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3.75 out of 5 stars

Tranny issues plague C70

ncmommy, 05/31/2013
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2004 in 2005 and love the look with the top down. The main thing to watch out for is the transmission!!! At 90,000 miles it began to slip and by 120,000 I had to have it rebuilt to the tune of $3500. Since having this work done I've not had any additional issues but was sorely disappointed in this Volvo as I've owned 6 and this one just pooped out. Another thing to watch is to never drive up too close to a parking curb!!! The bumper is so flexible and low to the ground as to let the car easily run up. Due to the shape it will literally rip off when you back up. This has happened to me 2x and I swear I'm not being as stupid as this sounds.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Car

Esther Rothenberg, 07/29/2004
2004 Volvo C70 HPT 2dr Convertible (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

From the asthetic point of view it is a gorgeous car. The interior is luxurious and the seats can be adjusted so that you feel that you have become one with the car. There is plenty of leg room as well as more room for additional passengers. The ride is a smooth one and you will notice alot of people looking in your direction. Also I have been stopped by people inquiring about the car. I rave. The sound system is spectacular and you always feel safe driving a Volvo.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Car

Ross, 07/24/2009
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

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.

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3 out of 5 stars

4th c70

h covington, 03/24/2016
2004 Volvo C70 LPT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
26 of 31 people found this review helpful

this is my 2nd ragtop,and I am here to tell the whole truth...these cars can have their quirks,but are full of character.they rattle,aren't the smoothest riding around town,and can be noisy,not to mention,the leather can be high maintenance,and the top can leak around the a-pillars.to replace just the top,is between 1500-2500,for example,but other parts can be found pretty cheap on ebay.

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Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Second time a charm

Rob, 09/07/2005
2004 Volvo C70 HPT 2dr Convertible (2.3L 5cyl Turbo 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have owned both the 02/LT and the current 2004/HT C70. The 2002 had a "bad" rattle in the back right 1/4 panel and after Volvo could not fix it I traded it in for the 2004. both cars ran well and I love the HT and the mileage is equal to the LT. We get compliments daily and I drive the car 12 months in New England. don't like the CD changer or the difficult method to move the seats up to let a person in the back. Great "empty nester car" and long trips are like sitting in a lounge chair at home.

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