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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#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!
#67 of 141 Re: less of everything please [bitterbob] by myob Sep 01, 2007 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: bitterbob (Aug 07, 2007 12:46 pm) I agree a decontented car would be nice, but I suspect Volvo doesn't want to enter that price range with it. But demanding a sunroof for an otherwise pretty nice performing $27K car? I have two sunroofs on two cars (both about $34k) and have used them about 2 times in 5 years. I have always noted their popularity but never understood their appeal. But then I spend a lot of time outdoors already. If I want to enjoy the sun I just go out to the beach or sit on my porch, or go to work. I work outdoors. I especially never understood buying a premium car designed to be quiet and serene, then blasting air into it from a hole in the roof. Is rolling down a window all that different?
#68 of 141 Great Deal on a C30! by fitzpb Sep 13, 2007 (11:16 am)
Boston Volvo just posted a great lease deal on the C30. Looks like they may have screwed up by $100. I think it is supposed to read $379, not $279. Anyway, I am heading down there tonight to take advantage of the screw up. Here's the link for anyone else who is interested: http://www.bostonvolvo.com/section_Specials_14 (You have to scroll down to the bottom to see it) Replies to this message: qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 11:39 am) volvomax (Sep 13, 2007 2:36 pm) qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 4:54 pm) and 2 more...
#69 of 141 Re: Great Deal on a C30! [fitzpb] by qbrozen Sep 13, 2007 (11:39 am)
Replying to: fitzpb (Sep 13, 2007 11:16 am) maybe ... but it IS just one specific stock number and its a very low miles lease (10.5k/year) and it requires $2k down and $895 bank fee. Kinda pricey, actually. I mean, add it all up and its somewhere around $420/mo before taxes to drive 10.5k miles a year. Replies to this message: volvomax (Sep 13, 2007 2:36 pm) qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 4:54 pm) volvomax (Sep 14, 2007 10:05 am) and 1 more...
#70 of 141 Re: Great Deal on a C30! [qbrozen] by volvomax Sep 13, 2007 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 11:39 am) $1995 down pmt,plus $895 bank fee,plus $289 doc fee,plus 1st pmt,plus decap tax,plus plates. Prob close to $3500-4000 by the time all is said and done. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 4:54 pm) volvomax (Sep 14, 2007 10:05 am) sulltikk1 (Sep 15, 2007 2:45 pm)