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Now is where I could use your help. I must admit my initial problems are nothing compared to some I have read in this forum, but the dealer is still searching for answers. My car is equipped with the Dynaudio system (an imperative in my purchase and thus the following question is essential to me). I cannot access the Dolby Pro feature and Surround Sound in the FM or Auxillary modes. It is listed as a feature in FM mode, but it cannot be selected, thus Surround Sound can't be set/selected from the Tuning/Sound knob. The manual specifically says that it can be selected, but that it may not give the best sound in weak signal areas. I definitely live in an area with a strong signal, so this isn't my problem. There is a noticeable difference in sound quality when not in Dolby Pro. In fact, during my several test drives (3 different cars) this sound is what sold me on paying an extra $1500 for the premium sound system. I can't verify that they had Dolby in FM mode, but they sounded as if they did. Does anyone receive FM in Dolby? How about Sirius in Dolby? I haven't activated my subscription until I sort this issue out.
Thanks for reading through this novel. I have just a couple more questions:
My manual also states that the 2007 model should lock all inside compartments with the valet key or remote. Only my front compartments lock. The two rear and trunk pass through don't lock. The 2006 only locked the front, but the '07 should lock all. Can you share your experiences. Last question: I was also told by my salesman that the '07 came standard with a spare tire. I can't access anything in the bottom of my trunk, and my manual says that if you have the tire puncture kit in the trunk pass through that you won't have the "optional" spare. I do have the puncture kit. On Volvo's website, it says the tempa spare is a $0.00 option. Doesn't that mean it is standard for '07's? Your feedback on any of these questions is greatly appreciated.
Sorry about the gigantic post. Happy New Year!
The Dolby Pro is not an AM/FM option in mine, at least not that I can tell.
My dealer automatically orders the spare for everyone, but I think it's a choice one still has to make. Mine simply assumes no one wants the gunk as an alternative. I'd make sure you speak up though. It sounds like your car came with the gunk - not the spare.
The latter has been previously dealt with on occasions (messages circa #35 on the thread entitled 'Options chosen or rejected') and it has been suggested that an economical solution is to purchase the S40 wheel, using that as the spare.
Best wishes for your 2007.
Congratulations for your choice. I will be more than happy to see your pictures. Gold Zanzibar is also a color I considered first, but the dealersjip was not able to show me even a sample of the color, so I decided to go for the Celestial Blue (like many others).
As far as your questions:
Dynaudio systems: I cannot answer, I don't have it.
Locking all the compartments: I also have a 07 model and also can only lock the front and trunk compartments, not the rear and trunk pass through. So I am in the same situation as you and if somebody can lock all the compartments, I am also interested in the trick how to do it.
Regardingthe spare tire: We have already discussed about this topic. 0$ option does not mean you will get it automatically. For me, I selected this 0$ option and of course I gotthespare tire, but not the puncture kit.
So it is either the kit or the spare tire but not both. It seems in the US you are able to negotiace to have both for no extra money.
We are waiting to see your pictures ASAP.
This was changed due to customer complaints about how weak stations sounded in the surround mode.
We picked up the car in pouring rain and went for a leisurely drive, then, as the day wore on, I took my wife and son back to our house – to leave me to enjoy the C70 on my own!
The rain had stopped, the skies had cleared so, with the T5 engine quietly ticking over, my foot on the brake, and taking a furtive look around to make sure no-one was looking – I pressed the magic button and set the roof in motion.
The hum of motors and pumps seemed to fill the night air as each piece lifted and swung into position – then dropping obediently into the trunk. I thought of trying the heated front seats – this is January after all – but decided against it, let’s walk before we run!
I slipped a Celine Dion CD into the 6 stack, twiddled momentarily with the volume and bass control, then settled back to enjoy the ambience of the moment - and the sight of the twisting roads unfurling in front of me, rolling surf kissing the beach alongside.
The C70 just hugged the road, clinging to every curve and bend, ignoring every rut and pothole as though non existent, the soft leather seats supporting my every move, the audio soothing my mood. The polished wood steering wheel, standard in the UK, felt sensual and luxurious to my fingers as they stroked it’s gleaming grain.
