The 2008 Volvo V70 is gorgeous!
12-16-2007, 02:32 PM
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The 2008 Volvo V70 is gorgeous!
I was at the Acura dealership the other day - since they are also the dealer for Volvo, I saw the new 2008 V70 and it's totally gorgeous!!! What an improvement over the last model.
Has anyone driven it yet?
Has anyone driven it yet?
12-16-2007, 03:34 PM
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There you go! LOL
Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
I think the rear end is just totally stunning. It is just as good-looking in real life too. The rear lights are supposed to echo those of the V30 (which is another goregous super-model!). Oh, and the overall proportions are so beautiful...
It is much better looking than the new 2008 XC70. I just wished that the V70 would come with AWD... but I guess that would make it even SLOWER than now... LOL
Anyway, I wonder if it's going to be a threat to the A4 Avant? Or even BMW xiT? Perhaps not because they are aiming at different market segments, I guess...
12-16-2007, 03:37 PM
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Oops! I guess cob3683 made it just before I did!? LOL! Thanks, guy!
BTW, I see that the one in the photos is a T6 with AWD. Apparently American Volvo does NOT feel that Americans need to have that powerful engine and AWD with the V70 so that particular combination (and the manual transmission) will not make it to the States, at least for now... CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT NON-SENSE?
BTW, I see that the one in the photos is a T6 with AWD. Apparently American Volvo does NOT feel that Americans need to have that powerful engine and AWD with the V70 so that particular combination (and the manual transmission) will not make it to the States, at least for now... CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT NON-SENSE?
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12-16-2007, 04:05 PM
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Get use to it, this is the trend that all companies will be following for the next 5-8 years. Sharp angular lines.
Look at what MB will have soon.
Look at what MB will have soon.
12-16-2007, 05:48 PM
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WOW! That MB is really unattractive....!!! It makes the V70 looks even MORE beautiful now... LOL!
12-16-2007, 05:53 PM
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WRX wagon > Volvo wagons.
12-16-2007, 06:20 PM
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My dad just finished a 4 year lease on a V70 and it was pretty crappy from a quality perspective. It drove alright, but there were just way too many problems...
12-16-2007, 06:29 PM
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I think the 2008 V70 interior is gorgeous too.... except for that navi screen that sticks out like an after thought! LOL!
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
12-16-2007, 06:47 PM
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It looks really attractive, I have always liked Volvo wagons.
12-16-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ostrich
I think the 2008 V70 interior is gorgeous too.... except for that navi screen that sticks out like an after thought! LOL!
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
The interior of the new V70 is identical to the S80
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12-16-2007, 09:44 PM
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How do you like your S80?
Originally Posted by zamo
07s (S80s) and 08s (V70s and S80s) do have a very high residual, as their lease programs are very attractive. Also, as per my service advisor, they are not coming back to the dealer for warranty repairs as the previous generations did.
The interior of the new V70 is identical to the S80
My car
The interior of the new V70 is identical to the S80
My car
I don't even know why I am asking this question - how do you like your S80? By the sound of it, you really like it!!! :-) Please tell us in what ways you like it. I would love to hear your experience!
How long have you had it for, and have you had any trouble with it so far? Basically, my friend's 2004 V70 had a lot of electrical problems - nothing major, but just many little electrical things that really were very annoying. I am glad that the more recent models are much better now.
12-16-2007, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ostrich
Hi Zamo,
I don't even know why I am asking this question - how do you like your S80? By the sound of it, you really like it!!! :-) Please tell us in what ways you like it. I would love to hear your experience!
I don't even know why I am asking this question - how do you like your S80? By the sound of it, you really like it!!! :-) Please tell us in what ways you like it. I would love to hear your experience!
How long have you had it for, and have you had any trouble with it so far? Basically, my friend's 2004 V70 had a lot of electrical problems - nothing major, but just many little electrical things that really were very annoying. I am glad that the more recent models are much better now.
Warranty is key; I do not want to imagine a car like this 4 years down the road with no warranty. Just too many electronics, even the audio system is all fiber optics.
12-16-2007, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ostrich
I think the 2008 V70 interior is gorgeous too.... except for that navi screen that sticks out like an after thought! LOL!
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
Now, Dan Martin, you are absolutely correct about the quality issue - my friend's 2004 V70 was crappy too! LOL! It was such a lemon and they hated it so much.... if only Volvo were more reliable and that they had better resale value.... sigh....
12-17-2007, 12:31 AM
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hehe yeah LOL @ the nav....
12-17-2007, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by agranado
yea i noticed the navi. What the hell is up with that? Is it removable or does it go up like a power window?
12-21-2007, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by deandorsey
just seems it used to be a lot tighter... like this thread would be in car talk
