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Why (Not) the Volvo C30?

 Volvo C30 Reviews: Pros and Cons:

Volvo C30 reviews by TrueDelta members get to the point: the best reasons for buying (or not buying) the C30.

 

 

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Volvo C30 Reviews

01/04/13

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A member from California, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Front seat support & comfort
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue!

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Cargo capacity & towing
Smallish cargo area.

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance, Controls and instruments



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06/13/12

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A member from New Mexico, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance
Really fun to drive! Although the braking is a little soft, it's not bad. Handles better the faster you go. Really hard to keep under 100 in NM! Excellent power; love the growl of the 5 cylinders.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Quietness
The Pirelli Zeros that are stock on this car perform well, but after 10,000 miles, mine (and other C30 owners I've chatted with) started cupping and became very noisy. I'll hold out until they wear down--est. 35,000 for these HP types--and replace

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Exterior styling, Front seat support & comfort, Cargo capacity & towing, Controls and instruments

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Ride smoothness

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11/28/11

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A member from Pennsylvania, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Exterior styling
Looks sleak and unique.

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Front seat support & comfort



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10/05/11

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A member from Alaska, United States

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Cargo capacity & towing
Barely any storage space! Rear seats are roomy but you cant out anything in the hatch save for a small suitcase

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Fuel economy, Driving position & visibility

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05/15/11

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A member from Texas, United States

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Quietness, Rear seat room & comfort, Audio & nav systems

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01/20/10

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A member from Maryland, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Exterior styling
clean, bold, expressive, sensual lines

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance, Interior styling



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01/05/10

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A member from Massachusetts, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Exterior styling
Unique styling, low slung feel.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Ride smoothness
R-Design suspension cery tough on winter New England roads, especially frost heaves. Can rattle the fillings (not the car thout)

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance, Brand reputation & image

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Cargo capacity & towing

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09/11/09

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A member from Massachusetts, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance
Nice flat torque curve. You can talk HP all day long, but it is torque that gets you moving and keeps you going. Pulls well at low RPMs and holds it until 5000 RPM. Handles the power very very well.

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Cargo capacity & towing
You have to be sure the cargo area will work for you. If you need to carry a lot all the time, you will be disappointed. Car an tow just fine, but you need an aftermarket setup as the factory does not offer a tow package.

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Materials & workmanship, Feature availability, Exterior styling

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Ride smoothness, Color choices, Exterior styling

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01/06/09

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A member from Colorado, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Materials & workmanship
The fit and finish (materials, tolerances, etc.) are far superior to other hatches I test drove. The seat materials and comfort are amazing. Great upholstery for base option.

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Powertrain performance, Quietness



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12/09/08

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A member from New York, United States

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Driving position & visibility



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11/14/08

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A member from Connecticut, United States

Best Reason to Buy the Volvo C30: Exterior styling
its beautiful

Best Reason Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Feature availability
too many, few packages so any car near what you want will need to be special ordered, and the subsequent wait.

Other Reasons to Buy the Volvo C30: Reliability & durability, Brand reputation & image, Powertrain performance

Other Reasons Not to Buy the Volvo C30: Price or payments, Fuel economy

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