The Volvo C30 is a Cheap Focus RS IN DISGUISE: Volvo 5 Cylinder C30 Review!

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    A car company not always associated as a performance brand in the United States is Volvo. Volvo is typically known for it's comfortable interiors and incredibly sage vehicles. However one car that always slipped away from my attention was the Volvo C30 which was equipped with the same 5 cylinder motor as the Ford Focus RS in Europe shared! The C30 wasn't as quick as the Focus RS, but in theory this was the closest vehicle in America to the European brother. They shared the same platform, suspension setup, and much more. Also unfortunately known as the "car from twilight" the car didn't have the best reputation since it was driven by a sparkling vampire. So after all these years did we completely miss this Focus RS in disguise? Let's drive it and find out! Thanks for watching and new uploads every Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday!
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  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад +223

    This car was such a mind game.
    What’s the weirdest shared platform car ever?

    • @sir_ma-at_mons
      @sir_ma-at_mons 4 года назад +13

      Mercedes E class and Dodge Challenger

    • @frankgile1996
      @frankgile1996 4 года назад +1

      @@fritsmolenaar05 what is the escort st120? I looked that up, but couldn't find any pictures of it online...

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад +7

      Lucianfrits let’s take two motors and some Elmer’s glue!

    • @MRRossboy1
      @MRRossboy1 4 года назад +2

      @@fritsmolenaar05 It's a mondeo

    • @jameslrbrand2002uk
      @jameslrbrand2002uk 4 года назад +1

      Hillman Imp/Singer Chamois or AC Ace/Shelby Cobra

  • @arturiapendragon6760
    @arturiapendragon6760 4 года назад +819

    As a c30 owner. Im appalled that youve brought it into the limelight and i request this video be taken down please. Id like to keep my secrets secret

    • @sicsempertyrannis3782
      @sicsempertyrannis3782 4 года назад +54

      As one looking to buy a c30, i agree. I can't afford it if the prices go up.

    • @22mikelwho
      @22mikelwho 4 года назад +15

      The first time i was behind one in traffic, i loved it. Wanted one ever since.

    • @arturiapendragon6760
      @arturiapendragon6760 4 года назад +17

      @@22mikelwho the rear end is the best part for sure

    • @muneelnaqvi2549
      @muneelnaqvi2549 4 года назад +2

      same here, im about to buy one in the next year or so, and needless to say I dont really want the prices to increase.

    • @XxBakerxX72
      @XxBakerxX72 4 года назад +5

      Yes please don't let the price go up; I want to own the baby viper
      And the price range of +/- 5,000 is perfect for it to be an "affordable" fun car

  • @nickskizekers1906
    @nickskizekers1906 4 года назад +376

    2:21 Be careful! Legend has it that if the magic word "quirky" is spoken out loud 3 times, a mystical being called Doug may appear in the back seat complaining about the leg room...

  • @zingbat4
    @zingbat4 4 года назад +349

    Thank you for bumping the resale value of my c30.

    • @matt25675
      @matt25675 3 года назад +18

      But also fuck him for bumping the used purchase price 😂

    • @randomesteven3935
      @randomesteven3935 3 года назад +1

      @@matt25675 For real, in my Asian country, before Volvo came out with the new XC90, used car prices for a lot of Volvo's tanked hard after just 3 years. Now, many newer ones kinda retain resale value. Its only now getting back to how it was before.
      For example, 2 years ago, my family was shopping for a 2013- 15 V40 T5, and it cost about 20k USD used at the time (third world country so these cars have inflated prices from the start). Now, even after the pandemic, we're still looking at around 17k for a the same spec car with similar mileage. Prices barely moved in the last 2 years

    • @steveo8533
      @steveo8533 3 года назад

      Still worth very little in the UK

    • @austinstockton9221
      @austinstockton9221 3 года назад

      How much did you sell it for? I bought mine for 6500 with a rebuilt title but fully built

    • @zingbat4
      @zingbat4 3 года назад

      @@austinstockton9221 haven't sold it but I bought it for 8k less than a year before this video with a clean title.

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 4 года назад +301

    The C30 is a unicorn
    I still can’t believe we got this here in the States

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад +17

      BASITH PH it’s seems so wonderfully out of place here.

    • @SKOMPAS
      @SKOMPAS 4 года назад +3

      Yeah and you guys got them in manual too, their the true unicorns!

    • @N54-
      @N54- 4 года назад +3

      The c30r’s are something else

    • @_e5598
      @_e5598 4 года назад

      David briefly showed my 08 R on his channel, but I blew it up... I miss that car every day.

    • @aylahughes9185
      @aylahughes9185 4 года назад +2

      @@ThatDudeinBlue the v50 t5 is a wagon version of this car, and the s40 t5 is the sedan. there are r pace versions of all 3 i believe. they all have halidex 2 rear diffs and with a tune really wake up to 300-400hp very easily. they all have big k24turbos from the factory, as well as controllable vvt. amazing cars. like all good euros cheap now but good luck finding one in 10 years. we in the volvo world already know its getting real hard to find good 850s, s70s, 740s, just to name a few.

  • @____Michael_____
    @____Michael_____ 4 года назад +371

    I have a 400HP Volvo S60R that I would love for you to review!

    • @justinaslukosius138
      @justinaslukosius138 4 года назад +26

      I would love to watch that review too!

    • @willpowered
      @willpowered 4 года назад +24

      Been trying to get him to review mine for 2 years now, so good luck!

    • @Juhkwez
      @Juhkwez 4 года назад +7

      Michael Farmer Email him

    • @CRatcliffe
      @CRatcliffe 4 года назад +6

      Haha if I was closer I wouldve seen if he wanted to review my 06 V70R but I'm in texas haha.

    • @christianalley7669
      @christianalley7669 4 года назад +3

      @@CRatcliffe Volvo for life!

