Considering upgrading to T5 Petrol
 

Hi, I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask a question to anyone who has driven or owns a C30 R Design T5. I recently bought a C30 R design 1.6 petrol 2009 as my first car and I love it, particularly the way it looks, however I do find it it be a bit underpowered.
I want to upgrade to the T5 version and want to know if it is worth it, in terms of power, performance and feel. Also, what should I be looking to pay for a good condition, face-lift example? Thanks.

the difference between the two is like night and day . join the c30 crew fb group for all the information you need.

So your question is is there much difference between something with 99BHp and 230BHp.

That’s a bit like asking is a plane quicker than walking. You are going from a low cost economical granny car to a fast road/track vehicle.

As a first car you might find it a lot of money to insure etc.

Fair enough, maybe a bit of a stupid question but I just want to know about owners experiences etc, maybe I should ask if its worth the extra costs involved in insurance and fuel.

Fair enough, maybe I should of asked about costs rather than power. Joined those Facebook groups as you suggested so thanks very much for that advice!

Deffo worth it if you can afford it but, as a first (second) car, you will end up in a hedge bottom, i would recommend 10years experience, not to mention 10 years minimum no claims bonus.....

OK good to know, I have been driving for 6 years and this C30 is the first car I've owned outright in my own name. I have 3 years no claims and daily drove an Audi A3 2.0 for the last 2 years prior to buying the volvo, although that wasn't my car. Hopefully I would be experienced enough not to throw it into a hedge haha

Find a T5 up for sale and run it thru a insurance comparison site, see what it gives you and go from there :)

Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards.
Dan.

I will do thanks, getting around £850 at minimum at the moment. I wouldn't be switching until July at the earliest as I need to save.