Used 2009 Volvo C30 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 C30, so we've included reviews for other years of the C30 since its last redesign.
Stay AWAY from C30
Stacy26, 08/19/2009
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This car has awful wind noise over 40 MPH. I have had the doors adjusted, seals replaced and the noise seems to get worse. I can only turn the radio up so loud. Before you buy check out a volv c30 users forum- it is the #1 problem. Volvo seems quiet on the subject, but it seems to be a design flaw. And I have had it aligned more times (at the dealership and not under warranty) than I think is necessary (3) and it still has a tremendous amount if road noise. It is fixed when I first get it back, but after 5,000 miles out it goes again.
2009 Volvo C30 R Design
SJM, 12/09/2017
2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Always loved the style of this car and have been searching for a while ..Fairly rare car ..especially in R Design trim with 6 speed manual .....Car is sooooo comfortable and quiet and fast ! The interior is simplistic perfection ....the materials are top notch and its a great value in the used car market ....The premium stereo is AMAZING ....Overall a great car to own and enjoy .
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Still brings a smile to my face
kevin, 11/28/2009
2009 Volvo C30 T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
After researching all small hatchbacks in the US market and test driving the Subaru Impreza WRX and the Mazda 3, I test drove the C30 and knew it was the one. (I also wanted to test the Audi A3 but the dealer did not have any in stock.) I use this car daily (23,000 miles in year one) both in heavy traffic and on the open road. It is very responsive and comfortable in all driving conditions. I chose the Geartronic transmission (auto+manual) due to heavy traffic and enjoy driving in both modes. This car has been great, and it gets lots of positive attention. Check out Volvo's website - you can fully custom order your C30. I'm so glad to have done so - haven't seen a twin yet in 22000 mi!
3 years and counting!
Jim in Quebec, 08/04/2010
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 1.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned (13 over 42 years of driving). Purchased by C30 in May 2007 - still love getting into it every morning to drive to work. Excellent gas mileage on the highway with the T5 and 6-speed manual - less so in the city. Very comfortable for me (5'10") but my wife (5'4") doesn't find it all that comfortable. As she says, Volvo makes their cars for tall Vikings. Handles very well on ice and snow. Many compliments on its design from other drivers.
Honda better look out
Volvo C30PO, 10/02/2009
2008 Volvo C30 T5 Version 2.0 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Hello, The C30 is a marvelous little car. Those who currently own a Honda Civic and are interested in moving to the Accord would do good to test drive a C30. I have always preferred smaller cars and traded in my 1997 Civic EX Coupe with 197k on the odometer. Unfortunately Honda hasn't made any youth oriented (and purchased by youth) cars in over 10 years. Instead of waiting for the CRZ I purchased C30 instead. The build quality is far superior to the Honda Civic. You feel very safe as soon as you shut the door. The engine has great torque. You can drive around town in 4th gear from 15-50 mph without a problem. If the price is too high buy a used one and you will not regret it!