Overview & Reviews
Volvo's 850 wagon gets a new name, new nose, body-color trim, stronger side-impact protection, more powerful turbo engines, redesigned interior and revised suspension. All-wheel-drive versions arrive to battle luxury SUVs.
- Front and side airbags. Excellent side-impact protection. Superb seats. Solid construction. More cargo volume than many sport-utilities. Available all-wheel drive.
- Oddly placed controls. No all-speed traction control system available.
User Reviews:
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Planned Obsolescence? - 1998 Volvo V70
By msharmon - January 2 - 10:00 amThis is my 2nd Volvo. I love how it drives. Powerful, very comfortable. Ive owned this car for 4 yrs and 6 days, just out of warranty. The worst problems have been the brakes, needs new brakes every 15-20K (unlike my other Volvo), a complete AC compressor replacement, a broken electric seat. Most annoying, the Check Engine light on if the gas cap is not replaced properly. The dealer needs to reset the computer when this happens. Im 6 days past my warranty and the Check Engine light is on. If it isnt the gas cap, is the dealer willing to help? No. Im afraid most of my dissatifaction is the dealer. Im trading for better service. If your city has only one Volvo dealer, beware.
