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76 messages,  Last post on Apr 18, 2007 at 12:42 PM

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What is this discussion about? Volvo C70, Convertible

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#74 of 76 Re: Tires in C70 and BMW [rschleicher] by johnh7

Apr 18, 2007 (10:16 am)

Replying to: rschleicher (Apr 17, 2007 5:17 pm)
I noticed the C70 was among AOL's list of the 10 cars women love to drive. This doesn't make it a "female" car, but it does reinforce that it's selling points appeal to women: a sophisticated style, a clean,intuitive interior design and Volvo's reputation for safety e.g. safety is a top female priority and 4 Volvos made the top 10.
 
It's also the emptynesters Car of the Year. So - if someone wants a macho muscle car, this isn't it. If you want a family car, this isn't it. Even if you are concerned about lots of storage this isn't it.
 
Having said that, I'm 59, our kids are out of the house, my wife has a Subaru Forester, but we are both loving the C70. Can't wait for it to warm up this weekend.

#75 of 76 Re: Tires in C70 and BMW [johnh7] by rschleicher

Apr 18, 2007 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: johnh7 (Apr 18, 2007 10:16 am)
Interesting comment, johnh7, about the appeal of the C70 to both women and emptynesters. Both apply to us. My wife is the primary driver of the C70, although I drive (get to drive?) when we are both in the car. I agree that it definitely appeals to women, in terms of stylishness, but without being a "chick car". (Getting ours in black helped a bit with it's man-appeal.) In the end, I love the car as much as my wife. (What also helps from my perspective is that I've got my own toy - an old solid-axle Vette (1959)that addresses my mid-life crisis needs, with suitably loud exhaust, mechanical simplicity, V-8 rumble, etc.) And yes, we are also empty-nesters, or at least close to it with our youngest being away at college. (I even have a hat that says "Old farts rule".)

#76 of 76 Re: Tires in C70 and BMW [rschleicher] by johnh7

Apr 18, 2007 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: rschleicher (Apr 18, 2007 12:35 pm)
I got the black with off black leather as well. I needed a hint of machismo.

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