is it wrong to like this volvo ?

[RDP197]

Looks very nice. Someone I work with has an R-Design one in the dark grey with black and cream leather, very nice looking cars and plenty of equipment, just not going to set the world alight with pace or desirability. Very capable, but it depends what you're looking for in a car. It's the thinking man's choice I guess, it's just a shame that (if you follow stereotypes) that same thinking man would like slippers and Coronation Street as opposed to a beer and some strippers, or something like that!

 

[jayxx83]

had a drive in one, really nice drive, solid build... stunning looks imo.

 

[Phill1978]

volvos are built about as well as your average audi or bmw. as RDP says its not really a young persons choice, its not focused enough to offer great handling dynamics factory stock but im sure some subtle tweaks can sort this enough.

i prefer this over a 1 series bmw or audi a3 tbh.

 

[superbenji88]

that c30 looks imense, sounds mean aswell

 

[Poolie]

These look awesome in white!

Pretty nice cars imo

 

[superbenji88]

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Hi, T5 engine!

 

[pritchard182]

ace i would

 

[Saner]

My parents:

 

[Vish]

I quite like Volvos, most look quite understated but are not bad when you put your foot down, esp in T5. Must suprise a lot of people.

C30 is my favourite, but not too keen on the rear bootlid section. Front is great though.

 

[volvokid]

The C30 rear end was based on the old Volvo P1800 ES

 

[Phill1978]

about volvo engines the d5 engine is a real brute in the mid range i was amazed seeing an s60 d5 sound like a petrol and move like sports car in the 50-70 range, on that subject it also sounds pretty neat which is why the alfa 159 uses the 2.4jtd engine as its 5cyl just like the d5,2.5t petrol.

so i know this topic is probably dieing out now but i thought id post a link to anyone who was interested in the new tuning options for the D5 diesel and im suprised to see the 2.4 5cyl turbo in this hatch TBH...

253bhp
548nm !
1400kg

Specifications: Power Torque

Standard: 180/185 hp350/400 nm
Stage 1: 226 hp 460 nm
Stage 2: 253 hp 548 nm

about £850 for the uprated turbo and £590 for mapping so £1300 for 75hp and huge torque gain aint too bad, mapping is a wee bit high priced but cheaper than some others.

will be quick and sound ok + deliver 45mpg.


btw there is a 325bhp 500nm on the petrol turbo stage 2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LPEVZx-K2o&feature=related

standard d5 noise, not bad for diesel, sounds clean tbh.

then one with a sports exhaust on..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9gnR3qsCX0&feature=related

 

[Phill1978]

My parents:

whats i like m8 ?

 

[nick.]

I have liked these since they come out. They are really nice cars

 

[clio_luke]

love the c30's. think they look great!