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Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer
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I ordered this car because I happen to think it looks great and has a classic look that won't tire in a year.
I didn't buy it for high end performance or value. You seldom get value paying sticker price and it's not a BMW. We all know this is the reality.
Styling, safety, a usable rear seat and THE GIMMICK e.g the retractable hardtop were the factors that attracted me. It's clearly a niche market. I get mine in Dec
Saw a white one with light interior zipping around town yesterday - top down, taking advantage of an unusually beautiful Oct day in the Northeast. I thought it looked great.
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Prod started in July for Sirius.
The aux port is located behind the center console. STD on all 07's.
The sat radio is part of the factory unit, so the dash doesn't look any different than the 06.
This is me in my typical driving position which isn't comfortable because of the door handle thingy:
The auxiliary audio input location:
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I emailed Volvo NA with the issue.
So – a brief word on the situation over here. The C70 was released in the UK on April the 6th and, until recently, any talk of discount was laughed out of the showrooms. Now there are hefty discounts appearing on-line with lead times said to be down to 6 weeks. Bear in mind that the UK is being allocated 3000 units per year out of a total build of 16,000. This latter total has recently been ramped up to 20,000 pa.
We have four trim colours available – Cacoa Brown being the 4th - and three engine options. I’ve ordered the T5 with auto, finished in Silver with Calcite – a combination not favoured overly much but one featured on the Motorart 1/18th scale diecast model and one I personally like. My choice of car was the middle of the price range (I’m a music Philistine and didn’t go for the Dynaudio pack) with Xenon lights, Heated Seats and Reverse Aid.
Finally – re the 18” wheels versus the 17”. Like some of your contributors I liked the appearance of both wheels, so cosmetics, as such, were not an issue. The 18” Mirzams cost £500 UK pounds more – about $700(??) so I was sceptical. The ride difference was evident but what swayed me to the 18’s was the fact that, looking solely at the wheels/tyres, I felt the 17” tyre appeared ‘sedan-like’ whilst the 18” tyre looked sportier. That’s right – the tyres swayed it, not the wheels.
Sorry to have taken so much space – but have to wish stanwict good luck from now on – I really felt for the guy when reading of his anticipation, the realisation – then his gut wrenching discovery. Best wishes to all.
P.S. Loved the Celestial Blue but found it looked 'dull and dowdy' under UK cloudy skies - not an issue in your sunnier climes.
I placed my order on June 24th 2006 and got it October 14th 2006.
In France we have 4 choices for the engine, one being a 2.4 turbo diesel which is the one I took after testing all of them.
I took the celectial blue with light grey interior and brown cacao leather.
I already drove more than 400 miles this week end and love the car.
I will give some comments later but first:
Here are some pictures.
My C70 Summum D5
C70 interior from the left side with the wood steering wheel options and other wood options
C70 interior from the right side
C70 top down from the back with brown cacao interior
C70 interior and brown cacao seats
C70 from the back with engine type removal option
More later...
I have the celestial Blue with automatic and with Calcite Cream Leather and really think it is a looker as do all that see it so far.I went with 17" wheels as they are summer/winter tread and here in the states, the 18" came only in regular tread. I hear the 18" transfer more road noise. Let us know. Thanks!
Enjoy your new car and keep us posted on it after you have driven for awhile. Thanks for coming aboard in this forum.
We have three levels of trim - the Sport (basic) the SE (middle of the range) and the SE Lux. I'll base the prices on the SE, which has the High Performance Audio (not the Dynaudio), leather faced seats and 17" wheels as standard.
The cheapest SE is the 2.4i (non Turbo) Sport with 5 speed manual box and comes in at 49,800 USD.
The T5 is the 2.5 Turbo with 6 speed manual and is priced at 55,900 USD - that's something like 16,000 dollars more than in the States?
The D5 has the Turbo Diesel but is only available with the Geartronic autobox and is priced at 55,700 USD.
The Geartronic is offered as an option on the other models and is priced at £1250 (GBP sterling) which equates to 2,300 USD - considerably more than the 1,250 USD quoted in your homeland.
The discounts being offered are up to £1,400 which equates to 2,600 USD.
There is a further charge of approximately £700 (1,300 USD) on all these cars, which covers delivery to the Dealership and our 'Road Fund Licence' - that latter alone amounts to 400 USD for the T5 Auto!
The 18" wheels do firm up the ride a bit but not overly so, and the steering does seem a little heavier although maybe I'm being a little pedantic about that. I can't say I've noticed any difference in road noise, but there again, I drove the cars in differing areas, taking the 18" wheels on inferior roads to check out the 'worst case scenario'.
I'm now in my 60s so I'm looking for safety and comfort - but the 18s still did it for me okay! My previous Jag XK8s both had 18s and my Merc CLK500 had 17s - the ride was harder in the Jags but softer in the Merc.
