Next Car I Am Considering: Volvo C70 Vert

chick car

 

I see a few of them around town, always driven by middle aged women (maybe "cougar car" not chick car)

I do think it is a very tidy design, clean and sophisticated. but its something I'd buy for a wife/gf not myself.

I consider those you listed to also be chick cars except for the Boxster

 

My brother had one. Its about as bland as a car can be.

Definately dont let them see you showing up at the club in it...

Time to re-think my friend.

 

Pininfarina did the styling, I think they build the car along with Volvo in a joint venture. I like them better than the VW Eos. It is not a BMW 325i C though.

 

Its a good car....and not a chick car.

I've considered this as well.......my take is that its too expensive. I think the best value in a hardtop convertible is a Volkswagen EOS, can get a 2.0 turbocharged engine model brand new for $30k......look into it, you'll be impressed.

 

original or the new Mini Cooper?

EOS is even more of a chick car than the Volvo in my opinion.

as one of the above posters mentioned, BMW 3 series if you want a 'vert in that category.

btw, base Boxster with a tiptronic=chick car. Boxster S with a manual=not a chick car (IMO)

 

Mini Cooper 'vert=chick car. One more and we'll have to see your man card...

how about a Mustang GT500?

 

if you don't need 4 seats that would be a great option, lots of deals out there now.

 

Had one as a press car. HATED IT.

Chassis like a wet noodle, tons of cowl shake, underpowered.

and I'm a Volvo fan, my daily is a V70R.

 

Pro's: It's a Volvo.
Con's: It's a Volvo.

If you WANT a Volvo that is worth owning try an original 4-door T5. Other than that have you considered a 4-door M3 or older, yet just as safe and reliable, M5?

 

I understand.

But I cant understand spending that kind of cash (cuz Volvos aint cheap) on something boring.

If you have resigned yourself to being understated for your day job (which I understand) and you want a vert then I think you should stick to used (hey if this isnt a car you are passionate about why eat the depreciation ?) and consider the BMW 3 series, Audi A4 (the verts are nice), Benz CLK vert and Mustangs.

I stress USED... cap yourself at $25k (all above can be had for less than $25k) and stick the rest into that savings for the Viper dude...

I agree the EOS is a total chick car as is the Mini vert.

 

If it was me, it would be a 128 or better yet, a 135. No deals on them, they're heavy for the size and it's a Bim, but they do drive extremely well.

 

RMX, as anunakki suggests if you're willing to consider used a CLK would be a great choice, those things are very cheap right now.

(get the extended warranty just in case)

 

how about a saab 9-3 vert? Same idea and class as the volvo, but a little more character.

 

Volvo- boring to drive, boring to look at. Great car in the snow. Not sure if the newer ones are built as well as the old ones. ReMix: you are looking for something that is 'under the radar' for clients, right? Why not find a 60's muscle car convertible- the market for these is now soft, and even the most red-necked, cheap-ass client prospect will probably not fault you for owning an American car. And, it is something you might enjoy driving.

 

how about a A4 or the new C class?