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Indestructible machine!
Rod, 02/21/2020
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
While most continue to buy (I don't know why) their SUV, I will continue to buy Volvo wagons. AWD, more room than most SUVs, better gas mileage, tow 3,400 pounds AND the most comfortable seats in the industry and of course the safety. Awesome machines, very easy to work on and maintain. I have owned my 2012 XC70 for 5 1/2 years and my 1998 V70 for 18 years. Expensive new, very inexpensive used. Buy one, maintain it, it will not die. Indestructible!
After 3 Months...We're still in love!
Frank, 02/22/2017
updated 08/23/2017
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2012 XC70 T6 with 23,000 miles on it. I got it just in time, as Portland winter came and we were blanketed in snow and ice 4 times over 2 months. I put studded tires on the car and it has been a tank! Not one single slip or skid...even starting on a steep incline. The acceleration is amazing. This car flat out moves, which is pretty impressive considering it is not a light vehicle. The seats are amazingly comfortable! You can actually feel the seat cushion bounce a little as you go over bumps rather than your body absorbing the shock. We had reservations of purchasing a used Volvo over a new Subaru, but after driving both...the decision was easy. Hoping this girl keeps truckin' for many more years!
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Love my new car
aptje14, 04/05/2013
updated 04/05/2016
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
My family loves this Wagon. Perfect daily driver for people with kids and pets. Comfortable on long trips. Safety features are very important to my family and this car doesn't disappoint. This Volvo Wagon is effortless to drive and I look forward to any excuse for a road trip. Update: We have owned this car for 4 years now and still love it. My sixteen year old has chosen this car to drive over our other car, a BMW 335i. We feel that she is very safe in the Volvo but sure do miss driving it ourselves. We would have two if we could afford it. The new models get much better gas mileage which now makes this the perfect vehicle, in our opinion.
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A safe, serene ride. Just what the doctor ordered.
Des T., 03/01/2021
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Even before I got my driver’s license in 1972, I always longed to own a Volvo. My dream finally came true with a new 1986 745 GLE. It was everything I’d wanted, and more. I drove it for 460,000 trouble-free miles before donating it to charity. It was still in good shape after 26 years but it needed a new clutch and since I’d already bought my next one, a used 1994 940, I was willing to donate the 745. Although it was in great shape, the 940 wasn’t as much fun to drive mainly because of the automatic transmission. I drove the 940 reliably for 11 years, and a few weeks ago, an inattentive driver rear-ended me without braking, from about 45 mph. The 940 was totaled but luckily my wife and I escaped serious injury thanks to Volvo’s safety features. After that accident, I won’t buy anything except a Volvo. My wife was nagging me to buy a Lexus, but I was eyeing the XC70 and was lucky enough to find a 2012 AWD 3.2l six with low enough miles at a decent price to make it worthy of replacing my destroyed 940. I had no idea how much Volvo had advanced until I drove this baby. She feels as solid as a rock, has ample power and is supremely comfortable. Honestly, I feel spoiled when I drive down the street. I’m still cynical about needing all the electronic gizmos that come with it, but damn, this is a nice ride. The handling could be a little firmer but it sticks on corners, and on the open road, it’s an absolute dream. The engine purrs, the seats are spectacular and the build quality it as good as anything that money can buy. The doors are incredibly well-balanced and close with a really light touch. On a recent recreational trip involving freeway and city driving, I averaged 25.5 mpg. Not bad for a 4,200 lb. monster that’s almost 9 years old. I expect on a straight freeway run I’ll get about 27-28 mpg. Around town it’s been 20-22 mpg depending on how much of a hurry I’m in. I’m impressed. Certainly much more than I expected to be. Most important, my wife loves it, and she's not even going to drive it.
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Best made cars and at 70 I've owned a lot
Gus, 08/08/2019
updated 02/16/2021
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
PURE QUALITY AND TO TOP IT THEY'RE DESIGNED FOR THE DIY GUYS, EVERYTHING IS SO EASY TO GET TO
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Really impressed! Have owned for 6 years.