  • @ShiftingLanes
    @ShiftingLanes 4 года назад +349

    DID SOMEONE SAY VOLVOS!? *heavy breathing*

    • @phish9111
      @phish9111 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/mmbCCAGBhUI/видео.html

    • @markkibbe1802
      @markkibbe1802 4 года назад +6

      @ShiftingLanes Volvo five-cylinder gang represent! It's hilarious how all of the Volvo people on RUclips show up everywhere there is Volvo content. Also, unrelated to this video, I do believe a B8444S swap is in order on Greg's 245.

    • @ShiftingLanes
      @ShiftingLanes 4 года назад +1

      @@markkibbe1802 YESSSSSS

    • @markkibbe1802
      @markkibbe1802 4 года назад +2

      @@ShiftingLanes While you're at it, might as well go full Noble M600 and slap two turbos on it for maximum sleeper effect. But still, that engine in factory tune in the 245 with a manual would be an absolute blast. Looking forward to seeing more progress on that car.

    • @ShiftingLanes
      @ShiftingLanes 4 года назад +1

      @@markkibbe1802 Me too. Hoping the M3 and other fun stuff coming up grows the channel enough to build some income and go bananas on the 245!

  • @BoonTheGoon.
    @BoonTheGoon. 4 года назад +127

    I love seeing cars that I’ve never seen before like this. Thanks for sharing David

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад +9

      Boon The Goon the weird and odd cars are some of my favorite to review because I get to learn more and expand. It’s always refreshing to drive something unexpected!

  • @lexus_offroad_adventures
    @lexus_offroad_adventures 4 года назад +47

    I’ve had two of these. They are so fun, fast and unique. You have to review one with the M66 manual trans. Preferably one with an upgraded transmission torque mount that makes for smoother shifts.

    • @phish9111
      @phish9111 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/mmbCCAGBhUI/видео.html

  • @urgeandfuria4chau
    @urgeandfuria4chau 4 года назад +22

    Volvos are like the hidden gem of the car community. I have owned 13 Volvos over the years an its addictive. Here in Europe we also got a Diesel version of this engine. Makes 210hp and 460nm with a tune and gets 50-60 mpg in the Volvo V70.

    • @sopretty43vr
      @sopretty43vr 4 года назад

      My civic has 210 factory

    • @rayaspo4893
      @rayaspo4893 Год назад +3

      No one’s here for a civic

    • @adriangarcia9543
      @adriangarcia9543 Год назад

      Is the car good? Any issues with the engine or transmission?

    • @tntfreddan3138
      @tntfreddan3138 10 месяцев назад

      @@sopretty43vr Yeah, but is it a diesel?

  • @IliescuBenyamin
    @IliescuBenyamin 4 года назад +171

    Oh, the mighty 5 cylinder ! The best sound by far (when you're talking less than 8 cylinders), for the least amount of fuel and the smallest taxes here in europe (where you pay taxes according to your displacement). The 5 cylinder is like the hero we got but we didn't appreciate. There is no engine smaller than 3.0 liter tahat makes me say ""Dayum!"" every time i hear a nice exhaust on one, i wish i could afford one.

    • @deeze33dw
      @deeze33dw 4 года назад +1

      Get the St my god.... You will not regret it £2500 up

    • @longwingdetrain3183
      @longwingdetrain3183 4 года назад +4

      I dunno, I think the three most orgasmic sounding engines are the 20B Mazda 3-rotor, the VW VR6, and Audi's Quattro S1 Turbo I5. All tied for each other. Close second to that is the Nissan RB series and of course that VTEC Kseries or F20C.

    • @StoicaVladIoan
      @StoicaVladIoan 4 года назад +2

      You're not biased at all ...

    • @NewDimensionsvideo
      @NewDimensionsvideo 4 года назад

      I like inline sixes.

    • @tiko5876
      @tiko5876 4 года назад +3

      VR6

  • @benmccarthy3177
    @benmccarthy3177 4 года назад +69

    I don't know why I liked these cars they seemed kinda cool

  • @brandonvera916
    @brandonvera916 4 года назад +30

    Volvos are slept on. Thankfully because I own an s60 and I love hearing people say "that's a volvo?!?!" When I drive by, it's one of the best things in the world:,)

    • @ROKRSTUDIOS
      @ROKRSTUDIOS 4 года назад +3

      Brandon Vera i got a 2012 S60 T6 and no suspects it until i smoke them at the light 😂

    • @ROKRSTUDIOS
      @ROKRSTUDIOS 4 года назад +1

      Brandon Vera AWD for the win

    • @iMaddiewillster
      @iMaddiewillster 4 года назад

      ROKR FILMS my 2014 R-design has taken quite a bit of people by surprise that’s for sure haha

    • @thatvolvoguy6565
      @thatvolvoguy6565 4 года назад +1

      The same reaction when I passed a 350z,g35,focus rs "that's a volvo wtf" or "no way it's stock"

    • @GreatGrandmasterWang
      @GreatGrandmasterWang 4 года назад +1

      And now they’re owned by some Chinese company

  • @AJL15N
    @AJL15N 4 года назад +33

    I've owned my 09 C30 since new and I still love this car 11 years on.

    • @Eastcoastcarclub
      @Eastcoastcarclub 4 года назад

      AJL15N No point in ever getting rid of it! Great cars

    • @andyzzz104
      @andyzzz104 3 года назад

      Has it been reliable?

    • @AJL15N
      @AJL15N 3 года назад +2

      Andy Zzz she’s been solid. Had a few issues but it was neglect on my part. But staying on top on general maintenance and she hasn’t missed a beat. Just broke 261000 miles recently

    • @evanborgeson2140
      @evanborgeson2140 3 года назад

      @@AJL15N mine ran out of oil and I totalled it it was my first car, a beautiful grey 08 c30, I’d give my right arm for that car back 😭

  • @High_Desert_Tanner
    @High_Desert_Tanner 4 года назад +60

    Volvo's T5 engines make GREAT tuning platforms. They can take a ton of boost, make a glorious noise, and make a lot of power doing it.

