2000 Volvo S70 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(42 Total Reviews)
2000 Volvo GLT SE Turbo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr GLT SE Turbo Sedan
Review
I bought this car used at 136k miles. This car handles like a dream and the turbo gets you out of situations like people you like to box you in on the highway. The A/C however is intermitant and don't know why. Going to bring it in to get that looked at. I want to feel safe with my new son and don't want a minivan and look like a soccer mom. There is plenty of space in the trunk for the stroller and groceries. I would recommend this car.
Favorite Features
The leather seats, roomy trunk, turbo and the classic styling.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders! They are flimsy pieces of plastic that break!
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Best used car I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This is my 3rd Volvo and there is a reason that I keep buying them, and that reason is reliability. This S70 T5 is great. It's good on gas, comfortable and fun to drive, and it's fast. I love to hear the turbo kick in. If I buy another car guess what... Volvo.
Favorite Features
Turbo, great frosty air. Nice solid car. You can tell it's quality and built very well. And did I mention it's fast? Great stock stereo system
Suggested Improvements
Worst cup holders of all time. And the overheat light comes on even when the car is not hot.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Can I get Better Gas Mileage?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Love this car. Roomy inside,wish it had heaed seats since it has leather. Our volvo is sturdy around corners and handles like a dream minus when you hit a bump. I am used to having an suv and miss having the room in the back for my work supplies, but I had to park my Escalade due to crazy gas prices. That baby gets 17mpg. I ge 23mpg in town and would like to see if I can get alittle better gas mileage out of it. If anyone has any ideas send me and e-mail.
Favorite Features
nice looking, rides great better gas mileage than most cars out there. dependable and surdy.
Suggested Improvements
Bigger Trunk space taller/deeper, better cup holders, easier feel when you go over a bump.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Odd, but comfortable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr GLT SE Turbo Sedan
Review
We bought this car for the safety and the incredibly comfortable seats, but we wouldn't buy another one. It has odd quirks, like the junky cupholders in the front and the lack of any trunk light, that are annoying for a car at this price level. The dangerous trouble with the jerky electronic throttle (ETS) really scared us, especially when we got the bill for the repair. Fortunately, Volvo did the right thing and reimbursed us for the repair and, at least at first, warrantied it for life. However the class action suit for this problem seems to indicate a shorter warranty. It's now a recall, so get it fixed before it stops working altogether.
Favorite Features
Heated leather seats, safety, moonroof.
Suggested Improvements
Cupholders, trunk light, light bulb longevity, warranty the throttle system repairs for life, trunk latch seems to pop open on its own sometimes.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
2000 GLT Keep It-Or You Will Miss It!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr GLT Turbo Sedan
Review
I "tried" to incorporate a "9" in my ratings of perfect "10s" (to make it more realistic for non-believers). But there was not 1 particular category that I felt I should slight in any way. If anything the performance category it should be an 11, And the comfort a 12! If you own 1 of these cars (especially a Turbo) DO NOT SELL IT to purchase something "More expensive"(like I did). You will find there is NOTHING on the market (regardless how much you will spend) that compares to the comfort and performance this car delivers. The seats feel tailor-made. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are also in V-8 territory. Dont believe me? -drive one. And as for gas mileage - the turbos RUN ON AIR! I get 28mpg.
Favorite Features
I have sat in every car on the market under $120,000. I can safely say my Volvo has the most comfortable seats. Also I have material/chemical allergies. Volvo seems to be the only car where the materials it is made from DO NOT effect my allergies.
Suggested Improvements
Volvo is becoming more popular to younger buyers like me. Keep everything the same but Please incorporate "BRIGHTER" exterior colors; White(not off white), Centerline Yellow, Construction Orange, Lime Green, and Plum Crazy Purple. -Thank You.
7 out 8 people found this review helpful
Ready for new
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Great auto! Reliable and great gas mileage (25/30). Great exterior due to being kept in garage. All repair/inspection records available. I'm ready to buy a 2007 Volvo.
Favorite Features
Dependable!
Suggested Improvements
None. Everything works great.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Last Volvo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr GLT SE Turbo Sedan
Review
This has been the most expensive car I've ever had to own. I wouldn't say it's very reliable either Warranty service was fair at best. I dread the check engine light going on. That's never less than a $1,000. I like the way the car looks and drives but I can't afford it or can I rely on it.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
8 out 12 people found this review helpful
reliable car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
purchased used with 50K on odometer.. plenty of power in 5CYL engine...don't really need turbo feature..weakest interior feature is coffee holder built into the armrest. brakes are above average as in body.Very reliable car in all types of climate..great seats for long drives
Favorite Features
ability to move in snow..unbelievable ability to traverse any weather condition...live in the NorthEast Mid- Atlantic..great AC as well..climate control is excellent..
Suggested Improvements
better design of cup holders
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Volvo S70
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
Great car except for the major problem that Ford inherited with the emission system's Electronic Throttle Assembly. Fortunately, Class Action lawsuit allows owners to have it fixed for free up to 200,000 miles saving you $1,000. Kudos to Ford/Volvo for doing the right thing! Handles well and is great for long drives. Front end rides rough over bumps but maybe because I'm used to SUV tires.
Favorite Features
Interior, comfort, safety, electronics are super.
Suggested Improvements
A bit staid in styling, but not a big deal. It is a Volvo afterall.
28 out 28 people found this review helpful
Low Reliability
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Volvo S70 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Good Sturdy car, Safe, However it is difficullt to maintain. While changing oil and filters -- it needs special internal filter and needs special wrench. It forces you to go to a dealer for oil changes. No dip stick for checking transmission fluid. Ease of maintenance always increases a car's reliabilty. Engine hot light comes on occasionally while the temp gauge reads normal and with full antifreeze. The light goes off only after an overnight cooling. The electronic throttle light comes on and the engine stalls. Volvo has not been able to explain the problem. The dealer will clean the throttle butterfly but it might or might not fix the problem. Volvo refuses to issue a recall.
Favorite Features
Trip computer. Built in garage door opener. Handles well. Sturdily built. Safe in an accident
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control is cumbersome. If you are using the cup holder then you cannot open the center console compartment
9 out 11 people found this review helpful
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