Looking to buy a c70 convertible

brooklands · Jul 5th, 2011, 14:33

My wife has a S60 D5 geartronic which she loves, but as of September she is not going to driving anything like the distance she had been doing (64 down to about 3 miles a day) due to having a new job. Now she is very keen on maybe looking at a C70 convertible (upto an '05).

What do we need to be looking at/for on these models and does anyone know of any examples for sale in Suffolk to maybe look at (upto about £3500)?

Many thanks in advance

brooklands · Jul 10th, 2011, 11:45

No advice then?

AndyPants · Jul 10th, 2011, 12:09

Try having a look in the 850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General forum: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=16 if you haven't already.

I think the main things that are particular on the convertible are the scuttle shake can be quite bad (strut braces can improve this) and to make sure the soft tops seals properly, is in good condition and that the mechanism works correctly. Otherwise its much the same as the coupe.

The Hooded Claw · Jul 10th, 2011, 13:41

Brooklands ..... Andy is Bang on the Money with his post "Scuttle shake" is "moderate" on the C70 Vert but can be removed almost completely by the addition of a front Strut Brace & a Tow bar!!! .... (The Tow bar stiffens up the rear end considerably) & is a very cheap "Fix" fer Rear Scuttle Shake on Verts

Keith

flaggy · Jul 10th, 2011, 20:45

hi. we have an 03 convertable and love it. what the others said about scuttle shake. i fitted a strut brace, about £65 from volvo, and a detachable tow bar and they have helped a lot. usual checks , make sure hood works as it should. if its a t5 then front tyres ,discs and pads. ours is a 2.0 lpt and find it adequate and we tow a van. hope this helps. steve.

andymusic · Jul 11th, 2011, 10:49

Lovely car to own and drive - took a while to find the one I wanted - colour scheme etc. but in the end drove to Scotland from Wales to get her last september. Great with the top down and a lot of fun. My T5 is fab, and I've always got the extra push in the engine to use if needed!

tracydawsfamily · Jul 26th, 2011, 14:12

hi there,

we have a volvo c70 for sale not sure how far away we are from you though.

VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE ON A 2002 PLATE, 2LITRE TURBO REMAPPED TO 240BHP, MANUAL, 19" RIMS ON AS NEW TYRES, FULL BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, STAINLESS STEEL CAT BACK DUAL EXIT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH LIFETIME GAURENTEE, CRUISE CONTROL,A/C,FULL ELECTRIC PACK INCLUDING HOOD,66K ON CLOCK ,THIS IS A REAL HEAD TURNER AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. moted dec, 6 months tax.

fine example of a really great car. got 5 children so not enough room for us. message me if your interested. thanks

Jul 5th, 2011, 14:33	#1
brooklands Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Looking to buy a c70 convertible My wife has a S60 D5 geartronic which she loves, but as of September she is not going to driving anything like the distance she had been doing (64 down to about 3 miles a day) due to having a new job. Now she is very keen on maybe looking at a C70 convertible (upto an '05). What do we need to be looking at/for on these models and does anyone know of any examples for sale in Suffolk to maybe look at (upto about £3500)? Many thanks in advance

Jul 10th, 2011, 12:09	#3
AndyPants VOC Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2018 18:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Over there. View Photos By: AndyPants	Try having a look in the 850 / S70 & V70 '96-'99 / C70 '97-'05 General forum: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=16 if you haven't already. I think the main things that are particular on the convertible are the scuttle shake can be quite bad (strut braces can improve this) and to make sure the soft tops seals properly, is in good condition and that the mechanism works correctly. Otherwise its much the same as the coupe. __________________ Current: '96 850 2.5 20v GLT Estate & '17 Skoda Rapid 1.0 Sport Prev: '04 V40 1.9D Sport '98 C70 2.3 T5 GT Coupe '89 760 Turbo Intercooler Est. '95 850 2.5 20v GLT Saloon '96 460 1.6i GS

Jul 10th, 2011, 13:41	#4
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Brooklands ..... Andy is Bang on the Money with his post "Scuttle shake" is "moderate" on the C70 Vert but can be removed almost completely by the addition of a front Strut Brace & a Tow bar!!! .... (The Tow bar stiffens up the rear end considerably) & is a very cheap "Fix" fer Rear Scuttle Shake on Verts Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Jul 11th, 2011, 10:49	#6
andymusic Trader Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 23:03 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pontypridd	Lovely car to own and drive - took a while to find the one I wanted - colour scheme etc. but in the end drove to Scotland from Wales to get her last september. Great with the top down and a lot of fun. My T5 is fab, and I've always got the extra push in the engine to use if needed! __________________ Volvo C70 T5 GT convertible in "Darth Vader" Black - May the Volvo force be with you -http://www.andys-backing-tracks.webs.com

Jul 10th, 2011, 11:45	#2
brooklands Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bury St Edmunds	No advice then?

Jul 26th, 2011, 14:12	#7
tracydawsfamily New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2011 14:12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: notts	hi there, we have a volvo c70 for sale not sure how far away we are from you though. VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE ON A 2002 PLATE, 2LITRE TURBO REMAPPED TO 240BHP, MANUAL, 19" RIMS ON AS NEW TYRES, FULL BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, STAINLESS STEEL CAT BACK DUAL EXIT EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH LIFETIME GAURENTEE, CRUISE CONTROL,A/C,FULL ELECTRIC PACK INCLUDING HOOD,66K ON CLOCK ,THIS IS A REAL HEAD TURNER AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. moted dec, 6 months tax. fine example of a really great car. got 5 children so not enough room for us. message me if your interested. thanks

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