Used 2003 Volvo XC70 for Sale near Ruston, LA
The V70 Cross Country got its remaking and renaming in 2003. It was unveiled as the XC70 in conjunction with the release of the XC90, Volvo's first textbook SUV (think height) which debuted this model year.
Aside from the adjustment to the name, other changes were made to this rugged wagon for 2003. For instance, the move to the Swedish-made Haldex All-Wheel Drive, an electronic system, marks an improvement over the previous viscous coupling AWD. The Haldex is also used in the XC90.
Like the Cross Country before it, this car was made with a 5-speed automatic transmission only. With a 2.5-liter, 208-horsepower engine and AWD, the vehicle averages 18 mpg city and 25 highway. Owners of this model sometimes say that their numbers are better than that.
In addition to the many safety features (air bags, side-impact beams, ABS, traction control, and more), air conditioning, and power locks, windows, and seats came as standard equipment. Leather seats, CD player, and sunroof were made available as options, as was the Volvo Navigation System.
User reviews reflected mostly great satisfaction with the car's appearance, comfortable seats, safety, and build quality. They praised it especially for its abilities in poor weather. There were also several complaints of recurring problems found within these anecdotal accounts. A few others complained of limited visibility due to the car's pillars and somewhat small back window, and others wished for more power.
4.6 Overall rating
(11 reviews)I don't know why this site won't let me choose 2002 as a year for my car. My car is a 2002, not 2003. This is the best ride I've had for a car - my better half can't get over how secure it feels on the road. The tires are Goodyear Assurance and great on wet roads. I just had the timing belt done and the transmission software updated, the air conditioning works great, she doesn't leak, and the doors close the way they should. A Volvo mechanic said a good way to test quality is to put a car on a hoist with the door open, then close it. On lesser quality cars, you might have to close it twice to get it to latch. Not on my car! She's so stable in structure that there are no issues. She's chocolate brown, like a well-bred Thoroughbred and she's from Kentucky originally! Imagine that! LOL
I have been driving this car for the past few years. A very comfortable car which performs great in snow or rain. While it a big car yet, it handles with ease.
I LOVE the finely appointed interior/exterior luxuries... It's go power everything, leather, and single handedly the MOST COMFORTABLE seats ever and of course they're heated too!This baby's got TONS of space; enough room for two medium dogs, a kid, to adults and five suitcases.... and TURBO! Yea, we're kinda spoiled! However, all this city-living fancy-pants luxury has its downsides too. The sub-par AWD system is really not even close to what it's cracked up to be; my subaru wagon blows it away. My guess i the hawty-tawty people that raved about this AWD system never lived in the snow-belt of Northeast Ohio! "Supposedly" people have taken this car through "18 inches of snow, with no problems." Now I took this to be quite an exageration really, given the ground clearance for this car is only about 11-12 inches; but based on these reviews, i attempted to trek through about 12 inches of snow...... only to find myself stuck within all of maybe 10 seconds. The electronic initiated shifting system absolutely under no circumstances is quick enough to allow the driver to "rock" back and forth out of a situation.... So I did what any good car owner would do: I walked home, grabbed by tow rope and my SUBARU Wagon and dragged this luxurious and anything but rugged sub-par AWD car out of the field :) You should have seen the look and the triple-take of some guy in his big gas guzzling 4x4 truck as he drove by witnessing the event... PRICELESS! WORD OF ADVICE: If you are only XC at heart, not in true driving, this car is great. If you're looking for rugged performance, great AWD, and something you'd feel safe taking a safari in.... get a Subaru Outback!
I purchased this car with 36,000 miles on it--I have wanted a Volvo since I was a child; my opportunity came when I turned the horrible "40" and decided this my my mid-age crisis! I love this car--it handles well, I have had NO issues for the past year I have owned the car, and I feel very safe with my children on board--the way it handles on the snow-covered roads is amazing, and I cannot get over the engineering that goes into this car!
This is a great family vehicle with a safe and smooth ride. It has great handling and always felt in control. Gas mileage is always between 24 to 25 miles per gallon. We highly recommend this vehicle for any family.
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