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Prui's Mom, 07/30/2007
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
The 5-cylinder turbo has all the power and perk necessary for climbing mountains, passing or cruising the highways. This car is sturdy, quiet, responsive and holds the road on slippery winter roads. Last 1000 mile road trip it got 28.8 MPG. Avg. 26 MPG in around-town use. Safety, beauty, power and fun to drive; what more do you need?
Ok, but beware
Derrick, 07/20/2009
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Well we bought the car used, impart because we were just starting our family and with volvo you think safe. Thankfully we also put out for a three year 30k warranty. Good thing we did, because had we not we would have ended up putting over $5000 into the thing. Would not recommend buying used!! These cars were not built to go even 150K, we are just hoping to nurse it till we are no longer upside down and can dump the thing.
Upgrade from 850 Wagon
Kate, 03/23/2008
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I owned an 850 wagon for one year and loved it! It blew a piston ring and rather than spending the money to fix it, I bought this car. I love it! While it is more luxurious than I am used to, this car will definitely last for 10+ yrs. I bought it with 52k miles at 5 yrs old and it was still eligible for the Volvo used car warranty. So far, no regrets. Though sometimes it feels like the gas needle visibly moves on short (<100 miles) trips. I'm used to a car that gets 30+ mpg though- so maybe that's just me. Volvo improved the cupholders, climate control and internal design significantly and I am happy with my car over all. This car will go on camping trips, ski trips and paintball trips..
Future problems....
Gina, 09/21/2009
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So here's my experience in a nut shell... On a USED 02 XC70. The car is now 7 years old. 90,000k miles. No accidents. Routinely serviced. I'm the second owner. Was great for the first year, then the problems came one after another. So far, It's violently vibrated and made all sorts of noises. I've replaced both differentials ($3500 total), and axles ($600)... So far. Now, after much anticipation and dread, I believe my tranny is finally giving out too! It's clunking when downshifting, and surging at low speeds. Oh! Also, it makes this quiet, but noticeable annoying ticking noise (similar to a loose heat shield) that my mechanic hasn't been able diagnose yet. Luckily it's paid off. Really, I love this car even after all the problems it's given me, but I think I'm going to buy an older (1998 or more) one next time.
Great Car. Expensive to Maintain
M N Jones, 02/22/2009
2002 Volvo XC AWD 4dr Wagon (2.4L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The XC70 is a strong performer and a very comfortable riding vehicle. Everyone who sits in the car comments on how comfortable the seats are. I've driven the car in blizzard like conditions and the car handled the roads with ease. The AWD system in the vehicle is second to none. The only issues I have with the car are the maintenance costs. There are a lot of quirky little things that seem to go wrong with the vehicle or need to be maintained.
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