Sold SOLD: Volvo C70 T5

[SierraMikeHotel]

Advertising on behalf of a friend, not my car.  I haven't seen it close-up, but if you have specific questions I will forward them on.

 

I was thinking about a roffle but thought I'd try the traditional way first!

 

The car is in Lewes, East Sussex, and can be driven away.  Text below from my friend:

 

Volvo C70 t5 edition. 1999 first registration. Private plate, 148,000 miles. No accident dame but has marks and some scuffs for a car that’s 20 years old. The things we know need fixing are ets light is on so cruise control won’t work until that sensor is replaced. Front near side tyre has slow leak from the alloy. Slow leak from coolant system , could be from the hose or the bottle. This is what we are aware of. Otherwise it runs it just needs more work than we can justify. Mot until June so not much left.

 

 

 

 

[Jim Bell]

Thats very south for a scotch.

[loserone]

^ how have you not bought this yet?

[reb]

This is exactly the sort of thing that'd be a suitable replacement for the 850, unfortunately very much not viable given the impending MOT of the pug.

 

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[purplebargeken]

£250? Billy Bargain.

[Guest Hooli]

I remember thrashing those new at Anchor Volvo in Worthing. Rather good fun for a FWD. Shame they never did an R version.

 

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[Simonsays]

Lots of metal for the asking price

[Jim Bell]

^ how have you not bought this yet?

Ive bought too many things.

 

Looks a megabarg though.

[warninglight]

They did the equivalent of the R in these. Where the T5 manual saloon or estate was 225bhp, and the R 250bhp, the T5 C70 was also 250bhp (240 for auto).

 

The C70 GT trim level was pretty similar to the R as well. Slightly lower and firmer, half alcantara seats, Dolby surround sound, 302mm front brakes...

 

I had A T5 GT auto in that colour and those wheels but with charcoal interior. It was on lpg and I piled miles on it daily for 2 years. The auto ruined it on the hills around here though, the 5 speed manual is a much better bet.

 

I would. I'd certainly lose my roffle virginity with 23 and 19 as that's the engine size...

[FakeConcern]

They did the equivalent of the R in these. Where the T5 manual saloon or estate was 225bhp, and the R 250bhp, the T5 C70 was also 250bhp (240 for auto).

 

The C70 GT trim level was pretty similar to the R as well. Slightly lower and firmer, half alcantara seats, Dolby surround sound, 302mm front brakes...

 

I had A T5 GT auto in that colour and those wheels but with charcoal interior. It was on lpg and I piled miles on it daily for 2 years. The auto ruined it on the hills around here though, the 5 speed manual is a much better bet.

 

I would. I'd certainly lose my roffle virginity with 23 and 19 as that's the engine size...

I always thought my 2002 V70 T5 was 250, went like stink anyway.

 

This looks lovely and I would be keen to have it but Mrs Concern  was not too impressed with the investment* of the XM so I'll have to pass despite the T5 plate.

[warninglight]

I think they upped the T5 to 250 when the new shape V70 came out in 2000. The C70 stuck it out with the old engines til 2005. The V70R of that generation was 300bhp but doesn't feel as brutal as the old 250bhp 2.3 setup.

[rantingYoof]

C70 was the old 2.3 T5 with 230hp, I think.

 

The T5 in the V70 from 2000 to 2004 was 250hp (also a 2.3).

 

Then it became a 2.4T with 260hp from around 2005 onwards.

 

In this instance, you're basically looking at £1 per horsepower, which is GR8 VALU FOR MUNEY M9!

[Dan_ZTT]

Oh lovely. I had one of these in convertible flavour for several years and it was an absolute joy to own.

[Tetleysmooth]

A certain part of my anatomy went north when I saw this.

 

Then I saw it was a manual, and it went south again.

[paulplom]

I've got the convertible version of this. It likes to do 70 mph in 2nd. Quite a party piece.

[loserone]

I'd certainly buy a raffle ticket (for my dad..)

[Tetleysmooth]

Gotta bump this.

Massive bargain.

If only it were an auto.

[cms206]

Holy shitballs that is ACE.

 

Sadly I've just disposed of my S60 T5 for being impractical for family use so a C70 T5 is likely less practical again.

 

Arse

 

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[SierraMikeHotel]

SOLD via this forum.

 

Sellers knew it was too good to scrap, but didn't want to spend any more money on it - especially as it was not the most suitable vehicle for their young family.

 

I'm really pleased it's gone to someone on here: far better than the sellers having to deal with the general public on ebahgumtree etc.

[Broadsword]

Good to see this live on. Hopefully with a few fixes and a fresh MOT it will have new lease of life!