Volvo XC70 Review
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 Favorite feature:
The GPS navigation system.

 Least favorite feature:
Placement of the cruise control on the steering wheel--I keep inadvertently hitting it and turning it off.

 Advice to buyer:
If you hate SUV's as I do, buy this car. You will be very happy with it.

 Detailed review:
As a confirmed lover of station wagons, yet finding the Dodge Magnum slightly too much for my wife, we settled on the Volvo XC70, finally giving our 1995 Buick Roadmaster a rest. Years ago we owned a Volvo sedan and wagon, and were happy with them--not ecstatic, but happy. The XC70 fills that role well--it is well-made, quiet, responsive, safe, and all that Volvos are reputed to be. It is head-and-shoulders above the quality of the old Buick, I am sad to say, but lacks the excitement--I was in love with the Buick, with all the excitement of old Detroit iron, but can never be as excited with the Volvo. Dependable, safe, economical, well-made--yes to the Volvo. I am glad we have it, and look forward to years of motoring comfort. But I will always fondly and wistfully remember our old Roadmaster....

 Also considered:
2006 Dodge Magnum

 Vehicle purchased:
2006 Volvo XC70

 About This Reviewer...

 Name:
Michael Everitt

 Email address:
fmeveritt@hotmail.com

 Location:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

 Other vehicles owned:
None

 Review submitted:
July 12, 2006

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