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]

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

[@sir_ma-at_mons]

Mercedes E class and Dodge Challenger

[@frankgile1996]

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

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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

[@MRRossboy1]

@@fritsmolenaar05 It's a mondeo

[@jameslrbrand2002uk]

Hillman Imp/Singer Chamois or AC Ace/Shelby Cobra

[@arturiapendragon6760]

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]

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

[@22mikelwho]

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

[@arturiapendragon6760]

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

[@muneelnaqvi2549]

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]

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]

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...

[@dretheman123]

Doug: Aaaaaaaand Thisssssssss....

[@kingjay360]

THISSSSSSS comment! 😂

[@OldschoolDT]

:-D

[@zingbat4]

Thank you for bumping the resale value of my c30.

[@matt25675]

But also fuck him for bumping the used purchase price 😂

[@randomesteven3935]

@@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]

Still worth very little in the UK

[@austinstockton9221]

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

[@zingbat4]

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

[@basithph8958]

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

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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

[@SKOMPAS]

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

[@N54-]

The c30r’s are something else

[@_e5598]

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

[@aylahughes9185]

@@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_____]

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

[@justinaslukosius138]

I would love to watch that review too!

[@willpowered]

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

[@Juhkwez]

Michael Farmer Email him

[@CRatcliffe]

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

[@christianalley7669]

@@CRatcliffe Volvo for life!

[@ShiftingLanes]

DID SOMEONE SAY VOLVOS!? *heavy breathing*

[@phish9111]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o57FdHZ3fKebi6s

[@markkibbe1802]

@ShiftingLanes Volvo five-cylinder gang represent! It's hilarious how all of the Volvo people on KZbin 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]

@@markkibbe1802 YESSSSSS

[@markkibbe1802]

@@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]

@@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.]

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

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

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!

[@urgeandfuria4chau]

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]

My civic has 210 factory

[@rayaspo4893]

No one’s here for a civic

[@adriangarcia9543]

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

[@tntfreddan3138]

@@sopretty43vr Yeah, but is it a diesel?

[@IliescuBenyamin]

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]

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

[@longwingdetrain3183]

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]

You're not biased at all ...

[@NewDimensionsvideo]

I like inline sixes.

[@tiko5876]

VR6

[@brandonvera916]

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]

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

[@ROKRSTUDIOS]

Brandon Vera AWD for the win

[@iMaddiewillster]

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

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

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

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

And now they’re owned by some Chinese company

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o57FdHZ3fKebi6s

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

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]

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

[@markveith9468]

@@pokatusher how did you make 330 hp?

[@adriantoty852]

@@pokatusher 550Nm haha do not be funny.

[@NikonNotCanon]

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

[@NikonNotCanon]

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

[@AJL15N]

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

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

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

[@andyzzz104]

Has it been reliable?

[@AJL15N]

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]

@@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 😭

[@benmccarthy3177]

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

[@niallanugent]

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

[@robertmrothaug1979]

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. KZbin vids that cover that. The rear sway bar rubber bumpers / end links will wear. Premium sound system is nice.

[@ACCAMP]

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

[@dragiavtarovski546]

15:38

[@TheVolvoDude]

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

[@turboedlx]

Subscribing to your channel lol

[@humzai9885]

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]

I would love to watch one

[@Pelllaw26]

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

[@ljphoenix4341]

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.

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

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]

I guess...

[@darksideautosports]

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]

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

[@nothinghere7391]

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]

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

[@tyler6390]

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]

@@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]

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

[@allouttagum4919]

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

[@davidstautzenberger9708]

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]

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

[@hagglundguy]

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]

@@cmpoirot1 lol. Perfectly put

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

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

[@Baksteen_Express]

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

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

SnabboNL already did my friend :)

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@ThatDudeinBlue but have you done a 140?

[@alexstromberg7696]

these aren't old volvos lmao

[@BoonTheGoon.]

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]

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

[@jayb7416]

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

[@R3v3rs3entry]

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

[@alfredpalsson]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

Ville Piirainen I have an s40 t5 with awd

[@Dubst3pT3ch]

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

[@_isaacmeier_]

i’ve been considering this as a first car. I love it

[@IT_ODIS]

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

[@rahxe80]

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 .

[@MrSatarie]

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

[@urfathersmelledofelderberr9498]

We need more Volvo’s on the channel!

[@lucasvalerius6775]

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

[@Zapzdoughnut]

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.

[@natechatigny7107]

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.