The slight wind draught caught me from time to time, but who cares, moments like this are few and far between and have to be savoured and enjoyed as and when we can – and I was savouring and enjoying to the ultimate!
The Xenon lights dispelled the shadows as the car cruised through town, I pondered as to how many heads were turning to watch this beauty slip back into the darkness from whence it had come.
Just then I heard a voice bellow from behind “DAVID! Put that b----- roof up and bring my lap top back – if you want to watch the DVD, do it in the house, it’s b----- freezing out here!”
So, I locked the garage and went back indoors – but it was good fun writing this!
That's all folks!!
I've posted a few pictures on carspace. The link is below.
I, like yourself, loved the celestial blue and was going to order that color. I also hadn't seen the Zanzibar Gold Metallic on any car--only the back of the brochure, and it looks really gold there! When I saw this color on the actual car sitting on the dealer's lot, I was sold! I still love the blue, but I know I'll never tire of this color. The Zanzibar Gold has several different looks as you may notice in the photos: beige, cream, gold, silver... depending on the light and surrounding colors.
http://www.carspace.com/youngstirs/Albums/photo1/
My dealer is looking into the Dolby in FM mode situation. Even though Volvomax says it isn't possible, I will exhaust every resource to try and get Dolby in FM. As you have noted, "It is FANTASTIC"! The dealer seems to think it should work, and the manual does say that you should be able to select it.
You are part of the club now!
We hope that now that you have the real car you will be as active as you were when only dreaming of the car by answering all the questions like you are used to.
Next step will be pictures of course. After American and French C70's cars pictures, we need the UK version of the C70.
This is definitely a great color, and like with the celestial blue the color is changing a lot depending on the day luminosity (from dark grey, to light blue for the celestial blue). I think Volvo must use some kind of special paint to be able to get all these variations of colors.
The white leather is really great looking but I am still wondering how this will be 3 or 5 years from now.
After 3 months, my beige floor mats are already dirty and stained...
But is is true that in the USA you probably live in an area where there is not as much rain as we have in Europe (looking at the pictures, you still can put the roof down).
Here in France it is rainy and cold, no way to keep the car clean.
Enjoy your new toy.
I own a 2002 C70 and I am considering purchasing a new generation model.
I have enjoyed reading through your messages and I think this is a wonderful community.
I have some questions, about which I would welcome any feedback.
1. Generally: any past owners of a first generation C70 that can offer comparisons with their new C70?
2. How is the new C70 on headroom for the driver? – having briefly sat down in an new C70 I found it to be slightly less than in the first generation
3. What is more comfortable (rather than sporty), especially on bumpy roads: 17 or 18 inch wheels?
4. Any outstanding issues on noises and sounds in the 2007 C70 models?
5. Is the trunk really (almost) useless with the roof down?
6. Any thoughts on when the 2008 model would be ready for purchase in 2007?
I appreciate your input.
Best wishes for happy driving experiences in 2007.
Today I got the car back from it's Christmas/New Year holiday at the servicing garage! We think it's fixed! Well, the technical guy said '99.9% certain' the current problems are fixed ... which is good news .... but does suggest that some more minor things might occur but that software fixes are coming in each day!!! Anyway ... the mystery problem of the over night battery discharge was finally diagnosed to the CRM leaping into action one minute after being shut down by the remote ... and telling the CEM to keep certain functions awake .... involving the roof mechanism and the doors (thus my door locking lights never went off over night, etc). I believe there are some 24 'controls' which had to be gone through .. although all the ones which are switched off by the ignition were immediately discounted ... and the 'remote' ones had to be individually isolated and tested. It turned out to be a faulty connection in the CRM and no software was involved this time ...although the car does now have most software upgrades to-date! It took all day Tuesday to identify the exact source of the problem and then another day and a half of testing and re-testing to clarify a fix had been successfully made! Now my doors and lights and locking mechanisms are all working ... the heater system isn't blasting out at de-misting levels every time a control is touched ..... the infotainment (awful word!) system sensor recognises night from day and so does my rear view mirror!! Although these latter two were corrected by software before Christmas. As we left the technician he was battling with another C70 just bought in with the driver window deciding to drop down after closing ..... so that sounds familiar to some I believe!