    • @pokatusher
      @pokatusher 4 года назад +20

      I have C30 T5. After installing custom exhaust and better cool intake i got 280hp/550Nm on dyno. Now i have 330 hp

    • @markveith9468
      @markveith9468 2 года назад +3

      @@pokatusher how did you make 330 hp?

    • @adriantoty852
      @adriantoty852 Год назад

      @@pokatusher 550Nm haha do not be funny.

    • @NikonNotCanon
      @NikonNotCanon 4 месяца назад

      ​@@adriantoty852 I make 500nm in my s40 build with the stock turbo.

    • @NikonNotCanon
      @NikonNotCanon 4 месяца назад

      ​@@markveith9468stock internals can handle up to 350ish hp with a bigger K16 or K24 turbo

  • @niallanugent
    @niallanugent 4 года назад +20

    2:20 "a very weird quirky car that kinda went under the radar here in the United States"... thinks of Doug DeMuro and shivers

  • @davidstautzenberger9708
    @davidstautzenberger9708 4 года назад +22

    I’ve already been window shopping the C30’s for a year I love these cars, and it was cool to see your opinion and review of one!

    • @cmpoirot1
      @cmpoirot1 4 года назад +2

      Get one! After owning both, It's kinda like hiving a mini that has gone to college

    • @hagglundguy
      @hagglundguy 4 года назад +1

      One advice: Get the facelift one, they're more awesome.
      After you buy one you'll realise why some people don't buy anything else than a Volvo after they've had one, even If it's just the c30

    • @2WhiteAndNerdy
      @2WhiteAndNerdy 2 года назад

      @@cmpoirot1 lol. Perfectly put

    • @2WhiteAndNerdy
      @2WhiteAndNerdy 2 года назад

      Just buy one already! They're only getting rarer and rarer. Esp with the 6MT

  • @TheVolvoDude
    @TheVolvoDude 4 года назад +77

    YES! Finally some more Volvo content! love it! If I was closer I'd love to have you review my S60R.

    • @turboedlx
      @turboedlx 4 года назад +3

      Subscribing to your channel lol

    • @humzai9885
      @humzai9885 4 года назад +5

      I was literally scowering the comments like someone get David a proper S60 R to review! @thatdudeinblue if you ever find yourself in MN, hit up @TheVolvoDude

    • @justinaslukosius138
      @justinaslukosius138 4 года назад +2

      I would love to watch one

    • @Pelllaw26
      @Pelllaw26 4 года назад +1

      Not gonna be over joying when the prices on all these goes up 😂

    • @ljphoenix4341
      @ljphoenix4341 4 года назад

      Email him. Just to let him know that the offer is there. If he's ever up there, then he could possibly review ya car. Because just writing a comment can go unnoticed sometimes. I'd love to see David review more Volvo's as well, cool cars.

  • @robertmrothaug1979
    @robertmrothaug1979 4 года назад +18

    Thanks for very good review. The T5 is really fun and great engine. For pre owned buyers be aware that the PCV rubber valve could fail around 50-80 K miles and cause crankcase pressure to blow one or more camshaft seals out with oil leak. RUclips vids that cover that. The rear sway bar rubber bumpers / end links will wear. Premium sound system is nice.

    • @ACCAMP
      @ACCAMP 2 года назад +2

      Good point because mine is showing "Engine System Service Urgent" warning!

    • @dragiavtarovski546
      @dragiavtarovski546 Год назад

      15:38

  • @natechatigny7107
    @natechatigny7107 4 года назад

    David - yes! Great to see the C30 on your channel, glad you enjoyed it so much. I love my 2011 6 speed R Design - it was between that and a Mk6 GTI, couldn’t be more glad I went with the C30. If anyone wants to know anything, please let me know.

  • @lucasvalerius6775
    @lucasvalerius6775 4 года назад +4

    11:30 I got one of these as my first car about a year ago and have been loving it, I felt exactly the same, didn’t want a gti or focus or fiesta, I wanted something different and I really do think I made the right choice

  • @VikingFrenzy
    @VikingFrenzy 4 года назад +10

    I drive an 06 S60 and love it. I also see a lot of them up here in Massachusetts, especially in my county. But the one Volvo I hope you review is the V8 S80.

    • @HunterM430
      @HunterM430 4 года назад

      VikingFrenzy im the biggest muscle car guy i know, but god damn man, the 4.4 is a legendary sound and pretty torquey :)

    • @markkibbe1802
      @markkibbe1802 4 года назад +1

      VikingFrenzy He thought this thing was weird, wait until he hears the crazy V8 noises from the S80! Love that engine in my dad's XC90. It's a lot of fun to troll people on the highway in that thing. The look on the BMW and Mercedes driver's faces when he passes them and they hear that exhaust is priceless.

  • @jayb7416
    @jayb7416 4 года назад

    Omg you hit 1mil subs!!! Congrats. Havent been on youtube for awhile but always said you deserved more subs!!

  • @MrSatarie
    @MrSatarie 4 года назад

    I have the D5 same set up with a 2.4 Diesel in the UK I'm so happy you reviewed this, they are amazing

  • @IT_ODIS
    @IT_ODIS 4 года назад +10

    My cuz has the r design and it's a riot. Love these cars they remind me of a wrc rally car

  • @nothinghere7391
    @nothinghere7391 4 года назад +26

    I think it was more of a Focus ST from that generation. US didn't get it, we did... And I'm happy now c:

    • @CoochieKissKing
      @CoochieKissKing 4 года назад +1

      How so? Its basically identical to the focus RS that Europe got at the time.

