TTwizted13StrtRcr

<center><img src="http://media.paultan.org/paris2006/c30paris1.jpg"></center><p>its a c30

231 ft/lbs and 215 hp. turbocharged FWD

i dont like the looks though<ul><li><a href="http://autos.aol.com/article/coupe/_a/mini-cooper-s-and-volvo-c30/20080217135009990001">road and track article here</a></li></ul>

TTschwing

Not bad in person...saw one the other day..

I'm surprised they compared it to the Mini...Seems to be a different demographic...

JustAdam

Did you mean the srt4?

Death sTTar

I agree Steve, that's a really good comparison. Now if only Audi would follow suit.

TTschwing

Volvo's are more Fordish than Swedish these days (though I've always been a fan of the women...:-)

ScratchRob13

i would go gti before that

kTTang

I was extremely unimpressed, haha. On paper, the car looks fabulous, so maybe that hindered it because it did not feel that quick at all. The shifter was real smooth and build quality was great, but the overall experience was not that engaging. I thought it was because I drove our cars before it. It was a smoother ride, quieter engine, and just not as fun to throw around. And then I looked at the price and it was unbelievable. They wanted over $30k for a semi-loaded one. For the size/style/performance, the GTI and Mazda3 really blow it out of the water. It's a good car, just not for the money and considering its competitors. Someone here at school has one exactly in that color combination.

TTinCT

feeling like Audi is not in touch with the real world these days price wise...

TTschwing

True...

Lowcountry

Have you guys seen the Mini Clubman? Lots more doors on that one.