Leigh63, 10/31/2022
updated 05/02/2023
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
First, I come from a long line of Toyota 4-Runners so this was a big change. This car is very comfortable (lots of adjustment options). The front cabin is roomy. Mine is red with ivory interior. The paint still looks brand new when washed. As some have mentioned, acceleration can be sluggish but when I punch the gas level to pass, I am able to. This car is 11 years old and I have only had 1 problem. The battery went dead bc the computer was constantly searching for something it never found. Although I would say this is definitely a defect, the Volvo dealership charged me $400 for a software update which took care of the problem. I should not have had to pay for that which is why I took a star off. (I think they should have also replaced the battery for a discount as well.) Things I love about this car: my big moonroof (never leaks), auto seats on both sides, auto trunk release, interior and exterior styling, loads of airbags that I have never had to deploy because of the great ABS system, has a keyless start, great error info. The system shows me exactly what's wrong, still get 24 MPG, side mirrors fold in when the ignition is turned off, and it has heated seats that warm up quickly. The body style is timeless. Also, it has excellent cargo space. Things I tolerate: the HVAC system is only fair bc it takes a little longer to get cool or warm, lackluster acceleration, and system menus are not straightforward but I have them all memorized after owning it this long. I would both buy this again and recommend this year and model to anyone who wants a reliable vehicle.
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Test Drove the 2012 XC70 t6
solarwinds, 04/06/2014
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
XC70 t6 is a great looking solid vehicle... I test drove a 2012 t6 with 70K miles for about 40 minutes in city and highway... The MPG are not great but the power is smooth and it is a 4100 pound solid vehicle that you will hopefully be safe in. The seats and interior and features are fantastic better than a BMW, Audi, or MB. At this point it is either a MB wagon, XC70 t6, Subaru Out Back... I wont get a BMW wagon because of the RFT. I just don't see a utility vehicle or people mover not having a spare tire... The MB no off road... So its going to be an t6 or an Out Back. I would recommend a XC70 t6 it a very solid machine...
Solid, Smooth and very powerful
rnarendmd, 04/25/2012
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 42 people found this review helpful
This is my second xc70 after trading up from a 2006 model. The new T6 model is so much better than the previous model. The engine is terrific and the comfort and ride quality are much improved. Gas mileage is about the same as the old turbo 5 cyl. (avg. 19.6 so far on reg. fuel; but car only has 500 miles on it and is not broken in yet). The premium stereo is terrific and the streaming bluetooth works great. The overall feeling of the car is very refined and is a great car for someone with young kids. Cargo space is obviously excellent as well. Very happy with my new car and looking forward to the first road trip!
The best driving and comfortable
Jerry Aptos, 03/13/2023
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fabulous vehicle decided to stay with Volvo rather than a 7 series BMW. More reliable, economical and all around better car in my opinion.
Swedish buy
A Reader, 01/28/2016
updated 08/01/2017
2012 Volvo XC70 3.2 4dr Wagon (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Know ahead what options to look for since some vehicles do not automatically have certain options
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Classy 2012 Volvo XC70 T6
RWH, 10/07/2020
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beautifully appointed, strong and peppy. A great Volvo, built to last!
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FURSTRATION Volvo lost a good customer
robert d, 02/15/2017
2012 Volvo XC70 T6 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 38 people found this review helpful
this car has headlights not fit for night driving above 45 mph.I have owned four Volvos and I loved the first three,2002 v70 a great car.A 2006 s60 good car and s80 so the decision to buy a new Volvo was easy. little did I know that the head lights were changed and no adjustment would help the lights. BECAUSE the lights have a visor over them preventing you from seeing far enough down the road. The Volvo dealers were of no help. one saying you could buy a different car REALY! all VOLVOS WITH HALAGON LITES WEAR VISORS I think it is a mandate tp lower the beams so as not to blind on coming cars and to prevent you from seeing ROAD SIGNS WITHOUT USING THE HIGH BEAMS because of this I sold this UNSAFE VOLVO. VOLVO lost me as a customer . VOLVO THE I DON'T CARE COMPANY I expected more from the safe car co.
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