a great choice for a...

a great choice for a guy your age. my son had a 2000 1.8 turbo golf gti at your age, but it was an older car.
he now drives a VW Transporter, but he is a mechanic and in a band so needs the space.

i've pretty much decided that as i'm 49 in 3 weeks, i'll be keeping my 3 litre subaru legacy forever. i like the comfort, reliability, tiptronic gearbox, handling and speed.
now i travel short distances more often i'm not so happy with 20mpg average, but when you blast it all those worries go away and you get a big grin.

i did manage 30mpg from mine to basingstoke on sunday. 70mph up the motorway with cruise control on. not a record, but not far off :)

enjoy it and drive safely. if you want tips from an ex traffic cop just ask.

First set of wheels!

By: Epilogue : July 14th, 2013-09:20

Gentlemen, What an exciting moment: my first thread on the automotive forum and my first car! Until I give him/her a name let me present Volvo c30, a three door (I insist, the boot counts as a door), 115hp, 1.5 ton machine of Swedish engineering. NB: the ...

Congrats :-)

By: SALMANPK : July 14th, 2013-10:27

C30 is a lovely car, I love the design and then there is the Volvo drive, smooth :-) Drive Safe! :-) S ...

Nice car ! ...

By: reelsmith : July 14th, 2013-14:37

My partner at work has one in black, a 5-speed, like yours. We are in CT and he did not want to order one and wait. The closest 5-speed was in Michigan, so he had his dealer flatbed it to CT. Apparently most of them are automatic. I've driven it a few tim...

Nice Volvo!

By: patrick_y : July 15th, 2013-11:06

Congrats on the first car! Remember to take good care of the car to ensure its longevity!

I hope to see you soon, on the road, with the ancester.

By: amanico : July 15th, 2013-11:28

Well, the concept knew an evolution with the 480. The C 30 is much better, and much nicer, IMO. Congratulations, my friend! Nicolas

thanks Nico. Driving with the french in Paris will be the ultimate test!

By: Epilogue : July 17th, 2013-09:27

Place de l'etoile here i come!

Now that is a test! A real and big one!

By: amanico : July 17th, 2013-10:56

Congratulations! I've always been a fan of the Volvo (and Saab) hatchbacks.

By: ThomasM : July 15th, 2013-16:15

"its quirky boot and disco-groovy look." Love that description! Congrats, looking forward to reading how it is to live with. TM

Thanks guys! [nt]

By: Epilogue : July 16th, 2013-07:49

congrats on your first car and a funky one at that.

By: G99 : July 16th, 2013-14:45

i liked the design from the moment they came out. they are targeted at people just like you, the youngsters with a sense of style. hopefully they will keep you in the volvo family as you get older. thats their plan at least. can i ask the engine? is it th...

Hi Graham,

By: Epilogue : July 17th, 2013-03:00

It's a 1.6L diesel engine. the gearbox is super smooth and acceleration is enough to make me smile...for now...and until i get an Audi r8 ;)