Article Comments: 2008 Volvo C30 First Drive

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First Drive: 2008 Volvo C30 - Although the C30 arrives in the U.S. next summer, it has already gone on sale in Europe so we headed for the U.K. and sampled one on the wrong side of the road. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Volvo C30 - A nicely appointed, strong-performing 2+2 with an upscale flare and a light disposition. (more)

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#31 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [volvomax] by fixxxer Jul 12, 2007 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Jul 12, 2007 9:40 am) Well thats disappointing umm, well, does the T5 require premium fuel? Most turbos do Replies to this message: volvomax (Jul 13, 2007 10:02 am)
#32 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [fixxxer] by volvomax Jul 13, 2007 (10:02 am)
Replying to: fixxxer (Jul 12, 2007 3:02 pm) Volvo recommends premium for all its cars.
#33 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [volvomax] by editjeff Jul 15, 2007 (10:48 am)
Replying to: volvomax (Jul 12, 2007 9:40 am) I think Volvo (and VW) are screwing up big time by not offering high MPG engine options right now. That diesel sounds great and I would buy one, even though I always swore I would never drive a diesel. Gas prices are not going to go down - ever - and any new car I buy from here on out has to get exceptional mileage. Volvo won't have a diesel until 2010? That might be too late for them - the market will be swarming with high mileage cars by then. Replies to this message: british_rover (Jul 15, 2007 11:20 am) editjeff (Jul 15, 2007 2:17 pm) british_rover (Jul 15, 2007 3:57 pm) volvomax (Jul 16, 2007 9:40 am)
#34 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [editjeff] by british_rover Jul 15, 2007 (11:20 am)
Replying to: editjeff (Jul 15, 2007 10:48 am) Don't blame Volvo and VW for struggling to get Diesels into the US market as the diesel emissions regulations for the US seem to change every other year. Replies to this message: editjeff (Jul 15, 2007 2:17 pm) british_rover (Jul 15, 2007 3:57 pm)
#35 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [british_rover] by editjeff Jul 15, 2007 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Jul 15, 2007 11:20 am) True, but I think it's a matter of priority within the companies. VW does offer diesels right now - really good ones. The just don't offer them on all models, nor do they import their most efficient models. I think the manufacturers can keep up with the regs, the problem is that their marketing departments can't see the forest for the trees. Plus they all have painted themselves into a corner by constantly upping horsepower almost every year and them convincing people that they can't live a quality life without a 300 horsepower fuel snorter. Replies to this message: british_rover (Jul 15, 2007 3:57 pm)
#36 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [editjeff] by british_rover Jul 15, 2007 (3:57 pm)
Replying to: editjeff (Jul 15, 2007 2:17 pm) VW doesn't offer any diesels right now. They extended 2006 MY diesel production for a little while but they couldn't get a diesel to meet 2007 MY regs fast enough. Mercedes sort of has diesels in the US but I think for right now they are only 45 state compliant.
#37 of 141 Re: How many for the US?? [editjeff] by volvomax Jul 16, 2007 (9:40 am)
Replying to: editjeff (Jul 15, 2007 10:48 am) Its real simple, people don't buy Volvo's(or VW's) for high fuel economy. Neither company can compete pricewise w/ the japanese or Korean sub economy cars. VW's(and esp Volvo's) weigh too much as well. High mpg cars have to be very lightweight,this compromises their accident performance,esp at higher speeds. Volvo's get very good gas mileage for their size and mass as it is.
#38 of 141 Typical Ford by eighty2 Jul 17, 2007 (2:06 pm)
Promise big then under-deliver. There were articles quoting Volvo execs stating that the car would have 270 bhp before introduction into the US markets. Now it's 218? No thanks. It looks sharp but can't keep up with other cars in it's price range. Again, no thanks. The American auto industry strikes again... Genius! Replies to this message: british_rover (Jul 17, 2007 2:47 pm) c30_owner (Aug 08, 2007 3:27 am) volvomax (Jul 20, 2007 10:54 am)
#39 of 141 Re: Typical Ford [eighty2] by british_rover Jul 17, 2007 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: eighty2 (Jul 17, 2007 2:06 pm) Really where did you see someone saying it would have 270 hp. I never read that anywhere and I have been reading about the C30 since it was announced. A little common sense why would it ever have 270 hp? It is a fwd only vehicle and 270 hp through fwd only is going to be very hard to handle. Even the most bad ass vehicle in this class only has 263 hp and it is a bear to channel all that power through fwd in a little car. Replies to this message: c30_owner (Aug 08, 2007 3:27 am)
#40 of 141 Re: Typical Ford [eighty2] by volvomax Jul 20, 2007 (10:54 am)
Replying to: eighty2 (Jul 17, 2007 2:06 pm) The were NO articles promising 270hp for the production car. I suggest you do a little research before you bash.