    • @tyler6390
      @tyler6390 4 года назад +4

      cannabased The RS with this engine was front wheel drive like the ST.only the mk3 RS has 4 wheel drive which is a 4cylinder

    • @Nakke144
      @Nakke144 4 года назад +6

      @@CoochieKissKing Nothing to do with the mk2 RS. This is basically a mk2 Focus ST with softer suspension and a slower steering rack. An RS would eat one of these alive without even breaking a sweat.

    • @CoochieKissKing
      @CoochieKissKing 4 года назад +1

      @@Nakke144 oh? So the ST got the 5 cyl turbo motor???

    • @allouttagum4919
      @allouttagum4919 4 года назад

      @@CoochieKissKing yea man, 5 cylinders 2.5lt turbo.

  • @Zapzdoughnut
    @Zapzdoughnut 4 года назад

    I've always thought these were rad little cars. So cool to see you review one. Met one on the Dragon myself and he was having a blast.

  • @rahxe80
    @rahxe80 4 года назад +1

    My mom had one of these as a loaner, I absolutely loved it . Power was good , it sat 4 comfortably, great stereo system. At the time people were so shocked when they found out it was a volvo .

  • @Baksteen_Express
    @Baksteen_Express 4 года назад +32

    Yes! Finally some good old Volvo content! You should review a 240 once!

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад +5

      SnabboNL already did my friend :)

    • @agenericaccount3935
      @agenericaccount3935 4 года назад

      @@ThatDudeinBlue but have you done a 140?

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 4 года назад

      these aren't old volvos lmao

    • @BoonTheGoon.
      @BoonTheGoon. 4 года назад

      I think he’s done like 5 240s lol I don’t mind more tho since I own a s13 that I got from Tennessee when I was stationed there and now it’s in Cali where I’m fixing her up

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 4 года назад +5

      @@BoonTheGoon. he means the Volvo 240 not the Nissan.

  • @michaelwoodsdale460
    @michaelwoodsdale460 4 года назад +61

    Agghh- this is like the 3rd car you’ve given a bump to that’ll impact market availability...now I’ll have to wait an extra 6 months to get mine

    • @Osprey1994
      @Osprey1994 4 года назад

      I guess...

    • @darksideautosports
      @darksideautosports 4 года назад

      yea, not too excited about this. im glad i just got my 2012 r design 6mt but now donor cars and parts will end up having a premium tacked on them.

    • @peterwonaprize
      @peterwonaprize 4 года назад

      This comment was posted 6 months ago. Did you get one?

  • @Antoni_Antunovich
    @Antoni_Antunovich Год назад

    If you ever decide to come to New Zealand, my family, myself and a bunch of my mates have a bunch of different cars with awesome stories that you can drive and review if you wish (Volvos, mercs, Hondas, Audis etc). But other than that, love the content

  • @jackmcelroy2173
    @jackmcelroy2173 4 года назад

    This video sparked my interest in Volvos with the t5 and I just recently purchased a c30! Thanks for showing me something I never would have known about otherwise.

  • @lothar_8615
    @lothar_8615 4 года назад +30

    I love my c30, most fun car i’ve driven, it’s so light and i take corners like a champ. Same color as this one but it’s na and manual

    • @guckmaldastehteinpferd4459
      @guckmaldastehteinpferd4459 4 года назад +1

      Yeah I have a c30 with the 1.8 four cylinder. It's not fast, but you get a real go kart like feeling

    • @lothar_8615
      @lothar_8615 4 года назад

      I got the 2.4i 5 cylinder engine and it’s a blast to drive

    • @Eastcoastcarclub
      @Eastcoastcarclub 4 года назад

      I have a tuned t5 and the torque is amazing

  • @CodyKloepfer
    @CodyKloepfer 4 года назад +8

    Cool to see this! I just picked up a 2009 C30 R-design, in awesome condition, for a little over $6k. Absolutely love it. It’s a completely different animal from my Mazdaspeed 3.

    • @reesesty
      @reesesty 3 года назад +1

      Would you say it's better or worse than the speed3?

    • @MicahS70T5M
      @MicahS70T5M 2 года назад +1

      Crazy thing is that despite how different your C30 and your Speed3 are, they are actually chassis buddies. C30 is on Volvos P1 chassis which Ford stole for their global C platform which your 3 is on :)

    • @CodyKloepfer
      @CodyKloepfer 2 года назад +1

      @@MicahS70T5M I ended up selling it and getting another Mazdaspeed 3!

    • @CodyKloepfer
      @CodyKloepfer 2 года назад

      @@reesesty The Mazdaspeed 3 was / is more fun to drive. The C30 was / is more comfortable and quiet. I loved the five cylinder! I ended up having a bunch of issues with my C30 and grabbed another Mazdaspeed 3... haha.

    • @AmanSingh-si4hc
      @AmanSingh-si4hc Год назад +1

      @@CodyKloepfer what issues did you face with the c30?

  • @crazysandwich
    @crazysandwich 4 года назад

    I own a V50 T5, Same thing, but 5 door wagon. AWD and 6 speed manual. I'm in love with that car ! The turbo spools up at 1500-1800 rpm, you always have torque !

  • @2XK_
    @2XK_ 4 года назад +2

    Kinda freaky how I just found out about these for the first time today (saw one at work), and you just so happened to upload a review. 👽

  • @brnt.9319
    @brnt.9319 4 года назад +3

    These things are insanely cool! Was thinking ab getting one a while back and might still get one down the line.

  • @R3v3rs3entry
    @R3v3rs3entry 4 года назад +40

    V50 with 2.5t awd manual is one of my "dream" cars.

    • @alfredpalsson
      @alfredpalsson 4 года назад

      Ville Piirainen i’ve owned a V50 t5 awd manual but i sold it to a friend. It’s a awsome car, mine had 380000km and I didn’t have any issues with it. Mine was almost fully equiped. I realy recomend it super fun, practical and it’s a lot of car for the money.

