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The Bad Reviews are all TRUE!
Joe, 04/04/2009
2000 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in January 2009 with just over 100K on it. After disregarding Consumer Reports and many horror stories on this site, I am paying the price now. In just two months, over $2000 put into it, and the check engine light came on couple of days ago, with codes for an oxygen sensor and catalytic converter. The interior is cheap and noisy, crazy squeaks and rattles. Alternator died, leaving me stranded on the highway. $700 to fix. Vibration in the engine, drivetrain issue the mechanic says. Stay away from the '98-'00 XC, great look and feel, but 90% chance it will cost you a boatload to keep running. I was hoping to be that 1 out of 10, but no such luck.
great when there is nothing to fix
OHguy, 01/26/2004
2000 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved the car while we had it. Bought it in Nov. of 2001 as a repo, car was pre-certified with warranty to 74,000 miles. Just got rid of the car a week ago. Had to replace the throttle body, had shifter lights fixed, fixed a leak in the oil pan, front headlight wiper needed to be fixed, replaced ball joints, pinion seals. A lot was covered by warranty, but spent 2,00+ out of pocket and needed to spend another 700+. Put a good set of Dunlops on the car and they didn't last 15,000 miles, so went back to Michelin tires and no more excessive tire wear
not a good experience
Volvoproblems, 09/19/2003
2000 Volvo V70 XC 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our first three problems were electronic/ computerized parts failures. Very expensive to fix. We were just out of warranty on a car with a perfect service record when our troubles began and Volvo refused to show us any "good will". The last problem we just had, again very expensive repair has left us asking-why did we buy a Volvo? Aren't there supposed to be great cars? And if this is an exception, why doesn't Volvo stand behind there factory installed parts?? If you're thinking of buying a Volvo wagon get the extended warranty or you may be in for alot of money, time and aggrevation!
Disappointed
Disappointed Owner, 12/27/2005
2000 Volvo V70 SE 4dr Wagon
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First European Car I have owned after 1 Honda and 3 Nissans. I am back to Japanese after this experience. Car purchased as a one year old car with 13,000 miles. Good safety features, design, and options features have been far outweighted by terrible mechanical failures, all after certified extended waranty expired. Failures included steering, electronic throttle control systems, master brake cylinder, driver's seat belt, front brake rotors, and front passenger electric window switch. Repair costs have exceeded $3,000. I have never owned a car that experienced major failures of critical drive train components. An now the car has several rattles. I would not recommend Volvo to anyone.
Don't do it!
Bashstpaul, 01/10/2008
2000 Volvo V70 XC SE Turbo 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Save yourself the trouble. This car isn't worth it. Last year alone (2007) I had over $7,000 in repair bills on this car. Total repairs have cost me over $18,000. Electrical, ABS Module, Brakes, Tranny, etc. etc. etc. Rear hatch panel keeps coming loose. Now the rear hatch won't lock. Keep thinking there's nothing left to go wrong. This dog keeps showing me how laughable that attitude is. Can't go 3 months without a shop visit. The absolute worst car I've ever owned.