New C70 owner here
#1
New C70 owner here
I just picked up a 99 C70 with 75k miles over the weekend. It's a second car that will be used mostly for nice days / weekends. I bought it at a used (non-Volvo) dealer. They were asking $9,999 and I got them down to $7,350. It's in pretty decent shape. The seats are a bit worn, but that's to be expected. It's white with a tan top and interior.
This is my first Volvo, so, I'll be posting quite a bit as I learn about this car. I have had about 11 VWs and 1 Audi so I am a bit familiar with European cars and the quirks they can have. My current daily driver is a 2006 Jetta TDI (45mpg!).
This is my first Volvo, so, I'll be posting quite a bit as I learn about this car. I have had about 11 VWs and 1 Audi so I am a bit familiar with European cars and the quirks they can have. My current daily driver is a 2006 Jetta TDI (45mpg!).
#2
RE: New C70 owner here
So far, the car has been great. It drives great in the highway. At lower speeds, cornering, and on some bumps, the car shimmies/shakes a bit more than I expected. Of course, my last convertible (1992 VW Cabriolet) was a bit smaller and lighter than this car. I will probably go for a strut tower brace eventually. I also want to check out the suspension to see if anything is loose / worn. Do you guys know the typical life on the shocks/struts on these cars?
#3
RE: New C70 owner here
I am making an appointment for next week with my local indy euro shop to have the timing belt and water pump done. At 75k miles and no indication that it has been changed (I checked for a sticker), I don't want to run that risk. I can turn a wrench, but a timing belt is too big and time consuming for me.
#4
#6
#8
RE: New C70 owner here
So, I got the timing belt and water pump done for a little over $500. Not bad. I'm used to a bit more with my 4cyl turbo vws.
I lucked out and found a totaled C70 that a used parts place was parting out. Ran into it on eBay. I scored a drivers side sun visor in great shape. I got it for a total of $28 including shipping. I hear the dealer wants around $200 for a new one?? Ouch.
I had the old one out and the new one installed in about 5 minutes. Sweet!
I lucked out and found a totaled C70 that a used parts place was parting out. Ran into it on eBay. I scored a drivers side sun visor in great shape. I got it for a total of $28 including shipping. I hear the dealer wants around $200 for a new one?? Ouch.
I had the old one out and the new one installed in about 5 minutes. Sweet!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chuck5330
New Members Area
3
05-13-2018 08:23 AM
JimZB
New Members Area
3
03-10-2014 05:58 PM
jlevi
Volvo XC90
2
11-21-2005 05:59 PM