2002 Volvo C70 Coupe HT 2dr Coupe (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Engine was sound and performed exceptional, however she was put down in June of 2008. I my wife & two kids traveled the 405 south bound in the carpool lane. A diesel trucks tire traveling north bound became dislodged (rim included). Now airborne crossed several lanes headed for opposing traffic with exact aim at my windshield. Not being able to move left or right I pushed the accelerator praying the tire would miss the car. No luck! Striking the roof of the car and crashing into the cabin before bouncing off. Insurance company declared the car a total loss. My wife, two kids, and I walked away without a scratch. With superb safety/build qualities 4 souls were saved by Volvo
Best Features
Interior styling, Dolby Digital Prologic, exterior styling. Handling & the 236hp turbo engine is an understatement, once turbo kicked felt like 300hp
Worst Features
2002 model could have used as a factory option a sport suspension & and navigation, along with steering wheel controls for the radio. An better cupholders.
2002 Volvo C70 Coupe HT 2dr Coupe (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
After lusting for this car since it came out in 1998, I finally bought one. After owning (2) BMW 3-series cars including an M-3 I have to say that the Volvo is far more car for the money (especially when buying used). The exterior design is as sexy as it gets, the interior is roomy, and the dash is elegant and easy to use from the get go. The seats get no better, and the Turbo is like Jet propulsion. For driving in the "Real world" this rare vehicle is a great pick without question.
2002 Volvo C70 Coupe HT 2dr Coupe (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
My experience with my baby is one of
joy and jubilation! Driving her is so
mcuh fun and she is so unique (You
don't see that many black coupe's) I
love her and am going to keep her for
quite some time...
Best Features
Suspension, Radio, Interior & Seats
Worst Features
Rear window too high, more horsepower
(300 or better)
2002 Volvo C70 Coupe HT 2dr Coupe (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This is my second Volvo (the S40 2000
was my first) and I love this black
beauty! I enjoy the tight handling and
the superior excelation (a little turbo-
lag would have prefered a super-
charger). The looks and comments I get
on her are amazing. Everytime I go
into Manhattan and park her the
attendants always ask how she drives
and that it is the best looking coupe
on the planet. Needless to say it's
a "chick-magnet" and that's a good
thing! My sound system is the high
end version and I've added XM Satelite
Radion to the mix!
Best Features
Boomin' Sound System; the shape and
design...
Worst Features
More power; rear seat accessability;
AWD & geartronics
2002 Volvo C70 Coupe HT 2dr Coupe (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Overall the best car for the money. I
thought Volvo's were boring until I
drove this car. The seats and driving
comfort are so nice especially
compared to the BMW 3-Series...firm
yet soft. I find the controls on the
BMW small but the C70 is very straight
forward. The only down side to this
car is the lack of shifting ability
for the automatic compared to others
but do yourself a favor leave it 3-
gear on some back roads and let the
turbo rev like it should! I must
mention that the torque-pull is strong
if you have a heavy foot...that's ok
I'll take the power.
Best Features
Fast and safe with unique look
compared to others in it's class.
Worst Features
It takes forever to get into the back
seat...manual entry would have been
better. A few drink holders in the
back would be appreciated.