Volvo C30

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:24 pm

What do you guys think of this turbocharged beauty!?! I love it, I'm already thinking of saving up all my pennies for one. Although it's a little on the expensive side and the mpg numbers aren't in yet.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:36 pm

AHH give me some feed back, what do you guys think? Sorry im really excited about this thing...oh I guess its late, BUT tomorrow I better see some responses, lol

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:01 pm

Saw 1 at the dealership today, it's okay, not what I thought it was from the pics I have seen. The rear doesn't look that great in person.

pwarren4 · Post by **pwarren4** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:44 pm

Looks like a really cool ride - I need 4 doors though.Not a Vibe replacement for me.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:15 pm

Well its definitely a vibe replacement for me! The design is so sharp and clean, not to mention the the customization you can do to them from the factory. Kinda like Scions, but not. This is def a Vibe/hatchback contender.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:18 pm

Yeah I like how htey look a lot. I have a picture of one from the NAIAS this year.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:22 pm

Nice , at first I didnt liek the fact that it is two door but quickly got over it. ITS TURBOCHARGED, so im down.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:40 pm

I think its sweet.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:54 pm

What do you guys think of the hatch, it looks a little odd or should I say... different . Well in any case I'm getting one, hopefully in two years when my Vibe is paid off. This thing is a little pricey though, better make it 3years.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:41 am

MT just did a comparo with the C30, GTI, and Mini Cooper S. Placed the C30 in 3rd place?!?!?It has the most hp 227 in the turbo I-5 and is only 1/10 slower to 60 and 1/4 from the GTI. I would much rather have this than the GTI, I don't like the new VW design at all. And the Cooper S is nice, but it's a chick car. Only one I would take would be the white one from the Italian Job.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:55 am

Yeah honestly I dont care who I can beat in this thing, im just in love with it, lol. I've decided to put everything else on hold ( supercharger, Unichip, exhaust) and just pay my car off so I can get one of these. Heres a link so you can custom build your own and its actually a really cool website, just click on the car itself to build one.http://www.volvocars.com/campa...t.htm

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:02 am

i love it..i was seriously considering buying it instead of the vibe...but then i saw the price..wayyyy overpriced...oh well..lol

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:07 am

YES I agree it is a little over priced and then once you start customizing and such it really starts to add up . I gues they are marketing to Succesful young professionals , so I guess they have money to spend. I hope to reach that bracket by the time the Vibe is paid off , ...yeah I can dream.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:43 am

I guess its supposed to be a 2-door competitor to the A3I built mine, didn't look at the price but I got the color corodinated kit and the anthracite 18's. black on black interior trim. What a hot lookin little car. I'm sure Volvo will do well with this alongside the new S40 which I love as well. I'll take mine in hot red please!

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:00 pm

LAME! no one else has an opinion on this hatchback! Well anyways, nice car Whelan, heres the color I like.

silver_vibe · Post by **silver_vibe** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:21 pm

I like it, but 4 seats wouldn't cut it for me.EDIT: According to Edmunds, mileage is rated at 19/28.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:25 pm

id get one

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:19 am

Here is what CarAndDriver has EPA city driving: 20â€“22 mpgEPA highway driving: 28â€“32 mpgI don't know who's right but they're close. The Volvo site doesn't give any numbers, hmm well I actually don't like 19mpg/city at all...thats what I was getting in my 3.5L 6 cylinder Intrepid

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:55 am

what i want to know is real world..not epa..they suck for estimates. ie. caliber is a good example...

isaaclud · Post by **isaaclud** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:10 am

I love the C30..... best looking Volvo out now. It's expensive....but Volvo motors last forever given proper maintenance from 0 miles on...You have good taste VIVID-ART

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:19 am

Well, i went through the custom process and the ice white with the body kit, monotone, with the 18" spit 5 spokes and the spoiler would be my choise...

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:51 am

I don't count fuel economy im my opinion on a car I would buy it. I'm guessing it costs waaaay more money than what I would buy it for.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:59 am

If anyone cares heres another pic I found. This will be featured at the upcoming SEMA auto show. This is an upgraded version that produces 300hp! All with existing parts, so this could eventually become the C30 type R!The only thing that sucks is the price on this car, BASE is already starting at 22,000 something. Although this car is suppose to be very safe and is customizable just like the Scions, tons of different options from rims to all sorts of paint combos so its probably worth its price.

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:12 pm

heres a few pics of the one they had at the philly auto show a few months agosry its blurry

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:44 pm

I heart the Evolve C30. I remember posting that a while back. Here is a background on it. http://evolvec30.com/site/

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:45 am

Yeah I really dislike the Evo, I love what they did with the engine, but oh man is that body kit hideous. I particularly don't like the huge (removed) tire in the back and the way they cut into the body to accommodate the tire, also the exhaust coming out right next to the tail lights?

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:02 am

Thats because it was built to be a formula 1 race car. ...and how could you not like those tires in the rear? Beefy!

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:36 pm

yeah, well its just too much for me. I like clean and sporty, but i bet that thing is fast though.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:03 am

yeah that evolve...i like it. what they did with the rear flares reminds me of when renault took their front drive lecar and turned it into the hot r5 turbo beast. looking for pics now...

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:00 am

That evolve is HOT!

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:33 am

...any one want to buy my vibe?! I NEED to get this car!well i guess I'll wait and see what the new Vibe has to offer

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:39 am

Quote, originally posted by Vivid_Art Â» ...any one want to buy my vibe?! I NEED to get this car!well i guess I'll wait and see what the new Vibe has to offer lol sure wont be a 5 cylinder turbo...... mmm the c30, the closest we'll get to the focus ST and damn that looks good.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:56 am

I'd prefer it as a 4 door, not too fond of the hatch, but I luv how this one looks:

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:34 am

I've seen a handful of these around town - can't say I'm a big fan of the rear end. To much window space and the car looks bigger in pictures. To each his own

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:58 am

i agree with kamikaze, it should be a 4 door, didnt realize that. vivid, sweet picnot sure if i like it more than the audi a3 tho,

NibCrom · Post by **NibCrom** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:12 am

Well, this is the only Volvo I would ever consider purchasing, but I'd rather have a four door GTI. The back is nice, but the front says boring Volvo. What's the price like on this vehicle? I couldn't find any information.Edit:coldmm803, my neighbor has an A3. I was really impressed with the car's looks!

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 4:25 am

whatever you haters!! haha just kidding... I actually agree on the 2 door thing, but im hoping once it becomes successful and sells a few they bring out new models, like a 4door awd version with a bigger turbo would be awesome! I need all the time I can get to save for this car anyway, so i'll wait at least until the C30 type R is out

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:07 am

I was looking at the C30 for my next car but it doesn't have AWD. And once I added some other features it got pretty expensive. A friend of a coworker supposedly test drove this car and said it sucked and felt cheap. I'll most likely be sticking with the WRX.

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