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#368 of 1649 S60 and C70 by c702000

Feb 20, 2001 (8:57 pm)

our C70 (2000 apt) will look exceptional for many years to come. Here in Daytona Beach Florida, there is only 4, these rare cars seems to stand out more and it's great to finally have a car that you do not see many of, and the saying "Hat's a Volvo". I know have a S60T, giving me the best of both worlds, sport coupe, for dad and sport sedan for mom. We are a rare happy few. Actually I bought the S60 for my wife so I can keep the C70 forever. The low pressure turbos has enough power for me, on I 95 had it up to 140 (just testing). Two great cars. I have owned three 850's 1993 ,1997 turbos and the S70. you will not find a better proven power plant. This is one reason I did not wait on buying the new S60T.
         Tom

#369 of 1649 C70 Comments by tmart

Feb 22, 2001 (12:48 am)

This is in response to a couple of posts above. I have a 99 C70 LPT convertible. Haven't driven a HPT, but the LPT has enough power for me. From what I've read, it has more "pick up" at low speeds than the HPT. Wind noise hasn't been a problem with the top up. With the top down and windows up, I find the wind isn't a problem whether driving at 45 or 80. In either case, the Pro Logic is FANTASTIC. My wife wants me to get the wind deflector, but I question whether it is worth the $300+ from the dealer, since I don't have a problem with the wind. Would appreciate any comments from you who have the deflector. Thanks.

#370 of 1649 A wonderful "RED" Volvo C70 Convertible by pef

Feb 27, 2001 (7:31 pm)

I purchased a new C70 Convertible, this was my 14th Convertible, it is truly a wonderful car. It now has 19,000 miles on it and has not given me one problem, except for the leather seats. They are discoloring; maybe because of the Florida sun? Cowl shake is minimum compaired to others that I have owned. I recommend this car over others. I would buy another when the body changes and if I could afford it.

#371 of 1649 Help in decision by ragtopmama

Feb 27, 2001 (10:20 pm)

Hi All,
 
I'm going back and forth trying to decide between the new mitsubishi eclipse spider (fully loaded v6) at $30K or a 2000 c70 convertible at $34K. I'm thinking in terms of value retention, the C70 is the way to go, but I REALLY wanted a brand new car.
 
Help me out here... anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?
 
ragtopmama

#372 of 1649 Help in decision by tmart

Feb 27, 2001 (11:13 pm)

Ragtopmama, I have no experience with the Eclipse, but do have a C70 convertible('99). Was bought new and was considerably more than 34k. It's a GREAT machine and can hold four adults easily. I hate to say it, but the Pro-Logic sound system IS worth the cost. Tmart

#373 of 1649 Ragtopmania by schuhc

Mar 01, 2001 (12:19 pm)

Not to mention that I would value the reliability of the Volvo over that of the Mitsubishi. Additionally there is a ton of room in the back seats of the Volvo. Something that those of us that were always crammed in the back seat of our friends' Eclipses tend to think about. Now my knees hurt when it rains or when I see an Eclipse.

#374 of 1649 WIND SCREEN/DEFLECTOR by tmart

Mar 02, 2001 (12:29 am)

Help!! Need some info/comments concerning the wind screen/deflector accessory for the convertible. Is it really worth the $300+ cost? Does it make any difference whether the windows are up or down? With the windows up I don't find the wind to be much of a problem, but the wife does. With the windows down, there is definitely more wind. Thanks, Tmart

#376 of 1649 Wind Screen/Deflector by schuhc

Mar 02, 2001 (8:18 am)

Tmart:
 
If you don't get any responses, I would call IPD and ask them for their opinion. Their website is IPDUSA.com.

#377 of 1649 Wind Screen/Deflector by tmart

Mar 02, 2001 (10:11 am)

Schuhc, thanks for the reply. I haven't called IPD, but they have nothing listed in their catalogs, and didn't have the part listed on their site, unless it's been added recently. Will check again. Tmart

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