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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#57 of 141 Re: Typical Ford [british_rover] by c30_owner Aug 08, 2007 (3:27 am)
Replying to: british_rover (Jul 17, 2007 2:47 pm) I don't think 270 stock is too far off. I did a little digging around yesterday. Stock for my C30 was 227hp. My research into proper break-in procedures for high performance engines says that using a their method can increase horsepower 5% or more, so that brings it up to 238(5%). I read another article about air filter replacements for up to 12 more horsepower. So I can see getting 250hp stock by just replacing the paper air filter with a high quality sponge filter and selecting a proven high performance break-in method.
#58 of 141 another article by qbrozen Aug 08, 2007 (7:43 am)
From autoweek 0-60 in 6.2 secs. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that put it very near the top, if not THE top, of hot hatches. Well... ok, there is the mazdaspeed3. Any others I'm forgetting?
#59 of 141 Re: less of everything please [bitterbob] by volvomax Aug 08, 2007 (10:30 am)
Replying to: bitterbob (Aug 07, 2007 6:06 pm) I think its time for the troll to depart.
#60 of 141 looks by britcrlvr Aug 14, 2007 (9:34 pm)
does anyone else think the rear of the volvo, looks bizarre. Replies to this message: johnnyvolvo07 (Aug 23, 2007 3:11 pm)
#61 of 141 c30 amazing by vodka Aug 15, 2007 (11:25 pm)
I have found the new Volvo C30 and its features. I can say it is really great. And to add drama and pump up the personality, the Dual Tone volvo body kit gives you cutting-edge colour contrast (along with wind cutting aerodynamics).
#62 of 141 Re: less of everything please [bitterbob] by 1000hours Aug 19, 2007 (6:30 am)
Replying to: bitterbob (Aug 07, 2007 12:46 pm) Um, yeah, check out a Honda, Scion, or VW. No offense intended, but Volvo is a high end automobile. Do you remember the Mercedes whatever-it-was-called hatchback that ended production a year or two ago? No one complained about that car being an overpriced "little" car. Why? Because everyone knows that the Benz is a high end automobile. Volvo may not have the same "prestige" as a Mercedes, but its definately a higher end OEM than Honda or Toyota and VW. The C30 (US version) is not intended as a commuter car for recent college graduates who have a lot of student loans and are starting out on the low end of the pay scale... The C30 is more or less a car for someone who has the money to throw away on a "fun" car. Replies to this message: tgkoenigsegg (Aug 21, 2007 5:38 pm) grinnin (Oct 13, 2007 7:41 am) qbrozen (Oct 13, 2007 5:54 pm) grinnin (Oct 15, 2007 8:35 am) and 1 more...
#63 of 141 Re: less of everything please [1000hours] by tgkoenigsegg Aug 21, 2007 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: 1000hours (Aug 19, 2007 6:30 am) I agree also because I don't think a college grad could afford $23000 starting out. I think it is intended for adults that need a car intended for the city.
#64 of 141 Test drove the C30 Finally by johnnyvolvo07 Aug 23, 2007 (3:07 pm)
I just got back yesterday from a track trying out several differant models including the c30. WHAT A GREAT CAR THE C30 IS. The automatic transmission is very smooth and doesnt gear hunt or hesitate like the others did. Incredibly smooth and quiet also.
#65 of 141 Re: Full Test Report! [qbrozen] by johnnyvolvo07 Aug 23, 2007 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 03, 2007 11:08 am) yes all the new 2.5t's or T5 is going to be the new 227 hp from an ECU upgrade.
#66 of 141 Re: looks [britcrlvr] by johnnyvolvo07 Aug 23, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: britcrlvr (Aug 14, 2007 9:34 pm) it is a little but it helps the rear visability alot. You can see a curb right behind you!