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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Nov 16 '00 - Updated Oct 14 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Cargo room, passenger comfort, strong engines
Cons: Overboosted steering, unsporting suspension, grabby brakes
The Bottom Line: Functional, but the steering, suspension, and brakes need work.
I have two babies now, and since I don’t like SUVs or minivans a wagon is probably in my future. Volvo has for decades been the top European seller of wagons in this country. But I never liked the previous V70. The styling was poorly proportioned and ...
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by 4rhodes - Top 1000
Aug 24 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: stylish, all wheel drive, great safety record.
Cons: It's just expensive!
The Bottom Line: The name Volvo conjures up safety. The styling of this car and its' all wheel drive give it a sporty feel. It's beautiful.
This has been quite the exciting summer for me. After nearly 13 years of driving my 1989 Volvo 240, my husband and I decided to purchase a Volvo Cross Country wagon. Besides getting old, we found that the 240 sedan didn’t really have enough space for...
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by Rockwater59
Aug 18 '00 - Updated Oct 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, seats, amenities
Cons: Minor design flaws
Comfort and Amenities:
Could live in seats
Performance and Handling:
Wonderful performance and handling. The car hugs the road very well and feels VERY stable. I feel very safe driving this car. The acceleration is terrific....
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by brkovitch
Feb 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Volvo Cross Country (XC), sleek styling, stunning interior.
Cons: This review is from a 1hr test drive, didn't find any cons.
The Bottom Line: Superb, stylish, interior quality exceeded expectations, comfortable, fairly priced, one of the more dynamic vehicles out there.
While checking out the BMW station wagon I went to the next door Volvo dealership to have a quick look at the new 2001 Volvo Cross Country .... and was surprised my its aggressive and yet sporty looks, if one can refer to a wagon as sporty. The interior...
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by rudychang
Apr 03 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration, snow handling, comfort, storage, Visibility
Cons: Fuel efficiency
The Bottom Line: This is a great car if you have kids, need storage, and don't want to give up the sporty acceleration and feeling of a BMW!
After turning in our lease on a BMW 5 series with 5 speed transmission, our family looked at Volvo's for a more "family friendly" line of cars. We test drove the Cross Country (which my wife really wanted) and S80/T6 sedan (which I really wanted). I...
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by kajguy
Dec 20 '01 - Updated Dec 21 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great safety features, tank-like construction.
Cons: Numb handling, wheezy engine, poor mileage.
The Bottom Line: A great hauler for kids but does not work as a daily driver.
I don't know of any men who've never harbored the fantasy of being seduced by a sexy Swede. I recently had a chance to drive a 2001 Volvo V70 Wagon while my regular driver was in the shop for repairs. This review is based upon one month of driving...
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by chazinaustin
Dec 03 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size for hauling
Driver ergonomics
Passenger space
Cons: Turning radius
Need snow tires in snow
Requires premium gas
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for those who need the space, don't mind the ownership cost, and want a luxury car not a truck.
I have never warmed to SUVs and I need a car that's going haul all sorts of stuff from house renovations materials to new furniture and gardening supplies. I've been a station wagon guy since the 60's. There is only one wagon series left that does all ...
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by jebngeorge
Mar 26 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Looks good and fairly powerful
Cons: I own it
The Bottom Line: Buy a Toyota - Ford is no good.
This is a review of our 2001 V70T with 80k. We have had this car for 2 years and have hated every minute of it.Bought the car with 45k on it. What we have had to replace: Alarm System $800 ABS Sensor $950 O2 Sensor $1,200 Brake Booster $800 ...
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by twoturn
Jul 08 '00 - Updated Nov 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Dealer Network well established
Cons: Over priced, poor economy, maintenance, network not well refined (diagnostics)
Volvo,
While the predecessor to this model gave techs some brain cramps in the 'what were the engineers thinking' department this newest offering has reaffirmed what only us insiders have been thinking.
V70- Here is what Volvo is:
1....
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by twoturn
Sep 14 '00 - Updated Nov 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Stiffer body/smoother drive line/85% recyclable interior
Cons: More things to go wrong
Back for more! Ok here is the nits and grits.
The V70 AWD is a totally different car than its predecessor. The platform is based on the S80, as will be the replacement for the S70 but they are not going to call it the S70, it will be the...
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by ssamaha
Dec 18 '02 - Updated Dec 20 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: First and foremost SAFETY. Also it was very attractive, sportier than many so sport sedans.
Cons: Price, cost of maintenance, and long options list....more is standard in the 2002 model.
The Bottom Line: SAFE, Good looking, fast, well built, envy of your block.
I did a lot of homework on this one, as I don't make a ton of money and don't plan on spending $40,000 on a car every 3 years, like some people do. This was going to be a 10 year car.
I was very impressed with the fit and finish. The...
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by tomwatson
Jan 02 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Horsepower, handling, looks, interior room.
Cons: None yet
The Bottom Line: Dad's answer to the need for a wagon - it's a family car that kicks butt.
Purchased the car in June 2000 and have never looked back. This is my first Volvo and it replaced a five-year old Acura Integra (yuck - never again!). It actually makes me glad I needed a wagon.
Horsepower - the car is a rocket. Volvo is...
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by stlmurph
Oct 27 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Its A Volvo
Cons: Not the same car as the 99.
The Bottom Line: As I spend more time in this car, it becomes clearer to me that they took a step back.
I purchased a Volvo V70 T5 about 30 days ago and I am sooooo down on the car.
A few background points
* This is my third Volvo
* I LOVE Volvos
* Have two kids and no worries with the awesome safety features
As the...
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by nomis17
Oct 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious, Fast, Looks good, Safe
Cons: Volvo image?
The old v70 was a great car. Great to drive, room for a small army, good interior. However there was one thing lacking, Volvo still hadn't slain there boring image. Now I think at last they have. This car will be a hit as it beats it's BMW and...
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by dpincus
Oct 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, space(inside and out), handling, smoothness, power
Cons: front drive torque steer, low roofline, thick pillars for worse visibility,
For the duration of my high school, college, and graduate school careers, I've taken great pride in driving a 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon. Far from the most exciting or well handling cars, the rear drive black box has afforded me great opportunities for...
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