Here's a big plus, and more evidence that Volvo knows the convertible market inside and out – the stereo's display screen is legible in direct sunlight wearing polarized sunglasses. Excellent! We also like that the Volvo C70's stereo has nine preset stations and a six-disc CD changer, but with a window sticker of $44,000 shouldn't it have XM or Sirius satellite radio, too? Especially when popping $1,550 for the awesome Dynaudio sound system? Such top-down audio clarity is rare, and the Dynaudio component set is worth the price of admission if you are an audiophile. Accessing various settings and controls using the center-mounted menu buttons is a little fussy, but necessary to preserve the C70's minimalist interior design theme. Our test car did not have the extra-cost navigation system.
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