C70: - New member looking for C70 soft top - Page 3

ITSv40 · Sep 15th, 2016, 20:22

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Originally Posted by GraemeP

Dragging back this thread to the extant Swedish manufacturer - I picked up my first Volvo and soft top last Friday :

Spec as follows:
GT
T5
Auto
Black interior
OEM parking sensors
OEM towbar
OEM strut brace

80k miles
Pre-reg by selling garage
One private owner
FVSH

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...1&d=1473761947

That is a nice looking car

Although there are lots of overpriced dogs in the market, it just proves with patience it is possible to buy a good one.

burgess · Sep 18th, 2016, 12:03

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

I don't find the scuttle shake any problem at all. My son has an '87 Mk4 XR3i Convertible and a friend has a '80s Corniche Drophead. Comparing the C70 to both of those cars it is solid. There is shake, but I see that as the car's character and makes it feel different to drive and more enjoyable. I just drive it accordingly.

I don't find scuttle shake problematic (2001 C70 2ltr. lpt. cabrio, although after having a set of new tyres fitted back in February some vibration is becoming apparent, that might be due to balance weights detaching. You'd think washing the rim prior to trying to attack stick-on weights would be standard practice, especially considering the prices charged.

Tay · Mar 23rd, 2017, 08:55

Hi I have an 02 2l. Lovely car but the clutch has gone and can't afford to replace it. New battery, New alternator, silver. My baby, but got to sell it asap.

entwisi · Mar 23rd, 2017, 10:01

Having just joined the merry band of owners I concur that there are a high percentage of rough cars out there. I looked at a few before stumbling on that "one" that stands out head and shoulders above the others. I wont say mines perfect, its a 13 year old cabriolet after all and I have a plan to make a few subtle improvements to tighten it up (towbar already won on fleabay as I scavenge wood for my woodburner) and I'm looking for a strut brace.

I think the key is few many and choose wisely.. I'm a firm believer that you do just know when you get in the right car.

davidsmith1307 · Mar 23rd, 2017, 10:13

I agree. I have my eye on a C70 that makes no sense to buy but, having looked at others, I just can't get this one out of my head.
The colour is perfect, it drove really well but the bodywork needs TLC

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entwisi Junior Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2024 16:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: accrington	Having just joined the merry band of owners I concur that there are a high percentage of rough cars out there. I looked at a few before stumbling on that "one" that stands out head and shoulders above the others. I wont say mines perfect, its a 13 year old cabriolet after all and I have a plan to make a few subtle improvements to tighten it up (towbar already won on fleabay as I scavenge wood for my woodburner) and I'm looking for a strut brace. I think the key is few many and choose wisely.. I'm a firm believer that you do just know when you get in the right car. __________________ 2004 C70 2.4 LPT Silver with Black and Black 1989 Eunos Roadster 1999 Honda Varadero XL1000V 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1988 Yamaha YB100

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davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	I agree. I have my eye on a C70 that makes no sense to buy but, having looked at others, I just can't get this one out of my head. The colour is perfect, it drove really well but the bodywork needs TLC __________________ XC70 D5 SE 2011MY

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Tay New Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2017 09:01 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Hi I have an 02 2l. Lovely car but the clutch has gone and can't afford to replace it. New battery, New alternator, silver. My baby, but got to sell it asap.

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