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Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer
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I ordered my 2006 C70 in February, had delivery dates delayed by over 3 months, and am not currently scheduled to get my vehicle until July 27 (subject to change, I am sure, without further notice). I could wait 6 weeks and get a 2007 C70 thru OSD....
All I can do is shake my head (and wait.....) and wonder what the heck is going on at Volvo.
I hope you get yours soon also,and have a nice trip. What did you order?
Unfortunately, I received another email from my dealer (only after I sent him one asking for an update) that was quite disappointing:
"As of today, your car is on the production line. (It has a VIN # XXXXXXXXXXXX).Next the C70 will go throught quality control, than on to shipping. It has a dealer ETA of late August at this time, but I know Volvo is trying to have all C70's shipped by mid july. I know you would like to be in the car today, which is what we want too!
I will email you when the car has been loaded on the boat and then when it has arrived at the port."
It does not sound overly promising for me having it by July 27 anymore. I have been told (by this same dealer, and other people) that Volvo basically shuts down in July for "holiday"...I would think my car would have to ship beginning of July at the latest.
Has anyone had similar delays in promised delivery times? I am beginning to think Volvo (at least this dealer) has purposefully not disclosed true dates of delivery for fear of making people reconsider if they want to wait, and perhaps look at other models, or just wait for 2007s to be in the showroom.
If your car is in FC(factory complete) status then it is awaiting final quality check and shipment to the port in Gothenburg.
Once it reaches port and is loaded on a ship it takes approx 3 weeks to get to the east coast and 5 weeks to get to the west coast. Once there the car has to go thru customs and then thru any port upgrades that Volvo specifies.
If you live in the east then it is possible to get your car by the end of July, but it may leak into early August,
Strange statement. You don't think they are new to the market, do you?
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Even cars with normal production schedules can't be promised on a specific date.
If you truly cannot wait, the Mercedes is a nice car. More expensive, even with a discount and still using the old soft top.
If you can wait, the hardtop convertible market will heat up with the BMW 3 and Lexus IS a coming... Not to mention the VW Eos and Pontiac G6. Ok, the G6 may not be as desirable as any of the others, but it's a hardtop...
Also, if you're willing to buy a soft top, your choices go up exponentially including Audi A4, Saab 9-3 (Sweedish!), BMW 3, Mustang, Eclipse...
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I know you are a Volvo dealer but you appear to be a very legit guy. How would compare the SAAB 9-3 (2007 model) with the C70 (2007 Model).. Like to hear from someone in the know.. Thanks :surprise:
Any other insights on the SAAB convertible, noise, comfort, driving appeal. Does SAAB give you a loaner as Volvo does?
By the way I understand the 2007 SAAB interior is completely updated.
Still deciding... :shades:
I enjoy driving my SAAB, I've never noticed much body shimmy(a common complaint about all SAAB and Volvo convertibles before 2005). I have some turbo lag but it seems really minor to me, and I thought the ride was extremely smooth for a small car, the new SAAB seemed to have even less turbo lag than mine. The seats are comfortable, but I think the C70 seats are more comfortable.
SAAB as a company is in dire straits, and they simply can't compete head to head with the best of the European cars.
As for the SAAB vs the C70, I think the C70 is better looking, although that is subjective.
The folding hardtop makes the C70 unique. You get better visibility, increased safety, a quieter ride and better longevity w/ the folding hardtop.
The BMW hardtop is close to a year away, and the Lexus is further than that.
Haven't even seen a protoype for the Lexus.
We supply Corporate Cars to a number of companies, quite a few of whom have had SAAB 9-3 sedans. I always ask people how they like their previous car, and in the case of the SAAB most people weren't happy with it.
We rarely see any 9-3 convertibles here so I don't have any first hand knowledge of that car.
The new C70 is barely out, so its impossible to speak of its reliability yet. THE old car was virtually bulletproof after 2002, and we haven't seen any problem w/ the 2 new C70's we have.
The only thing I've told my dealer is if the car comes in between December 1 2006 and February 28 2007 they will either have to sit on the car until March 1st, pay my payments for three months or I walk and they give me my down payment back.
What is your experience so far; good and bad; satisfied or not; worth the wait?
I originally ordered a 2006, was told April/ May delivery, then June, then July - at that point I cancelled. I think I'm the only one on this board to care about the depreciation difference between the 06 and 07 come trade in time. By the time they missed most of my convertible weather (Wisconsin) I didn't see the point in not waiting another 3 mos. or so for the 07. If the 07 gets delayed I have no interest in taking delivery in Dec.-Feb. I'll then wait and see what's happenning with the BMW hardtop convertible and choose between that and Volvo. This hasn't been fun, I like the dealership, but if we get to Dec. because of delays I'm looking around.
The C70 is a low volume vehicle, period. I'm sure they are concern but when they are selling out all they can build I think they are only loosing sleep over how to build more for the next person in line. Also, the C70 will bring people who would have never thought of buying a Volvo in the showroom which will expose these people to the other models offered.
But when it comes time to replace our sedan, I might stop by the Volvo dealers and look at what they have. The dealership treated me very courteously and professionally, and while the C70 wasn't for me, I wouldn't rule out all Volvos. Prior to considering the C70, Volvo hadn't really been on my radar very much.
I don't know, customer loyalty and emnity isn't what it used to be.
However, Volvo could have and should have done a better job in communicating their issues and timeframes. Some of it is corporate's fault, some of it is the dealer's fault.
The C70 is a low volume car, and Volvo really can't make anymore than they are making so lost sales really don't come into play.
For those of you waiting, take it from me your patience will be rewarded. Yes, you can go get a Mercedes or bimmer instead but you will spend more money and not necessarily get more car.
FWIW, Volvo has come up with a new launch protocol which will take effect for the S80 launch.
Mine is supposed to be delivered this week, it has arrived in port and I assume has some upgrade work before shipping to dealer.
My car arrived in port last week and I expect it should be delivered to dealer later this week or next week sometime. I can't wait.
It is powered directly by the car, and sits on the left side of the dash. It uses an fm transmitter to communicate w/ the radio.
There isn't any place in the center console to mount it, and I don't think it would fit in the center storage area.
No way to securely mount it at least.
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