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best of luck.
tom
Funny, I myself don't feel secure when I hear "hand-built"...Mercedes are built by robots and they do a hell of a job, but people can and do often make mistakes handbuilding cars. But it's a lovely myth and I don't mean to rain on it too much....just going off at the mouth here.
Another question would be...
Is it going to be easy for me to swap the computer back out before I take the car in to be surfaced and will they be able to tell that I had been playing around with my car?
Thanks,
schuhc, if you want to be able to swap the ECU out of your C70 prior to service visits you will be spending over $2,000 for the unit. The price you quoted includes a swap of your original ECU. If you want to keep the original ECU IPD adds about another $1k to the price as I recall (or at least they used to). If this is still the case, you might want to wait until your original factory warranty expires first.
Thanks.
-rdo
rdollie@mediaone.net
It it blackberry ( the kinda maroon purple color ) with black leather.
It has the 18" BBS wheel option. When I got the car it was perfect for about a month , then one night after dinner I came out of a restaurant to find that the sidewall on the back left tire was cracked ( Parelli P Zeros ) . So I went to discount tire and they told me the others were already worn so it would be a good idea to get new tires. So I drove it for about another 2 weeks and the tires got progressivly worse , as did the shimmy of the sterring wheel. And a noise when I braked. The shimmy I noticed from when I first got the car, when I went over bumps I could feel them in the sterring. And I also noticed that the more people I have in the car the harder it is to steer ( Am I crazy for thinking this ? ) So I feel the shimmy worse when more are in the car. Anyways I have replaced the tires with Goodyear Euro T/A's . And the ride is better and smoother but the shimmy is still there. The only problems I had with the car so far besides that is the sunroof would rattle because it was off the track. SO they fixed it but when I went to pick it up they wanted to charge me $73 for labor because they said that it didint need parts it needed adjustment so I got upset and they agreed to 1/2 the cost with me but I still was not happy that I had to pay. Well now that I have told you guys alot of stuff ( some of which Im sure you will think is useless ) . I would be intrested in hearing what other owners have to say about theirs and things they have learned about them from ownership. Thanks
$35k. Iknow more HP would be better, but for cruising,some auto crossing, and just fun it's hard to better for the cost. If you order from the factory (the way you want it) think the cost will be less and the dealer does not have to worry about paying inventory cost. Personally think it's worth getting brand new and pay a little extra, than buying the older models. I have been buying and driving Volvo since 1976 and this is the best one, for looks,quality and bang for the buck. plan to keep this one along time. best of luck, it's great to have a car that you will not see on the road every day, different is nice.
Tom
Shipping was extra, but if you want to buy new how can you beat getting the price you are willing to pay. I like the car although I only have 1400 miles on it.
Has anyone put an ipd aluminum skid plate over a convertible's oil pan? The convertible has two cross members that appear to be in the way.
Was wondering what a fair price would be if i want to sell my 1998 c70 turbo with 25,500 miles.
Any help is greatful. If anybody is wondering it is in Rhode Island.
Thanks
R. Geoffroy
tom
Got a call from the dealer today. The HT coupe that I ordered (with Lisa's specifications) arrives today and will be ready to pick up tomorrow. The question I have is... Should I feel guilty that she will be in New York and not be able to pick up the car with me. I think that this is a good trade-off for her not allowing me to get a 5 speed manual.
Can you say..."Lisa honey, don't call me from New York Tuesday night because I will be having an auto-affair until about 3:00 am Wednesday.
The factory delivery is very worthwhile- Volvo handled it all in a classy way.
This is a car we will keep for awhile...
Noticed a noise the other day when I picked up the car. Best way to describe it would be a sound as if the wheel was not connected on the the bolts and it scrapes accross the threads of the bolt.
Only happens when the car is being drive for the 1st 10 (maybe) minutes. Does not affect handling, breaking...
Took it to the dealership yesterday (50 mile drive) and the serviceman got in with me but we didn't hear a thing. He indicated that it might be 'morning sickness' where there are particles that get stuck on the disk. He said that if I hear it and give it a firm break and that should clear it up.
Heard anything like this?
Mirror Vibration:
12 miles on mine. Not a lot of shake but does shimmy.
1. No LT coupe in 2001 - only HT.
2. No price increase on HT coupe or LT/HT convertibles.
3. 2001's will be on their lot by the end of July.
I drove the LT convertible for the first time and I was mildly impressed. I was surprised with the low noise levels with the top up and down. Overall, the more I thought about $45+ on a C70 convertible, the more I was drawn to the S80 T6. The S80 is very compelling for the level of luxury, sporty look, and engine performance.
I noticed the C70 steering shimmy and the sales person told me that there are rubber spacers in the shocks to prevent this and that...during make-ready they are removed.
By September I will likely make a purchase. If I decide on Volvo, it will either be a C70 coupe or S80 T6. Two very different cars, but I can't decide.
Scott
I got to do a pre-delivery inspection on a 2001 C70 hardtop today, so I thought I'd give a little input on here. It was the mystic silver color, with light gray interior. Beautiful car I might add. had the HD turbo, and the 5 speed automatic. In 2000, I had only seen the 5 speed coupled to the stock 5 cylinder car. I absolutely could not believe how smooth this car ran. It had the premium stereo, Stability/traction control, cold weather package, and 17" wheels. Sticker price on this car was $40,000, which is down from last year. Nice car, wish I could own one.
