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Facelifted C30 (T5 R-Design) questions from a newbieViews : 1627 Replies : 22Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Aug 14th, 2018, 21:35 | #12 |
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Personally I wouldn't bother with anything other than a 2012 model for two reasons:
1) Bluetooth music streaming is a godsend as you can control Spotify etc via the steering controls. Nobody uses MP3 players anymore, which means the (rather good) mp3 connectivity that the older C30's had is a bit pointless in today's music streaming age. 2) The additional 'Auto' DRL light switch position, meaning that the headlamps won't be toast as they finally have separate LED DRLs, instead of using the headlamps. We have a 2012 C30 and the headlamps on it (halogen) are REALLY good, and I suspect the sole reason for this is because they aren't permanently on, like in the pre 2011 cars. (All cars manufactured after 2011 in the UK must have a separate DRL system), hence the new 'Auto' headlight option. Last edited by T5R92011; Aug 14th, 2018 at 21:51. |
Aug 14th, 2018, 21:42 | #13 |
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Aug 15th, 2018, 07:41 | #15 |
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It's pretty much purely cosmetic from memory. New bumpers, lights, interior changed slightly and the T5 got a new map with 10bhp more and I believe they put a coating around the cylinder liners to help prevent the liners from splitting.
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Aug 15th, 2018, 16:20 | #17 |
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As previous posts have said along with me the model year to go for is 2012,sadly that was the last year of production of the C30 so numbers wise there are less cars on the used market as for T5 I would of thought even less so I think you need to take your time and wait for the right spec 2012 model to come up,I wish that I had done a bit more investigating before I took the plunge as I am now finding the lack of parking sensors and higher performance ICE unit becoming a pain to live with.
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Aug 17th, 2018, 08:58 | #19 |
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Went in my first C30 last night as my friend has a 1.6d for sale (he's a trader). Obviously it's not what I'm after but it's still the first time I've properly got close up to one, and I have to say they do look great, especially with the R-Design kit. And to be fair the 1.6 diesel is fine for most people as it certainly doesn't feel underpowered or anything. Link to the one from last night, such a lot of car for the money and *almost* makes you think "why spend £3k+ more on one?" Almost but not quite!
Anyways, loved the colour and was great to get to see one close up. My hunt for a facelifted T5 continues! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ad=Used&page=1 |
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