First Drive: 2008 Volvo XC70

Just_me · 07-06-2007, 01:27 AM

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PS, I saw the new XC70 from behind today

Yannis · 07-06-2007, 02:19 AM

Did you saw the XC60 yet?

Giannis · 07-06-2007, 07:24 AM

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Steering effort, of all things, also can be adjusted by the driver, though it's still too light for us even in its heaviest setting. An ongoing dialogue between the steering and the driver's fingertips does not appear to have been a priority here. Nevertheless, this is at least consistent with the dynamics of the rest of the XC70. Even with the adjustable Euro dampers turned up to their most aggressive setting, the ride is rubbery rather than harsh.

That's basically Volvo's biggest problem. Steering is shit. After 2.5 years of Volvo ownership i can see that it can be very very annoying some times. I can't see why they can't correct it.

About the dampers/rubbery feel, it's Volvo. These cars are meant to be confortable not sport. IMO they shouldn't complain. If you don't like the comfort character of the XC70 go buy an Allroad Quattro.

Centurion · 07-06-2007, 08:22 AM

I saw this car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like a freaking toy, too cluttered, plastic cladding all over the exterior. The A6 Allroad looks ten times better.

ZicZachZo · 07-06-2007, 10:07 AM

Not too big a fan of the XC70, but I am fond of the new V70. What a beautiful wagon!

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: First Drive: 2008 Volvo XC70 Did you saw the XC60 yet?

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: First Drive: 2008 Volvo XC70 I saw this car a couple of weeks ago. Looks like a freaking toy, too cluttered, plastic cladding all over the exterior. The A6 Allroad looks ten times better.

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ZicZachZo Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 126 My Mood: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: First Drive: 2008 Volvo XC70 Not too big a fan of the XC70, but I am fond of the new V70. What a beautiful wagon!

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