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Appears I'm still the only one that has had problems with the sun visors. Tmart
Also, I am an auto broker and I just got a 99 Volvo C70 LPT Conv. here for sale. 30K miles, Dark Blue/Silver/Blue Top and we want $31,995 for the vehicle. We are in Southern California.
Obi
thanks
I've got a 5 speed manual in a 2001 C70 coupe and I absolutely love the drive and the look of the car. I was pulled up beside a MB 320CLK today and I liked my car better. Although someday I'm sure I'll get a MB coupe. But not until they come out with a manual.
CLK:
When I was looking at cars I compared the 320 the C70 and the S4.
Didn't want 4 doors and no one can tell me that the CLK drives $5,000 than the Volvo. I didn't check the seats on the CLK but my Father in law has the S500 and I hate the way that Driver's seat is. I can't imagine that there are seats any better than what Volvo has.
THANKS
All in all, while it may be nice to have a 6 speed manual and 333horses....
I am going to wait for the chip from IPD and be satisfied with 280hp.
There are several old discussions relating to caring for various tops here on edmunds, but no one has specifically mentioned the volvo top. It appears to be a canvas top with some type of scotchguard to make it waterproof. There are dozens are articles like the one below about how to generally treat tops all over the place, and some of them make sense, but I can't figure out what if anything needs to be, or should be done on these tops.
http://www.carcareonline.com/convert_tops.html
I have linked this discussion into that folder, but it will always reside here in CC&S.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
KarenS
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My question is how often do you change the oil. Can you really go 7,500 miles like the owner's manual says? Any experiences or recommendations for earlier changes. My understanding is because they use a synthetic oil which supposedly doesn't break down as quickly as the old oils.
while changing the oil filter every
other change. I found that I push my
turbo pretty good and the appearence
of the oil gets dark at about 2500.
[ all my driving is city ]
So if you have a turbo I would change
it more often especially if your doing
city driving. If I was doing lot of
highway driving I would probably change
at 5000.
RD
REGARDS TOM C70 production will stop this December, so says the dealer. Volvo wake-up
I don't personally own a C70, but my girlfriend's aunt does and we are housesitting for them. Here's the problem (I wasn't there so I don't have all the details):
My g/f went to start up their 1999 C70 this morning. Apparently the check engine light came on and the dashboard lights kept on going on and off. I think she also said that there was a strong gas odour.
Is this problem the same as described in previous posts (about not turning the cap tight enough)? I hope that's all it is.
BTW, I've driven the car before. Very nice car...too bad it's an automatic though. I just can't get over how bad the rear/side vision is b/c of the convertible top!
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Protege_fan
BTW, my g/f says as the car was idle on the car, the rpm's were going up and down and the dash lights were dimming and brightening in sync w/ the idle going up and down. I asked about the gas cap, but she's not sure because they filled it before she got out to their place.
Any different ideas now?
Thanks all.
Pro_fan
She thinks the dash lights flickering on and off was due to somebody leaving the lights on inside, draining the battery.
Anyway, thanks for the advice all. Much appreciated.
Protege_fan
After reading Prot_Fan I was all set to ask him how close he was to 'Devil's Tower' given the flashing and revving.
BTW - Yes, I realize he is rather far given the fact that it sounds like he is closer to Ostrov Kolguev.
Don't worry...I lurk on many boards here at Edmund's....
Pro_fan
Here is what they did:
1) Check Engine/Lambda Light on
-Oxygen sensor replace
-Heated Oxygen Sens
-Gasket
-Engine Control module fault tracing
-Diagnostic Trouble Code (B)
2) Check Engine light on again, after car sits o/night tech 60 just install amm for same problem
-Variable Valve Timing Solenoid replace
-Solenoid
-Engine Control module fault tracing
-Diagnostic Trouble Code (B)
3) Rough Idle cold - dash lights dim and brighten w/ engine rpm
-Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) reading/resetting VST/VCT (B)
-Software control module downloading (B)
-Upgrade ECM BP
That's it. I'm not overly car-knowledgeable, so I'm not sure why they did some things, like replacing the solenoid, but it appears to be working now and it was at no-cost, which is always a good thing. Incidentally, I know that with other manufacturers would charge a customer even if the car was still under warranty. Sounds like good customer service at this dealership, if you ask me!
Thanks again all.
Protege_fan
PF
Suggest you give Discount Tire a call, if they are in your area. Have always received good service from them. I thinks their web address is tires.com, but don't hold me to it. Tmart
Having read all the bad publicity here about the Pirellis, I was reluctant to change to them. The Michelins had outstanding performance for the time that I had them. I also think they wore out because I didn't rotate them as often as I should have, and my front end may have been out of alignment. I am watching my new ones to see how they do.
You would be testament to the reason I bought the coupe. I have to admit though, we really had a better spring/summer this year than normal which made me wish that I had gotten the convertible. AND WE ACTUALLY HAD SOME SEMBLANCE OF AN AUTUMN THIS YEAR!!!! (About 7 days worth). Out of curiosity, was Wednesday's 1-3 inches somewhat of a stimulus for your post?
Know nothing of a removable hardtop. Nothing @ ipdusa.com nor volvocars.com