Comments on: 2007 Volvo C30 First Steer

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:14:30 +0000

There is no comparison between a Mazda and a Volvo. They are completely different. Volvo is a luxury brand, Mazda is not. I used to drive Mercedes or BMW’s until my brother bought a Volvo and I saw how good they are. I now drive a V70 and I will consider the C30 as my smaller car. I agree with the comments – you have to drive one to appreciate them.

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By: $H3N$T@

$H3N$T@ — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:28:24 +0000

Yep drove one too……got QUALITY written all over it, I drive a Honda euro lxry.

Mazda3 in a different class all together no comparison, sorry.

You have to drive one to appreciate it, thats all I’ve got to say…

* Damn did I just say that….a Volvo, lol

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:56:56 +0000

I just discovered this car today. I’m still several years away from buying anything this decent, but wow I want one now! *looks at 03 lancer* lol :(

By: Chris Rowan

Chris Rowan — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:22:08 +0000

Ahaha. Not flimsy… Mazda?

Keep dreaming.

By: Myke

Myke — Sun, 13 May 2007 08:06:18 +0000

Ah Jesse everything you wrote about the Mazda 3 it completely untrue. The 3 still has crisp looks despite being older than many of it’s close rivals, I wouldnt consider it as ‘flismy’ comparing it to many of the other cars on the market and it is still one of the best cars to drive.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:40:23 +0000

Franz…

You’d pay ten grand more for the Volvo than the Mazda because the Mazda looks tacky, feels flimsy, and is a very mediochre car to travel in.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 May 2007 11:31:31 +0000

Took a C30 T5 for a test drive last Saturday. Very impressed. Smooth, very quiet and the more than ample power comes on easy. Good fuel figures and the instant consumption readout throughout the drive appeared to support the claimed l/100km figures.
The interior is well laid out with everything at hand for the driver. And the idea of just the two seats in the rear works well, with easy access, plenty of room and the slightly centered rear seats providing good vision ahead making the chore of ‘riding in the back’ not so daunting for the claustophobically challenged.
It may share some basics with the Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, but first sitting in the car and then driving it, you really appreciate the difference in quality compared to the other two.
I had previously made my mind up on my next car, that was until I drove the C30.
Well done Volvo.

By: Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas — Thu, 03 May 2007 03:24:14 +0000

I also saw it at the motor show in Melbourne. Love the idea but I was suprised Volvo didn’t make the obvious link to the P1800 Estate of the late ’70’s. This car is the spritual sucessor to that brilliant car which still gets looks from passers by in the street (don’t often hera THAT about a Volvo !)and Volvo will have every success with it.

Pete.

By: Franz Chong

Franz Chong — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:30:13 +0000

Not bad but you can buy it’s Mazda3 Cousin for ten grand less at Your Mazda Dealer.Why pay more for a Volvo Badge and two less doors.

By: troy

troy — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:00:44 +0000

Volvos are so uncool…. that they are cool!

By: alborz

alborz — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:01:00 +0000

This is going to be a killer for Volvo,
I absolutely despise Volvos, but this C30 makes me wish it wasn’t a volvo so I could buy one!

By: Gavin

Gavin — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 11:15:09 +0000

Havinf seen it at the Melb Motor show last month, I was visable impressed with what looks like a great hot hatch at a great price. Was at first a bit sceptiacle with the rear look, but I think if it goes as well as it looks, Volvo will have a huge hit on it’s hand. Why pay another $25k to get an entry level Benz C200 hatch, when this has better bulid, and a better engine??? lets not even start on the 3 series BMW