Volvo C70 Coupe 97-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    6-month old dealer demonstrator = £4500 off new price!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A female partner on the insurance helps lower the cost. Fuel consumption poor.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More understeery than my previous car (318i) but corners pretty well. Appalling turning circle, however, so watch those expensive alloys on the kerbs.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Licence-losingly quick. Huge reserves of torque - lazily powerful. Needs traction control.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering lock stops need replacing - apparently a common occurrence. Warranty job.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A Volvo that's a bit of a babe magnet, and not so obvious as a BMW.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The most comfortable seats of any car I have driven.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks, plus a separate boot. Frameless windows not as resistant to attack as those with frames.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Steering clunks and creaks on full lock.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes