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Re: C70 Nav System [irbrenda1948]
by volvomax
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Jun 07, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: irbrenda1948 (Jun 07, 2008 11:10 am)
Voice activated means that YOU can give verbal commands to the unit.
The C70 Nav system has a voice, and can give you voice instructions.
Why didn't your salesperson go over the Nav system with you? 
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- #48 of 63
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Re: C70 Nav System [volvomax]
by bobparis
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Jun 08, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 11:25 am)
I am able to operate the nav system while moving. Other cars I have had do not allow this (for safety reasons) and I was surprised that Volvo would. I will admit that the $230 Garmin portable we have for another car is touch-screen and much easier to program and offers more functionality. The crazy thing with the Volvo system is that the ENTER and BACK buttons are in reversed positions on the steering wheel and remote control, respectively. Makes it tough since you memorize the button possition for the steering wheel but have to mentally reverse for the remote. Where is the focus group when you need one???
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Re: C70 Nav System [volvomax]
by irbrenda1948
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Jun 08, 2008 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 07, 2008 11:25 am)
Oooooh! Thanks. The salesman is 3000 miles away and obviously couldn't show me anything. I live in NY and purchased in CA. He did go over a few things while I was in the car on my cell but thanks to AT&T's "wonderful" service in my area, it kept cutting us off so we decided to go over the car when I was at a better location. I guess there are things I'll have to discover on my own, the nav being one of them. I also don't understand the best settings for the dynaudio system.
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Re: C70 Nav System [bobparis]
by redbuzz
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Jun 08, 2008 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: bobparis (Jun 08, 2008 12:55 pm)
I am also able to program the nav system while moving. Usually my wife does it with the remote since I get confused with the buttons on the wheel. It's probably a good thing that the controls are on the back of the wheel and can't be seen, because I would probably take my eyes of the road while trying to navigate the navigation system!
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Re: Sweet Deal on a Sweet Car [hummus]
by bobparis
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Jun 09, 2008 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: hummus (May 31, 2008 9:21 am)
I was at Costco yesterday and they had a poster promoting the Volvo C70 to be purchased through their auto buying program. In addition to their "discount" price (quoted by a participating dealer) Costco is throwing in a $500 gift card. Worth checking out since dealers must be motivated during these tough times.
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C70 NAV and the Costco offer..
by irbrenda1948
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Jun 09, 2008 (10:12 am)
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Now I feel stupid. What good would the NAV system be without it speaking to you! I think it's time to do some reading.
Costco had this offer just as I paid for my new car. However, if I had to use the dealers in my area, only one participated with Costco and it's the same dealer who refused to do more than an areawide search for what I wanted. He said he''d do a northeast regional search but no further, but if I really wanted a car from CA, I'd have to pay for the shipping. This same dealer's salesman took me out for a test drive and basically told me all I need is a stripped down car with possibly one or two options at most. I told him what I wanted and I said, "If you're paying for it, then I'll take anything. But since you're not, I want what I want and I'll find it myself if you can't." And I did.
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Costco offer
by onc
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Jun 13, 2008 (12:49 pm)
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I had this offer today through Costco program:
C70 2008, MSRP 43,000. Selling price 35,400.
Total down: 2,035 (which includes 1st month)
36 months lease with monthly payment of 535.
Is this good? I am thinking I can do better.
You also get $500 cash card from Costco.
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Re: Costco offer [onc]
by volvomax
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Jun 13, 2008 (3:53 pm)
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Replying to: onc (Jun 13, 2008 12:49 pm)
Costco is as good as it gets.
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Re: Costco offer [onc]
by bobparis
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Jun 13, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: onc (Jun 13, 2008 12:49 pm)
I thought Costco had an auto-BUYING program and was not aware that you could lease. How many miles per year are you allowed? Over the course of the 3-year lease, with tax, you'll end up paying over half of the MSRP and then have to return the car. Doesn't sound too great to me. And you will have also used up the $500 worth of Costco paper towels, cranberry juice and stuffed grape leaves!
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Re: Costco offer [onc]
by hummus
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Jun 13, 2008 (11:51 pm)
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Replying to: onc (Jun 13, 2008 12:49 pm)
It's not that good a deal especially if it is 535 + tax. Volvo of Calabassas has been running an add for the last month for a 43.1 k 2008 c70. O drive off, 499+ tax for 39 months. I was able to get a similar deal to that for a 46.3 k car without costco. Volvo sales are down 12% from a year ago, it's model year end time, and the economy is pretty shaky so it's 100% a buyers market. You can definitely do better. Good luck.
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