Scott
Or is anyone here interested. It is a green 98 c70 with 30,500 miles selling for $29,500 (with 2 bicycle racks). Auto with everything (except the premium leather). I will gladly tell you more if you're interested.
Please email me at mcohen@pacbell.net if interested. I live in the bay area.
Does anyone know whether Volvo offers the Navigation equipement with the 2001 C70 coupe. I remember reading a magazine article saying that you can get the navigation equipement but you can't have the Pro Logic system as the Navigation LCd is placed where the center speaker is.
Thanks
Thanks.
-rdo
rdollie@mediaone.net
Unless my wife surprises me when we compare the C70 to the Saab 9-5 on the road I expect we'll be C70 owners sometime soon. The car will be used mostly for 2-3 hour highway cruises, but will definitely also have lots of country road cornering opportunities, so we're looking for a performance/ride balance with some zip and style.
I'd appreciate the group's feedback on what I think our key model comparison questions will be:
1. Aside from the big breeze, are there any handling/comfort/performance differences that argue for going with the ragtop? (We're leaning coupe.)
2. Since we'd like to stay at or under $30k, we're almost certain to go with a used C70 -- and probably with the low pressure turbo -- but would consider a new one and/or a high pressure if the 2001 models and peppier model had attributes that were worth the extra $10k or more.
Should we:
a) look for a year-end "steal" on a 2000 and, if so, when should we be dealing? and
b) if we go used, are there strong arguments for a 2000 over a 1999 in terms of reliability, performance, major systems, etc;
3. Would picking up a new car in Sweden next summer provide sufficient fit/finish or other **mechanical** benefits to make up for waiting almost a year for new wheels? (Don't get me wrong; free airfare and the chance to tool around Europe are not without there own appeal, too!)
4. What other factors should we be considering in deciding when -- and into which model -- we should jump?
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance.
The ride was very rough; the steering column vibrated, the foot pedals vibrated, and the (I'm assuming) tread noise was awful. Anyone ever have these fixed by a dealer - or is it just the way the car drives? Any ideas? Also, I was driving in the rain, and I did get that thumping noise in the sun roof.
Does anyone know how long I will have to wait for a 2001 Volvo C70 HP coupe.
Thanks in advance,
Erik
I own a 2000 HT coupe so my opinions will be a bit biased. Just as an fyi I compared against a CLK320 and an S-4.
1. I chose a coupe because I live in Chicago and there aren't enough good days to have a convertible. However, there is absolutely no wind vibration at any speed by having the sunroof open.
2. Spent $40K and am thrilled with the purchase. Don't think you will get a year end steal on a new coupe or convert because the Autonova plant shut down for a few weeks and it is a limited production car. We had to order ours and waited 3 months and 13 days (well worth it however). It seems like the 2000's have had all the kinks worked out from the 99 and 98.
4. From what I understand the LT gives you some good boost from 20mph to 60mph. From experience, the HT gives nice boost from 30mph on up.
From experience, make sure your wife is strapped in when you take corners with the 17' wheels. Lisa could care less about how fast we go in the straights but she absolutely hates it when I take turns at 50+.
it depends on the manufacturer. You can often find Euro delivery info on the manufacturer's website; also certain dealers will specialize in this. With a Volvo, you could probably save some money, maybe $2,000 or so, but it's not a big bucks savings, no, and often you cannot negotiate price on a Euro delivery, so keep that in mind as well when you do your calculations.
I will need to replace tires(P6000) and brake pads before the year is out. The P6000 tires on the c70 have not given me any big problems other than noise at speeds of 60-100 mph. Question: What is a good replacement set that can provide at least 40k miles tread wear or better and offer excellent performance in dry and wet conditions. I live in South Florida and it does rain often.
I also would like to replace and upgrade to dustless brake pads but I am little concerned the new dustless pads will not perform as good as the standard factory pads. I asked a volvo dealer for input regarding this and they stated the dustless pads are harder and will wear out much quicker than standard factory pads. Is this true?
Thanks,
George
I can't help with all the items but I can address a couple. The fast blinking bulb is Volvo's way of telling you that one of your turning lights is out (it should be in your manual). Changing bulbs on modern Volvos is usually quite easy with the exception of rear turn signals on the 2001 V70.
Regarding brakes - conventional wisdom holds that harder brake pads last longer than softer ones but usually don't stop as quickly. However, if the owner reports I've read are accurate there are harder pads out there that stop as well as the Volvo pads with much less brake dust. You should start at www.ipdusa.com for the brakes.
Good luck.
-rdo
rdollie@home.com
stabilizer rubber boot on their C70.
My engine has been shaking for a second after shuting engine down for a few weeks. Spoke to Scott at IPD and he told me to look at the upper engine stabilizer rubber boot which connects the engine to the firewall and there it was. A crack on the top and bottom of the boot. Has anyone had this problem and did there engine shake a little from it.
Thanks, Rori
Thanks so much for all your wise and generous wisdom.
Pinky
This is Rod from post #320. Please let me know which fixes your engine shutter, the upper engine stabilizer bushing or the software patch. It may save me some time and work.
Thanks, Rod , NY
Any insights?
So I'm looking around, and I see this volvo Convertible, and I'm young and single and unencumbered with responsibilty and I can afford to buy it, and I'd likely keep driving it for a very long time. So I'm not worried about justifying the initial investment.
However, I do have other worries. .things like upkeep costs, etc. What do people think? Is this car a good long-term buy? is the upkeep cost going to kill me? (i.e., what salary level do people think i'd need fpr maintenance costs etc., presuming I paid cash for the car initially.)