2008 Volvo C30 Consumer Discussions

Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30

Re: Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30 [actualsize]

Written by: g0thamite on Aug 25, 2009 07:27 AM

I agree. I have just recently purchased a 2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop and when I invoke the "Sport" button the car becomes another animal instantaneously. I used it when I'm merging onto the highway. It's like a Jekyl and Hyde button. Read More...

Volvo C30 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Question about European Delivery Program [weldonblair]

Written by: hotx3 on Aug 19, 2008 08:03 PM

We just got back from doing the European Delivery. It's not a trick.I priced the same C30 (1.0,auto,sunroof,Titanium Gray,cruise,weather pkg, cargo cover, computer,I think that covers it) on Edmunds at $27,835 for the 2008. We paid $25,310 for our '07,and got open jaw tickets (Copenhagen/Stockholm, the wife hates connections) and a night at the Radisson ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30

Re: Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30 [maestro118]

Written by: actualsize on Aug 29, 2007 00:02 PM

My folks bought a 2007 Mini Cooper S with the automatic. I spent a bit of time driving it last week. The "sport" button invokes a very obvious difference in shift points in that version. Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30 [KarenS]

Written by: maestro118 on Aug 29, 2007 10:10 AM

I'd love to see how the A3 stacks up against these two, as long as we're talking "premium hatchbacks". Read More...

Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30

Written by: KarenS on Aug 28, 2007 00:58 PM

Check out our comparison and let us know what you think. Comparison Test: 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30 Read More...

Article Comments: 2008 Volvo C30 First Drive

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Written by: KarenS on Aug 02, 2007 10:22 AM

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Re: Article Comments: 2008 Volvo C30 First Drive [KarenS]

Written by: kiisaka on Dec 13, 2006 04:12 PM

Certainly a "cool" Volvo, but far from the first. The P1800ES that you have also shown definitely classifies as being "cool" but there had been some really cool vehicles coming out of Goteborg. How about the current S60/V70 in their R-form? A sleeper, yes, but it is a wolf nonetheless. How about the opulent 780? Volvos had never been, at least in this country, known ... Read More...

Article Comments: 2008 Volvo C30 First Drive

Written by: KarenS on Dec 13, 2006 08:51 AM

Finally! A "cool" Volvo? Take a look at our C30 first drive and tell us what you think. First Drive: 2008 Volvo C30 Read More...