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If has had a salvaged title, I would not touch it. I suspect there was more than just the replacement of a rear clip. Most salvaged vehicles need close to 80% of their pre-accident value in repairs. My wife drives a 99 C70 convertible, and one of the things we agreed when she bought it (new) was if it was ever in a serious, or semi-serious accident (regardless of whether it was totaled) we would replace it. I worked in a dealership in high school and in college and feel that a car that needs significant structural work will never be the same. That goes double for a convertible. Ask a Ford body shop tech about how the convertible Mustangs they repair drive after they need extensive work. I also think 30k is way too much for that car with a salvaged title. Some of the dealers around here (Dallas/Fort Worth) are advertising similar cars (that have not been in an accident, but have approx. 12k miles) for about the same price.
A lovely car BUT lst 3 months were hell! The windshield was improperly installed, was in to the dealer 6 times before it was fixed properly, each time returned with grease on seats, coffee spilt on console, fingerprints everywhere, scuff marks on door kick panels, just awful, service dept did not return phone calls, buying a first new car in your life (NEVER AGAIN!) and spending the first 3 months in cheap rental cars and trying to get Service Dept to return calls.
I bought this car based on my experience with my '91 740 but the difference is chalk and cheese,
my faith in Volvo has been shaken badly but now I have a full payment book. Resale value of the C70 is a joke (I already knew this but decided to buy it anyway) and believe its problems are now finally sorted out, the turbo is worth it for high speed passing, the ride is good, side & rear visibility is awful, front legroom is not the best for me (I am 5'11") the steering wheel feels perfect and the dash and instruments are done logically and and totally visible and user friendly, but I have some severe reservations about build quality and durability of this car
based on my experience so far. My feeling now is I will never buy another new Volvo and probably never a new car, ever again, and who could blame me? It has 1600 miles on it at this point.
Perhaps you should move more east. Don't seem to be as many problems over here. They must have done something to the interior of the car over the last year as I am 6'1" and have no problems with legroom, rear or side visibility.
I really like the car, made the decision over the Audio TT Roadster also, Audio S4 both were also manual tarns.
Does anyone have insight on Volvo Dealers in Houston...Service experiences?
Also, I would love any direction on performance modifications to the C70 to increase handling and horsepower
Thanks
C70 BB-5
Also, any particulars to look out for before buying the car?
Thanks-
life comparable to the major engine components.
Scab has been making turbot for years and they last forever. I'm curious; what is the price of the 98 you are buying?
Have not researched it but I think I recall a couple of posts back that the Pirelli's were succeptible to (forgive the golf terminoligy) getting 'out of round' if they sat for extended periods. My tires have been wonderful and have been through a lot given all the Chicago Pot Holes. I'll take a look at them and let you know what kind they are.
Also, anyone have experience with Volvo. dealerships in Englewood, NJ, Manhattan, or Nyack?
Almost forgot. The tires that I have are the Michelin's and I think they are called the "SX" or something like that (have to look again). It is my understanding that the Pirelli's are a bit soft and can get 'out of round' if they sit long enough. I have 20,000 on the 2000 and it does sit in the garage for several days (sometimes a whole week). Add to that the Chicago Pot holes and I am thrilled with these tires and their durability. Plus they still stick on those 55 mph 90 degree turns. Have only gotten them to squeal once on a turn and that was a small chirp.
Convertible:
Sounds like 44K is a pretty fair price for an HPT.
Don't know if I should dignify the Garage question. As we live in the city we only use the car for shopping and going out to the suburbs (gotta love Pub trans in Chicago). The car has stayed in the CONDO GARAGE all week and may go out this weekend depending on what we are going to do.
I found these today which are the exact same ones I have.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=585048278
I'm looking to trade in my 2000 WV Passats I came across what looks to be a great deal. It's a red 1998 C70 with an auto. transmission and 16,111 miles for $19,995. It's not a convertible.
I do intend to see/test drive soon, but I have learned that it has a salvage title on it.
Opinions and advice please.
Do the math...this car was probably hurt pretty badly.
Also, it's not a good deal at all. This is a $22K-23K retail car with a clean title.
Salvage cars can be all right if you buy them cheap enough, but you are not buying anything of value here.
The car is worth maybe $10,000-12,000 at best. I wouldn't even consider it.
"Volvo promises action after German breakdown survey
Volvo's reputation for producing reliable cars has been hit by a survey of a 1.6 million breakdowns.
The report, which documents cars which broke down on German motorways last year, places Volvo in fourth position for having the most breakdowns.
The only cars to place worse than Volvo models were Renault's Espace, Fiat's Bravo, Brava and Marea, and Opel's Omega. The company has promised action.
The 850, S70, V70 and C70 series were the most likely of the Volvos to experience some kind of problem.
The survey was carried out by the respected German automobile organisation Adac, and only included cars between the ages of four and six years old.
Volvo spokesman, Olle Axelsson, told the Sydsvenska Dagbladet newspaper: "The truth is that we have not concentrated on quality the past few years, but we will now analyse and correct the problems."
