delaminated from the doors within the first year & Volvo didnt cover it--peek in the windows of any 98 S70 and you will see it (thus the 3 rating for interior) Also--if anyone is pulling on the door handle when using the key fob unlock the locks will break. How did that get past Volvo engineers? Other than those 2 things and a cruddy local dealer I have been extremely pleased. No regrets at 190k mi!

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  Great Value and Fun! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By kmagman - March 5 - 10:00 am

  I bought my current S70 on Ebay and having been holding my breath about the car for the last year. Overall, the experience has been good, but the A/C evaporator had to be changed (fortunately under warranty) and the battery had to be replaced recently. The GLT has a nice combination of turbo power with very predictable handling. Little or no turbo lag compared to turbo Saabs I have owned in the past. Interior fit and finish is a little cheap compared to Japanese cars in the same price range. I suspect the brake rotors will have to be changed soon. Be sure to service the transmission in spite of Volvos ridiculous maintenance suggestion.

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  Junk on wheels - 1998 Volvo S70
  By redoctober - February 19 - 11:16 pm

  There are not enough curse words in the world to describe how I feel about this car. Extremely unreliable and expensive to fix. Sensors broke at least 10 times. Lights burn out montly. Engine leaks. Brakes wear out twice a year. Door locks broke 3 times. Windshield fluid pump exploded. Extreme lifter noise. Battery dies twice a year. Cannot pass emissions. Repairs cost a small fortune. Even an oil change is a big deal. Windows stopped working 3 months ago, but I no longer have the money to fix it. Electric mirrors and sunroof dont work either. All this started happening right after the warrantee ran out. STAY AWAY ! ! !