2008 Volvo C70 Consumer Discussions

Volvo C70 Convertible Top Problems

• Re: 2008 Volvo C70 Roof malfunction [rwelliver]

  Written by: bobparis on Mar 4, 2011 3:54:26 PM

  The yellow button is a push-up and push-down switch to raise and then lower the roof assembly a few inches so that you can stow cargo when the roof is "down." I believe Volvo's design goal was to allow a golf bag to fit. You must have pushed the button without realizing it. What you describe is a normal operation and described at length in the owner's manual.

• 2008 Volvo C70 Roof malfunction

  Written by: rwelliver on Feb 19, 2011 1:53:16 PM

  This morning, I had the roof down on my 2008 C70 and opened the trunk (don't ask why). After I opened it, the collpased roof sarted to open, stopping when it hit the open trunk lid. The Owner's Manual and the Dealer had nothing to say. The Dealer and their Service Department even said there is no re-set button. There is. It's a small, yellow, square button along the back rim ... Read More

Volvo C70 Window and Door Problems

• Re: Volvo C70 2008 [woff]

  Written by: tmart on Dec 20, 2010 7:17:45 AM

  No, that's not normal. Temperatue should not cause window problems. Take it to your dealer.

Volvo C70 Navigation Systems

• 2008 - 2009 Navteq DVD

  Written by: sandpro on Nov 9, 2008 1:55:41 PM

  Anyone on the East Coast interested in buying the latest Volvo Navigation DVD's from Navteq with me. I have a 2006 Volvo C70 with the original DVD from a few years ago. It looks like Navteq has an updated set for 2009-2009 for $200. Since I will never use Disk 1 for the East Coast and only need disk #2 for the west coast I was wondering if anyone with a ... Read More

Volvo C70 Leather Seats

• Re: Leather Seats - Newbie Question [johnnyb756]

  Written by: tomkat73 on Jul 6, 2008 5:11:29 PM

  Johnnyb756 - sorry we'll miss each other. You might be in for a real treat with an peek at fall colors in Southern Sweden in late Sept. We're not all that familiar with the Gothenburg (Goteberg) area - but check out this link to Goteberg infor from another forum I belong to: http://forums.swedespeed.com/zerothread?id=21844&page=5 Your new ride sounds gorgeous...and I'm jealous that you ordered Bi-Xenon headlights. We have these in our 2005 ... Read More

Volvo C70

• Re: OSD Delivery Trip [jschiltz]

  Written by: tomkat73 on Jul 5, 2008 9:01:26 PM

  jschlitz - we take delivery of our 2008 "in stock" Metallic Silver/Off Black 6 spd (Premium, Climate, Convenience, Bluetooth) on Sept 1 - so we might be 'C70's passing in the night' in Sweden. We drop it off at GOT FDC for shipment back to Seattle on Sept 14, flying back Sept 16. This is our 2nd Volvo OSD (05 V50 T5 AWD), but 4th overall. Back in '79, we picked ... Read More

• New Owner with Questions

  Written by: asianguy333 on Jul 1, 2008 7:55:38 AM

  Long time reader, first time poster -- I always wanted to say that! :P I’m a new owner of a 2008 Volvo C70, and thus far I’m fairly happy. I did have my share of work trying to get the vehicle, but this post wasn’t meant to be a whine… For the people that care, it’s Metallic Silver Off Black Interior Climate Package Dynaudio Package Premium Package Convenience Package Automatic For ... Read More

Volvo C70 Interior & Trim

• Re: C70 Convertable 2008 questions [redbuzz]

  Written by: tmart on Jun 15, 2008 8:45:07 PM

  Interesting! On my 99, the "bag" is made into the opening into the trunk. Not an optional item, and the spare is under the floor of the trunk so it doesn't interfere with stuff in the trunk. Seems like Volvo designers went backward instead of forward!

