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Too many problems
imfrommars, 09/26/2005
1998 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan
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Bought new in 1998 Maintained every 5000 miles (about 3 months) oil change at dealership. I was happy up to 60,000 miles (still brakes were a known Volvo problem with soft pads). But after went thru 3 batteries, heating problem, ABS module replaced, front end replaced, tires 15 inches going very quick, twice rotors both front and back, and never mind miriad of electrical problems (bulbs, etc). Service at dealership is extremly expensive. This is my last VOLVO. Two of my students are using it right now still the safest car around, but daddy will be paying all the future repair bills which I'm not looking forward. Bought myself a 2005 Toyota Camry XLE V-6 and extended warranty just in case.
Mine has been great
LikemyVolvo, 03/25/2006
1998 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan
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I bought mine with a stick shift, brand new, and except for routine maintenance and one battery replacement in 7 years (with a car which is parked outside at an airport parking lot for a week at a time), have had NO problems. I get it serviced regularly. The seats are wonderful - 6 hour drives are now a breeze when they used to kill me in my Accord, and it handles great! I would buy another one!
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J Florida, 09/12/2002
1998 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan
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Volvo has realy disappointed me on my first try. Bought it new and had it in the shop over 10 times in the first 6 months. Replaced the AC compressor twice within the first year and total 3 times now. New evaporator and many other AC parts once it was out of warranty. Replaced more lights than on any cars every owned for a combined total of 30 years. The list of problems goes on and on. Dealer did what they could to satisfy me, just a poorly engineered and manufactured car! Too bad because it drive well when it's not in the shop.
Poor quality for a Volvo
pandabear1, 06/01/2006
1998 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan
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This car has been a nightmare to maintain. Within the first few years I purchased it, I brought it back to the dealer every 2-3 months. Within 2 wks of driving it off the lot, I had multiple light bulbs on the panel, spark plugs, and AC components replaced. In the 8 yrs I've owned it, I've replaced the battery 4x, alternator 2x, headlights 2x, latch for hood, entire air conditioning system, front axels, shocks, power steering component, ABS sensor...all replaced. I go through tires like crazy, had to get the gas gauge fixed several times, the vinyl has bubbled off the doors, coating on buttons started peeling within months of owning it, all buttons have nail marks on them.
Too many electrical problems
kesh, 09/19/2002
1998 Volvo S70 GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I liked the car at first but has been too unreliable. I had a battery replaced after 2.5 yrs and the new one went out again yesterday after 1 year only. I have had two door locks go out and multiple electrical parts replaced after the warranty expired. Volvos are very expensive to fix and costs have added up quickly. It seems like I have to take it in to be serviced every few months for one problem or another. Bought it for safety reasons and friends suggestion but never again. I will stick with a Japanese luxury next time.