Engine: T5/R - Considering upgrading to T5 Petrol

Emct123 · Mar 24th, 2021, 11:59

Hi, I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask a question to anyone who has driven or owns a C30 R Design T5. I recently bought a C30 R design 1.6 petrol 2009 as my first car and I love it, particularly the way it looks, however I do find it it be a bit underpowered.
I want to upgrade to the T5 version and want to know if it is worth it, in terms of power, performance and feel. Also, what should I be looking to pay for a good condition, face-lift example? Thanks.

Simmy · Mar 24th, 2021, 17:26

the difference between the two is like night and day . join the c30 crew fb group for all the information you need.

XC90Mk1 · Mar 24th, 2021, 19:28

So your question is is there much difference between something with 99BHp and 230BHp.

That’s a bit like asking is a plane quicker than walking. You are going from a low cost economical granny car to a fast road/track vehicle.

As a first car you might find it a lot of money to insure etc.

Emct123 · Mar 24th, 2021, 22:52

Fair enough, maybe a bit of a stupid question but I just want to know about owners experiences etc, maybe I should ask if its worth the extra costs involved in insurance and fuel.

Emct123 · Mar 24th, 2021, 22:53

Fair enough, maybe I should of asked about costs rather than power. Joined those Facebook groups as you suggested so thanks very much for that advice!

Bashy · Mar 25th, 2021, 01:49

Deffo worth it if you can afford it but, as a first (second) car, you will end up in a hedge bottom, i would recommend 10years experience, not to mention 10 years minimum no claims bonus.....

Emct123 · Mar 25th, 2021, 07:07

OK good to know, I have been driving for 6 years and this C30 is the first car I've owned outright in my own name. I have 3 years no claims and daily drove an Audi A3 2.0 for the last 2 years prior to buying the volvo, although that wasn't my car. Hopefully I would be experienced enough not to throw it into a hedge haha

Bashy · Mar 25th, 2021, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Emct123

OK good to know, I have been driving for 6 years and this C30 is the first car I've owned outright in my own name. I have 3 years no claims and daily drove an Audi A3 2.0 for the last 2 years prior to buying the volvo, although that wasn't my car. Hopefully I would be experienced enough not to throw it into a hedge haha

Find a T5 up for sale and run it thru a insurance comparison site, see what it gives you and go from there

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · Mar 26th, 2021, 19:58

Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards.
Dan.

Emct123 · Mar 26th, 2021, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX

Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards.
Dan.

I will do thanks, getting around £850 at minimum at the moment. I wouldn't be switching until July at the earliest as I need to save.

Mar 24th, 2021, 11:59	#1
Emct123 New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 11:28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Belfast	Considering upgrading to T5 Petrol Hi, I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask a question to anyone who has driven or owns a C30 R Design T5. I recently bought a C30 R design 1.6 petrol 2009 as my first car and I love it, particularly the way it looks, however I do find it it be a bit underpowered. I want to upgrade to the T5 version and want to know if it is worth it, in terms of power, performance and feel. Also, what should I be looking to pay for a good condition, face-lift example? Thanks.

Mar 24th, 2021, 22:52	#4
Emct123 New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 11:28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Belfast	Fair enough, maybe a bit of a stupid question but I just want to know about owners experiences etc, maybe I should ask if its worth the extra costs involved in insurance and fuel. Last edited by Emct123; Mar 24th, 2021 at 22:57.

Mar 24th, 2021, 22:53	#5
Emct123 New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 11:28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Belfast	Fair enough, maybe I should of asked about costs rather than power. Joined those Facebook groups as you suggested so thanks very much for that advice! Last edited by Emct123; Mar 24th, 2021 at 22:58.

Mar 25th, 2021, 01:49	#6
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Deffo worth it if you can afford it but, as a first (second) car, you will end up in a hedge bottom, i would recommend 10years experience, not to mention 10 years minimum no claims bonus..... __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Mar 24th, 2021, 17:26	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	the difference between the two is like night and day . join the c30 crew fb group for all the information you need.

Mar 24th, 2021, 19:28	#3
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	So your question is is there much difference between something with 99BHp and 230BHp. That’s a bit like asking is a plane quicker than walking. You are going from a low cost economical granny car to a fast road/track vehicle. As a first car you might find it a lot of money to insure etc.

Mar 25th, 2021, 07:07	#7
Emct123 New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2021 11:28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Belfast	OK good to know, I have been driving for 6 years and this C30 is the first car I've owned outright in my own name. I have 3 years no claims and daily drove an Audi A3 2.0 for the last 2 years prior to buying the volvo, although that wasn't my car. Hopefully I would be experienced enough not to throw it into a hedge haha

Mar 26th, 2021, 19:58	#9
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 18:45 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi. If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards. Dan.

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