C70 convertible purchase

[DionBullock]

Hi Guys! A C70 came up for sale on ebay very local to myself this week and with the spat of nice weather we've been having I thought "why not?"!! I really wanted a T5, but try and find a nice example in manual thats not over 200miles away and are asking top dollar!

It's a 2001 2.0T manual, she drives better than expected for a convertible but is best used to cruise along rather than attack the corners! I believe these are about 160bhp? What would a remap unleash, 190ish? Is it even worth it?

There are a few bits and niggles that I need to get sorted of the next few months. Mainly to sort out the "hunting" idle. From what I can gather it's probably either an airflow meter, ETM, spark plugs/coils or leaking injectors. I'll have to hook her up to a diagnostic tool before i start spending on parts! Do people still clean ETM's these days or replace with a new/refurb unit??

The drivers seat has seen better days, could anyone recommend a leather restorer? Or again is it easier to replace the seat from a breaker if one can be found in decent condition?

The plan is to enjoy it while the sun shines!

[DionBullock]

Sorry just realise i posted this in the wrong section! D'oh! can admin please move it??? thank you

[Dibble]

Originally Posted by DionBullock

Hi Guys! A C70 came up for sale on ebay very local to myself this week and with the spat of nice weather we've been having I thought "why not?"!! I really wanted a T5, but try and find a nice example in manual thats not over 200miles away and are asking top dollar!

It's a 2001 2.0T manual, she drives better than expected for a convertible but is best used to cruise along rather than attack the corners! I believe these are about 160bhp? What would a remap unleash, 190ish? Is it even worth it?

There are a few bits and niggles that I need to get sorted of the next few months. Mainly to sort out the "hunting" idle. From what I can gather it's probably either an airflow meter, ETM, spark plugs/coils or leaking injectors. I'll have to hook her up to a diagnostic tool before i start spending on parts! Do people still clean ETM's these days or replace with a new/refurb unit??

The plan is to enjoy it while the sun shines!

I had my 2003, T5 out today with the roof down. First time I have driven it with the roof down. A super day and a super drive but the main impression I got was how easy it would be to lose my licence. A quick glance of the speedo showed I wasn't just a wee bit above the 60mph but was nudging 90. What an engine. What a delight. Enjoy your car Dion and if need be give Minty a call on here. He is breaking a 2003 C70.
The drivers seat has seen better days, could anyone recommend a leather restorer? Or again is it easier to replace the seat from a breaker if one can be found in decent condition?