Whenever I go a long span without writing anything I usually
try to get back in the groove with a quick and easy 'Random Vehicle Blog'. Today is no exception, so here goes:
The random selector tonight has given me……..
1998 Volvo C70
In spite of my recent disenchantment with Volvo, I recall
really liking this car back when I had it.
The C70 was never a hot seller here in the US. It's a shame it didn't catch on, because
they're quite pleasant cars to drive.
This particular one had a manual transmission that was as easy and
smooth as any manual I've owned. Believe
it or not, I even loved the "Saffron Gold" color as well. It stood out from the croud.
The interior was comfortable and the car even had an almost
useable back seat. And while the
turbo-charged 5-cylinder wasn't a beast, it was more than adequate for most
driving. As you would expect from Volvo,
the car had an abundance of safety and luxury features. I'm not sure I would have changed much.
I eventually sold this car to a college kid who flew in to
pick it up. He was thrilled when he left
and his father was thrilled when he got home in one piece without a
ticket. This was a fun car while I had
it and I drove it often. They're pretty
cheap now, but based on my recent Volvo experiences cheap to buy doesn't always
mean cheap to own.
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