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« on: 27 January 2007, 18:16:37 »
I really like the look of this, but was surprised to find it was overpriced according to Parkers :o

http://www.specialistcars.net/newspecialistcars/carpages/51.html
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« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2007, 18:21:29 »
2.3 T5 that would shift!!

Does seam high for a 1998 R, remember an Omega from that year is around 1k... and the 3.0 would be just as fast
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« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2007, 18:24:40 »
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2.3 T5 that would shift!!

Does seam high for a 1998 R, remember an Omega from that year is around 1k... and the 3.0 would be just as fast


No mate. 0-60 in 6.8 secs ;)
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« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2007, 18:27:45 »
That reminds me, I must bin the left over Quality Street that have been sitting around since Christmas ;)
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« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2007, 18:29:38 »
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That reminds me, I must bin the left over Quality Street that have been sitting around since Christmas ;)

I actually LIKE the colour, and dont bin your tin, it will do to keep my screws in ;D
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« Reply #5 on: 27 January 2007, 18:32:17 »
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That reminds me, I must bin the left over Quality Street that have been sitting around since Christmas ;)

I actually LIKE the colour, and dont bin your tin, it will do to keep my screws in ;D

Probabaly a box, but don't worry I have a big tin from chrimbo, around somewhere :y
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Re: Volvo C70
« Reply #6 on: 27 January 2007, 18:34:49 »
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2.3 T5 that would shift!!

Does seam high for a 1998 R, remember an Omega from that year is around 1k... and the 3.0 would be just as fast


No mate. 0-60 in 6.8 secs ;)

Blimey that is quick...
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Re: Volvo C70
« Reply #7 on: 27 January 2007, 18:53:21 »
T5 is a LOT faster than a 3.0 Omega! :)

My Carlsson allegedly had the same power output (somehow I think it was more) but it was so much faster than a 3.0, even a manual one.

It's not the 0-60 that is impressive, it is the acceleration in gear that really gets you! :D

But at 5k?? No chance. I would have said 3k for the coupe and 2.5k for the saloon.
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« Reply #8 on: 27 January 2007, 19:00:56 »
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T5 is a LOT faster than a 3.0 Omega! :)

My Carlsson allegedly had the same power output (somehow I think it was more) but it was so much faster than a 3.0, even a manual one.

It's not the 0-60 that is impressive, it is the acceleration in gear that really gets you! :D

But at 5k?? No chance. I would have said 3k for the coupe and 2.5k for the saloon.

Yep. Just had a look in the 'trader and they start around £3k for autos. Like the big meegas, I'd prefer manual. (Head down)
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« Reply #9 on: 27 January 2007, 19:05:49 »
Agree 100% ;)
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Re: Volvo C70
« Reply #10 on: 27 January 2007, 19:52:48 »
Agree, that would destroy even a 3.0 manual Omega. I really don't find the MV6 that fast, compared to the 1.8 Focuses and the like that clutter our road yes, but there are loads of faster motors out there. It will be easy to remap for lots more power too, being that it's turbocharged.

I also agree that it's overpriced, it does look in good condition but it's 9 years old and that colour will do nothing for resale value. Nice car but it's well over double what I paid for my dual-fuel MV6 of the same age! I also suspect it's front wheel drive (or at best a crappy Haldex wannabe AWD system), which is a BIG negative for me in a car of that size with that much power.
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« Reply #11 on: 27 January 2007, 20:02:00 »
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Agree, that would destroy even a 3.0 manual Omega. I really don't find the MV6 that fast, compared to the 1.8 Focuses and the like that clutter our road yes, but there are loads of faster motors out there. It will be easy to remap for lots more power too, being that it's turbocharged.

I also agree that it's overpriced, it does look in good condition but it's 9 years old and that colour will do nothing for resale value. Nice car but it's well over double what I paid for my dual-fuel MV6 of the same age! I also suspect it's front wheel drive (or at best a crappy Haldex wannabe AWD system), which is a BIG negative for me in a car of that size with that much power.

Says in the parkers review that the engine is too powerful for the car.......but still fun :y
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Re: Volvo C70
« Reply #12 on: 27 January 2007, 20:44:55 »
For an R reg motor it's in great shape - future classic status must be pushing up the asking price  ;)
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« Reply #13 on: 27 January 2007, 20:51:42 »
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For an R reg motor it's in great shape - future classic status must be pushing up the asking price  ;)

I really do like that model. I also like omegas, obviously, saab 9000/9-5, honda legend and not much else

MUST be getting on :(
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« Reply #14 on: 27 January 2007, 21:36:58 »
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Agree, that would destroy even a 3.0 manual Omega. I really don't find the MV6 that fast, compared to the 1.8 Focuses and the like that clutter our road yes, but there are loads of faster motors out there. It will be easy to remap for lots more power too, being that it's turbocharged.

I also agree that it's overpriced, it does look in good condition but it's 9 years old and that colour will do nothing for resale value. Nice car but it's well over double what I paid for my dual-fuel MV6 of the same age! I also suspect it's front wheel drive (or at best a crappy Haldex wannabe AWD system), which is a BIG negative for me in a car of that size with that much power.

2.5k for your MV6? Impressive!

One thing which is a big plus with big Vauxhall's = RWD!  :D
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