RE: SOTW: Volvo C70 T5 Coupe
Discussion
300bhp/ton said:
Wasn't one of these a SOTW not so long ago???? 
It was (near as dammit) a year ago, and it wasn't a T5!
Chris-R said:
300bhp/ton said:
Wasn't one of these a SOTW not so long ago????
It was (near as dammit) a year ago, and it wasn't a T5!
T5 variant, gotcha.
Cheers
Ive got one, had it 3 years in january.
Goes like stink, best seat you will sit in.
Plus about one of the best stereos ive listened to.
Front lower arms, get them changed if it hasent been done already, it will wander around, when they have gone.
ETM, look for a yellow sticker, on the unit, that means its a replacement, plus it will have had the software update at the same time.
You cant just stick one in from a scrapper, because they are coded to the ecu, so need programming at a volvo dealer, to work right, if not it will be in limp mode all the time.
Top engine mount, deals with alot, so get that swapped, its only £20 from volvo.
I try to avoid pattern parts, get the oem ones, when you can.
http://www.frfvolvo.co.uk/mo-volvo-parts.asp
Mileage, i wouldn't worry to much about that, Dads s70 t5 auto had 170,000 when he changed it for a S70R.
Keep it serviced, regular oil changes and just drive the thing.
Goes like stink, best seat you will sit in.
Plus about one of the best stereos ive listened to.
Front lower arms, get them changed if it hasent been done already, it will wander around, when they have gone.
ETM, look for a yellow sticker, on the unit, that means its a replacement, plus it will have had the software update at the same time.
You cant just stick one in from a scrapper, because they are coded to the ecu, so need programming at a volvo dealer, to work right, if not it will be in limp mode all the time.
Top engine mount, deals with alot, so get that swapped, its only £20 from volvo.
I try to avoid pattern parts, get the oem ones, when you can.
http://www.frfvolvo.co.uk/mo-volvo-parts.asp
Mileage, i wouldn't worry to much about that, Dads s70 t5 auto had 170,000 when he changed it for a S70R.
Keep it serviced, regular oil changes and just drive the thing.
J4CKO said:
I think Garages see you coming from a long way away
It was my local main stealer. I never gave the all clear to do the work and 3 weeks later the throttle f*cked itself again. I went straight to Volvo UK who gave me back my money AND fixed it.
I hated the faults but i had a Friday afternoon car.
Still....I cant help loving them.
dan5oclocksmith said:
Motorrad said:
My point exactly- I imagine if you turned up, with a grand, at the dealer you would be driving away in that car.
Having first hand experience of that dealer, you wouldn't have a hope in hell of getting any money off, even though that car will be goosed.richb77 said:
J4CKO said:
I think Garages see you coming from a long way away
It was my local main stealer. I never gave the all clear to do the work and 3 weeks later the throttle f*cked itself again. I went straight to Volvo UK who gave me back my money AND fixed it.
I hated the faults but i had a Friday afternoon car.
Still....I cant help loving them.
Still, top shedding, but sadly after a Volvo 850 T5 and two Saab Turbo's I need a change from Swedish FWD turbo's however tempting, I vow to not buy another.
bob42 said:
Having viewed that particular car myself (before buying this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250889996985?ssPageName=...) I can confirm that "looks superb, viewing highly recomended" translates as: "Looks like its been polished with a brillo pad, has scratches, various dents and the sunroof doesn't open".
Looks in beautiful condition Bob, mind if I ask how much it set you back?J4CKO said:
richb77 said:
J4CKO said:
I think Garages see you coming from a long way away
It was my local main stealer. I never gave the all clear to do the work and 3 weeks later the throttle f*cked itself again. I went straight to Volvo UK who gave me back my money AND fixed it.
I hated the faults but i had a Friday afternoon car.
Still....I cant help loving them.
Still, top shedding, but sadly after a Volvo 850 T5 and two Saab Turbo's I need a change from Swedish FWD turbo's however tempting, I vow to not buy another.
There are some berks in here this week aren't there?
Assuming the car is as-described (and it's easy to check before parting with your cash) then this would be a steal.
Half of the cars which turn up in SOTW will have the faults this car is listing - they've just been bodged or buried!
Horses for courses on the looks/styling but I find it hard to imagine getting anything like the spec/toys/poke for this money anywhere else!?
Good shed!!
Assuming the car is as-described (and it's easy to check before parting with your cash) then this would be a steal.
Half of the cars which turn up in SOTW will have the faults this car is listing - they've just been bodged or buried!
Horses for courses on the looks/styling but I find it hard to imagine getting anything like the spec/toys/poke for this money anywhere else!?
Good shed!!
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