Volvo C70 T5 is the only performance option in the C70 range after the D5 was discontinued. There is plenty of power available but the weight of the Volvo blunts the T5′s performance a little.
The Volvo C70′s has a wonderful understated elegance. It’s clever 3 piece folding hardtop allows it a sleek shape and very much the look of a proper coupe with it up. With the roof down it’s a pleasant drive and an improvement over the previous model however the ride is not the smoothest and it’s not a car which likes to be pushed around the bends. Both cabin and boot are spacious with the roof up but with it down it is a fiddle to gain any kind of access to the remaining luggage space. All in all a very stylish and well equipped offering.
The 2010 re-design of the C70 brings a more curvacious but less sophisticated look and a redesigned interior.
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I have probably the first Volvo C70 T5 Auto Convertible delivered to the UK.
It was produced to my specification with just about every available extra (+ some) and I have had it since 1999 and it has done less than 70K and is still like new.
It drives like a dream and with the T5 Turbo is very quick even by todays standards.
I have had to replace tyres and batteries a few times but had no serious problems.
This model has a longer wheelbase than the current version, more rear legroom and very much finer interior trim.
The only minor irritations are that the steering on full lock requires regular lubricating to prevent a recurring screech (which anyone can apply in seconds) and it has now developed a few more little interior noises but for a twelve/thirteen year old convertible car used daily I consider that pretty good. I only wish I could replace it with something equally good but the new one isn’t for me. I am looking at the BMW 6 and Audi 5 series convertibles but must have at least the same rear room as I often take passengers in the back.
I wish I knew which to go for; any suggestions welcome or maybe I should stick with a winner!
Oh yes, I forgot to mention that the electric moving seats operate about as fast as my wife moves so if its raining and we need to gain entry/exit for rear passengers then you have time to get thoroughly saturated but in spite of that I still love it; and the wife too!
I have a 2011 Volvo c70 t5 and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fun ride.
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