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Mar 24th, 2021, 11:59 | #1 |
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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. |
Mar 24th, 2021, 19:28 | #3 |
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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. |
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Mar 24th, 2021, 22:52 | #4 |
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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.
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Mar 24th, 2021, 22:53 | #5 |
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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!
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Mar 25th, 2021, 01:49 | #6 |
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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.....
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Mar 25th, 2021, 07:07 | #7 |
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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
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Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors |
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Mar 26th, 2021, 19:58 | #9 |
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Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards. Dan. |
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