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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
.
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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03-06-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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245,894
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V405000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. There could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash. Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
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Recall date:
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01-24-2005
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Units potentially affected:
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97,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V504000
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Defective part or component:
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
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Description:
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On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function. The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a drivers visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. On vehicles with an original OEM switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. All other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has been damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Recall date:
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11-04-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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50,835
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V254000
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Defective part or component:
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EXHAUST SYSTEM:PIPE:EXHAUST
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe. Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury. Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
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Recall date:
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08-23-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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139,588
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V235000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch. Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
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Recall date:
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08-23-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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124,381
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V236000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL:PASSENGER
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge. This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment. Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
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This 1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates did not rate this
1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY
.
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 VOLVO V70
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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8 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Seatbelts are covered for 5 years with unlimited mileage.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years with unlimited mileage. Corrosion coverage requires no inspection. Batteries are warranted for 2 years or 50,000 miles. Prorated for years 3 and 4. 5 Unlimited seatbelt coverage.
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This 1998 VOLVO V70 AWD CROSS COUNTRY warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Polishing the gold standard.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
The 850 was a very good car. The 70-Series is better. With a host of changes that go well beyond new badges, the newcomer is still recognizably a Volvo when judged for looks and driving feel, and far more competitive compared to its many rivals. With the addition of the C70 coupe, the 70-series lineup offers something for everyone. And these cars are so well developed that there are no either/or situations: You can have performance, safety, comfort, excellent handling and all the utilitarian virtues in a single package. All you have to do is decide whether you need a sedan, coupe, wagon or, next year, a convertible. |
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Overview:
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The introduction of a new Volvo is such a rare occasion that it deserves to be noticed. Change comes slowly to the Swedish firm, which tends to keep good products in its catalog far longer than industry norms. With the new S70 and V70--plus the soon-to-arrive C70 coupe and a later soft-top sibling--Volvo is revealing both a new car and a new model designation system. Said system, in which S denotes a sedan, V a wagon (and, perhaps, a rumored sport-utility machine) and C a coupe or convertible, is combined with a number that applies to an entire line. S- and V90, for example, are the new names for the current 960 sedan and wagon. It's not entirely correct to call the S- and V70s totally new. There's a strong resemblance to last model year's 850 that will be readily apparent at a glance. Good reason: The 70-series sedans and wagons are mildly facelifted 850s, with some improvements made where they count most and a new face that follows Volvo design tradition but is more up-to-date. But the 70-cars are new enough to warrant a good, long look, and keep enough of the virtues 850 owners prize to make them attractive replacements for those cars when trade-in time rolls around. Even in a competitive class, in which they must contend with the C-Class Mercedes, 3-Series BMW, and Lexus ES 300, to name just a few, the 70-series Volvos have much to recommend them.
Read the complete
1998 Volvo V70 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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