Is the 2008 Volvo V70 a good car?
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Review
What the reviewers at Edmunds [and elsewhere] don't seem to grasp, is that many of us don't like the "me too" look and feel of an elevated SUV. Volvo and other EU manufactures offer a sporty driving experience in a very practical design - a station wagon. Not trendy...which is a characteristic that I appreciate. In an era dominated by overweight SUVs and their "cross-over" cousins, the Volvo V70 is a sign of sanity and good taste. If you need an elevated drivers seat to feel important, the V70 is not for you. If you drive with one eye on your cell phone and your brain firmly rooted in cyber-space, please stay in your SUV, and I'll keep an eye out for you.
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What options are available on the 2008 Volvo V70?
Available Volvo V70 2008 Submodel Types: Wagon, R
Available Trims: 2.4, 3.2, XC, 2.5T, 2.4T, R, T5, 3.2 R-Design, Base
Exterior Colors: Silver Metallic, Black, Ice White, Ruby Red Metallic, Titanium Gray Metallic, Ash Gold, Barents Blue Metallic, Nautic Blue Metallic, White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Moondust Metallic, Mystic Silver Metallic, Platinum Green, Savile Grey Metallic, Silver, Titanium Grey Metallic, Venetian Red
Interior Colors: Beige/Light Sand, Anthracite Black leather, Sandstone Beige cloth, Taupe, Beige Sand, Taupe/Brown, Taupe/Light Taupe leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Rear Bench Seats, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Auto Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Trip Computer, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, AWD/4WD, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Automatic Emergency Braking, Leather Seats, Post-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 5, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), premium unleaded (recommended), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
