Volvo C30

[dichiee]

Would you buy the Volvo instead of the MS3?

I would if the power was the same as the MS3.

I wonder if its mod friendly. I really like the design specially the interior.

Maybe an R version will come out?

 

[designflaw]

Yeah I like the design, it's really cool. Until I saw the power specs I was considering it vs the MS3 that I plan on getting in a week or two. Wahooo.

 

[bushrat]

My only complaint about the C30 is that Volvo has no options packages for it. There are 3278464 options for it and you have to pick each one individually. The price, of course, shoots up really quick. IIRC, they also charge a $750 customization fee if you custom order one.

 

[TonyBSRT]

I think it was Motor Trend that just tested one. Something like 237HP and 15sec 1/4 mile. It's slow.

 

[Chibana]

Volvo is no longer doing "R" versions of their cars, so there won't be a an R version of the C30. Supposedly, the Volvo tuners are getting pretty big power improvements with retuning, exhaust--all the standard stuff you do with a factory turbo car. I love the styling, inside and out, but the I-5 turbo engine is uninspired.

 

[Karma_hunden]

I definately like the looks...but it lacks some powah. I need powah or else I start to desintegrate.

 

[TonyBSRT]

So, is powah the greater than, less than, or equal to "power"?

 

[GoFast]

does it come in 4 door?

 

[Kosh]

does it come in 4 door?

I don't think I would trade the convenience of having a 4 door. My last car was a 2 door and it wasn't the best car for having passengers.

 

[CX-7owner]

The T5 is VERY mod friendly, with the $$ were talking bringing that 227 up to 250+ in 5 minutes with an ECU reflash VIA the port thingy. This really is not a good comparo though, the Volvo is lux with an interior along with tech ahead of the MS3, not to mention 3 doors/5 doors. But wait a while and get 7500 off MSRP with Volvo. The turbo is also has two scrolls; Turbo lag is little to none.

0 - 60 (sec): 6.6

 

[mountjonas]

i love it. i wouldn't necessarily cross shop it with a ms3, though. (yeah, i know it's the same platform) the c30 seems more aimed at the mini, maybe that's just me.

 

[ecniemann]

I think it was Motor Trend that just tested one. Something like 237HP and 15sec 1/4 mile. It's slow.

No. Yeah, it was C&D or MotorTrend, one of those that put it up against a GTI and Mini Cooper. It basically got beat in all aspects of performance, although I am sure the interior is slightly better. Plus, did you see the way that hatch opens? It's ridiculous, I could maybe fit my shoulders in that opening! Just not very functional or sporty. Also, I am sure parts/repair is very expensive compared to Mazda. Someone I know has an Audi, and it's like $100 for an oil change.

 

[CX-7owner]

It beat the mini in some aspects at Edmunds, faster 0-60 times, faster in the Slalom.

 

[genjy]

No. Yeah, it was C&D or MotorTrend, one of those that put it up against a GTI and Mini Cooper. It basically got beat in all aspects of performance, although I am sure the interior is slightly better. Plus, did you see the way that hatch opens? It's ridiculous, I could maybe fit my shoulders in that opening! Just not very functional or sporty. Also, I am sure parts/repair is very expensive compared to Mazda. Someone I know has an Audi, and it's like $100 for an oil change.

Maybe you should drop by a Volvo dealership and test drive one first. Much of the performance that the C30 lacks isn't really noticeable unless you are at the track tossing the car around. For everyday driving, the C30 performs perfectly fine and comparable to other hot hatches.

I personally despise how the MKV GTI looks (I do love VW in general, though). I guess the GTI is more functional if you are talking about wider hatch opening and more cargo space, but the price of that utility is the look of the car... the GTI is a typical, boring-looking VAG jellybean.

Volvo parts are about just as expensive as Mazda parts. Scheduled maintenance prices are about the same, as well. I do most of my car maintenance and some minor repair, so dealership labor cost isn't that much of an issue.

 

[Kosh]

Holy crap, on the volvo site this car looks like s***. The back end looks so jacked up and the interior is awful. I do like the look of the front seats but bucket seats in the back?!?!

 

[ecniemann]

Maybe you should drop by a Volvo dealership and test drive one first. Much of the performance that the C30 lacks isn't really noticeable unless you are at the track tossing the car around. For everyday driving, the C30 performs perfectly fine and comparable to other hot hatches.

I personally despise how the MKV GTI looks (I do love VW in general, though). I guess the GTI is more functional if you are talking about wider hatch opening and more cargo space, but the price of that utility is the look of the car... the GTI is a typical, boring-looking VAG jellybean.

Volvo parts are about just as expensive as Mazda parts. Scheduled maintenance prices are about the same, as well. I do most of my car maintenance and some minor repair, so dealership labor cost isn't that much of an issue.

Yeah, I didn't drive one, already have a Speed3 I am happy with. I was just reporting what I read. The article basically said the same thing you just did, good for highway driving and sporty enough if not pushed real hard. It does look cool, but just too expensive in my opinion. I've said the same thing about the GTI in prior posts; liked the way it looked, but too expensive for what it is. I was just speculating on the costs of maintenance from hear-say from people I have known that owned Volvo's, Audi's, etc. That's cool you like it, that is all that counts. Everyone has their priorities, one of mine was hauling capability.

 

[CX-7owner]

Holy crap, on the volvo site this car looks like s***. The back end looks so jacked up and the interior is awful. I do like the look of the front seats but bucket seats in the back?!?!

Awful interior? hahahahah, hahahahah, hahahahahah, hahahhahahahhaah, riiiiight.

 

[Simply Silver]

I like it. The local dealer had a light tan white one with the brown molding. I didn't really care for the taillights, but overall a very nice car and it seems well priced.

 

[uncletime]

im a fan... i wouldnt buy one but its a decent looking car

 

[Kosh]

Awful interior? hahahahah, hahahahah, hahahahahah, hahahhahahahhaah, riiiiight.

This is what I was thinking was awful. I hate all the buttons and while the build looks good I don't like the style. I think the buttons shaped like the person sitting down looks stupid. Plus all that unused space with too much brushed metal looking surround. That and the roll top desk looking center compartment doesn't appeal to me at all.

And 2 bucket seats in the back is just weird.