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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Value, great performance

Catherine, 07/13/2005
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We live in Germany and regularly drive on the Autobahns in the XC70. We've even had it up to 122 MPH while late for a flight and it is rock solid. Vehicle noise is pretty low compared to our old Tahoe and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Been skiing in the Alps and had no trouble manuevering in snow, the Winter feature works great. Pirelli Scorpion STR tires are worth the money. The only thing I really don't like after all is the rain sensing intermittent wipers-- it never seems to be the right amount of wiping for lower speeds and light drizzle. I've been hit by a motorcycle and I've backed into a post and the repairs were expensive, but car was not totaled, unlike my friends cars.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

do not buy this car . beware it is deadly dangerous.

goodbye, 03/20/2013
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
23 of 193 people found this review helpful

i own an 850@450,000 km. needed 2nd car, found a 2004 XC70@65,000 from Volvo dealership. thinking this is going to be great. <one year goes . Transmission, ABS, Anit-Skid Control, Speed sensor, ABS sensor. All had problems at best. Sounds expensive to fix .you are right. More than once it scared the crap out of me. ie: in an intersection when the ABS engaged while i was trying to drive. kids were in the car. got almost nothing on a trade for a Honda . This is a computer on wheels. the computer is in the engine compartment so it overheats. who knows. There were many electrical issues. I once honked the horn with cruise control button. not the same quality as pre 1998. it almost killed me.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Proud New Owner

fxfthrs, 05/15/2003
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 49 people found this review helpful

I can not report on reliability I have only owned the car for a week. The care screams quality through and through.You fell like you are driving a tank its so solid Do your homework ahead of time to help get the best price. The demand for this car and their SUV is so steep they don't like to haggle. Thanks to Edmunds I paid $500 over invoice with 2.9% financing

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5 out of 5 stars

my favorite wagon

sindell, 01/17/2004
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

look forward to driving this vehicle.it has great road feel, stability,enough pick-up for street and highway driving. far surpasses my BMW 528 wagon for all weather driving! your rating is too low.

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5 out of 5 stars

Our second XC

01XC/Volvo forever, 02/02/2004
2004 Volvo XC70 AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My wife bought a new Cross Country in 1999, it now has 67,000 miles on it. I liked it so much I bought a new one in 2001, which now has 38,000 miles. Initial purchase price on these cars was more than we were used to paying for a car. However, they are absolutely the best cars we have ever owned. No problems whatsoever. I believe that they are a bargain. Factoring in safety, comfort, performance and build quality, there is nothing else made that comes close. We have taken 4 trips to Florida, 3000 miles round trip each time. These cars are excellent long distance cruisers.

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