Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

burgh

Does anyone know how many times the top has been tested to achieve at a minimum?

volvomax

Does anyone know how many times the top has been tested to achieve at a minimum?

Something like 30,000 cycles I believe.

brownt

I just picked up my dark blue exterior, off-black leather interior C70 and think it is great so far. The sound system is tremendous. I have the windscreen and it seems to work fine. Has anyone else noticed a noise that the zippers make when they flap, or is that just me? Also, the air conditioning makes a funny oscillating noise that sounds like windshield wipers. I'm definitely going to have the dealer take a look at that one. Anyone else noticed that? I also got the Bluetooth phone system installed. I highly recommend it.

lp107jl

I also have the windscreen butI don't experience this problem. It could be the seatbelts not being secured with the clip attached the the backseats. Re noise in A/C, I also don't have this problem but see this article from USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2006-08-03-volvo-c70_x.htm

I have a question regarding the Bluetooth...where is the microphone attached? to the visors?

I have a black C70 with the off-white interior. I'd recommend the back seat cover. It covers the whole back seat and contains a zipper down the center for access to the seatbelts in case you have rear passengers.

Good luck with the car.

volvomax

Bluetooth microphone is placed forward of the rear view mirror.

morgenthaler

Can Bluetooth be installed at the factory during an overseas delivery. I am scheduled to pickup my C70 on 9/6/06.

volvomax

Can Bluetooth be installed at the factory during an overseas delivery. I am scheduled to pickup my C70 on 9/6/06.

I don't believe so.

brownt

Thanks a lot for the link to the USA Today article. That's exactly what it sounds like, so now I know I can go to the dealer and get it fixed. I figured out the other noise: just a piece of loose plastic wrap from when the rear headrests were wrapped for delivery. As for the Bluetooth, looks like you got your answer. The mike is right next to the rear view mirror. I tried it out today with the top down and no windscreen and the person I called could hear me with no problem. Thanks again for the tip on weird noise.

grsub

I too have recently received my new '06 C70 about 3wks ago. I have also noted the air conditioning whirring noise (plus a pop noise at the end of the whir, in my case). I called my dealer this morning and they told me there was no fix for this. They tell me this apparently also happens in the S40 and S60. They tell me that the "computer program" alluded to in the USA today article is not to fix the whirring noise, but to make the AC blow cooler air. If your dealer tells you differently, I would sure like to know. I also have a driver side clicking noise which happens every so often (somewhere behind the driver seat). :confuse: Maybe it is the other noise alluded to in the USA today article attributed to the lack of the B-pillar. I have not been able to get to the dealer when this noise occurs to have it checked out. :mad:

brownt

I just spoke to my dealer about this problem and they confirmed what you were told. There was a distinct lack of a sense of urgency about fixing it. I told my dealer that the approach of "let's just wait and see what Volvo comes up with" wasn't going to cut it. He said he would make some calls and see what he could find out. I'll let you know what he says. I told him the noise will drive me nuts and was bad enough that I would want to turn it back in unless it's fixed. Stay tuned.

brownt

A further update. The dealer now tells me that Volvo technical support in Sweden is aware of this problem and is trying to fix it. He could not give me a time when they might have something. I told him that as long as they were working on it, I can be patient for the moment. We will see how long it takes them. If you get any updates on where this stands, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

cdk2

Finally got my C70 this Monday, 6 months after ordering it. My initial impressions after extended driving match with some previous posts. Overall, this car rocks. No major complaints as of now. Still playing with some of the controls...but, no problems so far. More posts to follow.

empty1

I am told that I have an allocation slot for a 2007 C70 (having given the dealer a deposit back in Dec 2005). The dealer tells me that despite having one of the allocated cars they still can order the car from Volvo... does anyone know when dealers will be allowed to order...no sun... no fun :mad:

volvomax

A dealer can only change the cars that they have been allocated. They cannot compel Volvo Cars to give them more cars.
If your name is on an allocated car, that car can be changed to your specification.

