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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Anyone know about the C70? Looking for a convertible

My woman is looking for a new car, she wanted a convertible (<5000$). I suggested a Miata or maybe a Volvo C70. Looking at a 99 C70 cab tonight, what should I look for? Do they have any issues I should look for?

Any other cars I should consider?
 
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Miata all the way.
 
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I think it's probably a safer bet...she does want an auto though, and she couldn't care less about handling, but does do long trips.
 

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The C70 might be comfier for long drives but the Miata is likely to be more reliable, imo.
 
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She just ruled it out, said it's too small. Open to other suggestions.

Auto / cab / under 5k / reliable chick car / good on long trips as she goes back and forth to Vegas every other week
 
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New beetle cab with some miles?
 
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VWs have been such crap lately I'm a bit worried about build quality on those. Though I know a VW tech that could help...hm.
 
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Unreliable? Wat? A Miata will break down five times before a 5 cyl Volvo does.
 
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Only other thing I can think of is a Celica cab but they're a) terrible b) relatively rare and c) terrible.
 



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