    • @R3v3rs3entry
      @R3v3rs3entry 4 года назад

      @@alfredpalsson Nice to hear. I have experiences with 2.5t (ford mondeo mk4), but the transmission was pretty weak. Had it 140k km and sold it 270k km. I have to find out if volvo uses same one. But engine it self seems to be pretty durable.

    • @markkibbe1802
      @markkibbe1802 4 года назад

      @@R3v3rs3entry I believe it is a different trans (it uses the Getrag M66). I love my V50 T5 FWD manual. It is a lot of fun to drive on back roads, has lots of space, easy to park, and really comfy for long trips. It also sounds amazing with an exhaust. Love these cars! Have had no reliability problems over the 20k miles I have owned mine. Nothing but fun. I also think the engine in the Mondeo is slightly different than the Volvo B5254T3/7. The engine is lovely, the gearbox is nice and smooth, and it is overall a great car to live with.

    • @kylemontano228
      @kylemontano228 4 года назад

      Ville Piirainen I have an s40 t5 with awd

    • @Dubst3pT3ch
      @Dubst3pT3ch 4 года назад +2

      I have a V50 T5 AWD 6 speeds. Will never sell it.

  • @VampIce22
    @VampIce22 3 года назад +1

    I had an S40 with 305000km. It cracked a piston in half and the bearings were knocked but it carried on driving for a year in that condition. These cars are amazing

  • @adzaxjz
    @adzaxjz 4 года назад +1

    This actually is my first car and I love it to death, I have the post-facelift (2011-13) and it is a blast to drive and is very unique, in fact it was the only one for sale in my state at the time I bought it.

  • @urfathersmelledofelderberr9498
    @urfathersmelledofelderberr9498 4 года назад +13

    We need more Volvo’s on the channel!

  • @gearhead196
    @gearhead196 4 года назад +20

    Have always wanted to get one of these, I love the sound of I5s

    • @loganbjork104
      @loganbjork104 4 года назад

      I have 2 lool

    • @markkibbe1802
      @markkibbe1802 4 года назад

      @@fritsmolenaar05 5 Volvos in our household. Never enough! I always say that Volvos magically multiply in your driveway until all of your neighbors start calling you "that Volvo guy".

  • @telstarlogistics
    @telstarlogistics 4 года назад +2

    My wife has a stock C30. It's weird, but we love it. My only criticism is the steering: Not much feel when you're in the twisties. Otherwise, just like you said, it's a really good do-it-all car!

  • @Axel1058
    @Axel1058 4 года назад

    Hey man. I got my Focus Mk2 St because of the sound of this car my friend has. It's thirsty, everyday. And yes a Catback with tips makes her sound even more baby V10 vibes

  • @corychecketts
    @corychecketts 4 года назад +9

    Great car. I had an '09 with a manual and loved it. I only sold it because I needed more space for my son. And squishy brakes is just a Volvo thing.

    • @2WhiteAndNerdy
      @2WhiteAndNerdy 2 года назад

      Haha. Yeah. The brakes are my biggest complaint about my '09 as well. Thinking about upgrading to some larger Brembos or something. Thankfully there are TONS of upgrades out there for these. :)

  • @stealth.gr4
    @stealth.gr4 4 года назад +5

    Please do more 5cyl! Try to find an old 300D, the most fun you'll have doing 30mph

  • @hazmatcinemaxxx
    @hazmatcinemaxxx 2 года назад +2

    I was in a wreck driving this car. A car going about 70 in a 40 hit me on the driver's side without braking when I was merging into traffic. I can confirm from 1st hand experience the side airbags work well. No injuries :) I drive an S60 inscription now but I do miss the C30. C30 is a great 1st car, especially for the price. It was my 1st car $9k used back in 2013 with 50k miles.

  • @danielmeandro2762
    @danielmeandro2762 4 года назад

    I just got my 2012 c30 last spring. amazing deal 47k miles 6 speed for 12.5k been really enjoying it so far. Mods are coming very soon with tax returns and i am very excited. just a tune for this car will get almost 35hp and 50lbs of torque with no bolt ons. great little review im glad people appreciate this car its unique and i think very good looking. Only complaint with the bone stock car is the rear wheel game is massive.

  • @cameronrozek2708
    @cameronrozek2708 4 года назад +7

    The S40 t5 awd with a manual is where it’s at. (I have one and I love it)

    • @Bud4brains
      @Bud4brains 4 года назад

      enjoy. i had one and sold it :(

  • @laddtryck
    @laddtryck 4 года назад +7

    Yeah, more Swedish cars!!! I would LOVE to see you drive a Saab, a viggen or a 9-3 turbox

    • @kirbyswarp
      @kirbyswarp 4 года назад +1

      The brand that's just as safe, if not safer. But only volvo known for safety.

    • @laddtryck
      @laddtryck 4 года назад

      kirbyswarp i think saab is also know for safety but saab is just not as well know as volvo. Saab 9-5 is one of apsoluteley safest cars ever. Better than v70

  • @drako1096
    @drako1096 4 года назад +1

    This was my first car, I got mine about 5 months ago. It has an intake, cat-back, lowering springs, and some really dark tints. It's a manual and insurance is super cheap for it. I was looking at civic si's and focus st's, but the insurance was like 4.5k per year. Overall, very fun car!

  • @HandsomeLoki
    @HandsomeLoki 4 года назад

    Bought one of these in 2018 as my first car, still have, still runs great. Love it

  • @alternatr
    @alternatr 4 года назад +4

    Finally some love for the C30 ❤️ I love mine!

