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Buy a C70?? C70 1999

posted by  someone claiming to be 97 960 on  Tue Dec 24 06:49 CST 2002 [RELATED]

Just got back from the Volvo dealer selling a 99 C70 with 35K on it (coupe). Any warnings or words of advice? Should I do it???








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    I bought it! C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be 97 960 on  Sat Dec 28 06:54 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Thanks for the replies! I bought the 99 - black with grey leather. What a fun test drive! I can't wait to pick it up....now if I can just sell my 960...








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      I'm envious. C70 1999

      posted by  davidm on  Mon Dec 30 10:17 CST 2002
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      Is envy green a color option? Would look nice with taupe leather.

      Check out the clear headlight units on the 2003 model - they'll bolt right into the 99!
      http://www.vvspy.com/resources/photoalbum/show.php?id=2493&type=
      http://www.vvspy.com/resources/photoalbum/show.php?id=2495&type=
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      David \\ (98 S70 T5SE Black, misc mods (mostly lighting), red calipers) (92 940GLE)








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      I bought it! C70 1999

      posted by  rd on  Mon Dec 30 09:53 CST 2002
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      Congrats 97,

      First things First.

      I had my first battery failure [ away from home of course with daugher in car ] in 25 years of driving. If the battery is original in that 99 do yourself a big favor and install a Megatron MT-47 ASAP.

      Use it in good health and Happy New Year!

      rd







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    Buy a C70?? C70 1999

    posted by  volvofan1 on  Sat Dec 28 06:23 CST 2002
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    I love mine.... love it love it love it!!!
    It's got its problems, but either I've been lucky or they are right on the horizon. Either way, I'm getting an extended warranty to cover the issues which are bound to arise.

    -Jon
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    CPT Jonathan T. Belmont-- '99 C70R 46K 'Valdemar'









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    Buy a C70?? C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be bill d cat on  Tue Dec 24 07:11 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Built in a separate plant byTWR, I'm not sure the quality is quite up to, well, ahhhmmm, up to the "high standards" of the S70 and V70.

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/index.htm?id=133970

    -bill cat








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      Buy a C70?? C70 1999

      posted by  davidm on  Tue Dec 24 07:18 CST 2002
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      I'd buy it because....it's as close to a collector's edition brick for the 98-00 series as there will ever be. Only a few thousand have been sold, and the coupe was discontinued.

      (My current strategy, if I stay with Volvo, is to get my wife a very late model, end of life 960/V90 then replace my S70 with a C70 coupe. I want to skip the current generation of S60's and it's derivative, uninspired, honey-I-shrunk-the-S80 design, and hope Volvo gets the S60 act together in a couple years.)
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      David \\ (98 S70 T5SE Black, misc mods (mostly lighting), red calipers) (92 940GLE)








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        Buy a C70?? C70 1999

        posted by  someone claiming to be 97 960 on  Tue Dec 24 11:39 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        Well spoken, David. This one is a beaut. Black with grey leather, low miles at a great price. Time for a test drive!!!








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          Prettiest Volvo ever made, IMO..... C70 1999

          posted by  someone claiming to be bill d cat on  Tue Dec 24 12:12 CST 2002 [RELATED]

          ...I mention the linked story out of the necessity for "full disclosure". I seem to remember some other threads about the C70. Try the archives.

          Although the view out of the driver's seat is the same as it is from my wagon. Being a little lighter than the sedan or wagon, it should be a little faster, given the same engine, transmission, driver....

          -bill d cat








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            Prettiest Volvo ever made, IMO..... C70 1999

            posted by  rd on  Thu Dec 26 07:05 CST 2002
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            Cons :

            Window Switches - Very weak design, two broke on me already
            Window Regulators
            Seat Levers
            Heater Core
            Recirc Mode Door Arm
            Water Leaks From " A " Pillars
            ABS Controllers
            AC Evaporator
            Upper Motor Mount
            Any Leaks - Coolant, Motor Oil, Tranny
            Front End Clunks
            Headlights - make sure Recall was done
            Check Inside For Any Water Damage or Evidance

            Pros -

            Driving Nirvana
            Make Excuses Just To Go For A Drive
            Perfect Blend Of Luxury And Performance
            One Kick Ass Sound System


            Just check those problems I listed above as these are the cars
            weak points.

            rd 99 c70 t5m






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