C70: - New member looking for C70 soft top - Page 2

tony209 · Aug 10th, 2016, 07:52

Hi Paul,

I'm searching for a C70 at the moment too. This might interest you, Asking too much money in my opinion, should be around 2,500 or less with 64k and on a 54 plate (and if mint), you might be able to get the price down - winter is coming!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VOLVO...EAAOSwbsBXo2I~

ITSv40 · Aug 11th, 2016, 17:08

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Originally Posted by tony209

Hi Paul,

I'm searching for a C70 at the moment too. This might interest you, Asking too much money in my opinion, should be around 2,500 or less with 64k and on a 54 plate (and if mint), you might be able to get the price down - winter is coming!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VOLVO...EAAOSwbsBXo2I~

A nice car, but overpriced, especially as it is the two litre married to an auto and not the GT spec. The Dolby Surround Sound with Dynaudio speakers has to be heard to be believed.

Tannaton · Aug 12th, 2016, 13:12

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

A nice car, but overpriced, especially as it is the two litre married to an auto and not the GT spec. The Dolby Surround Sound with Dynaudio speakers has to be heard to be believed.

Roger that.

- The two litre auto is significantly underpowered.
- Premium sound (identifiable by centre speaker) has Dolby and rear subs, it's really something else. Downside is tricky to attach MP3/Aux in - you need a gadget like the Grom or Yatour.
- The lighter interiors wear and age more quickly. The biscuit brown colour on collection models is gorgeous.... (IMO)

GraemeP · Aug 29th, 2016, 11:39

Just put a deposit on a 55 plate T5 auto GT spec. Silver [yawn] with black interior, 80k miles, full volvo service history, major service carried out and cam belt changed.
In pretty good condition, not perfect but sounds and goes very well.
Hopefully picking it up in about a week.

DXMachina · Sep 3rd, 2016, 09:33

At the risk of speaking a heresy, I spent ages looking at C70s and they were all dogs, so I bought a Saab 900NG (its an earlier version of the first 9-3). Its about a foot shorter and a hell of a lot easier to get in and out of. The C70 feels like exactly what it is - a car maker's first attempt at making a decent convertible. As soon as I test-drove a Saab it was clear it was the product of a firm that had over a decade of experience at convertibles, and a C70 was never going to be good enough after that.

tony209 · Sep 4th, 2016, 07:29

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Originally Posted by DXMachina

At the risk of speaking a heresy, I spent ages looking at C70s and they were all dogs, so I bought a Saab 900NG (its an earlier version of the first 9-3). Its about a foot shorter and a hell of a lot easier to get in and out of. The C70 feels like exactly what it is - a car maker's first attempt at making a decent convertible. As soon as I test-drove a Saab it was clear it was the product of a firm that had over a decade of experience at convertibles, and a C70 was never going to be good enough after that.

You are aware of the cracking bulkhead on these arn't you? If not, get it checked out and there is a brace that can fitted to prevent a crack from starting. Nice cars but personally, I don't like the vectra connection.

volvomania · Sep 4th, 2016, 10:23

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Originally Posted by tony209

You are aware of the cracking bulkhead on these arn't you? If not, get it checked out and there is a brace that can fitted to prevent a crack from starting. Nice cars but personally, I don't like the vectra connection.

I at least wasn't. Do you have any pics of what to look for and pics of the brace?

christheancient · Sep 4th, 2016, 11:05

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Originally Posted by volvomania

I at least wasn't. Do you have any pics of what to look for and pics of the brace?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HxIplPc2Kw

DXMachina · Sep 10th, 2016, 20:46

the cracking bulkhead only really affects a few specific batches of these cars made in certain months and years - I checked and mine wasnt one of them. Also its unheard of with N/A versions and actually very rare on the turbos, and a sign that the vehicle's been comprehensively thrashed. If you want to check for a cracked bulkhead, turn off the engine and crank the steering wheel from left full lock to right full lock while holding your feet in the gaps between the three pedals. If the pedals move sideways while cranking the steering without power assistance, then the bulkhead is cracked

I am aware of the steering rack brace option but havent fitted it and won't be doing so as its unnecessary !

A 900 shares about 28% of its chassis parts with a Vectra, a 9-3 shares even less. They even have a different wheelbase..

GraemeP · Sep 13th, 2016, 11:20

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

Aug 10th, 2016, 07:52	#11
tony209 Master Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chesterfield	Hi Paul, I'm searching for a C70 at the moment too. This might interest you, Asking too much money in my opinion, should be around 2,500 or less with 64k and on a 54 plate (and if mint), you might be able to get the price down - winter is coming! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VOLVO...EAAOSwbsBXo2I~ Last edited by tony209; Aug 10th, 2016 at 07:57.

Aug 29th, 2016, 11:39	#14
GraemeP New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2019 19:46 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bristol	Deposit Just put a deposit on a 55 plate T5 auto GT spec. Silver [yawn] with black interior, 80k miles, full volvo service history, major service carried out and cam belt changed. In pretty good condition, not perfect but sounds and goes very well. Hopefully picking it up in about a week.

Sep 3rd, 2016, 09:33	#15
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	At the risk of speaking a heresy, I spent ages looking at C70s and they were all dogs, so I bought a Saab 900NG (its an earlier version of the first 9-3). Its about a foot shorter and a hell of a lot easier to get in and out of. The C70 feels like exactly what it is - a car maker's first attempt at making a decent convertible. As soon as I test-drove a Saab it was clear it was the product of a firm that had over a decade of experience at convertibles, and a C70 was never going to be good enough after that. __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

Sep 10th, 2016, 20:46	#19
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	the cracking bulkhead only really affects a few specific batches of these cars made in certain months and years - I checked and mine wasnt one of them. Also its unheard of with N/A versions and actually very rare on the turbos, and a sign that the vehicle's been comprehensively thrashed. If you want to check for a cracked bulkhead, turn off the engine and crank the steering wheel from left full lock to right full lock while holding your feet in the gaps between the three pedals. If the pedals move sideways while cranking the steering without power assistance, then the bulkhead is cracked I am aware of the steering rack brace option but havent fitted it and won't be doing so as its unnecessary ! A 900 shares about 28% of its chassis parts with a Vectra, a 9-3 shares even less. They even have a different wheelbase.. __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL Last edited by DXMachina; Sep 10th, 2016 at 20:52.

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