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Future Vehicles Its official: Volvo C30-What do you think?
103 messages, Last post on Aug 02, 2007 at 12:59 PM
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 30, 2006 6:11 am) C70 demand is very good, but that is a limited issue vehicle. C30 pricing is a concern, that and the American tendency not to want to own hatchbacks, esp luxury ones.
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Replying to: volvomax (Nov 30, 2006 9:07 am) So for $1k-$2k more and you get a volvo with a turbo engine? I think that's GREAT! Its a matter of convincing other buyers of the same thing, however. And I have my own take on the history of luxury hatchbacks. The ones that BMW and Mercedes offered, for instance, were lacking in other ways, so I believe the body style mattered less than the accountants seem to believe. The RSX and Integra held their own for quite some time. I'd be inclined to compare the C30 to those before I'd compare it to the others I mentioned. With the C30's turbo engine, I believe it may be the most powerful luxo-hatch ever offered.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 30, 2006 9:37 am) I think the car will do well, but we will have to be careful w/ the options.
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Replying to: volvomax (Nov 30, 2006 9:02 am) There are Ford, Toyota, Honda, Chevrolet and even Lexus and BMW dealerships within 5-10 miles of my home and work and along the route I would be driving anyway. Going to way out of my way to the nearest Volvo dealers before and after work in gridlock bumper to bumper traffic to drop off and pickup the car would be a much bigger headache than it would be with any popular brand car with a good dealer network.
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Replying to: volvomax (Nov 30, 2006 2:51 pm) Right. But I'm pretty sure a base model will compare favorably to my Civic Si example. I'd probably still want the premium pack in the C30 myself, however, which then puts it in Accord EXL coupe territory, but that's fine. It will still be competitive while possibly offering a better and more solid driving experience. And let's not forget one important thing ... its most likely going to be just a chip and exhaust away from hitting low 14s in the quarter mile. 
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Nov 30, 2006 5:43 pm) Do they not buy a bimmer or Lexus? Of course not. Obviously, you place a great deal of value in being within a stones throw of your dealership, which is fine. But don't presume to decide that everyone else feels the same way. What if you move further away? Will you sell your car and buy one whose dealership you live near? I really don't think that it is the height of hardship to have to drive 20 or 30 miles a couple of times a year to have your car worked on.
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Being that it shares underpinnings with the S40 and V50, can I hope for an AWD 6-speeder T5 availible in the above mentioned? If so, sign me up! 
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Replying to: volvomax (Dec 01, 2006 9:44 am) I might more likely take the chance on being 20 or 30 miles from an Acura dealership where the car is unlikely to have frequent problems than a Volvo. However, I probably wouldn't even do it with an Acura since there is still some chance that I could get a lemon even with a model with a good reliability record. Taking that chance with a car with a average to worse than average record like a Volvo would be reckless. Frequently driving that far out of my way to get repairs regardless of being "free" and under warranty would be too disruptive to my life.
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Dec 05, 2006 6:37 pm) This is normal because they are not luxury dealers. Even in major metropolitan areas, it is very possible to live 20 or 30 miles from the nearest BMW or Lexus or Acura dealer. If driving that distance is too disruptive then you are better off doing business close to home, but you will find yourself in the minority. |
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any thoughts, datewise, on actual availability in the US?
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