New car for me.?.?. UPDATED 2012 Volvo C30 R-design - Page 16

Gas Man · 05-30-2011, 11:19 PM

With a turbo, it's easy to add power to any vehicle. And to say "chip" is just old school. Modern cars, only need a re-tune.

And I trust C&D about as much as I would trust a whore to not put out. They are a classic bought and paid by advertisement magazine as any american print.

The users comments put the C30 into the same view that me and my BIL came away with.

pauldun170 · 06-07-2011, 11:38 AM

Just saw a C30 T5 in the parking lot.
Holy crap is that a sharp little car.
I'd take that over a GTI anyday

Homeslice · 06-07-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Just saw a C30 T5 in the parking lot.
Holy crap is that a sharp little car.
I'd take that over a GTI anyday

Just be prepared to pay $5K+ extra

anthonyk · 06-07-2011, 12:57 PM

Yeah, BMW does overseas delivery, too. Pretty sweet, if you can swing it.

Gas Man · 06-07-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Just saw a C30 T5 in the parking lot.
Holy crap is that a sharp little car.
I'd take that over a GTI anyday

That's what I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Just be prepared to pay $5K+ extra

But you might get something for that money.

Gas Man · 06-14-2011, 10:45 PM

OK so in the hopes of being through...

I went back and test drove the Speed3 again, this time with my BOL who test drove the other cars.

The Speed3 is about $5k cheaper when you figure in my Ford discount. The Speed3 has about 50 more horse & torques. Plus it has the the elusive 2 rear doors. Not saying it's larger in back but it has the doors. It is faster, it performs better (this was the 3 stick and C30 auto though).

However, they are $0.25 a dozen, I see normal 3's all the time. The interior is run of the mill design and far less quality. I don't like the rims as a small note. The worse part is... I don't think Mazda can paint for shit. ANY MAZDA. The paint is HORRIBLE!! Regardless of color, they are all orange peal. BAD BAD BAD orange peal.

So I like the 4 doors, I like that it's faster, but I loose the exclusivity and gain shitty paint.

What's your take?

tallywacker · 06-14-2011, 10:50 PM

Saw a c30 yesterday parked at my local pub. Fucking awesome, they get better everytime I see one. If you can afford it, I wouldn't know why you would want the cheap looking mazdaspeed.

Gas Man · 06-15-2011, 12:18 AM

I know... I can pay the money. But I want to make sure. I think I've been very good about looking at more cars than usual. The Speed3 needed a 2nd visit after test driving the other hot hatchbacks. I just want to be sure.

Dave · 06-15-2011, 12:32 AM

get the volvo damn you

Homeslice · 06-15-2011, 09:15 PM

Have you tested a WRX? More room than any of those cars, cheaper, and better interior than the Mazda.

05-30-2011, 11:19 PM	#151
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	With a turbo, it's easy to add power to any vehicle. And to say "chip" is just old school. Modern cars, only need a re-tune. And I trust C&D about as much as I would trust a whore to not put out. They are a classic bought and paid by advertisement magazine as any american print. The users comments put the C30 into the same view that me and my BIL came away with. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-14-2011, 10:45 PM	#156
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	OK so in the hopes of being through... I went back and test drove the Speed3 again, this time with my BOL who test drove the other cars. The Speed3 is about $5k cheaper when you figure in my Ford discount. The Speed3 has about 50 more horse & torques. Plus it has the the elusive 2 rear doors. Not saying it's larger in back but it has the doors. It is faster, it performs better (this was the 3 stick and C30 auto though). However, they are $0.25 a dozen, I see normal 3's all the time. The interior is run of the mill design and far less quality. I don't like the rims as a small note. The worse part is... I don't think Mazda can paint for shit. ANY MAZDA. The paint is HORRIBLE!! Regardless of color, they are all orange peal. BAD BAD BAD orange peal. So I like the 4 doors, I like that it's faster, but I loose the exclusivity and gain shitty paint. What's your take? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-14-2011, 10:50 PM	#157
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	Saw a c30 yesterday parked at my local pub. Fucking awesome, they get better everytime I see one. If you can afford it, I wouldn't know why you would want the cheap looking mazdaspeed. __________________

06-15-2011, 12:18 AM	#158
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I know... I can pay the money. But I want to make sure. I think I've been very good about looking at more cars than usual. The Speed3 needed a 2nd visit after test driving the other hot hatchbacks. I just want to be sure. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-15-2011, 12:32 AM	#159
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	get the volvo damn you __________________ TWF Post whore #6

06-07-2011, 12:57 PM	#154
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Yeah, BMW does overseas delivery, too. Pretty sweet, if you can swing it.

06-15-2011, 09:15 PM	#160
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Have you tested a WRX? More room than any of those cars, cheaper, and better interior than the Mazda.

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