That Celestial Blue with Calcite has to be the dream combo for looks - but I'm sticking with the Silver (although my Dealer is pushing the Blue) simply because Silver looks good in any light.
Regards to one and all.
jtrego "I don't consider the oil running out of the engine, the locks and windows not working or the car not starting minor problems."
I don't think any of these problems are isolated to the C70 specifically. My oil problem could have easily happened on an s40 or v50. The day people start reporting problems with the roof, then I'm going to get worried. I read about all kinds of problems with VWs but yet mine is the most reliable car I've ever owned.
lemenn That is an awesome looking color combo. Congrats! My wife saw a C70 here in CT that was black on black. What are the chances of that with the number of these cars being produced?
As for the 18" wheels, the car is stiff but turns like it’s on rails.
Regarding first feedback on the car, I will not repeat all the pros and cons already stated but I confirm that I have the same problem as you with the door handle.
During all my test drives before purchasing the car I had already noticed it was difficult to find a confortable seat adjustment in order to have the left arm confortable.
At this stage here is the procedure I used:
First adjust the height for your arm to be confortable in height, then put the seat back as much as you can in order to have your legs being able to still go "full speed"... Having the gearbox it is easier for me because you don't need to push that much like with a clutch (after spending 8 years in California, I could not see myself coming back to the European way with a clutch...),
then adjust the front seat height adjustment just to be confortable again,
then adjust the inclination of the seat,
then adjust the height and depht of the steering wheel accordingly,
then adjust the mirrors,
then push the M and 1 buttons to put everything in memory.
By doing this I was able to have my arm just behind the hole of the handle door. I am 5'7" tall.
For accessories, I took the front radar for easier parking and the windblocker. They have not been installed yet, but I am glad I took them. Yesterday coming back from work, I was driving top down, windows down at 65mph and even with the back seat belt placed in the plastic retainer, they were still flapping with the wind and making significant noise. With the windblocker this will not happen.
As far as the dog barking problem and little bird noise, during the week end something happenned.
Top down with 4 people in the car we had some heating to have everybody more confortable. Then we put the top up and realized it was to warm inside, then I put the AC down to have cooler air.
This is when it happen, I got some kind a whistle or wind whistling throught the vents. I did not like it.
Rising the temp stopped the AC and the noise of course.
Few hours later I went throught the console menu section for all kind of customized adjustments. One section is about the AC and by default the position was on medium (this is about the strenght of the air blowing), I selected it on low and since then I did not get the whistling again.
I will try to reproduce the phenomena and will keep you informed.
Finally I have another little complain.
During my test drive I noticed when you turn the steering wheel totally there is some kind of noise. The dealer told me it was the hydrolic steering mechanism. Anyway the noise is bad.
I have it on my new car. I don't know if it is because the car is new and needs some time to adjust everything but maybe volvomax can help on this one??? any advice?
The good points:
I was testing a Nissan 350Z roadster and found it very inconfortable before I discovered the new C70. I felt in love with the car for the confort, luxury, and safety feelings.
I was last week at the Paris auto show and could also see the VW eos. For me there is nothing to compare, the VW does not play in the same category full stop.
I kept the baseline audio system and for me the quality is incredible and good enough for me.
Its a fake kit, if the came out w/ real wood it would look nice.
The steering wheel (€400/$500 option) is real wood.
The gearbox stick incrustation (€75/$93.75 option), the console and door handles incrustations (€0/$0 option)are fake wood.
Just to be accurate.
The steering wheel is from the S60-XC90.
your car looks great and I also hope there are no problems with the roof. I remember owning the first 1999 honda odyssey with the automatic doors. Had lots of problems with them, the contacts always needed cleaning to keep them working well. Our car should be here in December, so I am not trying to bash Volvo.
As other have posted, I don't even think you can compare the VW eos to c70. I think the C70 competes well with cars much more expensive in terms of styling and function. It gives up some on the ride and engine power, but I agree with those that have stated they are not looking for this to be a high performance car.
jtrego I've been driving the C70 as my daily commuter so far. My commute is 86 miles round trip five days a week. Of the 86 miles, 18 miles is back roads and the rest is highway. It's mostly a straight shot with some stop and go traffic in a 1 mile stretch through construction that has been ongoing for years.
Okay thanks, I am glad to know others are actually driving the wheels off this car. The only person I know with a C70 seems reluctant to really "drive" his car. Perhaps because he got burned when it left him stranded when the ignition failed or maybe he just is petrified for it to get wrecked because it takes so long to get one! Who knows. Anyway, ours will be my wife's primary car to and fro to work and all so it will get a work out, but not quite as vigorous as your commute.
Alarm bells rang when I read lemenn's response regarding the wooden steering wheel - especially it's additional cost. So, I checked with my Dealership and, after much searching, they reckon that it is a standard fit for UK cars. Our cars may cost 16,000 USD more than Stateside cars - but we get wood for free!
