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volvo c70?

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  • 22-11-2004 11:25pm
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    bbbbb
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    I've been thinking of trading my reliable but basic car up to something a little more stylish, ideally a coupe. BMW the obvious choice but a bit outside my budget (for the most recent model). A bit of casual browsing on cbg.ie, and the volvo C70 seems to jump out as a relatively good deal, looks like '98-99 models are to be had for 12-15K.

    What do people think, pig in a poke or something with a touch of class & style for not too much dosh? Any horror stories/thing to look out for?


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    unkel
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    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Go for it! The C70 is elegant, stylish and pretty rare. Good car, even the basic 2.0 has a good bit of poke thanks to the straight 5 engine with turbo :)

    Only drawback is the "old man image" but who cares?


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    bbbbb
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    Thanks unkel. Does it have a pipe holder? :)


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    jm2k
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    If you've got last Sunday's Sunday Times there was a piece in the Driving section on buying a used C70.


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    unkel
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    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    *digs up mostly unread Sunday Times

    I'll be damned, it's there. Jason Dawe (I like him) is pretty positive about it and recommends the T5 but you'll have to check the front wheels and suspension carefully. I'd still go for the one I mentioned earlier. 240bhp is too much for a FWD car imho. Insurance would not be good either over here

    He also recommends the autobox for all models bar the T5 and advises that a "burnt orange" coloured one is worth €750 less. I never liked that colour either


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