Looking at a '99 C70 ragtop - any advice or areas of concern to look for? Thanks.
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Looking at a '99 C70 ragtop - any advice or areas of concern to look for? Thanks.
Yes, dont pay too much!!! Anything at a dealer is going to be waaaay over the top. 6-7k grand should be plenty on a 99 unless its in exceptional order / low miles.
An all new C70 is very imminent, and the older model is fairly unloved as it is.
Beware scuttle shake and poor ride especially on GT's with the harder suspension.
Expect to have to hold on tight if its a T5!!
Tim..
Electric front windows are sometime tricky. Check for smooth noiseless movement. Check for perfect closing / sealing of the window when closed. Check for whistling noise at higher speeds. Best: visible inspection of inside mechanism, specifically front side where cable is fixed to window frame. Reason: adjusting the windows is tedious and a new window mechanism ("sorry sir, only the complete unit") costs a fortune. Alternative: live with it & handle with care.
Cracking noise when steering max left or right are often caused by a design flaw, regularly put grease on the appropriate locations solves it (not typically for convertable).
rest: mine is not for sale :-)
W.
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