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Never Again
Not A Happy Camper, 11/14/2002
1998 Volvo V70 R Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle used to replace a 1988 Volvo 740. We should have kept the 740! This car has spent more time in the shop than my previous 10 cars of many different makes. My problem areas have been A.C, anti lock brakes, air pump and check valve, cd player, just to name the major areas. Don't think that Volve will come to your aid after the warranty period. If you need an awd wagon,look at the Mercedes of this era. I know I am!
Just keeps going and going and going!
Conner, 09/25/2009
1998 Volvo V70 R Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is absolutely fabulous. 235K miles to date. The most comfortable seats ever made. Super-reliable. High- pressure turbo is fun as heck to drive. The AWD is excellent. Build quality is wonderful. I service the car every 5K and it takes care of me every day. Paint quality is still excellent after 11 years. Interior Materials also exceptional quality. The only issues with the '98s are ABS control modules tend to go out. Strut mounts can wear out causing a "clunk" sound. Replaced wheel bearings. The 3- CD head units don't last. Well worth it, though, factory sound is awesome.
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$Love it But Leave It
ilovemyvolvo, 05/04/2010
1998 Volvo V70 Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Comfortable, safe, reliable and can get me anywhere. My $5000 purchase of a used car has probably now cost me upwards of $10,000 including repairs. I've owned it for 5 years. Not what i was looking for in purchasing a used vehicle. It's been one thing after another- engine mounts, locks, windows, power steering leak, rear drive shaft now the air pump system. This is not a used vehicle you want to buy if you are not willing to put a lot of $$$ into it. Going back I probably would have settled for something cheaper to repair.
In the Shop Again!!
JDR, 08/05/2002
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Volvo XC AWD is a reliability nightmare! Mine's in the shop today for the 3rd time in 11 months, and 8,000 miles for check engine light being on. This time, I'm 19 days out of warranty and they're replacing the carbon evaporation canister (the 2nd time in 2 years). The bill is $460.00 and I'm hopping mad! Oh, let's not forget the stupid light bulb I need replaced this go-around too. The one bulb I wish would burn out (check engine) hasn't! I'm seriously contemplating dumping this junky car and return to driving my old, reliable, 140,000 mile, '88 Honda Accord once again.
test driver
Mhotopp, 10/12/2002
1998 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife wants a volvo wagon, so I've been testing them for two weeks. Leather separates from door panels, bulbs burn out, suspension and brakes wear fast, check engine warnings are common. She wants it, its our 10th anniversary,and I can't buy it. Sucks~!