So ..... I feel like a 'new' owner again today and it's brilliant to have our car back! What I find so wonderful and endearing is ...... that through all the problems C70 owners face (and they do seem numerous!) .... we all still love our cars and wouldn't want to change them!
Anyway ... early days and I obviously want to drive and test the car over the next few days .... but there ARE solutions out there!! I think what I have learnt from all this is .... that if you spot a minor problem or glitch with your car ... don't be like us and think you'll get the garage to look at it on the next visit ... or that you should read the manual again in case you misunderstood ... because it could be the signs of something more sinister that needs urgent attention!
Delighted to see and read all the new owner reports ... especially erisaman who made the whole experience sound like something from a beautiful movie!!! Long may it last!
My car seems to be working. I haven’t found anything malfunctioning. It’s extremely easy to learn and a pleasure to drive. Of course, it’s only been 3 weeks.
I’d say the only thing disappointing has been mileage. I do combo driving, mostly highway (maybe 60%) and short trips around town. I think I’ve been getting 22 or 23 MPG. I thought this car would do better with that mix.
The car totally meets expectation. One thing people should be aware of is that you can rationalize the back seat, but it’s not really the type of car you want to go out in with another couple. It’s an awkward climb in and out. So – if this is your car – be aware it may not be the best option for 4 unless you have an alternative sitting in your garage. We would opt to take our other car when going out with another couple. I’m not saying you can’t squeeze 4 into the car. I’m simply saying it’s a fairly awkward entry and exit, especially for adults.
1 The new car is light years ahead of the old one. The new car handles better, has better visibility and ha more features at a price similar to the old car.
2 headroom is almost the same. I think the old car had better rear headroom.
3 17" wheels will be more comfortable
4 New C70 is a quiet, rattle free car. Much more so than the old car.
5 w/ the roof down, the trunk space is similar to the old car.
6 08 C70's should be available in the fall. No word yet on any changes.
I agree with johnh7 - you are a very resilient lady who has shown patience tempered with determination, now enjoy your 'new' car.
With regards to your last paragraph - ooer,
Glad to hear yours is running so smoothly and I am sure that will continue .. so happy motoring!
Its going to be nice the next few days in DC, so I am certainly going to drive with the top down.
http://www.carspace.com/jaybrd642/Albums/Jay's C70/">link title
Readers who have been following these forums over the last few weeks may recall a flurry of queries as to why my C70 was being left at the dealership until the turn of the year – I won’t go into that again now, but I will say that I spent the intervening weeks, including the Xmas holiday, reading the handbook thoroughly – over and over again.
So, as you can imagine, by the time I went to collect the car, I knew everything, but EVERYTHING, about that motor.
Everything? I knew nothing!!
Firstly, I had my son and his broken leg to contend with – so it was up with the trunk to store the crutches. Ah! How do we release the trunk divider to open enough space for the crutches to fit in? The sales guy was on hand, so no problem.
As I sank into the driver’s seat in readiness to place the key in the ignition, I leaned forward to seek the ignition barrel – umm – where is it? My mind was now a blank, that handbook could have been written in Russian, or Swedish, as far as my memory was concerned. Yes, of course, the ignition is not on the steering column, it’s in the dash – but – we in the UK have right hand drive, so the barrel is located to the left of the steering wheel – and I’m very much a right handed sort of guy. A fumbled, two-handed effort to get the key in, and the engine was eventually started.
We left the forecourt confidently, the mirrors and seats had been adjusted, so all appeared well. Then I felt a rosy glow spread through my cheeks – no, not the cheeks on my face, my other cheeks, the ones I was sitting on. You’ve guessed it, my heated seat was on – so where’s the off switch? No panic, I found it and stabbed at it wildly. One light went off, but one stayed on – keep cool (no pun intended) obviously there are two elements, one for the seat, one for the lower back, so a second stab was called for, and the light went out.
At this point I noticed my fuel gauge was on ‘red’ – thank you Mr Dealer, I’ve just spent an arm and a leg with you and less than a mile down the road I need fuel! And of course, within that first mile, lo and behold, the ‘low-fuel’ warning light comes on.
