2001 Volvo C70 Convertible review from North America
"Overall great automobile that is a pleasure to own and drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problem with steering / rack and pinion. Several trips to dealership car purchase from did not resolve problem. After a move to another state, the local dealership there solved the problem. Improperly installed o-rings.
Front disc caliper wouldn't fully release... repaired under warranty.
Seat leather started to wear badly at two points; one where leather covers bracket that attaches front seat back to lower seat cushion, second on driver's side bolster / poor design. Volvo wouldn't cover.
General comments?
Beautiful design overall... received compliments where ever I went.
Good performance from turbo charged engine yet reasonable fuel economy.
Extremely comfortable interior.
Only design flaw is the tilt / telescopic steering wheel control... it is friction type located at base of steering column... similar to one found on a car with a window sticker one-quarter of that of the Volvo C70 convertible. Not in keeping with the other vehicles in this class / price point.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47900 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2005 |