Used 1998 Volvo V70 Wagon Consumer Reviews
1998 V70 Wagon
The V70 definatly feels more sturdy than our Camry, solid like you would imagine a tank feels. Crisp handling/steering can be fatiguing on long trips because the slightest move of the wheel sends you off course. Braking is excellent with 4 wheel disc/anti-lock during the yellow light power stops I've never had anyone stop as quikly as me. Acceleration? I'm not so impressed but it's better than the Camry. The seats are very comortable (but see improvement area for related comments). The leather quality seems better than average.
This Volvo is excellent
This V70GLT is the first sold in US, March 97. I have had one problem with this car. The dealerships have seen this car only once for an ABS sensor.
Volvo V70 1998
Love the safety and feeling of driving a tank. Very comfortable to drive long distances. Seat belts have been replaced in two seats! Replacing light/bulbs is a very common thing, very annoying. Driver Power window button had to be replaced, back seat is broken now; too many "little" but important knobs and lights had to be replaced. Other cars I'ved owned, had never this experience!
An absolute tank
My mother and I both own a 1998 Volvo V70. A couple weeks ago, we were driving on a thoroughfare when a car on the cross street jumped in front of us. Slammed on the brakes and still ended up smacking the other car. Thankfully no one was injured aside from being a little sore. Their car had the driver's door bent out of the frame and side panels smashed. When we went to look at the damage to our car, there was paint damage on the bumper, a small dent on the front, a headlight cover broken and the hood was slightly crooked, likely from where it hit a sturdy part of the other car's frame. We were surprised to see it was so little compared to how damaged the other car was. Unfortunately, the low value of the car meant it has been declared "totaled" by the insurance company but we've already gotten in contact with someone selling a 1998 Volvo and plan to get another! It hesitates before speeding up but great car all together!
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test driver
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~!