2003 Volvo V70 Review

Name: 2003 Volvo V70 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 768 USD
Rating: 4.7 (66 reviews)

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Pros

Superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction, available all-wheel drive.

Cons

Gets expensive when you start adding options, tight rear legroom.

What’s new

A new high-performance model, the V70R, making 300 horsepower, will be available later in the year. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and an audio unit with a CD and cassette player grace the interior of the 2.4 and 2.4T. The latter also gets real wood trim. For the all-wheel-drive version, the 2.4 turbocharged engine receives a small bump in displacement and horsepower. Rain-sensing wipers and OnCall Plus (the telematics system) are available, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, brighten the exterior.

Edmunds says

An enjoyable wagon with a strong reputation for safety.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$238/mo

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OK, but Not Like the Good Old Days

VolvoGrl, 02/17/2006

2003 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

I bought the V70 after owning a 240 wagon. The V70 is OK, but it's not like the old days. The car is comfortable and gas mileage is great for something this size. I am, however, disappointed in Volvo's apparent decline in quality. I've had to return to the dealer about 5 times in the first two and a half years to replace shoddy parts, including the steering wheel which just sort of …

Fabulous and Fun V70

MaineTrees, 01/08/2009

2002 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

After 4 years and 50K+ miles I still love this car. It is a joy to drive. Seat comfort is superb. I can drive for hours with no back ache. Braking system is superb. This is the non-turbo model and has plenty of pep with the 5 speed auto transmission. 32 MPG highway at 70 mph. About 22-23 in the city. Repairs and scheduled maint are expensive at the dealer!! Find a good independent …

Station Wagon Fever

Nicole, 02/02/2009

2003 Volvo V70 2.5T AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Great car! I wanted a car that would provide me comfort, safety, space, and so much more. This car does everything! When I go shop, I actually have a place to put my items. The leather seats are A+ I couldn't ask for a better made car. The craftsmanship is excellent for the price. We bought our V70 used, so we didn't lose a lot of money. We also paid like 11k in the end and had equity in …

Fantastic Car

James Epstein, 11/11/2010

2003 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M)

With 110,000 miles on the odometer, the car feels solid and remains extremely reliable. It has handled many Maine winters well. Seats are very comfortable, and the standard sound system is superb. Paint still shines! Love this carn and highly recommend.

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2003 V70 Highlights

Trim:

2.4

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$27,870
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$238/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	37.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the V70 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

2003 Volvo V70 Review

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}