[@lothar_8615]

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]

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]

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

[@Eastcoastcarclub]

I have a tuned t5 and the torque is amazing

[@VikingFrenzy]

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]

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

[@markkibbe1802]

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.

[@steve-k.91]

Please review more 5 cylinder cars!This is amazing!

[@HandsomeLoki]

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

[@corychecketts]

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]

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. :)

[@gearhead196]

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

[@loganbjork104]

I have 2 lool

[@markkibbe1802]

@@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".

[@2XK_]

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. 👽

[@OmniumAtmosphere]

Dude great review! Also what's the dope intro track?

[@brnt.9319]

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

[@aaronnichols9452]

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

[@The_R_Vid]

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]

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

[@jackmcelroy2173]

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.

[@VampIce22]

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

[@CodyKloepfer]

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]

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

[@MicahS70T5M]

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]

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

[@CodyKloepfer]

@@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]

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

[@alternatr]

Finally some love for the C30 ❤️ I love mine!

[@adzaxjz]

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.

[@lilwank9602]

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

[@laddtryck]

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

[@kirbyswarp]

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

[@laddtryck]

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

[@cameronrozek2708]

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

[@Bud4brains]

enjoy. i had one and sold it :(

[@crazysandwich]

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 !

[@Antoni_Antunovich]

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

[@stealth.gr4]

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

[@zaclarkby6389]

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]

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

[@Axel1058]

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

[@Stephnbrand]

Watching volvo videos makes me miss mine. Sounds were awesome

[@JaleM]

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

[@aadibob8951]

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]

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

[@MicahS70T5M]

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?

[@Thecardoctor365]

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

[@drako1096]

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!

[@pianofreakje1993]

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

[@242bleek]

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]

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

[@telstarlogistics]

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!

[@paulfrompayroll]

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.

[@kevinsomosot9976]

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

[@yvg5860]

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

[@duhduhlovo1670]

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

[@hazmatcinemaxxx]

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.

[@CarlyleWhite]

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. 👍🏻

[@lostgps3005]

Better looking than a 2nd gen focus too

[@lostgps3005]

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

[@Baksteen_Express]

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

[@ernesto231]

Been wanting a Volvo they are so underated

[@Thecardoctor365]

exactly

[@pinut187]

Underrated by non car guys..

[@ASH-mo4qg]

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

[@DrDerpington]

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

[@mr.rattlebone4902]

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]

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

[@alexthompson5172]

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

[@jessetudahl9605]

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]

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

[@alexthompson5172]

@@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

[@staibybaby7289]

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.

[@n8tn808]

Thanks Sir, good to see you again!!!

[@MiggyMiggz]

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

[@alexyoungberg5232]

**Edward Cullen has joined the chat**

[@Isaac_El_Khoury]

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

[@eightbll1017]

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

[@klaspeppar5619]

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]

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-]

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]

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

[@FoxxSacha]

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

[@adriaanmowbray1049]

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)

[@kylemerritt5990]

Didn't know that car existed 😂 cool review

[@deskpest97]

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.

[@jessetudahl9605]

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 😁

[@ratedm90]

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

[@duhduhlovo1670]

😂You had to admit it didn't you

[@ratedm90]

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

[@tdcm666]

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

[@MrEsaleniuc]

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

[@tdcm666]

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

[@rogerrinkavage]

Lol that's actually my favorite part of it 😂

[@1hwmarlow]

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

[@everydayinvestor6718]

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

[@mountaincarjunkie3307]

My friend had an s40 with the 5cyl and I loved the sound of the engine. It's mouthwatering

[@MG-wi1eq]

I love the S40 man. I've got a 2003 S40 but with the 1.9l turbocharged 4 cylinder. Not as flashy but looks pretty neat from many angles.

[@goolagoongli365]

Too bad it’s an auto☹️

[@Thecardoctor365]

still dope tho

[@turboedlx]

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

[@Roberttohh]

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!

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

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.

[@VinDieselS70]

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. 👍

[@danielmeandro2762]

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.

[@AustinMBecker]

I drove an 02 Volvo S60 w/ the 2.4T motor. Super impressed, some of the older Volvo's are pretty sweet and actually quick....

[@paul022887]

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.

[@lesserlogic9977]

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]

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.

[@MrUnicornsinmycereal]

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

[@chasealvarez5209]

owning a 5 cylinder or a 10 cylinder car has always been a bucket list item for mine. the sound is amazing to hear

[@MatthewWright104]

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.

[@antonthompson7838]

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!