It is good to hear of XC70's performing well over the 50K range. At 35K mine has been flawless and still runs like the day I bought it. Great car that is about ready for a new set of shoes with...

vtie,

You are absolutely right about BMW's increased efficiency. My 06 530xi with 3.0 liter inline 6 (255 HP) gets well above the stated mileage from BMW. Highway it gets 31 mpg! After initial...

I agree. AWD is one of the handling dynamics that Volvo has going for them. I would not give it up.

Also consider that in Southern California you can drive from the beach to the snow (8500ft...

Just my opinion.

Volvo and BMW are both make great cars , but there is more to BMW than just RWD relative to Volvo. Volvo accually wins out on comfort (at least 5-Series vs XC70), but the BMW...

I posted on both boards as did you with the same reply.

Pretty funny.

Don't overlook the fact that this could be a very good thing for Volvo. I am sure BMW would like the commerical truck line...

This could be a good match.

http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=businessNews&storyid=2007-05-28T180351Z_01_L28363701_RTRUKOC_0_US-FORD-VOLVO.xml&src=nl_usbusinessclose

This could be a good match.



http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=businessNews&storyid=2007-05-28T180351Z_01_L28363701_RTRUKOC_0_US-FORD-VOLVO.xml&src=nl_usbusinessclose

Thanks.

I am getting to the age where that kind of stuff scares me. I was pretty sure that I posted and read some replies, but I have also forgot zip my pants a few times lately and lost my...

This morning (around 10:30 a.m. PST) I posted a link to information and photos on the new XC70. After a couple of responses it has disappeared.

Why did it get pulled?

http://www.autospies.com/news/GENEVA-AUTO-SHOW-Volvo-XC70-Debut-13113/

Looks good to me.

I am heart broken that Volvo was not the first..........

Just checked the BMW 5 Series in my driveway and it does not have the Fog Tail Light feature. Maybe they discontinued it? Does have...

Mission Impossible 3. Tom Cruise, in an early scene, drives a Volvo wagon to a market. Not sure it was an XC70.

The rear fog lamp feature on the XC70, which increases the tail light brightness, is outstanding. The weekend weather in California's Sierra Mountains was snow and wind, causing white out driving...

We frequently take our XC70 to Mammoth and are headed up ourselves today. You should not have any problems without chains. There have been a few very severe storms over the years where it would not...

Great pictures. It is interesting to see the ski resorts over there and it is very cool that your take a fiery for part of the trip.

I feel the same way about getting my XC70 in snow. It is...

Good link, Thanks.

Exterior styling is nice, but it does not make look forward to buying another one then mine needs to be replaced. Looks like the biggest improvements is with this interior.

No for any car in it's first year and for Volvo I would try to wait two years based on what I have read. Some good things are worth waiting.

Introduction year = Beta

Good article. Hope it is not a repost.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0508_family_awd_wagons/interior.html

I wonder if the improved Haldex system with Instant Trac would have help the XC70? Maybe not because I think it only assists out the gates.

Tires are certainly an issue. IMO they should do a...

It does have a BMW look to it.

The additional pictures look good to me. If it were time for me to buy, I would try to wait at least a year or two. That goes for all manufactures.

That looks nice.

I am also not so sure this is the end for Volvo. Ford makes solid trucks, vans and SUV's. The shrinking market for these models on top higher labor costs, relative to Japanese competitors, puts...

Thanks for the informative review. XC70 holds up pretty well. BMW inline 6 is super smooth, but interested in impressions of X3 overall.

I am 6'1" and often have four people in my XC. Never heard a complaint.