Last updated: 09:59 Sunday 13th May 2001
http://www.ananova.co.uk/news/story/sm_291074.html?menu=news.surveys
For the kind of money you need to shell out for a Volvo, who needs this kind of rap?
As you well know, I am no big believer in the reliability of Swedish cars, because I never saw any conclusive proof of it. The historical out of warranty data suggests average grades at best, and legend often supercedes fact. I might also add however that one of my all time honor roll favorite cars is a certain type of Volvo.
But in Volvo's defense, I must say that this is JUST the kind of thing the Germans would publish, after all...you have to consider the source. But let's put cynicism to rest for a second and presume it is impartial. In that case, I'd like to see the report of what constitutes a 'breakdown". Does a flat count? A broken windshield? Are all breakdowns reported? On all roads? New and used cars? Up to what age? From all countries or just German registrations?
Conclusion: Clapped out Fiats driven by Turkish factory workers termporarily on visa in Germany break down more than one year old Mercedes Benzes! Hey, revelation!
If the Brits write an article and call the German testing agency a reliable and responsible one (As I recall, their description was even more complimentary than this) and the Germans are building cars all over the world just like Americans are building cars all over the world, then, in my opinion, a German testing agency carries as many professional-minded people as any from any nation anywhere, nationality be-damned.
Sure, there are autopublications in nation-states whose chief aim in life is to promote the home team. One of them (from Germany) recently reported that Volvo and Saab were doomed. I don't take this Adac institution one to be one of them.
Although their website is not written in English, I took a bit of a tour and it is quite complex.
AAA named the Saab 9-5 the best wagon in 1999 and in 2000, named the 9-5 the best car in the $30K price range. Did they do this becasue GM owns Saab or did they do this because they had objective criteria against which the Saab actually was the best in those categories?
Is everyone who writes for the automobile industry a biased liar?
No but it seems that if they disagree with you, they are.
Everybody has bias. Even you! :::Shock:::
The fact that automotive journalists use different sources of imformation is not lying though. It is called arguing for a point. They have a point to make, so they use sources of information that support their point and disregard opposing views. Its not lying.
Want me to show you how its done? Probably even subconsciously...
You post information in post#430 from ADAC, supporting your point. Without reference again to ADAC, you go on to say that AAA rates the 9-5 as the best wagon/car. You supported your point with praise and downplayed the competition with bad reports. Biased? Yes. Lying? no.
It has yet to break down.
What exactly does vigorous1 drive and why is he thinking Mr. Shiftright is American?
We know the answer to the first part of the question, as well as all the jokes about leaving it in the driveway during trash day and why that is dangerous.
1) Turns out he drives a 4-door Saab 93. So I must admit that I don't understand why he would be posting stuff on the C70 board as, unless it's a Viggen, it is only 4 doors and is underpowered and basically a sesible car that is priced sensibly (however he did take an X5 and a Maxima off the line which must have been a real thrill).
2) Turns out that he likes to go after our host Mr. Shiftright because I have noticed that he has done that on some other posts as well. Mr. Shiftright probably took the billboard handle that he wanted so now it's payback time.
3) Evidently he is well-read as he has not only quoted AAA and ADAC on this post but also JD Powers and I think I even saw the National Enquirer on previous posts (however I could be wrong).
4)In post #430, it shows that the only cars that were included in the study were cars between 4-6 years old. First C70 to come out recently was in 98. hmmmm. Also, who believes that any company spokesman would say they "have not concentrated on quality" in recent years.
5) Kind of related to 'vigorous1', but I went hunting on the web today and saw a lot of websites that looked 'quite complex' so I am going to scour them (even if they are not in English) and see if there is anything on there that will tell me cool stuff. Because, as we all know, the more complex a Web-Site, the more credibility they have!!!
In conclusion...
Perhaps 'vigorous1' should stay on posts that have more in common with his interests. Saabs, Gremlins, Pacers....
Anyone having similar problems?
Chances are that it was the gas cap. Take it in, they'll hook it up and reset it. This happened to me once. If it happens again, chances are that it is with the seal on the cap and you may need a new one.
If my dad is correct, yours probably is the only one in Indpls. When we drive down there to visit we don't even see any coupes on the road and one of my dad's friends doesn't even know what the coupe looks like.
Geeez. Now that's a machine! Bet you looked really proud tooling around I-465 with that monster of a car.
In Indianapolis there usually aren't many Volvos lying around on lots. Unfortunately for Soledoc he is stuck with one of the following...
Ford Focus
1977 Chevy Nova
1985 Firebird/Camaro with rust on the rear wheel-wells.
It's actually pretty good considering that Northern Indiana fights for how many horses they get to pull the buggy around.
Soledoc:
Raise some hell at that dealership and tell them to fix it once and for all. I don't know if you can claim 'lemon law' or not. It's a great car other than that darn engine light.
Now that I know how to put this gas cap on I hope my engine light stays off!!!
Also, what do you all think about waiting until 7,500 miles until the first scheduled oil change. That's what the dealer is recommending.
While you may not have had the problems with the Saab before, you have to admit that you must feel a bit more comfortable about leaving the Volvo in the driveway during trash day. I'm willing to bet that you had to put the Saab in the garage on those days.