Volvo C30

[TurboX&Aero]

Hi All - What are the overall thoughts about the Volvo C30? Has anyone had one? Is the hatch even remotely useful? Are they reasonably reliable wit hte T5 engine?

Alan

[saab19]

I like the exterior to some extent, but I dislike the interior (especially the seats) from the few I've peered into.

[fiveiron9688]

I've become more interested in them...I particularly like the T5 exhaust note. But unfortunately I don't really know much about them, except that I can never find one for sale anywhere.

[Rennsport1]

Neat cars, fuel efficient, not really a blast to drive but good handling, but does not touch a GTI, or MS3 for handling and the "fun to drive" quotient, nevermind outright performance, the C30 would be left for dead by those cars on a nice twisty road. I'd definitrly choose a MS3 myself, or if you need HIDs, Moonroof, etc, then a GTI would be a good choice over the Volvo. But if you are buying used, Volvo does have the highest rated CPO program out there, and Park Place Volvo is a good dealership, and a convenient location in town, at Inwood and Lemmon. They gave me a S80 to test drive overnight, nice car for sure, but too much of a boat for me, I like a very sporty feel. Volvos also have some of the best interiors and factory sound systems, nice cars overall.

[TurboX&Aero]

Yea, I've read some about how they aren't into GTI status, or as fun as a MS3. I find those cars to be a bit boy-racer personally. I actually ran by Park Place today, and they have quite a few sharp ones on the lot. Thinking of keeping with the Swedes!