Comments on: 2007 Volvo C30 T5 Road Test

By: RjWise

RjWise — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:23:28 +0000

Looks brilliant, except the rear-end lets it down. It’s much to cutesy for my liking.

By: darren

darren — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:40:59 +0000

Just bought a c30 but we don’t have the t5 version here in Ireland so I had to get the 2.0 ltr se model which came fully loaded with the t5 body kit and leather heated and electric seats and the 17″alloys wrapped in p7s which should be fun to change when the time comes. It’s lowered like the t5 also and came with the auto xion head lights and wippers. It’s not new it’s the 2007 model but looks brand new with only4000 miles on the clock. I traded an astra gtc sxi 1.8ltr for it and payed €5000 with my old car for it. In total the car cost €17000 which I think is a very good price and was worth every cent. The car is a fantastic drive and the return button on the cruise control is really good. It picks up quicker than my astra which had the same 148bhp as the c30 but from 1st gear to 3th the astra was more of a hold on car even with the dstc turned off. Anyone looking at this car should get one or at least take one for a test drive. This is not an old man car as I’m only 24 and love every inch of this car and hope to see many more of these cars on the roads of home.

By: Squire

Squire — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:12:46 +0000

You young bucks frighten me. I’m 70 and have just ordered a T5 on specs alone.(Huge torque for 2.4litre motor-Volvo build-Cute Ass!-Low running costs).Have had to order the bog-standard model due to finances.Will report later if you’re interested……………..S

By: Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . )

Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . ) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:59:51 +0000

Weird its still under moderation………Ill ask why ?

By: Stormshark

Stormshark — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:24:14 +0000

Thanks Bavarian, i have been checking for your advise.

By: Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . )

Bavarian Missile ( . ) ( . ) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:17:03 +0000

Hey Stormshark…Ive given you some answers but its under moderation ? No idea why ? Cant find any naughty words in it,hopefully it wont stay under moderation for long!

By: Stormshark

Stormshark — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:42:09 +0000

I am looking at purchasing a 1 yr old T5 but am worried about repairs, servicing and maintenance and fuel economy. Could someone who owns/has owned one give indicative costs please?

By: Stormshark

Stormshark — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:23:08 +0000

I am seriously considering looking into buying a 2nd hand C30 and all comments and reviews point to paying the extra and getting the T5. I am concerned however about fuel economy notwithstanding i am in a provincial area, and repairs and maintenance, running costs. Can anyone that has owned one for a while provide some guide/comment please?

By: nesy

nesy — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:04:36 +0000

hi.this is a really useful website.I think that the C30 is a fairly good car (my step mum has one) even though it look a little ygly from the rear,it still looks great form the front though.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:55:26 +0000

I’ve had a (black) C30 T5 R-Design Manual (with the 18′ Atreus wheels, trick suspension) for 4 weeks now and I have to concur that it’s a pretty nice piece of kit. It’s not really a hot-hatch in the GTI, R26/R27 vein, more a civilised small premium car with extremely good GT capabilities. I haven’t done it yet but doing a 1,000km trip is this car would be an absolutely breeze…and it’s a great town car too. If somebody had told me 2 years ago that I’d own an Volvo I’d have laughed at them. The C30 is the real deal though.