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Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

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#303 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [biancar] by hsmolin

Mar 19, 2006 (12:19 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Mar 19, 2006 10:03 am)
biancar:
 
Thanks so much for your thorough explanation. I'll keep this in mind for when I have more time, hopefully in retirement, to consider placing an overseas order.
In the meantime I ordered the C70 in magic blue with cream leather interior on 3/4 with an expected delivery on 6/14.
 
My order is subject to an acceptable test drive that I expect latter this month.
 
I currently drive a 2003 SAAB 93 convertible that has 200hp with a turbo charged engine. The SAAB turbo has plenty of throw back in your seat kick with the turbo. I hope that the Volvo C70 will be at least as enjoyable to drive from a performance standpoint. I'm not getting that feeling from the reviews.
 
That same T5 engine as Volvo has in its wagon (v50 I think) has not gotten very exciting reviews. Most reviews think Volvo's T5 has a rubberband feel. The dealer points out that the C70's engine has about 236lbs of torque at 1500 rpm that gives even power throughout.
 
Only a test drive will tell.......
 
Anyone test drive one yet?

#304 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [hsmolin] by qbrozen

Mar 20, 2006 (7:46 am)

Replying to: hsmolin (Mar 19, 2006 12:19 pm)
I currently drive a 2003 SAAB 93 convertible that has 200hp with a turbo charged engine. The SAAB turbo has plenty of throw back in your seat kick with the turbo. I hope that the Volvo C70 will be at least as enjoyable to drive from a performance standpoint. I'm not getting that feeling from the reviews.
 
I've never heard a favorable professional review of the Saab convertible.

#305 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [hsmolin] by biancar

Mar 20, 2006 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: hsmolin (Mar 19, 2006 12:19 pm)
The SAAB turbo has plenty of throw back in your seat kick with the turbo. I hope that the Volvo C70 will be at least as enjoyable to drive from a performance standpoint
 
I don't think the Volvo is going to give you the same throw back in your seat kick. It's designed to be more of a highway cruiser. Somewhere I saw that the 0 - 60 acceleration was right at the dividing line between "sports car" and "not a sports car."
 
I see a lot of SAABs around here (northern Virginia), so they must be popular. While the Volvo certainly will compete with it, I suspect they are going for slightly different markets, both affluent. SAAB maybe is more performance oriented, less luxury, while Volvo is the reverse. The whole look and feel between the two is quite different.

#306 of 983 Re: Color Options [hsmolin] by flheat

Mar 20, 2006 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: hsmolin (Mar 16, 2006 12:10 pm)
I also have the crystal Blue on order; but am getting the off black interior. I currently have an dark blue A4 Cabriolet with the light tan interior that is very dirty appearing and nearly impossible to clean but then I keep my top down 95% of the time here in Florida.
 
I am kind of discouraged with a 7/06 delivery. Will this be a 2006? If so, when will the 2007's be out?
 
Has anyone seen what the inside roof looks like? Can all the steel bars be seen inside?

#307 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [biancar] by hsmolin

Mar 20, 2006 (8:19 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Mar 20, 2006 12:46 pm)
Thanks for your reply, biancar
 
There is certainly nothing wrong with a more luxurious highway cruiser like you are expecting the Volvo C70 to be. Choosing a car comes down to a matter of personal preference.
A test drive is worth a thousand words and I am very anxious. I'm sure I won't be disappointed and will report back to everyone after my test drive.

#308 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [qbrozen] by hsmolin

Mar 20, 2006 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 20, 2006 7:46 am)
qbrozen:

I've never heard a favorable professional review of the Saab convertible.
 
If the SAAB convertible was perfect I wouldn't be getting a new car. Performance was not the reason to give up on Saab but turbo steer and cowl shake was certainly enough.

#309 of 983 Re: Overseas delivery [hsmolin] by qbrozen

Mar 21, 2006 (7:26 am)

Replying to: hsmolin (Mar 20, 2006 8:31 pm)
If the SAAB convertible was perfect I wouldn't be getting a new car. Performance was not the reason to give up on Saab but turbo steer and cowl shake was certainly enough.
 
I guess it depends on what you want in the performance department. For me, bad torque steer and cowl shake means performance is greatly compromised. If all you are concerned about is holding onto the wheel tight and accelerating fast, then a Mustang would certainly fit the bill. I think where the Volvo will outshine your Saab is its quietness, smoothness, and rigidity WHILE performing.

#310 of 983 Patiently waiting... by volvo_driver

Mar 21, 2006 (11:14 pm)

I have had a deposit in on a C70 since early October '05 and at the time was told the car would arrive for March or April delivery. About two weeks ago, I was asked for my specific wants (exterior and interior color, packages and options). After placing my order I learned from the dealer that I can now expect the car in July. I have not only seen the car, but I had the opportunity to live with the car for about a week. I loved it. And while the date seems to continually slip, I patiently wait...
 
However, after reading this forum, I wonder if I should continue to be patient and pass on the '06 I am told to expect in July and wait for the '07 due in August (but will it really be August?). Will the model years be that different? Or will the car just an '06 off the line with an '07 prefix. Doesn't sound like the iPod connectivity issue will be resolved nor will Bluetooth be a fully integrated factory option (not that the dealer installed option is bad... just would have been nice for the designers to incorporate the controls into the sexy center control panel).
 
Guess I have still have plenty of time to ponder it all.

#311 of 983 Re: Patiently waiting... [volvo_driver] by hsmolin

Mar 22, 2006 (6:22 am)

Replying to: volvo_driver (Mar 21, 2006 11:14 pm)
volvo_driver
 
My dealer showed me his allocation sheet and expected delivery dates. My car was ordered by the dealer on March 4th has an expected delivery date of June 14th. The delivery date was dependant on the color ordered. The dealer told me that once the intial allocation was filled the 07's would be expected in September.
 
August delivery sounds pretty optomistic to me.
 
Waiting one or two months for an 07 will sure make a difference in your resale value. I wonder if they will discount the 06's if they will be arriving so close to the 07's? After all negotiating the price of a car is really just one big game usually but not always one by the dealer.
 
Good luck and btw, how did you get to drive one for a week?
What were your driving impressions?

#312 of 983 Re: Patiently waiting... [volvo_driver] by flheat

Mar 22, 2006 (8:16 am)

Replying to: volvo_driver (Mar 21, 2006 11:14 pm)
You are in the same boat as me. I cancelled my 06 order yesterday when my July delivery slipped to late July/early August. The dealer told me that the 07 will be available late sept/early october. I am hoping for the posibility of ipod connectivity, but I am willing to risk the 3 month delay (heck I will have waited 9 months anyway since i placed my deposit).

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