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never a volvo again
perkins, 06/12/2005
1999 Volvo V70 GLT Turbo 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a volvo for the first time in '99. based on reputation for safety and reliability. Although it is a very usable cargo space and comfortable ride and excellent visibility, it has been a repair nightmare. I began having very poor a/c problems finally had to replace it under warranty, and the repairs on electrical issues, interior body hardware, (shift light, window controls, seat controls on driver side, wagon hatchback door)after the warranty expired have been very costly and don't last long. I have spent way too much money on repairs, hoping to hold onto the car for at least ten years, and it's been six and I'm giving up d/t repairs.Reg. maintenance made no difference. Sad story.
Gets out of its own way
Amy Chalmers, 02/06/2016
1999 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This old girl has given me 14 years of driving pleasure. I still look forward to any opportunity to take her for a spin. I'd like to get her to 200,000 miles, but I'm feeling a need for a little more oomph in the engine. Driving through the Appalachians demonstrated that hills are too much for her now. The dealer sold her to me with the praise,"It gets out of its own way". This has been true, but in the mountains of western Maryland, she wasn't easily getting out of the way of more powerful cars behind us. Even at 17 years old, her exterior looks like new. My Saint Bernard's claws don't even scratch the paint! The interior is showing signs of age, however: some cracking leather and loose pieces due to dried out glue. All cosmetic; no mechanical failures. I don't know that I will ever find a more comfortable and quiet ride. I'd buy this one all over again and if cared for as well as mine has been, I would recommend to anyone.
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Fun to drive with room for family
edevries3, 09/03/2003
1999 Volvo V70 GLT Turbo 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 99 V70 GLT since new. We have had very few problems with it. It does seem to burn through headlights and brakes quickly but other than that it has been very reliable and a blast to drive. We love our Wagon!! I am looking forward to buying a new one someday!
Look carefully
ve744, 08/06/2002
1999 Volvo V70 GLT Turbo 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bad gas mileage, poor leather interior, poor paint job, many minor interior defects (window button sticks, interior lights do not go off when door is closed, etc.)
Love it all but the maintenance
A Kirkland Mom, 01/12/2009
1999 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I adore everything about my Volvo but the price it takes to keep it. Even the dealer admitted it is a lemon. Another reviewer hit the nail when he said "very good or awful." I got the short end of the stick on this one with weird problems (unraveling muffler gumming up exhaust, unexplained smokes inside and out...) and so may trips to the dealer, I know all the service people's kids' names. That being said, I love the way it drives, looks, feels and physically holds up, structure wise, I just picked a lemon. Would buy another one but can't gamble on picking a winner.