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08-28-2007, 12:10 AM | #1 | |
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2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30
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C30 does much better than I thought it would.
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08-28-2007, 01:45 AM | #2 |
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Indeed it does. I really want to test drive one now.
Oh, and there was one on the TV show The 4400 last night |
08-28-2007, 02:01 AM | #3 |
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impressive, i think i would still go for a MINI though.
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08-28-2007, 02:07 AM | #4 |
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mini > volvo
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08-28-2007, 08:13 AM | #5 |
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I'd take the C30. The Mini's interior would drive me nuts.
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08-28-2007, 08:55 AM | #6 |
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08-28-2007, 03:18 PM | #7 |
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08-28-2007, 05:57 PM | #8 | |
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08-28-2007, 06:03 PM | #9 |
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I love the setup with the factory GPS option. Very nice!
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08-28-2007, 06:17 PM | #10 |
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i have an 07 S and love it
i rarely look at the speedo. You can have a digital readout on the center (smaller) tach. Tom |
08-28-2007, 06:17 PM | #11 |
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oh yeah and if you are spending all of your time looking at the speedo instead of the road infront of you. you are doing something wrong!
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08-28-2007, 06:32 PM | #12 |
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It's not the speedo that bugs me -- the whole IP looks Playskool. Too much whimsy for my tastes.
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08-28-2007, 06:36 PM | #13 |
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I have been so excited for the new C30 and just saw one the other day and was soooo stoked! I can't wait until they bring out an AWD version.
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08-28-2007, 07:55 PM | #14 |
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I'm not a fan of the mini's interior either. It looks like a children's toy. But to each their own
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08-28-2007, 08:05 PM | #15 | |
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I'm a little surprised at how 'slow' the Cooper S is to 60. The power it's putting out is nuts for the rating and the displacement... coupled with the gas mileage, it's a mind blowing package.
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08-28-2007, 08:11 PM | #16 |
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I drove a Mini the other day and as a second car in the family it would be terrific. But I think It would beat me to death on highways for long driving days. I saw a C30 in Columbus last year at the car show and thought that this is what Subaru should have looked at when styling the new Impreza. Might have to see if any exist around here to go for a test drive.
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08-28-2007, 10:52 PM | #17 |
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I really love the C30, but I went to Volvo's site earlier today to price one out, and it begins to rise VERY quickly once you start adding on the options.
Just a few options and I was already at nearly $30,000! While I really like the C30, and I think it would make a great daily driver, the price is a little too rich for my blood for what you get. |
08-29-2007, 12:33 AM | #18 |
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08-29-2007, 10:27 AM | #19 | |
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08-29-2007, 10:34 AM | #20 |
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The problem with the C30 and NAV. No Aftermarket options other than something with suction cup. And installing the OEM one later is about twice the cost, because you need to replace the steering wheel as well(controls).
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08-29-2007, 10:38 AM | #21 |
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I test drove a C30 on Saturday. It's a very nice car, and I would definitely consider getting one. The article hit on the same complaints I had.. numb steering, rubbery shifter and the brakes don't have a lot of initial bite (reminds me of the lgt). But the engine is really nice, the interior is very nice. I love the floating center console.
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08-29-2007, 10:47 AM | #22 | |
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I may be in the minority here, but if getting a great performing/fun car into my budget means nixing a nav I will rarely use I have NO problems doing that. and 2200 bucks JUST for nav is ridiculous (the car comes standard with the nice stereo, etc -- things that are often bundled in with nav on other cars). Besides, even the nav on my cell phone works fine in a pinch. |
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08-29-2007, 10:50 AM | #23 | |
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I think the new WRX is overpriced too... Agreed. |
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08-29-2007, 10:54 AM | #24 |
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08-29-2007, 11:07 AM | #25 | |
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Buddy of mine has the C30's in, I'm going to need to do a test drive and give some feedback. |
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