I knew I had a reserve of fuel – but no matter how much I’d read that handbook, there was no way I could remember what margin I had in reserve – so let’s get to a gas station pronto!
We pulled into the filling bay of the nearest Tesco Supermarket – probably 30 pumps in total offering a selection of 3 grades per pump, with a queue of at least three cars at each pump. As I approached the first queue my mind was racing – where was the filler cap, ah yes, on the right, so keep left of the pump and I’d be okay.
Well I was okay, even thinking to take the key out of the ignition as I couldn’t quite remember whether the filler flap was key operated. Then I could see it wasn’t – just press the flap and it would open, like my previous Merc, like my wife’s Audi. But it wasn’t like anything else – as you owners well know!
So now I’m hunting for the release button – it’s in the car somewhere, I’ve read about it loads of times, and seen it in the pics – but where is it?????
Where’s the handbook? Two of us pouring over the overview until we spot the magic word FUEL, follow the arrow to the switch and then give it a quick dab – the fuel flap opens!
I fill with fuel but daren’t look at the queue which had built up behind me, and fortunately I was paying at the pump with a debit card so I didn’t have to show my face at the cash desk.
We left the gas station and drove a mile or two more – but hey, I’ve taken up far too much space here and I’m not even home yet, so maybe I’d better close.
Anyway, the moral of this tale is – read as much as you like, but there is nothing quite like getting ‘hands on’ experience.
By the way - whereabouts was the chip? I assume it was towards the front of the hood?
And keep your posts coming too - there is still mileage in your first post and it still brings a smile when we pass it on!
erisaman .... I had a similar experience driving the hire car home the 1st day ... the servicing rep said to me 'we've only given you 30 miles petrol' .... 'that's ok' says I .... 'I only live about 8 miles away'. There was a read out on the dash as I drove off saying '30 miles to empty' which immediately flashed to '20 miles' while I could still feel the reps breath on my neck .... not to worry thought I ... I only live 8 miles away .... within 30 seconds it had jumped another 5 miles off and was reading '15 miles to empty' ..... not to worry thought I .. I only live 7.6 miles away!!!!! By the time I reached central London pre Christmas traffic (and trying to skirt Red Ken's infamous congestion zone) it was down to '10 miles' ..... no matter thought I ...... only 5.3 miles to go ..... and that was when I hit a 20 minute queue to cross Chelsea Bridge and the guage flashed .... no!! .... not 5 miles to go .... it flashed to ...... '--.-- to empty' !!!!!!!!!! I must tell you that I hadn't passed a single garage and the nearest one was about 1 mile away as the crow flies via a 20 minute traffic jam!!! So what did I do??? Phoned other half on the mobile and screamed blue murder .. but he was too busy to sympathize and just told me to 'phone him WHEN I got to the gas station!!! When???? How about IF????? I thought I'd never get there!!!! And then, like you, when I finally got there ........ 3 or 4 cars deep with pre Christmas holiday folk filling up .... and me not knowing which side my fuel cap was ... and then imagining me running out and blocking the whole forecourt!!! Anyway .. the happy end to the tale is that you can drive (albeit slowly) for at least 20 minutes on '--.-- to empty'!!!!!
Aren't we all having such fun???????? I never thought owning a C70 was going to be THIS much fun!!!!!!
What a writer you are!
Once again, anf for the second time we are not reading just typical simple and basic forum's postings.
I and maybe others will stop to post message on this board, being shy and afraid to look ridiculous compared to you when you describe your experience with your baby.
It is like a roman and maybe there is enough meat with all our postings to write a real book.
What about: " The birth of the perfect car" as a title's proposal. Don't worry that will be my only and unique contribution to the book...
With regard to lack of gas. I am surprised you left the dealership with an almost empty tank. Our dealership gave us the car with an half full tank + 1 bottle of Champagne. But this one I did not put it into the gas tank! It reads " Diesel only " on mine.
I even learned with your post that the heated seats had a back and butt positions. I thought it was butt level 1 and 2 positions. I need to check that.
Enjoy the week end driving with hairs in the wind (if you still have any...)
It was fun to read your first experience with an almost empty gas tank. For a start it must be very stressfull.
