1998 Volvo S70 GLT review from North America
"It's a good deal for a luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes were vibrating really bad, so I replaced the pads and rotors with the premium options. The cost was $464 and 25k miles the vibration is creeping back...
I replaced the front axles and wheel hubs for $1200 at 95,000 miles.
Alternator, spark plugs & wires... $300.
Heater core is broken, and I'm not going to replace it.
Doors are coming unglued, very obnoxious.
Warning!!! The check engine light will come on and stay on if the gas cap isn't properly screwed in.
Cup holders are bad, rattling sounds are increasing.
General comments?
I love the comfort.
The car always runs very well.
The sound system is great.
It's overall a great ride.
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| Great vehicle, but potentially costly |
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| Regardless of the great handling and comfort, terrible engineering makes this my last Volvo ever |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2008 |