C30 R-Design

trailer · Jan 24th, 2008, 13:22

I'm in the market for a new coupe, (Currently 03 Celica), and have been looking at the usual suspects RX-8 etc. Hunting through the 'net I saw the C30 mentioned so decided to delve further.Thus I have a couple of questions!

The differences, as far as I can tell between the R-Design Sport and the R-Design Sport SE seem to consist of 18" alloys and the info centre. Is that about it or am I missing something?

Plus!

D5, 2.0D or a petrol.............

Cheers in advance.

bryand · Jan 24th, 2008, 13:35

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Originally Posted by trailer

The differences, as far as I can tell between the R-Design Sport and the R-Design Sport SE seem to consist of 18" alloys and the info centre. Is that about it or am I missing something?

That's about it. And frankly, I don't know that the R-Design package is worth £2000 just to get blue instruments and two-tone seats.

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Originally Posted by trailer

D5, 2.0D or a petrol.............

IMHO modern diesels have improved so much that there is no point in buying a petrol car any more. I've had my 2.0D for 7K miles now, and I love it. If you want more power, try the D5 remembering that it's the most expensive engine you can get in a C30.

Dave Brown · Jan 24th, 2008, 13:49

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Originally Posted by trailer

I'm in the market for a new coupe, (Currently 03 Celica), and have been looking at the usual suspects RX-8 etc. Hunting through the 'net I saw the C30 mentioned so decided to delve further.Thus I have a couple of questions!
The differences, as far as I can tell between the R-Design Sport and the R-Design Sport SE seem to consist of 18" alloys and the info centre. Is that about it or am I missing something?
Plus!
D5, 2.0D or a petrol.............
Cheers in advance.

Hi there trailer,

The differences are the 18"Atreus wheels, Info Centre & Rain Sensor & Autodimming rear view mirror,
As for the engine choice?
Again the D5 is fantastic, but the best on balance is the 2.0D, £800 more expensive than the 2.0 Petrol but about 25% more economical (49.6 vs 38.2 mpg) with on paper the two perform identical, but the diesels torque gives wonderful flexibility.

Dave

trailer · Jan 24th, 2008, 15:17

Thanks for the replies. I'm guessing it's the D5 or the 2.0D then.

For the difference in price between the I think the R-Design Sport "standard" might be the better option for me. The R-Design body kit looks the part though.

trailer · Jan 28th, 2008, 17:16

Had a test drive in a C30 D5 today. Admittedly it was an auto but I was more than impressed by the drive and the engine. Very torquey and quick.

Watch this space.

Jan 24th, 2008, 13:22	#1
trailer New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2008 09:29 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: aberdeen	C30 R-Design I'm in the market for a new coupe, (Currently 03 Celica), and have been looking at the usual suspects RX-8 etc. Hunting through the 'net I saw the C30 mentioned so decided to delve further.Thus I have a couple of questions! The differences, as far as I can tell between the R-Design Sport and the R-Design Sport SE seem to consist of 18" alloys and the info centre. Is that about it or am I missing something? Plus! D5, 2.0D or a petrol............. Cheers in advance.

Jan 24th, 2008, 15:17	#4
trailer New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2008 09:29 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: aberdeen	Thanks for the replies. I'm guessing it's the D5 or the 2.0D then. For the difference in price between the I think the R-Design Sport "standard" might be the better option for me. The R-Design body kit looks the part though. Last edited by trailer; Jan 24th, 2008 at 16:17.

Jan 28th, 2008, 17:16	#5
trailer New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2008 09:29 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: aberdeen	Had a test drive in a C30 D5 today. Admittedly it was an auto but I was more than impressed by the drive and the engine. Very torquey and quick. Watch this space.

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