2004 VOLVO C70 NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 Volvo C70?
Volvo's C70 Convertible enters its final year with new colors, wheels and interior trim. Choose from two models: the LPT (light-pressure turbo) or the HPT (high-pressure turbo). Both are tugged around by their front wheels, power transferred through an automatic transmission now that the manual gearbox has been deleted.

Advantages of the 2004 Volvo C70:

• Comfortable front seats
• Excellent Dolby ProLogic surround sound system
• Luxurious cabin appointments
• Attractive styling

Objections to the 2004 Volvo C70:

• Loose structure with noticeable cowl shake
• Torque steer in higher horsepower models
• Odor of leather clings to clothing

Editor's Advice:
Think of the 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible as a Swedish Chrysler Sebring, and you won't be far off. Its job is to coddle, not corner, while baking occupants in the glow of natural sunlight. The Volvo C70 Convertible is understated in its elegance, underwhelming in its performance and understandably close to going out of production.