The_Gza

Anyone had/driven one of these?

Mate is about to get one - and I actually quite like the look of it must be getting too old

Surely the T5 version might be a bit nippy - more of an "exec express" type motor, but quite a low key image?

LeeMac

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Not driven one but was close to buying one, C70 in Manchester been in mart for a while, 2.4 T5 and is the dogs, top car and would probably swap for the VR4. Dont think you would have be any probs owning one.

Blackscooby

I also looked at buying one. The GT T5 is a fantastic piece of machinary. Reasonably quick. Only problem for me was a majority of them had auto boxes. I was really after a manual.

Went for a Bavarian alternative instead in the end.

Seamus300

I worked in the factory in Uddevalla, Sweden where they make C70's. Scary stuff, I'm sure all car factories are the same but watching them close panel gaps with rubber mallets and listening to the welds pop when they first drop them onto their wheels was enough to put me off!

Great cars to drive though, go for the T5 definitely.

MarkJackon

Welds popping, er surely they wouldnt be able to sell them !

I have a 850 T5 which isnt the same but it is the same basic Chassis, They are quick and handle ok but not the most fun on wheels. Where the C70 scores is that its not a BMW and I think they are very classy.

Ray_li

messed around in a C70 great fun, i'll love to have one but i cant even afford a scooby yet.

asifR

watch the c70 prices very closely. volvo are discontinuing the model, nx yr me thinks...........so if u can wait there will b a drop!!!!!!!!

MARK MORRIS

my m8s got a blue one, 2.4 non turbo on bbs wheels, looks smart, but he says it handles like a bus !
mark

sebastian

Friend in a TVR had a C70 try it to cut him up undeer full throttle coming out of a roundabout, potentially forcing him into a lorry - TVR accelerated out of trouble as if the C70 was standing still leaving the driver humiliated for his pains.

Scotsman

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Had a C70 for a weekend for a long test drive around 3 years ago. Lovely machine - great seats - looks great IMHO and the stereo was top drawer stuff.

Nothing compared to the Scooby for driving fun but lovely touring machine.

Richard.