  • @zaclarkby6389
    @zaclarkby6389 4 года назад +4

    Whenever I race people in my s40, I always beat people off the line but lose them in the top end, but that’s just what it’s made for so I can’t complain

    • @T5_T-Rell
      @T5_T-Rell 4 года назад +1

      due to the small turbo design. Volvo gave the car a small quick spooling turbo to make the car better for daily driving and more torquey. I currently have a 50 trim turbo on my enigne im about to drop in designed for mid to higher Rpms. Boost wont hit till like 3,700pms

  • @Thecardoctor365
    @Thecardoctor365 4 года назад

    i was always in love with these cars. as soon as i saw one i fell in love and looked every where to find one for sale but they are rare and hard to find where i lived

  • @lilwank9602
    @lilwank9602 4 года назад

    im pretty sure i have seen that exact car before in my town, i was so blown away with how good it sounded when he passed me

  • @aaronnichols9452
    @aaronnichols9452 4 года назад +5

    The 2013 Volvo C30 Is my dream car. I've wanted one since they stopped making them.

    • @The_R_Vid
      @The_R_Vid 4 года назад

      I just picked up a 2013 T5 6spd. It is so much fun! Sure a GTI might be more practical, but I wanted something a little different. Not disappointed at all. The sound is amazing.

    • @johnny300166
      @johnny300166 3 года назад

      Buy one if you can, you won't regret it. Chase your dreams. This is a good one.

  • @aadibob8951
    @aadibob8951 4 года назад +12

    Nice review, David! I have a C30 T5 myself. It's got twin turbos and about 650 horsepower... it's broken down right now, but I'll be fixing it soon and maybe you can review it 🤭😉

    • @ACCAMP
      @ACCAMP 2 года назад +1

      Broken down? Mine has "Engine System Service Urgent" warning on it!

    • @MicahS70T5M
      @MicahS70T5M 2 года назад

      How the hell did you get 650 horsepower out of a P1 engine? Damn bro! That thing must be BUILT. Those are the same (or similar) block to the infamous 2.5 in the R right?

  • @everydayinvestor6718
    @everydayinvestor6718 4 года назад

    Not sure why your video not popping In My sub box. I clicked the bell now, so we should be good! Love your videos!

  • @staibybaby7289
    @staibybaby7289 4 года назад +1

    Had the opportunity to drive an S60R for a couple days. Very unique car, and sort of regret not buying it. With everything that car offered, and the smile it put on my face too. But repairs are costly. Especially the suspension, which are electronic Öhlins. The 5 cylinder engine sounds like the Quattro from group B. I loved hearing it. The S60R had 300 horsepower stock, one I drove was closer to 350. The craziest thing is how comfy it was.

  • @pianofreakje1993
    @pianofreakje1993 4 года назад +9

    Ever since I totalled my c30 I've been looking for a new one... but every T5 I find is either way overpriced, or has a very high mileage ... best car I've ever driven. Sticks too the road, sounds good, and looks amazing .. really miss it

  • @yvg5860
    @yvg5860 4 года назад +8

    might do a c30 build now, been looking at a bunch of different hatches and none have tickled my fancy

    • @duhduhlovo1670
      @duhduhlovo1670 4 года назад

      It's worth it and you should love my c30 focus guys freak everytime like what the hell was that cracks me up and the Mazda speed peeps freak too

  • @DrDerpington
    @DrDerpington 4 года назад +1

    Haha literally just clicked on your video but so glad to see you reviewing this car my fav sleeper :D

  • @evictioncarpentry2628
    @evictioncarpentry2628 4 года назад

    My dad bought one new when they came out. Lowered it. Put some wheels on. Debadged. Custom grill made locally since there were none available at the time. Did a few engine and exhaust mods and tuned it.
    Pretty fun car to drive! Not the fastest thing ever but it was decent.
    We would always have people rolling down the window asking us what kind of car it was.

  • @kevinsomosot9976
    @kevinsomosot9976 4 года назад +3

    Also...
    *don't forget about the tank-like safety in this car...*

  • @JaleM
    @JaleM 4 года назад +8

    9/10 times I would take this volvo instead of a focus, even if it was more expensive

  • @CarlyleBuilds
    @CarlyleBuilds 4 года назад +1

    I never even knew this car existed until you told me about it. So cool that we have it here tho. Definitely a little bit of a sleeper for most people. 👍🏻

  • @steve-k.91
    @steve-k.91 4 года назад +1

    Please review more 5 cylinder cars!This is amazing!

  • @mr.rattlebone4902
    @mr.rattlebone4902 4 года назад +3

    Ive seen this car a lot in my town, but never hear anyone talk about it. Always wondered what the hell this car is.

    • @ThatDudeinBlue
      @ThatDudeinBlue  4 года назад

      Josh Comfort it’s def an odd one, but overall pretty cool.

  • @lostgps3005
    @lostgps3005 4 года назад +3

    Better looking than a 2nd gen focus too

    • @lostgps3005
      @lostgps3005 4 года назад +2

      @@fritsmolenaar05 apparently ford changed quite a bit for the focus RS and ST versions

    • @Baksteen_Express
      @Baksteen_Express 4 года назад +1

      @@lostgps3005 they actually didn't change that much other than pistons and a bigger intercooler

  • @eightbll1017
    @eightbll1017 4 года назад

    I've never seen your vids before. But after the early Twilight dis, I have no other choice but to subscribe.

  • @paulfrompayroll
    @paulfrompayroll 2 месяца назад

    it is incredible how good this platform is, i owned a v50 T5 6MT which is this car's older brother with AWD and i unfortunately got into a wreck with the thing in college back in 2018. total loss. it makes me so sad that i had such a wonderful and rare vehicle that was very well constructed taken away from me and i mourn its loss every day. my current vehicle is very nice, but that was the safest car i have ever driven. it probably saved my life that day. it performed very well for what it was and it is hard to find one nowadays that has been well cared for.

