Just test-drove the new C30 in Birmingham

dooby · Nov 19th, 2006, 19:28

Posted photos in the gallery here:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/vbpicg...?do=view&g=433

We were in a 2.0l SE - were offered a 2nd test drive in the T5, but decided not to due to time (sadly).

Enjoy...

Pete

James_N · Nov 19th, 2006, 19:30

Are they available to test drive now then? Didnt know that.

i wouldnt mind a blast in the T5, see how it compares to the CTR i once had.

Wouldnt entertain buying a C30 for a while though, its FAR too expensive for what it is. Buy one in 3 years and let someone else take the initial hit.

dooby · Nov 19th, 2006, 19:38

Some sort of special event, not sure they're yet available for general test drives in dealerships. Worth checking the Volvo website, think it was part of the 'Free Will' tour or something:

Here

HTH, Pete

SteveP · Nov 19th, 2006, 20:00

Tempting, tempting! I'd love to take a drive of the t5/d5, might have to get over there next weekend!

In a recent Auto Express test up against the Audi A4 and Mercedes C class coupe, the C30 won hands down - despite the test car being considerably cheper than the opposition.

carl20 · Nov 19th, 2006, 20:18

Volvo are currently running a test drive event in Birmingham Mailbox - it will be available next weekend as well with the view of letting people get a closer look at the C30.

I was down at the Mailbox in Thursday and got the chance to drive the D5 - it was a cracking a little car, performs, handles and drives extremely well!

I work at Johnsons in Solihull and our first C30 is due in the first week in December! A cosmic white SE Sport with the 2.0D engine. The majority of dealer cars are coming through the first part of January with more numbers coming though about March time.

Carl.

roy chu1 · Nov 19th, 2006, 20:43

It is a hi spec for comforts and technology, I guess they purposefully put a cloth interior in because the leather would wear from it going on many test drives.

But certainly does look interesting. A nice pocket rock with the T5 version.

I will be keeping an eye on the reviews.

Roy

SteveP · Nov 19th, 2006, 22:58

Work at Johnsons, Solihull? Watch out for a pesky 360 owner asking for obscure parts every now and then... that's my local

akash · Dec 1st, 2006, 12:42

car looks good but the back just does not appeal to me
it sort of looks like a megane (is that the one with a big backside?) but squashed a little to make room for a larger window but smaller body

I dont know.... something about the back I dont like. Infact, It looks like my very first honda civic from the back

also why did they move the handbrake near the passenger? In the S60 (and i think s40 too), I had it on drivers side. It is more easier/ergonomic but safer that a passenger has more effort to pull it when near to drivers

Otherwise, it reminds me of the S40 which I loved apart from the continuing issues I had. Now if they had those lights on my S60, I'd love the S60 100% :>

Nov 19th, 2006, 19:28	#1
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Just test-drove the new C30 in Birmingham Posted photos in the gallery here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/vbpicg...?do=view&g=433 We were in a 2.0l SE - were offered a 2nd test drive in the T5, but decided not to due to time (sadly). Enjoy... Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Nov 19th, 2006, 19:30	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Are they available to test drive now then? Didnt know that. i wouldnt mind a blast in the T5, see how it compares to the CTR i once had. Wouldnt entertain buying a C30 for a while though, its FAR too expensive for what it is. Buy one in 3 years and let someone else take the initial hit. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Nov 19th, 2006, 19:38	#3
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Some sort of special event, not sure they're yet available for general test drives in dealerships. Worth checking the Volvo website, think it was part of the 'Free Will' tour or something: Here HTH, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Dec 1st, 2006, 12:42	#8
akash Member Last Online: Nov 21st, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	car looks good but the back just does not appeal to me it sort of looks like a megane (is that the one with a big backside?) but squashed a little to make room for a larger window but smaller body I dont know.... something about the back I dont like. Infact, It looks like my very first honda civic from the back also why did they move the handbrake near the passenger? In the S60 (and i think s40 too), I had it on drivers side. It is more easier/ergonomic but safer that a passenger has more effort to pull it when near to drivers Otherwise, it reminds me of the S40 which I loved apart from the continuing issues I had. Now if they had those lights on my S60, I'd love the S60 100% :> __________________ Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation. (Jack Nicklaus)

Nov 19th, 2006, 20:00	#4
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Today 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Tempting, tempting! I'd love to take a drive of the t5/d5, might have to get over there next weekend! In a recent Auto Express test up against the Audi A4 and Mercedes C class coupe, the C30 won hands down - despite the test car being considerably cheper than the opposition.

Nov 19th, 2006, 20:18	#5
carl20 New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2014 12:42 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham/Wolverhampton	Volvo are currently running a test drive event in Birmingham Mailbox - it will be available next weekend as well with the view of letting people get a closer look at the C30. I was down at the Mailbox in Thursday and got the chance to drive the D5 - it was a cracking a little car, performs, handles and drives extremely well! I work at Johnsons in Solihull and our first C30 is due in the first week in December! A cosmic white SE Sport with the 2.0D engine. The majority of dealer cars are coming through the first part of January with more numbers coming though about March time. Carl.

Nov 19th, 2006, 20:43	#6
roy chu1 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcester	It is a hi spec for comforts and technology, I guess they purposefully put a cloth interior in because the leather would wear from it going on many test drives. But certainly does look interesting. A nice pocket rock with the T5 version. I will be keeping an eye on the reviews. Roy

Nov 19th, 2006, 22:58	#7
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Today 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Work at Johnsons, Solihull? Watch out for a pesky 360 owner asking for obscure parts every now and then... that's my local

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