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What's the deal with used C30 prices? I can't find a base pre-owned C30 for less than $23k, while S40s from the same model year seem to go for less than $20k or so. Is there just a ton of demand for the C30 right now or what?
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So I bought my first car yesterday- an '08 CPO S40 with 32k miles. It has the base 5-speed geartronic transmission, which seems to accelerate much better in manual mode than it does in automatic mode. For some reason the salesperson at the dealership advised against using it in manual mode, implying that using it would damage the transmission or something- is this true? Is it bad to drive it around in manual mode as long as I'm not redlining it or anything?
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Jan 16, 2011 20:30
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the poi posted:Total BS. Leave it in manual all you want, and redline away, assuming the oil is warm! Exactly what I was hoping to hear- thanks!
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Jan 17, 2011 00:16
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Did I mention that I love this loving car? Because I love this loving car.
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Jan 18, 2011 00:41
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predictive posted:That is a nice looking car! Thanks! It's my first car and I'm coming from a lovely Ranger so pretty much anything is a massive upgrade. I've always wanted either a Volvo or a Saab, since they're nice and classy without being as flashy or ubiquitous as a 3-series or C-class. One thing, the horn doesn't sound when I lock the doors with the keyfob- is that normal? Bouillon Rube fucked around with this message at 04:37 on Jan 18, 2011 |
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Jan 18, 2011 04:30
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TheJeffers posted:Not even when you press the lock button twice? Nope. It definitely locks and the lights flash, but no beep 
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Jan 18, 2011 14:35
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Just bought this- a C30 knob should be interchangeable with an S40 knob, right? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300499294954&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2672wt_1167
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Jan 22, 2011 04:55
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Splizwarf posted:Depends on the generation of s40. What year is it? That should fit an s40 from 2005 to present. It's an 08, so I'm thinking it should be the same generation as an 07 C30.
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Jan 22, 2011 20:24
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Whenever it's left to sit for a while when it's wet outside, my '08 S40 makes a weird moaning sound when I first back it out of my parking spot. Seems like it's something with my brakes (though they work fine). Should I be concerned?
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Mar 9, 2011 03:35
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Pretty Cool Name posted:Any one want a "new" Volvo 244 -86? 360 km on the meter. The description says it has sat in a garage since -86. They want $19,000 for it. Why did Volvo decide to put a bigass clock on the dash instead of a tach? Is that normal for cars of this vintage?
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Apr 9, 2011 15:49
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Umph posted:I'm needing to trade in my Saab, I think the Volvo C30 look awesome. I comute about an hour a day, any of you own one and commute? Do they really get 31 mpg in practice? I have an S40 2.4i and it gets about 25mpg. In the US the C30 and S40 are only available in T5, but the milage difference between the two is negligible from what I hear.
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Apr 27, 2011 02:06
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Splizwarf posted:Not sure, but I think so. Ask them! That sounds awesome but do they cover shipping? If you have to containerize it you're looking at at least $3000 to bring it to the states. Plus you would probably responsible for duties and customs clearance.
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Jan 7, 2012 04:36
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Splizwarf posted:As I understand it, they ship it to your local dealer like a normal delivery, it doesn't cost you anything. That's why you have to pick it up at a dealer instead of a dock or home-delivery. Oh, well that's pretty nifty then.
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Jan 8, 2012 16:22
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Splizwarf posted:There's been some suggestion that 2013 may be the last US model year for them so if you like your cars brand-new... Whoa, seriously? They already killed the S40/V50- I thought the market was going towards premium compacts, not away from it. The C30 probably does need a complete redesign though, since it's mostly based on the 8 year old S40 platform.
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Jan 18, 2012 02:00
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IOwnCalculus posted:Same as my Mazda3, they're all inbred platform mates. It's the good Euro Focus, though, not the lovely old US one. My MS3's brakes are actually the same as the S40 I believe, save for the Mazda lug pattern instead of the Volvo lug pattern. I don't think it's a big deal. I've driven all three (S40, Mazda 3 and the euro Focus) and they all feel like completely different cars. Also it may make for some cheaper repairs if you need to have certain parts replaced?
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Jan 19, 2012 05:48
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Wasn't the first gen S40 essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi?
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Sep 19, 2012 04:14
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Tree squid posted:I've never wanted to buy a volvo before, i never paid much attention to them on the road. That is until sifting through this thread. I have to get a new car, mine just broke down. And i have a budget of $9000-$12000. What do you guys think of this? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ctd/3282940463.html $10k for an old 240 is outrageous but damned if that thing isn't clean. Did old Volvos always have weird interior door opener levers (not sure what else to call them) like that? Bouillon Rube fucked around with this message at 02:29 on Sep 21, 2012 |
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Sep 21, 2012 02:26
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scottscottscott posted:Check out my Volvo. I have no idea why, but I love how the badge is offset on older Volvo grilles.
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Oct 20, 2012 16:21
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Up arrow is definitely the transmission error indicator- for $2800 I'd keep looking.
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Oct 31, 2012 22:19
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Yeah sorry but 262's look horrendous to me. Everything behind the b pillar just looks awkward and out of place.
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Nov 13, 2012 03:17
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mafoose posted:drat, that's too far for me. That is the best goddamned color for a Volvo.
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Feb 28, 2013 17:05
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So after reading the reccomendations earlier in this thread I tried to have the transmission fluid changed in my '08 S40 (90k miles) over the weekend. My mechanic told me that my transmission is sealed and is not serviceable. Did I miss something or was he just mistaken?
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Mar 11, 2013 16:18
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http://m.autoblog.com/2013/03/21/volvo-confirms-unnamed-us-model-reveal-for-ny-show/?post=2&icid=autoblog_river_article Hell yes- looks like the US might be getting the V60 after all.
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Mar 22, 2013 21:55
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Sviatoslav posted:That looks absolutely fantastic. Every bit of it. I seriously might just give up hope on Volvo if they don't bring this to the US. I'm not sure what else it could be, since they have sworn a million times that we aren't cool enough to get the v40.
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Mar 23, 2013 00:34
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Bought a 2013 S60 T5 over the weekend. The hose that routes air to the air filter box keeps coming unclipped; has anyone else had this issue? Is it something to really worry about? Also, does anyone know if the 3 years/36000 mile carefree maintenance transferrs to used cars? The warranty manual is a little vague.
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Jan 29, 2015 19:37
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Volvo doesen't really position itself to compete with true luxury brands, its better to compare it with 'premium' brands like Buick and Acura. In terms of size, the S60 is around the same dimensions as the 3 series (though it's a little smaller on the inside). Bouillon Rube fucked around with this message at 19:56 on Feb 20, 2015 |
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Feb 20, 2015 19:53
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It's 189.8 inches long, so a little smaller than the average midsize car in 2015 (a 2014 Accord is 191.4). Also, being one of the first 'modern' Volvo's, I've heard that the firet gen S80's were a nightmare electronically.
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