Now for a serious question - I'll give you the question and two theories, but the truth is, my Dealership doesn't know the answer! The little 'mushroom-type' attachment on the inner side of the front passenger head rest - what is it's purpose please? The Dealer laughed when I asked, and admitted that nobody knew for sure, but that one theory is that it is a jacket hook (a rather flimsy hook surely?) or that it is to do with the mobile phone systems in Sweden which utilise an extension earpiece - this extension hooking on to the side of the head rest. Hmm - a little unlikely I would have thought.
So Mr Volvomax - another teccy question needing your knowledge and expertise please.
P.S. Will have a firm delivery date for my car next Tuesday - anticipated January 1st but if it's at the Dealership in time, it can be taxed for delivery to me in time for Xmas. Now THAT would be a Xmas bonus!
In order to have price comparisons between countries:
In France we have also three levels of trim and as previously said 4 engines: prices are in euros
1 euro = 1.25 dollar
Sorry for the format but I don't know how to do it better
Kinetic Momentum Summum
C70 D5 180 ch Geartronic 39950 41450 45250
C70 2.4L 140 ch 33900 35400 39200
C70 2.4i 170 ch 36600 38100 41900
C70 T5 220 ch ----- 42500 46300
Momentum is Kinetic +
Haverdal seats
Aluminium incrustations and central console
electrochrome mirror
rain detector
4 lockable spaces
Hook for groceries net (probably what people are wondering regarding the hook on the passenger seat)
audio commands on the steering wheel
back parking radar
Summum is Momentum +
Perle or Metallised paint
bi-xenon lights and dynamic ajustment of the range
high pressure cleaning lights
17" Sadira 215/50 wheels
full leather seats
electrical and memorised adjustments for driver and passenger seats
heated front seats
external mirrors can be put along the body of the car electrically and they have lights
Volvo alarm with movements and inclination sensors
I will provide options packs and pack accessories prices on request if somebody is interested.
These are prices all taxes included
In my case:
C70 D5 Summum 45250
removal engine type on the back 0
temporary spare tire 0
wood steering weel 400
fake wood incrustation gearbox stick 75
fake wood incrustation console and handles 0
windblocker + front radar 950
registration papers 348
Discount -1023
Preparation of the car free
total 46000
As you can see I was able to negotiate a discount of €1023
free preparation of the car and the dealership bought back my previous car €16300 (€400 above blue book value)
Even if I consider having obtained a reasonable deal it is still much more expensive than in the US... and I dont talk about gas/diesel price.
As with beauty - value is in the eye of the beholder and we each have to compare like with like in our own country. I, like most on this forum, chose the C70 because it offered me the value I sought here, never mind that our neighbours across the water get a different deal.
Thank you for your response regarding the groceries net - although I again query as to whether the hook would hold much in the way of weighty provisions.
I note that you specified the temporary spare tire (I thought I was being old fashioned). I recently hit an obstacle which ripped my tire - and there was no way a pressurised can with sealant inside would have got me up and running again, so, although losing precious boot space, I too have specced the spare tire.
In terms of competition,I think that the c70's lack of availability will certainly sway some to another vehicle because not everyone can afford or desire to wait so long and it gives the buyer absolutely no negotiating leverage. That is a huge factor for many folks.
Just use the collar tab in the jacket.
I suppose we could now say that that lets the Volvo design team "off the hook!" (groan)
Here is a picture of the famous hook!
I confirm that it is very strong and you can hang whatever you want to this hook.
The external mirror on the driver side has a little bump at the bottom, not the external mirror on the passenger side.
Does anybody knows why?
Sorry for the bad quality photo.
External mirror on the driver side
External mirror on the passenger side
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Everything is nicely protected with plastic covers.
I don't know what is long transversal metallic bar. Any idea?
Now here is the trunk:
Trunk with the plastic cover down.
Trunk with the plastic cover up. You can see the temporary spare tire, the cargo net and the red flippable triangle.
Roof in the trunk. Then if you push the yellow button.
Roof up in the trunk.
Roof and plastic cover up. Don't expect to put much more than an attache case easily this way.
I tried many times to reproduce the dog barking and little bird noise phenomena, but could not have it again. I put the AC in the low, medium and high preset position. I went to lowest temperature, highest temperature. I tried head, body, feet selection zones. Nothing. Everything works fine. This is for now rather good news.
With regards to your question - I am unable to help but I will be looking to see what answers you are given. This is almost like an addiction - I am becoming 'hooked' on this forum.
Good luck.
The metallic transverse bar - could that be the 'Rally Bar (Front Stiffener)' referred to by Volvo in their specification list?
Now for the americans it means after 470 Miles I am doing an average of: 32.7 miles/gal
With of full tank I shows an autonomy of 780 kms/487 miles