VOLVO C70 2.0 T
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OK, same as before. I am looking for a cheap convertible for the summer. I didn't manage to get the SAAB or Audi that I was looking for so am now looking at this as an alternative. After using it for a few weeks I'll give it away, to my father so don't ask! Or maybe put it into storage till I get back next year.
What should I look for with this model? Economy is not an issue as I will only drive it to Portugal, Belgium and Scotland before leaving UK for a year. The insurance is not a factor either. This one is £1000.
What should I look for with this model? Economy is not an issue as I will only drive it to Portugal, Belgium and Scotland before leaving UK for a year. The insurance is not a factor either. This one is £1000.
If it is the same engine as the S60 2.0L T then check the ETM. They are known weak spots of the engines (and the only thing that ever went wrong with my S60). Problems with them include the engine shutting off into limp mode and an inconsistent, rough idle. If the unit is said to have been fixed, check the paperwork. When Volvo replaced the units (after a long battle with the public where they tried to shirk responsibility) they put a little yellow sticker on it. If your car has the sticker, you should be okay.
When my S60's ETM failed it was a 9 year old car with 60,000 miles on the clock.
Also, the C70 is known for having a floppy chassis so don't expect driving pleasure from it - though I hasten to add that my S60 was a cracking drive.
When my S60's ETM failed it was a 9 year old car with 60,000 miles on the clock.
Also, the C70 is known for having a floppy chassis so don't expect driving pleasure from it - though I hasten to add that my S60 was a cracking drive.
Baryonyx said:
If it is the same engine as the S60 2.0L T then check the ETM. They are known weak spots of the engines (and the only thing that ever went wrong with my S60). Problems with them include the engine shutting off into limp mode and an inconsistent, rough idle. If the unit is said to have been fixed, check the paperwork. When Volvo replaced the units (after a long battle with the public where they tried to shirk responsibility) they put a little yellow sticker on it. If your car has the sticker, you should be okay.
When my S60's ETM failed it was a 9 year old car with 60,000 miles on the clock.
Also, the C70 is known for having a floppy chassis so don't expect driving pleasure from it - though I hasten to add that my S60 was a cracking drive.
Thanks for that, I'll check it out. The driver I'm looking for is a long legged cruiser rather than a a 'sports' car. I hope that this will do the job as I need to seat three people too.When my S60's ETM failed it was a 9 year old car with 60,000 miles on the clock.
Also, the C70 is known for having a floppy chassis so don't expect driving pleasure from it - though I hasten to add that my S60 was a cracking drive.
I have a C70 albeit the T5 coupe. It eats miles and is very good on long motorway journeys. I've just changed my limited mileage insurance policy for an unlimited one because of this.
The seats are comfortable, stereo is good and it's happy at high speeds. Obviously you're looking at the convertable so it's going to be a slightly different experience but I would still recommend the car.
Mine rattles a bit. Different things rattle at different speeds but not sure if this would be the case with the convertable as the biggest culprit is the sunroof. Give it a drive and see how you get on with it.
The seats are comfortable, stereo is good and it's happy at high speeds. Obviously you're looking at the convertable so it's going to be a slightly different experience but I would still recommend the car.
Mine rattles a bit. Different things rattle at different speeds but not sure if this would be the case with the convertable as the biggest culprit is the sunroof. Give it a drive and see how you get on with it.
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