2004 Volvo C70 Review

First Volvo

Written by: capteemo on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

This car had been in an accident and had a salvage title, price right, but some concern because of that. However, once I put new tires and new engine mounts on the car (they had deteriorated in hot Florida weather) this car runs like new and is a pleasure to drive. Good pickup, great fun on an open winding road with the top down.

Favorite Features

Quality, one touch top down, roomy, especially back seat, for this type car.

Suggested Improvements

obviously the slow operation of power seats and flimsy cupholders

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Fun Car

Written by: Ross on 07/23/2009

Vehicle

2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Really enjoy the car. Being 6'3", I need more head room than most. This car fits me well. Smooth engine, great looks. Only problems: slow acceleration up slight grades sometimes causes the tranny to slip a bit between 2nd and 3rd. No slip at heavier acceleration though. Also, get verbal abuse about the headlight wipers:Could do without them. Actually room under the hood to work on a few things myself. Only other nitpick is the slow power seat feature to enter the back seat.

Favorite Features

Push button top, foldaway top gives nice finished look.

Suggested Improvements

Headlight wipers could go away, slipping tranny, slow back seat motion would drive you crazy if putting kids in the back regularly.

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Driving Pleasure

Written by: Ric on 04/09/2007

Vehicle

2004 Volvo C70 HPT 2dr Convertible (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I purchased this car used, with only 2070 miles on it! The car is a pleasure to drive, very sporty looking, and gets great gas mileage (32.3 MPG highway. The quality of the build is typical Volvo, everything fits as it should, and solid as a rock.

Favorite Features

The amazingly smooth power and shifting. The convertible top opening and closing design. The heated seats, and air system are really well designed.

Suggested Improvements

The power seats could move a little faster, but I'm getting used to it.

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Wonderful car

Written by: Todd on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2004 Volvo C70 HPT 2dr Convertible (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I've had this car for almost 2 years now and love it. It's comfortable, fun to drive and gets looks everywhere I go.

Favorite Features

HPT! It really goes. The styling really gets a lot of comments.

Suggested Improvements

Better rear seat entry/seat goes too slow. Expensive to maintain. Increase the manufactures warranty. I put a lot of miles on my car and am through the warranty in less than 2 years. Higher grade leather that wears longer.

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Fun Car

Written by: Maureen Chuga on 07/13/2006

Vehicle

2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

I have found this car fun to drive. I've gotten 26 mpg highway. I'm able to easily zip in and out of traffic when entering highway and changing lanes. Easy to park. Has trunk space for 1 large and 2 small suitcases with extra space for shopping bags.

Favorite Features

1 button convertible top

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders are flimsy.

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