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Used 2008 Volvo C30 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow, definitely worh every penny!

efrazier, 06/14/2008
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
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I purchased this car after looking at a SRT4 Caliber and a Mazda Speed 3. I was just about set on the Mazda when I found this car by accident, as soon as I saw it and started researching it was a done deal without the test drive. Then I drove it...wow! This car is probably one of the most well balanced cars I have ever owned..even better than a BMW! I have no faults with this car whatsoever from an engineering perspective. The power, handling, comfort and design of the car are all superb! Once I drove it I was done..no need to drive anything else because nothing else compares. I actually can't wait to take it on a long trip.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I’ve driven all my life!

Mitz Michelle, 06/17/2021
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drives smooth, quiet, dependable even with high mileage on it, compact but spacious, hard body so you’re so safe, awesome stereo sound, beautiful interior style and so cool looking car. Unique at its best!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Still Luvin' It

C30Grant, 10/27/2009
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have about 18,000 miles on my 2008 C30 and still love it. No significant problems. It's great to have a unique sporty car that's not seen everywhere, such as the Mini or VW GTI. There are a lot of aftermarket performance parts that owners are tricking-out their C30s with now. I'd suggest a used 2008 or 2009 with low miles on it. Same exact powerful engine for both years.

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5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I wanted

Mr. Morris, 07/29/2010
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this after looking for 4 months for cars, using price, options, powertrains, looks and several other things. Minus not being AWD, I was able to get everything I wanted nothing I didn't need. I was able to steal mine for 22k after I put 32.5k in options on it. sometimes I hate the way it looks but its a love hate thing(it's cause it's a hatchback) and I love the drive. no matter how I feel my ride centers me. I have put a lot into since I bought, being 25 I couldn't help but want more power agility and style. Always still even now grabs eyes and the great feeling when someone take a shot of it with their cell phone. find buy love.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Well built speed machine!

Good Job Volvo, 12/05/2008
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car for 8000 miles now. I wanted to get in some seat time and see how the car would responed to my new born daughter and her car seat before I write a review. Volvo has indeed out done itself. From the ordering process to the driving experience(minus the build time). I was hooked the second I jumped in and cranked the key. My wife and I were worried about our daughters car seat. We have a Graco rear facing seat with the quick release base. I have only two complaints about this. One, is that you have to move the seat forward in order for it to fit. Luckily for my wife she is small. The second is locking of the seat after I put the car seat in or out of the car

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