My first C70

OldnDecrepit

Drove to Brisbane today, picking up Rod Wilson and Jared Wilson on the way, to look at a Volvo C70 in Mango Hill.

I'm now the proud owner of my first Volvo C70 and it's not gold. Still some work to do on it to get it completely roadworthy but at $2500 it was a good buy.

Many thanks to Rod and Jared for all their help.

OldnDecrepit

There is work to do on the beast to get it up to standard such as new engine mounts, fixing a faulty drivers window and maybe windscreen. It'll be going into the GLT Volvo Centre for some love.

Here are some more photos

Ex850R

Excellent!!!!
Deger has some crystal headlights and indicators if you want the 2003 look . i saw a C70 in silver behind me the other day with them , Man they are kool!

OldnDecrepit

Thanks Snoopy but I better save my money to get it roadworthy first.

Besides it's already got HID headlights (Don't know if they're legal though).

OldnDecrepit

More description

The paintwork is not good. There are scrapes just about everywhere.
Engine and gearbox seem good - definite "boot in backside" from the turbo.
Seats are worn - I swear nobody looks after their leather interior.
Tyres are good (235s!) but rims are rashed.
Car is fitted with a DVD player that folds out of the console with a large screen.
No sunroof. Fitted with HIDs.

Rob

no sunroof?

Must be an import, as far as I am aware all Australian C70's have sunroofs.

OldnDecrepit

Yep, it's a UK import. Compliance plates in the boot.

When are you available to do the AWD mod on my C70?

Ex850R

OldnDecrepit;75763 wroteYep, it's a UK import. Compliance plates in the boot.

When are you available to do the AWD mod on my C70?

Do the pommy mod , twin engine.

OldnDecrepit

After checking out names for the new C70, I've decided on Britt (short form of Britta).

This seems especially appropriate given that it's a UK import.

Philia_Bear

Not having a sunroof is a massive win for you

OldnDecrepit

Really, are they that bad in the C70s?

Philia_Bear

Reliably leak water

Philia_Bear

Also
Cheaper easier replacement of the headliner when it fails

Philia_Bear

Less weight and more regidity as well

OldnDecrepit

Haven't had any real problems with the one in my 740. Is it just C70s?

Philia_Bear

Your lucky on the 740

bowie

They are a nice looking coupe. And that seems a good price! and the colour is right! :)

AshDVS

Nice. C70 without sunroof is a great find!

morgan

Why is everyone anti sunroof ? Is it just volvos ? The last 15 or so cars I've owned have all had a sunroof ( unless a convertible !) and never an issue , in fact I would be unlikely to purchase a car without one .

OldnDecrepit

I didn't like them until I bought my 740GLE. Now I'd rather have one than not.