Anyway if I remember well when the light empty tank switch on you have still 8 liters of gas into the tank ( 7 for diesel engine). This is almost 100kms capabilities and even with the T5 engine running downtown London you must be able to do 50kms ( at least 30 miles).
The information coming from the ordinator could not be accurate because you just started to drive for the first time the car out of the dealership and running downtown London, your average consumsion was almost identical to your instaneous consumsion, which can be very high instataneously particularly with the T5 engine.
Average consumsion can only be accurate after some time.
Anyway like many others, I am amazed to see how in good mood you are with all your rather big inconveniences.
I leave you to go to clean up my baby. First time I am acting with a car like with a "real baby"
And as for you Lemenn - you have nothing to fear from posting on this or any other forum. We as readers, acknowledge your expertise in what is, to you, a foreign language, and your help, support and guidance has been an inspiration to us all - so thank you.
Now maybe I too will venture forth to wash my baby - from what I remember, do we use an elbow in the bucket first? To check the temperature?
And as for the 'good mood' .... well, I suppose it's just a Brit thing .... living over here sometimes we find it best to laugh at life and ourselves ... otherwise we would just cry!!!!!
Thank you for your kind support!
And PS .... to all the American members of this forum ..... I hope no one has taken offence to any comments regarding Mr. Bush ... after all .... who are we to talk when we have Mr. Blair!!!!!
As for the language, we Americans are convinced that you Brits can't speak english anyway.
Well, maybe the guy on the World Service can.
And I've booked in for English lessons as well, on your advice .. so hopefully things will improve all round!!!
So - it's top down weather. My wife is amazed at my willingness to run errands.
This is definitely the best looking convertible on the road (they are all out today). Importantly - I finally got to test the back seat compartments (they do not lock like the front ones). Is this a programming thing, a car setting thing or just a quirk of the 07's? (Not that there's anything wrong with that)
I realized that I have also used ordinator instead of computer somewhere which is only my english version of the french word ordinateur.
I also tried a joke on erisaman but he knows me and hopefully he will not take it badly.
I see we are starting to talk politic now. This could bring some heat on the forum, particularly with the french presidential election coming soon and our position with regard to the war on Irak against USA AND UK.
And suddently I feel lonely...
I need to stop here., back to our common views on our C70.
I'm intrigued by that chip on cricket4's roof panel - anyone else suffered a 'stone chip/indentation' in such an unusual position? Sorry cricket4 - highjacking your thread in this way, but I think you'll understand my reasoning.
We need a picture cricket4.
Here are some pictures. I don't think it is the case for me.
They both are dirty in the same amount.
This one is a rear wheel
This one is a Front Wheel
It does not show very well but the black is real black dust all over
I started using a micro-fiber yellow or white cloth on them. The back wheels will almost completely cover the 12" x 12" cloth on one side with black dust. I then will turn the cloth or get a new one and do the front wheels. You can barely see any dust on it. The other side is jet black over better than 75% of the cloth. I have found a way to clean the cloths now, so don't have to dispose of then as I was doing at first. I can drape the cloth over top of wheel to show dust on each set.Hope to get picture posted by Thursday if possible. It takes about three days to get them dirty in city driving or road driving.Have a great week in your ride.Mine is Celestial Blue also.
Tom
I have the same experience with the fuel gauge. The first times I drove my car I really was shocked to see how quick the gauge decreased .
But when I filled up again the amount of petrol was "normal". So, I did the only thing to do: Filled up a 5 liter can with petrol, placed it in the trunk and drove the tank complete empty. My experience: a: The fuel gauge decreases much to fast. b: The readout "km-->0 ("miles-->0") is Ok untill the yellow 'empty tank" light goes on: then it drops much to fast. c: The only accurate indication for amount of petrol left, is the "average liter/100km" readout. By resetting the tripmeter every time you fill up, knowing that the tank has a 62 liter capacity, you can calculate the estimated distance to 'empty tank'.
(I already raised this 'problem' to my dealer and they would inform Volvo. Not had an answer yet )
HenkBW
I would suggest a Celine Dion CD to help relax you - but maybe that's not such a good idea.