C70 as daily driver?

AndrasL · Sep 12th, 2022, 08:11

Dear Community,

I am currently driving a 2011 S40 and am playing with the idea of buying a C70 (2010 or later). What is your opinion, can this car be a good daily driver like the S40?
I am usually driving alone, sometimes with one person and rarely with more.

Simmy · Sep 12th, 2022, 17:25

no problem as a daily driver. we have been useing one for the last 6 years without any problems .

Baxlin · Sep 12th, 2022, 18:33

No real problems with it being a C70 IMO, mine was a money pit, but it was areas common to other D3 Volvos.

eagle58 · Sep 12th, 2022, 19:11

It's lovely to drive at any time but have a sunny day with the roof off and your cares will be blown away.

I have a D5 and it's reasonably economical. I understand a T5 is a bit thirsty.

As I'm greeting old codgerhood, an auto was a must for me and it's a very relaxing drive.

I'd say go for it.

Simmy · Sep 12th, 2022, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baxlin

No real problems with it being a C70 IMO, mine was a money pit, but it was areas common to other D3 Volvos.

i think my car was very similar to yours . red facelift c70. ours has the ford based 2.0 diesel engine . a few small problems but nothing major.

AndrasL · Sep 12th, 2022, 22:11

Thank you all for your input

I wanted to go for the T5, because petrol engine sounds better and there is the chance that diesel will be banned from cities, but there are only a few around and they are overpriced imo.
I am currently considering the D4 engine. My S40 has D3 and for the past 4 years I had no problems with it. As I understand these two engines are really similar, so I am at ease with this choice.

Simmy · Sep 13th, 2022, 14:55

in the uk road tax is high for the t5 plus the price of fuel makes some cars week end drivers only. older pre facelift cars tend to be cheaper to buy .

Bonefishblues · Sep 13th, 2022, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmy

in the uk road tax is high for the t5 plus the price of fuel makes some cars week end drivers only. older pre facelift cars tend to be cheaper to buy .

Manual T5s are better re VED, but very rare

Sep 12th, 2022, 08:11	#1
AndrasL Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2024 20:10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	C70 as daily driver? Dear Community, I am currently driving a 2011 S40 and am playing with the idea of buying a C70 (2010 or later). What is your opinion, can this car be a good daily driver like the S40? I am usually driving alone, sometimes with one person and rarely with more.

Sep 12th, 2022, 18:33	#3
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 02:07 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	No real problems with it being a C70 IMO, mine was a money pit, but it was areas common to other D3 Volvos. __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Sep 12th, 2022, 17:25	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	no problem as a daily driver. we have been useing one for the last 6 years without any problems .

Sep 12th, 2022, 19:11	#4
eagle58 Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2024 18:40 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Redhill	It's lovely to drive at any time but have a sunny day with the roof off and your cares will be blown away. I have a D5 and it's reasonably economical. I understand a T5 is a bit thirsty. As I'm greeting old codgerhood, an auto was a must for me and it's a very relaxing drive. I'd say go for it.

Sep 12th, 2022, 22:11	#6
AndrasL Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2024 20:10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Budapest	Thank you all for your input I wanted to go for the T5, because petrol engine sounds better and there is the chance that diesel will be banned from cities, but there are only a few around and they are overpriced imo. I am currently considering the D4 engine. My S40 has D3 and for the past 4 years I had no problems with it. As I understand these two engines are really similar, so I am at ease with this choice.

Sep 13th, 2022, 14:55	#7
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	in the uk road tax is high for the t5 plus the price of fuel makes some cars week end drivers only. older pre facelift cars tend to be cheaper to buy .

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