Comments on: 2008 Volvo C30 D5 review

By: George Slominski

George Slominski — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:55:49 +0000

I do wonder WHY in 2010 Volvo is NOT providing a C30 Diesel Turbo 5 cyl. 2.4 L.?
C30 2.4 TD Auto is very satisfying to own.
Sould I go for Hyundai cx35 instead?

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:29:46 +0000

Butt ugly rear end I have to agree and will date {pardon the pun}

Would have been an interesting test if it would have been the T5 especially in the fact you have a test with the Focus XR5 coming up {both having the same engine }! Looking forward to that one Matt !

With a starting price of $45,950 for the C30 T5R and
$36.000 starting on the XR5 Focus Ill go the Focus purely on looks and that great Orange colour.

By: greenroom

greenroom — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:50:51 +0000

Went the T5 route a while back. Would of had it except it’s body config.. access to rear.. it was too tight for the type of stuff I carry. Mountain bikes etc. If I could have got 2 bikes in, it would be in the garage. Got a Golf instead and it can take four bikes in rear when loaded right.

By: si1982

si1982 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:30:41 +0000

If it wasnt so expensive i would love to have this in my driveway… looks far more unique than the Golf GTI (for those who are comparing it to that). Notice the use of “unique” not “better looking or worse” as looks are subjective….

in some aspects it reminds me of the mitsubishi mirage for the concept of getting a sedan and chopping off the boot to give it a sporty look along with wider front… I am not suggesting that the Mitsubishi mirage is to be compared with this, just the design idea….

By: pious

pious — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:17:23 +0000

I have driven the c30 5 cyl and the s40 in a T5 (my missus has one), and a D5. The D5 is brilliant – nearly as strong as the T5 – you get heaps of wheelspin from the FWD, though it sounds like a tractor. For my money, I’d stick with the s40T5 – more practical (my tongue should shrivel saying that!), with a real boot, and wicked in a six speed manual (same box as the R)…and you could pick one up pretty cheap second hand and spend the savings on evolve kit, more fiery in the FWD version (pre 2007, I think) rather than the AWD which took a bit of the fun out of it.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:13:57 +0000

You could get a golf but everyone has one of those. The c30 is unique

By: TonyB

TonyB — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:39:07 +0000

Its obvious you guys from CarAdvice like the C30 – you keep on inventing reasons to test drive the various versions. What’s also interesting is the same comments that keep coming back – the T5 is the pick of the bunch, but it and its petrol siblings are probably $5,000 overpriced. The D5 is arguably $10,000 overpriced. I also love this car and is a constant source of discussion with my other half about getting one. Price is the fundamental sticking point. While I’m aware of the current promotion with drive-way prices on in-stock 08 models, I can’t help wondering about hanging on for a few months for the 09 models which (may) have a price adjustment to incorporate the standard stability control (DSTC) across the C30 range. And maybe the hope that Volvo Aust will re-assess its pricing policy for the C30.

By: JayBee

JayBee — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:49:37 +0000

love this car…

essentially, i dont have my full liscence (yet!!!)(currently on [L]‘s) so i couldnt get the T5.
i have been fortunate enough however, to drive my cousins xr5 mondeo, which has the same engine. and all i could say was “wow”. i drove it to the gong and back, and it tackled bulli pass superbly. and so easy to change gear in! (it was nice feeling compared to my ’84 Meteor, lol – which i might add is only a 4sp manual).
but yeh – i would get the T5 – but given my current situation, the diesel seems pretty awesome. i’d get a sunroof, bi-xenons and those nice 18″ wheels then vuolla! its complete. if i could afford it i’d purchase one tomorrow!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:56:57 +0000

As much as I like Volvos – I’d either go for an XR5 Focus or pehaps wait for the new Torana [Coupe] to be released which will not only have the new DITTO V6 but also AWD.. as I think the design of the C30 will date rather quickly.

By: Boggy

Boggy — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:47:59 +0000

Thats cool … enjoy your Renault cheers !!