Luxury and performance

Great car, saved my life numerous times

Our S70 has been in the family since it was new. We're now at 127,000 and counting. It's
been a great car with only a few problems. The electronic throttle has been a perennial
problem despite the extended warranty consideration for it. The dealer has been
impossible--refusing to fix it under the warranty. Otherwise, it's mechanically perfect. It
has amazing fit and finish. The factory stereo is no less than amazing. The paint is tops,
seats are the most comfortable I've ever sat on and it's a perfect car for a long drive.
Gripes: seat leather wore too quickly, headlight wipers and fog lights are fragile, door
panel upholstery has become unglued from the panel. Scheduled maintenance can be
pricey. But it's one of the safest Volvos ever made (frontal crash tests results trump the
current S60 and pre-08 S80). Not to mention, this is the last Volvo designed without the
influence of the Ford ownership. My faith in the car is influenced by the high miles and
lack of mechanical problems.