  • @ernesto231
    @ernesto231 4 года назад +6

    Been wanting a Volvo they are so underated

  • @242bleek
    @242bleek 4 года назад +23

    American logic:
    Volvo T5 in a C30-"grocery getter soccer mom car do not want"
    Volvo T5 in an identical ford Focus-"pure bred racing machine, sounds like a Lambo, I would give my soul for one, must import"

    • @chcoupedu62
      @chcoupedu62 4 года назад +1

      you have to say, and i adore my c30 style, that it doesn't scream sport car as much as the 09' Rs does, probably why it has this reputation

  • @deskpest97
    @deskpest97 4 года назад

    had a 2005 s40 as a first car. Always wanted the c30 since it looked the same inside and out just with a hatch. Sick review.

  • @lesserlogic9977
    @lesserlogic9977 4 года назад

    I own a 6 speed S60. In love with the car. You are right about the sound, I've driven 3 V10s and these 5s are as close as it gets

    • @LordElpme
      @LordElpme 4 года назад

      Sad that the Volvo Petrol and Diesel 5 Cyl engines are no more. I've owned both (95 reg 850 for the petrol & 05 plate s60 d5) and love them both. Just such a wonderful balance between the eco of the 4 pots, and the feel of the 6.

  • @alexthompson5172
    @alexthompson5172 4 года назад +6

    it's essentially a focus ST with a volvo body
    volvo never made a focus rs equivalent :(

    • @jessetudahl9605
      @jessetudahl9605 4 года назад

      What focus st do you know of that has an i-5?? Also look up the European Ford focus RS. There's a guy that reviews a 900hp rs that's blue if you want to know more about these cars as well

    • @clutchthepearls3062
      @clutchthepearls3062 4 года назад +1

      It's more of a detuned RS than an ST.

    • @alexthompson5172
      @alexthompson5172 4 года назад +1

      @@jessetudahl9605 in europe this volvo c30 is exactly the same underneath as the focus ST, the focus RS has a different 5cyl engine with stronger internals, the most powerful being the rs500 model with 345bhp, uk spec rhd models go for a shit ton upwards of 65k£ with low mileage

  • @MiggyMiggz
    @MiggyMiggz 4 года назад +3

    The C30 R Design would be more RS. Its got the needed tweaks

  • @MatthewWright104
    @MatthewWright104 4 года назад

    Gotta say man - was in the market for a first car, and ended up picking up a c30 (completely miraculous find) because of this video! I love it - totally quirky, just like you said.

  • @ASH-mo4qg
    @ASH-mo4qg 4 года назад

    It is now on my radar. Thank you for sharing a cool ride that is not well known.

  • @alexyoungberg5232
    @alexyoungberg5232 4 года назад +3

    **Edward Cullen has joined the chat**

  • @kylemerritt5990
    @kylemerritt5990 4 года назад +4

    Didn't know that car existed 😂 cool review

  • @Roberttohh
    @Roberttohh 4 года назад

    My buddy has a white C30 and it’s the R Design. It looks really quirky but oddly good! He’s done a muffler delete and it sounds insane. If you can manage to find one of these cars in a manual, it’s a wonderful car to drive!

  • @VinDieselS70
    @VinDieselS70 4 года назад +2

    The engine as such, aka "white block" is derived from the 3.0L straight 6 cylinder aluminium engine Volvo made with help from Porsche, that was introduced in the 960.
    So from the straight 6, Volvo then made the 5 and 4 cylinder engines.
    Great video and nothing beats that sound from a Volvo 5 cylinder. 👍

  • @klaspeppar5619
    @klaspeppar5619 4 года назад +24

    I love the Volvo 5-cylinder it is “in my opinion THE BEST SOUNDING ENGINES”, but no way in hell would i be able to afford the fuel cost that I would have, if i had one.
    I mean if you have any sole or passion for driving you just want to hear the 5-cylinder orchestra play.
    By the way the Auto you have there is known as the AW-55, the 5 speed manual is called M56, the 6 speed is known as the M66 and was available in AWD and FWD from the 2008 Model year.
    And then there is the Ford transmission that are all so fucking shit, that I don’t care or remember anything more than that the Ford “auto” is known as the power shit.
    The P1! Platform as it is known in the Volvo community had a few engines to choose from.
    1.6 , 1.8, 2.0 was “ohh... fuck it has blown again” Ford engines (exhaust mounted on left side) (what ever shit or Power Shit transmission)
    The 1.6D, D2 where both 1.6 liter Peugeot turbo diesels that made 109 to 115 Horsepower and 240 Nm (exhaust mounted on the left side hidden behind the bumper, except on the C30) (MTX75 or some 6 speed or Ford power shit transmissions).
    The 2.0D “not another fucking” Ford 4-cylinder engine (exhaust mounted like the 1.6D and D2).
    The 2.4’s where ether 140 or 170 Horsepower 220 to 230Nm 5-cylinder naturally aspirated engines. (Exhaust on right side) (M56 or M66 or AW-55 transmissions)
    T5 the top of the line petrol had 220 or 230Hk in the face 2 (double exhaust) (AW-55 or M66 with ether AWD except the C30 or in FWD face 2)
    D3, D4, D5 which where 2.4 liter 5-cylinder turbo diesels, with the D5 having 185hk and 300Nm with the AW-55 and 400Nm with the M66) (one exhaust on etch side)
    Edit: after looking in to it there have never been any M56 T5s so I removed it from the T5 section.

    • @Luke_NorseSpeed
      @Luke_NorseSpeed 4 года назад +2

      The fuel economy isn't too bad actually. I manage 31 Hwy MPG and 24 City MPG on my N/A 850 with the 2.4 5 Cylinder. When driving for mpg. The rest of the time is whaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

    • @N54-
      @N54- 4 года назад +1

      I had a 2011 S40 T5 (same thing as the c30) and my mpgs in city were 25 mpgs, I would only fill it halfway once every week an a half to two weeks and I live in California (expensive af) so gas wasn’t a problem for me

    • @adamthompson4072
      @adamthompson4072 4 года назад +1

      I have a 2012 C30 R-design and I average 20-22 mpg. 31 mpg on pure highway driving

    • @FoxxSacha
      @FoxxSacha 4 года назад +2

      Yeah my 98 T5 costs £85 to fill up and got me sub 300 miles. I don't daily it anymore.