Volvo C70 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Costco offer [onc]

  Written by: hummus on Jun 13, 2008 11:51:10 PM

  It's not that good a deal especially if it is 535 + tax. Volvo of Calabassas has been running an add for the last month for a 43.1 k 2008 c70. O drive off, 499+ tax for 39 months. I was able to get a similar deal to that for a 46.3 k car without costco. Volvo sales are down 12% from a year ago, it's model year end time, and ... Read More

Volvo C70 New Owner Reports

• Re: 2008 Volvo C70 Lease ???? [aw57]

  Written by: volvobuff on Feb 25, 2008 8:13:16 AM

  For sure lessors offer different programs in different states. But I suspect that the primary reason that good deals, be they purchase or lease, are available on the C70 at the moment is that there is a lot more dealer inventory of these cars now than a year ago, when dealers were selling them at or close to sticker. In my area, several smaller dealers have four or five units in ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Volvo C70 Lease ???? [volvobuff]

  Written by: aw57 on Feb 24, 2008 7:21:05 PM

  I live in Northern New Jersey and priced out a lease of a fairly loaded C70 last week. I was quoted a lease price of well under $600 a month based on a 36/12k term. Looking at the numbers, the residual value is low, but I was given a good interest rate (through US Bank, not Volvo finance, although through the dealer), and the incentives must be so high that the ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Volvo C70 Lease ???? [volvobuff]

  Written by: redbuzz on Feb 24, 2008 9:21:57 AM

  I think that leasing varies by region. That's why websites like Volvo's always ask for your Zip code when you go into "build your Volvo" page. Today's local paper had an ad for Volvo that included a lease offer on the C70 that threw in a "no charge" hands free bluetooth setup. I live in the northern New Jersey area.

• Re: 2008 Volvo C70 Lease ???? [crestonave]

  Written by: volvobuff on Feb 22, 2008 2:51:17 PM

  I researched leasing a 2008 C70 extensively. Bottom line was that this car does not lease well at all. Volvo Financial Services does not offer a lease for this model, nor does Volvo Cars NA offer any 3rd party lease subventions. The best deal I could negotiate on a fully-loaded C70 was around $800 per month for a 36 mo/12K lease. I finally decided to lease a comparably-equipped S40, which cost ... Read More

• 2008 Volvo C70 Lease ????

  Written by: crestonave on Feb 22, 2008 2:29:56 PM

  Anyone have any experience leasing a C70? Any pricing info to share? Thanks!

Volvo C70 - Options Chosen or Rejected

• Re: 2008 MY options (US) [rschleicher]

  Written by: redbuzz on Jun 29, 2007 7:10:14 PM

  OSD pricing has indeed changed. According to an email newsletter from Volvo, you can get the usual 8% discount on 2008 C70s. Volvo expects them to sell out quickly, but you have to figure that competition from BMW and Volkswagen played a part. We paid full sticker for our '07, but have no regrets. We had a great vacation AND we love our convertible.

• 2008 MY options (US)

  Written by: rschleicher on Jun 29, 2007 12:12:52 PM

  The US Volvocars web site has the ordering choices for Overseas Delivery of 2008 US C70's posted, so you can see what will be new for this Fall: http://www.volvocars.us/NR/rdonlyres/1C2D0474-6DB6-4894-9B41-DBDDFF9EAEB9/61322/C70MC32.pdf Most of the options and packages are basically as in 2007, but there is one new package - the Convenience Package, at $1595. It inludes power-retractable rear-view mirrors, IAQS (interior air quality system), Park Assist - rear, keyless drive, and BLIS (Blind ... Read More

Volvo C70 Convertible - 2006 and Newer

• MY08

  Written by: rschleicher on May 18, 2007 10:02:11 AM

  The International Volvo website is now showing info on the 2008 C70, albeit not necessarily all applicable to the US. If you go to www.volvocars.com, then click on "International Website", then on "Owners's Info", then on "Know Your Volvo", you can pick the model, and then choose between tabs for MY2007 and MY2008. They have downloadable quick guides and owners manuals for both years, as well as a series of video ... Read More