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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#71 of 141 Re: Great Deal on a C30! [volvomax] by qbrozen Sep 13, 2007 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Sep 13, 2007 2:36 pm) what's decap tax? Is that when they remove my head so I can sign in blood? Replies to this message: volvomax (Sep 14, 2007 10:05 am) sulltikk1 (Sep 15, 2007 2:45 pm)
#72 of 141 Re: Great Deal on a C30! [qbrozen] by volvomax Sep 14, 2007 (10:05 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 13, 2007 4:54 pm) The tax on the downpayment. Replies to this message: sulltikk1 (Sep 15, 2007 2:45 pm)
#73 of 141 Re: Great Deal on a C30! [volvomax] by sulltikk1 Sep 15, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Sep 14, 2007 10:05 am) Hey, props to qbrozen for a very clever turn of phrase!
#74 of 141 Drove a manual 2.0 C30 yesterday by british_rover Oct 04, 2007 (5:48 am)
I drove the V2.0 C30 with a manual yesterday and I liked it. The shifter is a little rubbery and the throws are on the long side but that can be fixed. The clutch is really, really light though and will take some getting used to. I was driving with my big boots on so that didn't help things. I set the seat up where I could sit in the back comfortably for a couple of hours then tried to see if I could comfortable drive the car like that. I am five foot 11 and conceivably could have someone similar sized sit behind me.
#75 of 141 Re: less of everything please [1000hours] by grinnin Oct 13, 2007 (7:41 am)
Replying to: 1000hours (Aug 19, 2007 6:30 am) Before we buy into the "premium car" rational, let's remember that this car is a reskinned version of the European spec Ford Focus and the $16K mazda3. So volvo drops a nice engine in it and piles on the safety features. That's good... but $8K good?? Not sold on the concept here. Even the reviewers say at a base price of $23-25K the steering wheel feels chaep and the cloth interior is quite basic. The added features one expects in a "premium car" (leather, upgrade sound system, etc.) run the price up quickly into the mid-30's. I just think there is little value here. It is very nice.. but too little car for too much money. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Oct 13, 2007 5:54 pm) grinnin (Oct 15, 2007 8:35 am) qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 9:10 am)
#76 of 141 Re: less of everything please [grinnin] by qbrozen Oct 13, 2007 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: grinnin (Oct 13, 2007 7:41 am) So volvo drops a nice engine in it and piles on the safety features. That's good... but $8K good?? so if you don't like what is added, buy the mazda3. folks who ... oh, i dunno ... buy an Acura TL over an Accord, a Lexus ES over a Camry, a Towncar over a Crown Vic, etc, etc, obviously will pay for added features, sound deadening material, badge, or what have you. Oh, and yes, all of those are considered "premium cars" over their lesser counterparts. the mazda is a nice little car, no doubt. and if they would build one to accomodate a person over 6' for the long haul, it would demand more of my consideration. Replies to this message: grinnin (Oct 15, 2007 8:35 am) qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 9:10 am)
#77 of 141 engine??transmission by i_am_ken Oct 14, 2007 (2:00 pm)
the engine of the C30 T5 isn't also the same engine in the Focus ST?? I also heard alot of review with the shifting the transmission is not that responsive/slow Replies to this message: qbrozen (Oct 14, 2007 4:09 pm) british_rover (Oct 15, 2007 4:59 am) qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 5:24 am) and 5 more...
#78 of 141 Re: engine??transmission [i_am_ken] by qbrozen Oct 14, 2007 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: i_am_ken (Oct 14, 2007 2:00 pm) how fast can you move your foot and arm?? ohhh! you must be referring to an choke automatic transmission. As for the engine ... I dunno. Is the ST one of those Foci we don't get in the US? Must be. Anyway, if they are using Volvo engines in that model Ford in Europe, would it matter? Replies to this message: british_rover (Oct 15, 2007 4:59 am) qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 5:24 am) british_rover (Oct 15, 2007 5:38 am) and 4 more...
#79 of 141 OMG!! by c30_owner Oct 14, 2007 (9:04 pm)
People, get a clue. Anyone that claims the Volve C30 T5 has a "sluggish" transmission is welcome to come and take a ride with me. Stop reading the crap posted by other clueless people and take the car for a drive. Then you earn the right to make a comment. The Mazda is a nice looking toy. The craftsmanship isn't even in the same class.
#80 of 141 Re: engine??transmission [qbrozen] by british_rover Oct 15, 2007 (4:59 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 14, 2007 4:09 pm) It is a similar to the engine in the Focus ST I am not a fan of the boy racer looks of that car though. The automatic in the C30 is nothing to get excited over but what small car drives well with an auto? The throws on the six speed are a tad long but not bad at all. If it really bothered you a short shift kit and a couple of hours of your time can fix that. I would have to spend a few days driving C30 to decide if I wanted to go with a short shift kit. I bought one for my MINI but never put it in because I just adjusted to the shifter. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 5:24 am) british_rover (Oct 15, 2007 5:38 am) qbrozen (Oct 15, 2007 5:52 am) and 3 more...