2003 Volvo V70 75 y. Edition review from Finland
"A smooth brick"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Some problems with the standard 17" low profile tires - burst a couple of times while driving on gravel. But that's the price you have to pay for the looks of the 17" rims - they just don't fit for "off pavement" conditions.
General comments?
-The low pressure turbo engine puts out lots of torque on low RPM. Good acceleration.
-Great handling and comfort on motorways. But front wheel drive design brings some insensibility when driving on "beaten pavement". Overall a great car to drive.
-A little bit awkward car on narrow city streets and parking places, due to size and wide turning circle.
-All the space you need in front seats. Big trunk.
-Automatic transmission work perfectly - "geartronic" not needed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 50000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2004 |