empty1

MAX, Thanks for your reply. I do have an allocated spot per the dealer. I wanted to place my specifications for the dealer to order but he told me to wait until Volvo let him place the order. So my question is when will Volvo physically alow dealers to place orders (or to your point change allocation specifications)

volvomax

If you have one of the dealers allocated cars, then the car can be changed right now.
If a car is physically allocated to a dealer then the car can be changed at any time up to the expiration of the cars pre-built status. All allocated Volvos have an LDOC(Last Date Of Change) date. At anytime prior to this date a car can be changed. Once this date has passed the cars specification is frozen.

grsub

The service personnel at my dealership told me not to hold my breath waiting for a fix for the AC noise, since its been known to exist even in the S40 and S60 models. Can you comment on this please volvomax? In addition, my car did not come equipped with the spare tire, but rather it came with the fix-a-flat system. According to the owner's manual, I'm still supposed to get a jack and tire iron in the trunk, but my car was given to me without both. Am I supposed to get a jack and tire iron? If someone who has received their car can let me know. My dealer said he would get back to me on this; I'm still waiting....

volvomax

I really can't comment on the a/c noise since I haven't heard it in any of our cars, nor has anyone raised a complaint.
It sounds like an intermittant problem.

As for the spare, if you don't get a spare you don't get a jack. Since there is no reason to raise the car.
Only when the car is equipped w/ the spare do you recieve the jack and tire changing equipment.

biancar

How do you insert the "run flat" stuff to fix the tire if you don't have a jack to lift the car?

volvomax

the car comes with a compressor that forces the material into the tire. You then inflate the tire, drive for a couple of miles, check the tire, inflate it some more and drive to a tire shop.
Pretty standard setup for cars without spares.

empty1

Max, thanks for your replies but I think you mis-understood my question. I have a deposit with a dealer which I made in December 2005. I delayed my purchase so that I could get a 2007 model. The dealer said I am one of the first on the dealers list for a '07 model but as of now he can't order the car (or change an allocated model as you say?). So my question is when can the dealer enter my order and when could I expect delivery if I am one of the first at the dealer to receive an allocated spot. thanks as usual. :confuse:

volvomax

Dealer should have an allocation right now.
I'd be shocked if he didn't.

grsub

Why then in the owner's manual do they indicate where the jack and lug wrench are supposed to be if you have a spare vs. the tire sealing system. If you have a spare, the tools are supposed to be secured in a foam plastic block placed in the center of the wheel (p. 138 of owner's manual). If you have the sealing system, the tools are secured in a foam plastic block located under the floor panel in the trunk (p. 141 of manual). When I lift the floor panel, there is a sticker there explaining how to use the tools, but there were no tools given. Your explanation makes logical sense, max, but all the above evidence makes me think I'm supposed to have been given tools.

empty1

Max if it is true that the dealer has the allocation for the '07 model I don't understand why they would not enter my specifications (allocation change?) into the ordering system. Can dealers make allocation changes now for '07 models? thanks.

jtrego

Sounds like you need to find another dealer empty 1
I know some have 07's already, arrived two weeks ago. Our LDOC is august 28th for arrival in late october. There is no reason why your dealer shouldn't be able to give you an LDOC.

volvomax

Simply put, the owners manual is wrong.
The tools only come if you have the spare.

volvomax

Yes, I changed my 07 C70's several weeks ago.

I don't know why your dealer can't or won't. Maybe you aren't first on their list.
I'd have a chat w/ the sales manager if I were you.

empty1

MAX... took your advice and called the dealer. He said they simply had not gotten their allocation for the '07 models yet. I like to believe him. They are a big and I believe reputable dealer... Am I getting jerked around?? :mad:

tombon

It sounds like you are down on the depth chart to me. I have an '07 on order since early July, LDOC August 24, delivery for late October/early November. My dealer has about 5 or 6 on that allocation. If I was a little earlier with my order, I would have made the first allocation with my dealer and be looking at September for delivery. Oh well. I am patient, but would not be as patient as you. My adive would be to call another dealer in your area and see what they have to say. Good luck!

volvomax

I don't see how that is possible, esp for a big dealer.

