c70 T6 Manual - Rare - but valueable?
 

Just looking for some feedback. I picked up a 1999 C70 convertible T5 - 2.3L 5spd last year. I would put the car at average condition or slightly above. I'm aware of the market value of an average 1999 C70 convertible, but what additional value would the T5 bring? I can't nail down a production number, but I believe there were only a few hundred brought into the U.S. Mine is red, which I believe is also hard to find.

I had a lot of fun over the past year with this car, but I'm thinking of moving on to somethings else. But if all I can hope for is the market value of a base C70, then I might just hold onto it.

What is a reasonable premium for a 99 C70 T5?

Where are you getting the T6 designation from? Did someone slap a T6 badge on it before they sold it to you?

I don't think you should expect a premium for the MT vs Auto - the manufacturing count usually reflects the market demand. Where you do get some benefits is MT's attract an enthusiast crowd - people who'd appreciate a clean car/well cared for etc, but at the end of the day the KBB book value is still in the 1500-2500 range so there's not a huge premium on drive train.

My 98 C70 hardtop has every option that was available & is in excellent condition with 50k miles but isn't worth much by KBB. But my local Volvo independent repair man will give me $4k for it. Finding the right buyer is important !

Exactly my point about attracting enthusiasts. If you went to trade it in, you'd be offer *noise*. If you sell to the right market, you are really selling the experience not the car and can get a premium to KBB. (ah yes, a C70 5 speed is on my short list of cars I'd own to build up)

I will likely keep it. I bought it last year on the premise that I wouldn't put any more money into it than I could get back out, and I'm around that point. There are still a few gremlins I need to deal with, but its been fun so far. The only reason I"m toying with selling is that I found a 2004 in showroom condition and low miles; but the price isn't where it needs to be for me to jump.

If I can get my car to the point where it is reliable and I can add a few hp for not much money, I can see keeping it around a while.

Thanks for the feedback.