2001 Volvo C70 Consumer Reviews

2001 Volvo C70

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2001 Volvo C70

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,150–$5,175  

Average Rating

3.3 out of 5
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Comfort:3.8 out of 5
Performance:3.9 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.6 out of 5
Interior Design:4.1 out of 5
Value for the Money:2.9 out of 5
Reliability:3.4 out of 5

8 out of 14 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Nice sports car.

by Christtine!
from Denver | March 26, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The Volvo C-70 is a fast and reliable vehicle, great on gas mileage and is fun to drive. This vehicle has incredible take off and the style of the car is cool."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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C70 Cloth tops are bigger and classic convertibles

by Volvo Safe and Fun Owner
from Santa Barbafra, CA | December 22, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The first four years of this model were based on the successful first front wheel drive Volvo 850 model. Smooth ride and now with a cloth top! Quiet inside with the top up and wow what a view with the top down. ROPS system provide rollover protection not offered in any convertible in this era. Volvo's are very reliable with regular maintenance service. Will buy another when this one wears out after 200,000 or more miles. This is a larger convertible than the current C70 models based on the S40. Check it our for yourself."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Bad car

by Ex-Volvo
from San Aantonio | October 24, 2012

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Very rough ride, squeaky, horrible top electronic and mechanical operation, poor reliability on transmission and ABS brakes. Expensive parts if availible at the dealer, parts hard to find unless you steal them!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Lasting good looks

by Flav
from Chicago, Illinois | December 14, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Purchased a 2001 C70 with about 48K on it and doubled it by now. Dislikes: City driving rough, feeling all bumps. I recently replaced all my tires with new and the ride improved a hole lot (on 17" rims), now ride in the city is acceptable. Pluses: Just spend my summer vacation driving cross country most days with the top down and accumulate 5K miles of pure joy ride. I can't wait for my next vacation. Like all cars something needs fixing here and there. Nothing major. I would buy this car again. Advise: Use a mechanic that knows what it is doing and you'll keep the repair costs to a minimum. Great sound system even with the top open and at highway speeds."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Issues

by Ravens
from Baltimore, Maryland | January 30, 2010

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I am sorry to say, we loved Volvo cars, we have couple of Volvo cars in the past but this one takes the cake. We have taken our Volvo C70 to the shops too many times in the past 2 years since we have own this. The mechanics can't figure out what the problem/s are. Everytime when the weather goes down to the 20's the car will not start right. We have spent over 2 grand to get the car fix and the problem is still there. Parts are expensive. I personally own a Nissan and it has not given me problems at all only the maintanence that I need to do. It is really eating up our bank account.Great during the summer time. Get compliments left and right and its a great looking car. We may have to look into another Volvo. It is creating problems with our daily lives. No more C70."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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11 out of 12 found this review helpful

Best car I've ever owned

by C70 Lover
from Paragould, AR | January 13, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought my 2002 C70 when i saw it at the dealer and fell in love after the first test drive. It was the C70 coupe not convertible. I had a few minor things like a leak in the coolant reservoir, but dealer fixed with no problem. I have not had any other problems at all. Love the way it drives and the gas mileage i get is higher than the epa estimated. I traded it in for a 2006 mercedes C230, missed it so much I got rid of the Mercedes and got the C70 convertible!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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5 out of 5 found this review helpful

my first volvo

by 2001 volvo c70 ht convertible
from Schererville, IN | December 8, 2009

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Car has great highway ride. plenty of pick up. very smooth at even 100mph. however, in the city...rattles alot. can feel every bump in the road. my car has the 17" low profile tires. might be the reason. Replaced the top this summer. about a $1100 project. over all great car for me. good gas mileage and very good cruising car. Oh, awesome sound system! Beware, parts are pretty expensive when you got to replace something. But all in all, i never see many of these cars and i get tons of compliments and people can't believe its a 2001."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Zero Reliability - High Cost Repairs

by Bubba
from Virginia | December 9, 2008

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Quite simply, the most problematic and least reliable car I have ever owned. El;ectrical problems are constant - interior panels and switches disintegrate and fall apart. Poor breaks, wind noise is constant, rattles incessant."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Biggest mistake I have ever made

by Sick over money lost
from Virginia | October 10, 2008

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I bought the 2001 C70 used and drove it for almost two years. Cosmetic things are constantly breaking. I jumped in it this past spring for a nice ride with the top down. The top stopped half way down & would NOT budge. My boyfriend worked a couple hours and got it closed. Have not driven it since. Walked behind it last week & rear window has come UNglued from the canvas & fallen! Volvo dealership said Glass has to be bought WITH new canvas top. Priced at EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!!!!!! I do not even have that in my savings account. This car has been a money pit since the day I bought it. The driver's seat is comfortable, it is a BEAUTIFUL car but drives LIKE A TRUCK. (Very stiff steering and steering wheel jumps going over bumps and entire dash moves with some bumps sometimes). Good features are good but bad are very bad. Have spoken with several other C70 owners and they all have had problems with theirs as well. This one is a $19,000 loss for me. I am sick over it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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7 out of 8 found this review helpful

lovely car

by max57
from so cal | July 18, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"great reasonable priced car with lots of options. :]"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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