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Jan 10th, 2006, 14:02 | #1 |
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New concept C30
A link to the website showing the concept c30 released at the Detroit motor show...http://www.volvocars.co.uk/_campaign...pt/default.htm
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Jan 10th, 2006, 16:28 | #2 |
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Looks good and I've interacted
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Looks good - must get on the preview list |
Jan 10th, 2006, 17:00 | #3 |
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I really don't like some of the Flash presentations they do.
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Jan 10th, 2006, 17:45 | #4 |
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Hope the real thing doesn't look too dissimilar...
One gripe - they're talking about how some of its features are inspired by the 1800ES, and I agree the rear glass tailgate is pure 1800, but it's a pity they don't mention the 480ES (I used to own one so have a soft spot for the model )- those individual folding rear seats are definitely out of the Dutch car! - maybe it's because the US market wouldn't know what a 480 was? |
Jan 10th, 2006, 19:00 | #5 |
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i think its a bit more cinical than that.. the 480 is generally regarded as a bit of a naff car - its styling is quirky, it doesnt handle as well as its competitors, and its not *that* fast.. dont get me wrong, i love the 480, but the press doesnt..
the p1800 was, apparently, a bit crap (as coupes of the era went) as well.. however it has that nostalgic 60s cool that all manufacturers are cashing in on now.. so its a selling point personally, i'm a little dissapointed they didnt use some more of the concepts 3 seat layout (the one done by the women?? with the wierd rear end).. cos i thought that was cool - i can see why they didnt, but i think its a shame.. i recon the final production version will be a bit more conservitive as well.. i think the gold skirts will go.. |
Jan 10th, 2006, 20:17 | #6 |
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Wouldn't disagree with your comments on the 480...I was lucky enough to be lent an 1800ES for a day a couple of years back and was pleasantly surprised...trying to keep up with an 1800S on the M25 (which was moving that day!) and passing rather a lot of traffic in the process
Only problem was, having got back in the S60 I kept overcompensating on the steering for about a day after! |
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