1999 Volvo C70 Review

Drive It Until 300K

Written by: toyesq1971 on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

1999 Volvo C70 2 Dr LT Turbo Coupe

Review

This was our first new car. It's been an every day commuter since we bought it. We had almost zero problems for the first 100K miles. After that, only the seat motors have gone out and a few minor electrical problems. The reliability seriously rivals an Accord. Also, it's surprisingly quick for only 200 HP. Finally, it's built like a tank. Girly men need two tries to swing the doors shut. That may sound like a downside, but I hate the tinny feeling of a 3 series BMW. And, for a two-door, the back seat is amazingly roomy. A 5'10" man can sit very comfortably for a long ride.

Favorite Features

Seats; Build Quality.

Suggested Improvements

An inch more headroom in the rear seat.

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Don't waste your money!

Written by: bob on 05/07/2007

Vehicle

1999 Volvo C70 2 Dr HT Turbo Coupe

Review

I married into this car. Wife explained she liked the style, the seats are very comfortable, and she got a good deal on it. I agree with her, however, this car has been to the shop way too much. Things like, light switch, power seats, strut mounts, sunvisors, abs system, oil leak. I can't even list them all. Allow me to sum it up: I think Volvo engineered a good car but assembled it with lousy parts.

Favorite Features

Radio and A/C still work good. Oh and the exhaust system sounds nice.

Suggested Improvements

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Just another Ford

Written by: jaded on 06/10/2006

Vehicle

1999 Volvo C70 2 Dr LT Turbo Convertible

Review

For four years, this was the car I sought; it was my dream car. Owning it can only be summed up in one word: FORD..Fix Or Repair Daily. And of course, every repair, no matter how small was excessively expensive; example, the cost to replace the light bulb which illuminates the automatic transmission selector panel is $85. In addition to having never needed this done in even an Americam car, to replace this bulb required that the back seat, console, and gear selector be removed to access the bulb.

Favorite Features

The car has a very comfortable ride.

Suggested Improvements

Either make a quality electronic throttle or return to the old fashioned dependable linkage. The doors and windows have been sub-contracted to another manufactor, are cheaply made, and consistently go out of alignment or stop working correctly. The convertible top wears holes in itself.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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it was love at first sight, but...

Written by: broken hearted on 03/12/2005

Vehicle

1999 Volvo C70 2 Dr LT Turbo Convertible

Review

It was love at first sight, but I had to wait until I could afford this car by buying a used one. I thought I had done a good job of checking out the condition before buying, but every time I turn around I encounter some major repair expense and I feel that the car is not reliable enough to take on any trip outside a reasonable towing distance from home. I take very good care of my cars and I don't consider tires, brakes, usual or recommended service requirements to be something that I would complain about. Within a month of owning the car, the problems began. Expensive problems due to poor quality parts, a schizophrenic electronic throttle system, and now a cannibalistic canvas top system

Favorite Features

The Dolby Pro Logic sound system is incredible. The car feels solid and tight to drive, but definitely not agile; it's not a sports car. I love the overall 'style' of the car, and only recently have I noticed that both Mercedes and BMW have come out with 4 seater convertibles with comprable style.

Suggested Improvements

Volvo needs to pay attention to the quality of it's accessory components..things like door locks. The throttle system is unreliable due to the change from a linkage system to a computer chip that doesn't appear to be reliable. The glass window in a canvas cover has a poor design and doesn't last.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love This Car

Written by: Martha on 02/13/2005

Vehicle

1999 Volvo C70 2 Dr LT Turbo Convertible

Review

I love my Volvo C70 Convertible but does anyone else have a problem with blind spots and not being able to see out the back window? This doesn't have anything to do with height either.I'm 5'2",my husband is 6'2" and has the same problem. I depend entirely on my side mirrors, which is difficult. Otherwise, it's a wonderful car. Very comfortable and great to look at.Minor problem with getting in and out of the back seat if your a big guy. One other problem, if your uncomfortable with people staring at you, don't buy this car, because you will get stares! Took a long road trip this summer and couldn't have asked for better mileage and comfort. Wonderful to have a convertible that so easy to use!

Favorite Features

Great to look at and great mileage (30mpg on the highway. Extremely comfortable. Convertable top is so easy to use. Love the heated seats and side mirror defrosters,(those are pretty important to me if you read above).

Suggested Improvements

Somehow correct the vision problem or come standard with a reverse sensor.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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