1998 Volvo V70 consumer reviews

Have the AWD model with the 2.4 turbo, there is no rust on this car now 23 years old, everything still works 179,00 miles. 1998 has side airbags, heated seats, heated mirrors, a beast in the snow. This is the last year Swedish owned, will keep until it dies.

This is my favorite car and I plan to drive one for as long as they allow combustible engines to run on the road! It has 270k miles on it, I got mine at 150k. You must be good with cars and plan to work on this yourself if you want to keep one in pristine condition as a daily driver. Something will always need to be updated or adjusted. They are 22 year old cars after all. With that said, I love this car! It has never left me stranded, except for a dead battery that was my fault for not replacing after 3 years. My wagon has a 5speed manual transmission and I have added many performance modifications to make this a race wagon, no joke! The aftermarket part selection is ubiquitous. This is no longer the "soccer mom" wagon from the CT suburbs. It is now faster and stronger than ever at over 270k miles on this original engine. Fresh oil changes and tune up's are a must. This car is a lifestyle and not just a "car". Remember that before buying one. Online Volvo community is very helpful and a must for any fist time owner. After 1999 Ford purchased Volvo and the throttle cables were replaced by sketchy electronic throttles. Anything 99' and prior is an "authentic" Volvo before the company closed it's doors to commuter car production and now focus solely on industrial machine engines for tractors and trucks. Volvo is now owned by a Chinese conglomerate corporation, anyways enough history. Go get yourself a classic Volvo and remember what hydraulic steering, 5 cylinder engines and a car that was built last many Scandinavian winters!

Its been in the family since it had 60,000 miles. Now it has 296,000 miles. Its a fun car to drive, smooth (with the propper tires) I have the Base V70 non turbo FWD, yeah over the years it has needed maintenance like all vehicles, and some fixes are super easy to do if you do them yourself (I'm a Dr and I've managed to change some crazy difficult parts w/ tutorials in Youtube, and costly if taken to the dealer (like any car). The AC is marvelous, super cold when warm, and comfy in the cold. I've lived in FL and CO with that car and has kept up and surpassed with modern cars. Some of the interior on the dash has cracked a little and does make a little noise, but the car has many amenities that outdate any '98 car.

Car rides hard due to sport suspension. Seats are comfortable, but harder than xc90/xc70,and s60. Good mileage IF you don't stomp it, which is hard not to! I added a 60R manifold( not the two in one exhaust like stock) which gave more mileage and power. I also removed gearbox to rear diff, rear driveshaft, and rear drive...DON'T do this. I saved around 2,mpg, but front tires ALWAYS break lose now under heavy acceleration. Bought seal kit. Put back on for AWD, which this car needs. Drives GREAT in snow and rain, so Good that you forget your brakes don't bite as hard as the forward power. Good ground clearance for an R model. This car uses same head gaskets, manifolds, and bolt on turbo as the higher performance newer cars do. Research it and make it fly! Only reason I rated interior so low is that the real wood trim separates (22 year old car) and is hard to glue back because it is as thick as a dime or penny. This car engine is quite capable of safely pushing 3 to 400hp without much mods. Parts easily available on eBay. The transmission is the weakest link, and the tires break loose above this on dry pavement. 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 liter engines are basically the same as far as head and accessories go. I've got a 20?? Manifold( r model), a standard 18g turbo on my 1998 v70R automatic. Thanks volvo for making it easy. Also, the car is about the safest thing out there. Why? They were designed to hit moose( they walk across the road and kill people in cars) and survive. 131 people on average are killed by deer strikes in the US alone, and these stats are old. I trust it, it's safe, it hauls groceries( and a$$), and is a cherished member of the family.

My Volvo V70 Turbo AWD is the last year it was owned by Sweden, Ford purchased it in 1999 then sold it to the Chinese in 2010, and it has never been the same. This car is built like a truck, change the oil regularly and do the maintenance will last 350,000 to 500,000 miles. This year model has a roll cage built inside the doors, great car for a family or new driver. They are hard to find but if you find one have a mechanic check it out, if not maintained will cost you.

I've owned Saabs and Bmw and everything in between, but my v70 glt is the best overall car I've ever owned. If you can find one buy it. you will drive it forever.

This car is very roomy, has the sunroof for cool night rides. I just wish I had it new to take better care of it.

I put on almost 200,000 miles with no problem. Car was regularly serviced. The most comfortable and reliable car I have driven except for my 2004 V70 2.5

I recommend this car for first time owner or a person who?s just entering the ?real world? because it will help he/she learn responsibility before becoming an owner of a newer car

This car was a gift for my graduation and loved it; it took me anywhere i needed to go!!! It does need some cosmetic work done (since I had it) but i tried doing it all but working for a school district the end doesn?t meet the need. So I need to sell it.