Comments on: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 Review http://www.automoblog.net/2008/09/10/2008-volvo-c30-t5-review/ A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts Tue, 22 May 2012 08:55:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chris http://www.automoblog.net/2008/09/10/2008-volvo-c30-t5-review/comment-page-1/#comment-54031 Chris Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:38:17 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/09/09/2008-volvo-c30-t5-review/#comment-54031 I could have overlooked the ugly rear-end due to it being subjective. I could have even overlooked the ridiculous trim/option packages. What I can't overlook is not only the numerous annoyances in the everyday functionality of the car, but the fact that a lightweight 2-door hatchback with a lively engine such as the C30 has a major lack in traction and stability in turns, which basically defeats the purpose of the car in the first place. I think the C30 was a massive failure for Volvo, but we're reviewing a couple more Volvos right now that (almost) redeem the brand, or at least show that the C30 doesn't speak for the whole line. They aren't what they used to be, but Volvo is still a reasonable choice for some. I could have overlooked the ugly rear-end due to it being subjective. I could have even overlooked the ridiculous trim/option packages. What I can't overlook is not only the numerous annoyances in the everyday functionality of the car, but the fact that a lightweight 2-door hatchback with a lively engine such as the C30 has a major lack in traction and stability in turns, which basically defeats the purpose of the car in the first place.

I think the C30 was a massive failure for Volvo, but we're reviewing a couple more Volvos right now that (almost) redeem the brand, or at least show that the C30 doesn't speak for the whole line. They aren't what they used to be, but Volvo is still a reasonable choice for some.

]]> By: Suzanne Denbow http://www.automoblog.net/2008/09/10/2008-volvo-c30-t5-review/comment-page-1/#comment-54030 Suzanne Denbow Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:28:54 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2008/09/09/2008-volvo-c30-t5-review/#comment-54030 Well, although I <i>am</i> a Volvo-phile, I'm not a huge fan of the post-1999/Ford era, so I'm willing to listen to any well thought out criticism. For me, the C30 is a revival of the classic PV444, and with that filter I'm able to objectively overlook the admittedly fugly rear-end. To the average person with no unhealthy love for Volvo, though, I can see where the C30 just winds up looking like a poorly executed Civic hatchback. Sigh. Oh, how those once mighty safety kings have fallen :-( Well, although I am a Volvo-phile, I'm not a huge fan of the post-1999/Ford era, so I'm willing to listen to any well thought out criticism. For me, the C30 is a revival of the classic PV444, and with that filter I'm able to objectively overlook the admittedly fugly rear-end. To the average person with no unhealthy love for Volvo, though, I can see where the C30 just winds up looking like a poorly executed Civic hatchback. Sigh. Oh, how those once mighty safety kings have fallen :-(

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