Decided the time has come for a new car as the 20-22mpg my 35k mile 3.0 auto does is absolutely killing me and the car is getting on a bit now, so I have decided to opt for a new car.
Looking to spend somewhere between 15-20k and want something cheap to run, sporty, sound from a residual point of view and good looking. Considered a number of cars to date and I keep coming back to the Volvo C30 for it blend of looks, economy and value. 41mpg on the combined cycle is getting me very very excited!!
Having had one planted on my backside last week I have to say I am impressed not only with its perfomance but also its looks, the thing looked very menacing tailing me on the M60. The car I am considering is very much like this one and is blessed with 180bhp and 360nm torque in standard form. The equipment levels are also very good whilst the sound systems makes my std Z4 unit sound tiny and cheap. Here is what the car I may opt for looks like....
The other thing that appeal is the "chipability" of the thing with 210bhp and 450nm of torque gained from a £500 spend.
I would be grateful for constructive comments on the above and indeed any past experiences with the C30 that forums members may have had? Anyone any expericne of tuning TD engines and is the said gain a realistic (and safe) bet?
Cheers all!
Looking to spend somewhere between 15-20k and want something cheap to run, sporty, sound from a residual point of view and good looking. Considered a number of cars to date and I keep coming back to the Volvo C30 for it blend of looks, economy and value. 41mpg on the combined cycle is getting me very very excited!!
Having had one planted on my backside last week I have to say I am impressed not only with its perfomance but also its looks, the thing looked very menacing tailing me on the M60. The car I am considering is very much like this one and is blessed with 180bhp and 360nm torque in standard form. The equipment levels are also very good whilst the sound systems makes my std Z4 unit sound tiny and cheap. Here is what the car I may opt for looks like....
The other thing that appeal is the "chipability" of the thing with 210bhp and 450nm of torque gained from a £500 spend.
I would be grateful for constructive comments on the above and indeed any past experiences with the C30 that forums members may have had? Anyone any expericne of tuning TD engines and is the said gain a realistic (and safe) bet?
Cheers all!
Liverpool
), Efficiency and residual values. My Ibiza lost £700 after 2 years and 25000 miles, although i did tweak it somewhat!