Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Amost there - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Hawaii - November 20 - 10:00 am

  I chose this car over a BMW 5 series for the price to value ratio. The 236 HP from the turbo-intercooled motor works well except for a sometimes hair- raising turbo lag. More than once my butt was pinching the T5s comfortable, power and heated leather seat when I had to merge into traffic from a dead stop. There have been some minor disappointments: poor button visibility behind the steering column, driving lights that do absolutely nothing, poor rear visibilty when backing up into a parking stall. But overall its minor stuff. I feel my T5 was a deal.

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  Volvo - 1998 Volvo S70
  By SA TX - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I really enjoy driving this car. It is fun. Have I hit 15 words, yet?

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  Best Car Ever Built...End of Discussion! - 1998 Volvo S70
  By jayandally - October 12 - 8:24 am

  I bought my Volvo S70 in 2000 with 24,000 miles on it, but sadly had to say goodbye to it this week. While it didnt get me to 300K, it did get me to 286,000. The only work I ever had done was sparks plugs & wires, fuel filter, radiator hoses and alternator. The car was rock solid and reliable. I was so impressed with the car, I bought another S70 - hopefully this one gets me over 200K also.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 1998 Volvo S70
  By MadeInJapan - July 12 - 7:40 pm

  I bought this car after selling a 94 850 turbo wagon that I had a love/hate relationship with. I got rid of it due to expense of taking it to the dealer, but I missed the power, comfort and the "fun factor." So, after owning a small Japanese car until it was paid off I began looking for a Volvo Sedan. I must say that I did a lot of research before purchasing this car. This car, when you do your own repairs is not a drain at all. I had the ECU upgraded and also beefed up the suspension with IPD swaybars. Its amazing!

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  My volvo T5 - 1998 Volvo S70
  By TJC - May 10 - 2:00 am

  When i bought this car I was very excited. I bought this because i liked the styling and the safety rating. i bought this in 98 it has about 107kms on it now and its been back to the volvo dealer so many times for door locks, window motors/conrols, and small things like that.

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  Pretty Good - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Knac - April 10 - 4:46 pm

  Im a teen driver and this car has been a joy to drive. I have really no problems other than the back lightbulbs not working but it doesnt bother me at all. The S button is really a thrill, my car seems faster than some of the newer cars today.

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  Strange Design Oversights - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Bill Sands - April 2 - 11:06 am

  Love this car. Looks like a family sedan to the outside world but step hard on the gas pedal and you are in for the ride of you life. Did not know Volvos were so fast. I am surprised to find that with all the quality built in the car is missing some basic items. There is no light in the trunk. Also there is only one speed on the interval wipers, very annoying. And the cup holders are an afterthought and very flimsy. Otherwise I am very pleased with this car and do not know of any other car I would consider buying. This is my first foreign car purchase and I am very pleased with the Volvo S-70 GLT.

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  Great car at 170k - 1998 Volvo S70
  By mulchie - March 31 - 2:14 pm

  Bought this car used, mint w/ 40k in 2005. Now, at 170k I am having my very first problems but they are minor. Replacement headlamp (deer) went rusty. Replacement radio antenna (car wash got the 1st) busted. All mechanics have been mint. Only time shes left me stranded was when a simple $40 item broke in the accelerator cable. Limped into a gas station and she was back on the road in an hour. Also the clutch got rough (5-speed manual). Replaced & now drives like a dream. Body remains mint despite New England winters. No rust anywhere. Drive is smooth. 30mph highway. 25 combined. Sticky buttons -yes- as others have said. I smeared brown paper napkins on them and that dried it out.

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  Volvo S70 Review - 1998 Volvo S70
  By User1973 - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Excellent car, the car had provided more than I would expect..Highly recommended for fun, sports and family...

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  Disappointed with quality & reliability - 1998 Volvo S70
  By Bst - February 5 - 10:36 pm

  I can only echo the experience "Too many problems" described. The car served us well for the first 50k miles or so before serious reliability and fit/finish problems arose. The cars ride is solid but choppy over rough pavement. The placement of the center console makes the driving position cramped and uncomfortable for taller drivers. I appreciate the fact that it is a safe car but these days there are a multitude of cars on the market that are just as safe, yet less expensive and more reliable and comfortable. Hello Honda, goodbye Volvo.