We recieved our 07 allocation several weeks ago.

alp8

you guys should be doing OSD for the C70

brownt

Has anyone tried to hook up an xm radio in the C70? Because there is no auxilary input in the '06, it does not work real well. You have to rely on getting a good FM signal from the radio, but the main unit is in the trunk and connected via fiber optics to the dash. As a result, reception fades in and out, defeating one of the nice things about xm when it is wired directly into the radio. If anyone has a suggested fix for this problem, I'd love to hear it.

volvomax

Currently, the next opening for C70's on OSD is in the spring.

volvomax

Sadly, there is no way to hook up a sat radio directly to the C70 stereo system.
You might try changing FM modulators, some work better than others.

alp8

Springtime for Hitler in Germany

Winter for England and France.....

:-)

Will there be factory tours, again, next Spring? I want my meatballlllllls!!!

morgenthaler

You can't beat the tour in Udevalla. The people there are incredibly hospitable. You can literally eat off the factory floor

alp8

well, I've been to Gothenberg, so I'm sure Udevella is great. I'd certainly be willing to try it!! It's a great part of the world to visit.

empty1

Max -

How many units did you get in your intial 2007 c70 allocation. Also how large is your dealership. I'm dealing with a rather large dealership who said they only got two units for their initial allocation.... does this smell right? :shades:

madon1

You can find the pictures at http://coreyvisto.com/VolvoC70/

Hope you enjoy!

madon no more.

empty1

Thanks for the pic volvo driver... hard to tell what color that is.. is that the cel. blue with a gray interior? :confuse:

volvo_driver

Hi empty1 - it is flint grey metallic with black interior.
Thanks madon1 for posting the pics... I finally picked up my C70 a little over a month ago - same color combination. with about 5 weeks of driving on the odometer, I'm loving the car and feel it was worth the wait, despite lots of aggravations along the way and at the time of delivery.

empty1

Thanks could you post more pics say at dusk... This is the same color combo that I am interested in, thanks much and let me know how you are enjoying your car... '07 C70 October or November :shades:

blamb3

I've got the flint grey coming in Oct. The interior I ordered was quartz, which is a lighter grey. I think either that or the off black are great choices. My thanks also to Madon for the pictures, it's a great looking car.

volvomax

We recieved 7 cars for our intial 07 allocation.
We are a category 1 dealer, which is the largest size(planning volume over 700 cars/yr).

Most C70's went to dealers in the south and west.
If your dealer is up north, then they may not have recieved very many. Still, if they are a category 1 or 2 dealer they should have recieved more than 2

tsk1

Does the LDOC apply to OSD orders. If so when is the LDOC typically on OSD orders. Is it something other that the Order Confirmation date? I would like to make a couple of slight changes change but do want any risk of a delay in delivery!

Thanks

volvomax

Currently, there are no OSD orders.

Those were filled months ago.

The OSD process is slightly different. OSD orders are considered closed when the order is placed, although there is a small window for making changes.

empty1

Max to answer your question my dealer is a large dealer in the mid-atlantic states... says they got 2 cars in the initial allocation. Anyway when do you think the second round of allocations will be issued and since I am in the second allocation when could I reasonably expect delivery.

Finally since the '06s have been out for a while what kind of feedback have you gotten.. any problems to be aware of? thanks as always :shades:

morgenthaler

Does anyone have pictures they are willing to share of the 2006-2007 C70 in Celestial Blue with the off black interior. Two week from today we fly to Sweden for OSD.

tombon

Empty1 - I am in the mid-atlantic region as you (Greater Washington/Maryland)and my dealer appears to be getting about 7 per allocation too. I got the first car on the second allocation back in early July. I have no idea if that allocation is sold out yet (LDOC coming up in a few days). Interesting, this same dealer did not sell out their first allocation. They have an almost loaded Passion Red '07 on the lot now (not a demo) available for sale (MSRP $47,907). Before my LDOC was up, I went to look at it last Friday to see how the Navigation system worked (pretty slick) and to see where the aux stereo input was (for my XM :shades: ). The 17" wheels looked great too. (I can't wait for November to come!!!)

empty1

Tombon... how do you know you car was from the second allocation, were you told. Maybe they took your advance order anticipating another allocation, just curious, thanks. :confuse: