1999 Volvo S70 review from North America
"Distinctive and satisfying"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the front suspension bushings, and I understand that this is normal for a front wheel drive arrangement.
And then an oxygen sensor failed, so that was a $150 part.
General comments?
The beauty of the car does not sink in during a trip to the store to get milk. I find that only after about 30 miles does the zen of the car begin to come forward. So it really is a touring car.
We have three children, and after putting a roof box on the top, we all get in and have an excellent time making the three hour or so drive to either grandma's or the ski trails.
But the really great thing about the car is it's design. The form is distinctive. I can spot a Volvo 850 or S series a long way off on the highway. I am afraid that we are loosing the ability to style a car. But there is a flair and uniqueness about this car that I find to be extremely valuable.
I am sure that many other cars do all sorts of things better than the S70. But when you factor in the overall visual impression of the car combined with it's nice handling and engineering, I just think that it is very satisfying to drive and own.
The car has 79,000 miles on it and it is still on original pads and rotors.
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| An overall great, reliable, solid and safe car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 940 |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2005 |