1999 Volvo V70 Base review from North America
"Nice smooth car, quick and responsive with plenty of room"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Passenger door won't lock ($100)
- Main window switch went bad, if you use it to roll up any other windows, they will get stuck. ($150)
- Tires ($450)
- Antifreeze smell when heat is on, but core isn't leaking.. strange.
General comments?
Great car, haven't had it long, but I love it. It's a big step up from my 5 year newer Saturn.
The car is quick and responsive.
Transmission shifts smoothly.
Love the heated seats!! And the leather is so comfortable.
Sound system is good.
Smooth ride.
The hatch is great and holds a lot.
Backseat passengers have plenty of room.
However, my door doesn't lock, main switch is bad, and tires need replacing.
The gas mileage is okay on the highway, but in the city, it isn't that great.
However, the ride is much better than my Saturn with 90k less and 5 years newer.
Like I said, I haven't had it long though.
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| No safer place while on the road for me and mine |
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| Broken accessories are a pain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 141700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142800 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn ION |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2009 |