Body/Trim: - Saffron - opinions - enhances or detracts car value - Page 3

gofra · May 3rd, 2021, 14:18

Personally, I was never a fan of that colour. Same goes for the faded yellow with T5-Rs. Way too vivid for me. Would probably think different if I was 20 years younger

But ...

... if you're after a car with it's future value in mind, this certainly looks like the best option.

Shakrally · May 3rd, 2021, 22:59

I'm a big fan of saffron. I like that it stands out from all the other colours. Looks really good with grey wheels too.

DaveNP · May 4th, 2021, 08:27

When was Saffron available as a colour? Looking over this thread I feel I remember Saffron Volvos from a long time ago but looking around the web it seems the 850R came out later than the times I'm thinking of and not in Saffron to start with, probably I'm getting old and nostalgia is playing tricks with my memory

JohnM 855 T5R · May 4th, 2021, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNP

When was Saffron available as a colour? Looking over this thread I feel I remember Saffron Volvos from a long time ago but looking around the web it seems the 850R came out later than the times I'm thinking of and not in Saffron to start with, probably I'm getting old and nostalgia is playing tricks with my memory

Saffron was a signature launch colour on 1997/1998 C70 coupes and 1998 V70R's and was used on their press cars, promotional literature etc. I believe some early 1999's had the colour too.

John

Bigfella666 · May 4th, 2021, 10:12

Absolutely stunning colour - which is why i bought one - go for it

PnUtt has responded as I anticipated - how are yoo brother good I hope

Saffron also has an added advantage according to my TOSSER neighbour - at least you wont be able to see the rust when it comes through - he really is a complete tanker !!!

DaveNP · May 4th, 2021, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnM 855 T5R

Saffron was a signature launch colour on 1997/1998 C70 coupes and 1998 V70R's and was used on their press cars, promotional literature etc. I believe some early 1999's had the colour too.

John

My memory is definitely playing tricks then, but in my defence even a 1998 car was 22 years ago

Bigfella666 · May 4th, 2021, 20:15

And Shaks is spot on the money, get those alloys in anthracite, low gloss stunning !

ITSv40 · May 4th, 2021, 21:23

Around our way Saffron is the new, on trend, colour of choice for the community that used to favour white tranny vans to tow their twin axle movable homes, but now prefer Ford Rangers.

Volvo were obviously ahead of the curve.

baggy798 · May 6th, 2021, 16:59

It's the type of colour you would see on Novas/Fiestas/Chavliers on the covers of prestigious literature like Max Power.

sdg1970 · May 6th, 2021, 23:23

Still silver, with black Comets for me on a 70R..

May 4th, 2021, 08:27	#23
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:53 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	When was Saffron available as a colour? Looking over this thread I feel I remember Saffron Volvos from a long time ago but looking around the web it seems the 850R came out later than the times I'm thinking of and not in Saffron to start with, probably I'm getting old and nostalgia is playing tricks with my memory __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

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ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 22:47 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Around our way Saffron is the new, on trend, colour of choice for the community that used to favour white tranny vans to tow their twin axle movable homes, but now prefer Ford Rangers. Volvo were obviously ahead of the curve. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 14:04 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	It's the type of colour you would see on Novas/Fiestas/Chavliers on the covers of prestigious literature like Max Power. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

May 3rd, 2021, 14:18	#21
gofra New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2022 10:40 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Grosuplje	Personally, I was never a fan of that colour. Same goes for the faded yellow with T5-Rs. Way too vivid for me. Would probably think different if I was 20 years younger But ... ... if you're after a car with it's future value in mind, this certainly looks like the best option.

May 3rd, 2021, 22:59	#22
Shakrally Junior Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2024 22:51 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Southend on Sea	I'm a big fan of saffron. I like that it stands out from all the other colours. Looks really good with grey wheels too.

May 4th, 2021, 10:12	#25
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Absolutely stunning colour - which is why i bought one - go for it PnUtt has responded as I anticipated - how are yoo brother good I hope Saffron also has an added advantage according to my TOSSER neighbour - at least you wont be able to see the rust when it comes through - he really is a complete tanker !!!

May 4th, 2021, 20:15	#27
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	And Shaks is spot on the money, get those alloys in anthracite, low gloss stunning !

May 6th, 2021, 23:23	#30
sdg1970 Master Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hell	Still silver, with black Comets for me on a 70R..

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