    • @adriaanmowbray1049
      @adriaanmowbray1049 4 года назад +2

      Yeah i tuned the 2.5 from the R series and the gas mileage is terrible(but that sound makes it all worth it especially when it spits flame and pops)

  • @ratedm90
    @ratedm90 4 года назад +4

    I've been in love with this car ever since I watched twilight. DON'T JUDGE ME lol

    • @duhduhlovo1670
      @duhduhlovo1670 4 года назад +1

      😂You had to admit it didn't you

    • @ratedm90
      @ratedm90 4 года назад

      @@duhduhlovo1670 someone had to say it because I know I'm not the only one 😂😂

  • @MrUnicornsinmycereal
    @MrUnicornsinmycereal 4 года назад

    Ive had my 2011 t5 c30 for half a year now and hoping to have it forever. Such a great handling car, looks amazing, and the exhaust sounds so good even stock... straight piped its a baby v10

  • @charlesgordon6842
    @charlesgordon6842 4 года назад

    I have a 2013 C30 Polestar, LOVE it, living in Austin where the traffic, being polite, sucks this is so fun. I took an 1,800 mile road trip and averaged 36 mpg, which blew my mind. so far all I have done is oil changes. I have never been in the back seat but took 4 good sized grown men to diner and they all said they had plenty of room. This car is a definite sleeper

  • @TheDarknessConsumesMe666
    @TheDarknessConsumesMe666 4 года назад +3

    1:30 wow...... Immediately lost all interest with that rear end

    • @MrEsaleniuc
      @MrEsaleniuc 4 года назад

      It’s based on the Volvo 1800es from the 60’s. Look it up and you’ll see what I’m referring to

    • @TheDarknessConsumesMe666
      @TheDarknessConsumesMe666 4 года назад

      @@MrEsaleniuc yep.....still lost all interest

    • @rogerrinkavage
      @rogerrinkavage 4 года назад +2

      Lol that's actually my favorite part of it 😂

    • @1hwmarlow
      @1hwmarlow 3 года назад +1

      @@MrEsaleniuc 1800es was not a 60's car, at least not in the US. Early 70's.

  • @goolagoongli365
    @goolagoongli365 4 года назад +4

    Too bad it’s an auto☹️

    • @Thecardoctor365
      @Thecardoctor365 4 года назад

      still dope tho

    • @turboedlx
      @turboedlx 4 года назад +1

      Its my daily lol didnt want a manual daily car anymore.

  • @TheLeonStrand
    @TheLeonStrand Год назад

    Volvo modular engine with 5 cylinders started around 1992 and was implemented into the Volvo 850, it has been used for many performance cars for Volvo, but with mid-power. Volvo still had fuel consumption in mind, They made the 850r that later on was made with more power and AWD in the S60R with 300hp. The engine is very fun to rebuild and puts loads of boost on. In Sweden/Europe u can find loads of Volvo cars pushing 500-700Hp on the streets.

  • @UrbanRican74
    @UrbanRican74 4 года назад

    Glad u did review it I own a 2010
    C30 R design same as the one u show but the aero kit .. My mods air intake , do88 fmic , with 2 3/4 piping , cat less down pipe 3 inch and hiflow magna flow resonator .. In about a month hopefully the Hilton tuning stage 2+ .. I love this car much fun with it is quick and bes thing u bearly see this car around wish make it unique a unicorn

  • @Isaac_El_Khoury
    @Isaac_El_Khoury 4 года назад

    Hey! You finally reviewed one of my cars! Up next better be the Caliber SRT4!

  • @Luke_NorseSpeed
    @Luke_NorseSpeed 4 года назад +1

    I've got an older Volvo 850 (Similar 5 cyl engine but naturally aspirated and manual trans) that's straight piped/side exit aside from the cat-converter and it bellows 5 cylinder goodness every day. The downshifts are probably the best part though. 5 Cylinder downshift burbles sound completely different to other engine layouts due to the firing interval. (144 degrees as opposed to 180 like you'd have in a 4 cylinder or 120 like you'd get from a 6 pot)

  • @jessetudahl9605
    @jessetudahl9605 4 года назад +1

    I love my 2008 C30 T5 V2.0 (R-design)!!! Also for the interior on the V2.0 the steering wheel is way more aggressive w/ aluminum inserts and a different shape. Also the seats in the 2.0 were made with this weird cloth/rubber that holds you to the seat a bit more than the leather, and have more adjustments for lumbar, tilt, ECT. Woulda been cool to see an R-design 😁

  • @Pvpper
    @Pvpper 4 года назад +1

    I wish I still had my Mazdaspeed 6. Hope you get to review one some day, I know you did the speed 3

  • @antonthompson7838
    @antonthompson7838 4 года назад

    My Dad had a 5 cylinder Audi 100 2.2 and that car sounded cool and was pretty quick back in the day when I was a kid!

  • @MyNameIdeasWereTaken
    @MyNameIdeasWereTaken 4 года назад

    It felt like traction control was still on, because it was. The factory switch only lets you disable spin control so you can do burnouts, but traction control is still active.
    Come drive my Stage3 AWD C30 track car some time, I'm in GA too.

  • @paul022887
    @paul022887 4 года назад

    I totally forgot about these cars when I ended up buying a Fiesta ST a couple years ago. I probably would have looked real hard for a c30 if I thought about it then. That 5 cylinder sounds great.

  • @lauriperamaki5354
    @lauriperamaki5354 2 года назад

    I have S40 T5. It's so fun to drive. Some mods and it's even better. so freaking much torque that now I hope I should have bought the awd version. Also got it running 240km/h until I took my foot off the gas...