Sold Volvo C70. SOLD (Save(d) me from Gumtree)

[sporty-shite]

After selling the pasta blaster at weekend, the plan was to.get some new chod for Mrs S. We went off to buy a 318th, which went well. Until I realised that you can't tax a car without a V5. And it has no V5.

 

So now we're down to one usable car between the two of us. What would any self respecting shiter do in this situation? Of course. Buy something else.

 

I'd seen this on Facebook over the weekend, and I quite liked it, so messages were exchanged, calls were made and a deal was done. Another five pot blaster.

 

First impressions are that it's a bit floaty, although this could be because I've been used to the Leon and the 156. It's super comfortable, with soft leather seats, and has loads of toys. The only niggle is that the radio just displays the word "off" on the display when it's switched on. I'm presuming it's locked out of its code. Otherwise, I'm quite chuffed.

 

Wonder how long it'll last.......

 

 

[The Moog]

You got it... still can't believe they are so cheap now.

[Wilko220]

Great looking car - particularly in that colour.

[hairnet]

ace car

 

shite colour

 

youll fit right in

[HillmanImp]

These are really fit. A truly lovely design, one of Volvos best IMO.

[barmatt]

Nice buy!

 

Where did you get that from? there's been one for sale in that colour not far fron here for a while now, I've been tempted a couple of times but thus far have managed to resist.

[HillmanImp]

I've heard the drive is slightly uninspiring considering the cost when new.

 

However at the current values I imagine it would still be cheap at twice the price.

 

I STILL haven't owned one, annoyingly. One day soon though.

[Insideimsmiling]

Friend hasblack,later model in Black on black, not a phrase you want to type into your search bar, and he really rates it. I would happily take the coupe though at the current price and no folding roof mechanism to worry about.

[Negative Creep]

I had a T5 auto, seriously quick in a striaght line and supremely comfortable. Has the turning circle of the QE2 though.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

You are Val Kilmer AICMFP

[Guest Hooli]

I had a T5 auto, seriously quick in a striaght line and supremely comfortable. Has the turning circle of the QE2 though.

 

Sounds right from driving them as new.

 

Anything below T5 was soft & wallowy too. We had a 2.0 140bhp in stock for ages, only did 121mph & handled like a boat with comedy understeer. Was nice to sit in though.

[rantingYoof]

That colour is often on the T5s, is it a super hot one?

 

Very jealous - a perfect second car for when I can afford to run a second car.

 

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[sporty-shite]

 Has the turning circle of the QE2 though.

 

 

 handled like a boat with comedy understeer. Was nice to sit in though.

 

So it's not just this one, then? I think it feels more "boaty" because I'm used to the Alfa and Leon, Doesn't seem particularly fast, either. Ah well, looks bloody nice, so there!

[dugong]

What spec is it, Chris?

[sporty-shite]

What spec is it, Chris?

2.0 lpt, Jon. Got quite a few toys and full peeled cow. It's a pleasant place to sit, and I think it'll be a cracking mile-muncher once the front wheels have been balanced and the tracking done.

[Cavcraft]

Christ on a unicycle, that is absolutely and mind boggingly gopping. Not even the 'well bought' gopping either. Soz.

[sporty-shite]

Christ on a unicycle, that is absolutely and mind boggingly gopping. Not even the 'well bought' gopping either. Soz.

And what the fuck do you know, you Corsa loving monkey?

 

     

[cort1977]

No way, that looks cool and the world needs more Orange cars, that is a cold, hard PHACT!

[sporty-shite]

No way, that looks cool and the world needs more Orange cars, that is a cold, hard PHACT!

Ahem. Gold, if you don't mind.....

[rantingYoof]

Cavcraft's comment has a Volvo fanboys quivering with barely suppressed rage.

 

Look...he's literally laughing in sheer terror...

 

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[Guest Hooli]

So it's not just this one, then? I think it feels more "boaty" because I'm used to the Alfa and Leon, Doesn't seem particularly fast, either. Ah well, looks bloody nice, so there!

 

I used to prefer the V70 estates TBH. The extra weight at the rear really helped abusing them into bends, touch of brake on the turn in & you could drift them to the apex even in the dry. Got told to rush back by my manager once as he was late for something, I had NEVER seen him stop talking as quick when I turned into the sliproad off Shoreham flyover at 80+ & wiggled the back out. Nice balance of throttle & brakes kept it out all the way down...

 

He never asked me to rush again

[dugong]

I require more pics (and probably a test drive, please).

[cms206]

Cavcraft's comment has a Volvo fanboys quivering with barely suppressed rage.

 

Look...he's literally laughing in sheer terror...

 

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I'm not even that keen on C70s, I usually can't see the point in a Volvo unless I can convert it to a double bed for Shitefest purposes.

[sporty-shite]

I require more pics (and probably a test drive, please).

No problem at all, Jon. Whenever you're local, give me a shout.

[sporty-shite]

Ok, does anybody want this for £550? I've seen something on the bay which is a bit more "my sort of thing". It ends on Monday, and if it stays sensible, I'd like to buy it. However, Sporty_Towers has a strict one-out-one-in policy at the moment. 

 

MOT to May 2017, 106000 miles, full leather, 5 speed manual 2.0 lpt 20v. 

[Jazoli]

Is it possible to buy 2 cars off the same shiter in the same month? I'm tempted, does anyone want to buy an Alfa 147?

[Cavcraft]

I'd just like to add that my comment was based on the colour, not the car itself.

[dugong]

I'd just like to add that my comment was based on the colour, not the car itself.

I love the colour. It's of its time like Blaze Yellow on a 306 GTI-6.

[sporty-shite]

I love the colour. It's of its time like Blaze Yellow on a 306 GTI-6

Mmmmm. Blaze yellow GTi-6...

 

WOULD.

[sporty-shite]

Ok. The target chod is looking achievable, and I'm really not bonding with this car, so it's formally up for sale. It needs the wheels balancing and probably tracking. I'll give it a wash tomorrow and post some proper pictures up.

 

As ever, can collect from station etc. Target chod is in North Wales, so could arrange delivery around that area, too.