Was Volvo '99 C70 built after Ford purchase?

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I'm thinking of purchasing a newer used Volvo and I was thinking of
the 940, 960, or 850. But then I saw the 1999 Volvo C70. Wow!!
My only fundamental question is: will it be as reliable as my Volvo
240DL? The first thing that came to mind was that (maybe) this Volvo
was built after the Ford acquisition and that worried me very much.
So, was Ford in control when the C70 was made? Will it be as
dependable, trustworthy, and reliable as the other older Volvos or is
it a Ford piece of crap (like the new Jaguars)?
Honestly, My '89 240DL has been such a reliable car that it should
meet those standards (I crashed into a light pole recently and nothing
happened to it). It may look great but if it's not solidly built like
my 240, then i really am not interested in it.

Thanks for the help.
 
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
VM said:
I'm thinking of purchasing a newer used Volvo and I was thinking of
the 940, 960, or 850. But then I saw the 1999 Volvo C70. Wow!!
My only fundamental question is: will it be as reliable as my Volvo
240DL? The first thing that came to mind was that (maybe) this Volvo
was built after the Ford acquisition and that worried me very much.
So, was Ford in control when the C70 was made? Will it be as
dependable, trustworthy, and reliable as the other older Volvos or is
it a Ford piece of crap (like the new Jaguars)?
Honestly, My '89 240DL has been such a reliable car that it should
meet those standards (I crashed into a light pole recently and nothing
happened to it). It may look great but if it's not solidly built like
my 240, then i really am not interested in it.

Thanks for the help.
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It probably *was* built after the Ford purchase - but only just. The design
and manufacture is pure Volvo, with no Ford interference. I have a 1999
(2000 MY) V70 - and that is fine, with no evidence of any Ford influence.
 
The C70 is the same as the S70 and V70 that stopped being made around 2000.

These were facelifted 850s so as you can see, the basic platform has been
around for quite some time and a long time before Ford came on the scene
 
The C70 is the same as the S70 and V70 that stopped being made around 2000.
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The V70 and C70 are still in production (2004). The C70 is due for an
update soon. The last year the S70 was sold in the US was infact the
2000 model year as you state. That was the best year for the S70.
the basic platform has been
around for quite some time and a long time before Ford came on the scene
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This is indeed correct.
 
I'm thinking of purchasing a newer used Volvo and I was thinking of
the 940, 960, or 850. But then I saw the 1999 Volvo C70. Wow!!
My only fundamental question is: will it be as reliable as my Volvo
240DL? The first thing that came to mind was that (maybe) this Volvo
was built after the Ford acquisition and that worried me very much.
So, was Ford in control when the C70 was made? Will it be as
dependable, trustworthy, and reliable as the other older Volvos or is
it a Ford piece of crap (like the new Jaguars)?
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First Jaguars have improved since Ford acquired them. As have
Aston-Martins. In this particular case, the C70 was designed before
the Ford acquisition.
Honestly, My '89 240DL has been such a reliable car that it should
meet those standards (I crashed into a light pole recently and nothing
happened to it). It may look great but if it's not solidly built like
my 240, then i really am not interested in it.
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Second no modern Volvo (even ones made before Ford acquired Volvo) will
look like nothing happened to it after you run into a light-pole. One
general principle in automobile safety appears to be that crumple-zones
absorb the energy of the impact, and therefore reduce its consequences
on the occupants. As a consequence, the auto buys it, but your innards
are much happier.

Beverly
 
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