Top 10 Things I Love About P1 Volvos (C30, S40, V50, C70)

1. Symmetrical Interior Design
2. Waterfall Center Console (the rare clear plastic design is called "Iced Aqua")
3. T5 Torque
4. 5 Cylinder Engine Exhaust Note
5. Well Aging Body Design
6. Surprise Factor of a Volvo
7. Cargo Space
8. Chassis
9. Safety
10. Manual Shifter Throw
Bonus. Seats

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[michaelstrongbow]

Changing the headlights on a P1 Volvo is the easiest I have ever seen for this era. Getting to the rear bulbs is quite easy as well. No tools really needed.

[trudibadenhorst]

Just bought a MINT condition V50 and I cannot wait to collect it. 3 set days, a routine maintenance on a rocket at the theatre.. and 2 prop builds in one week but soon as work is done... It's time to go fetch the green beast.

[adam-sobkowicz]

Getting a 2005 Volvo V50 T5 awd m66 next week and I’ve been binging your videos :)

[DomiY]

Great video Michael. My ‘07 non-T V50 is a joy to drive. It’s my daily runner, and I love it. I can only imagine if it were turbo. As far as safety...hands-down the best. We sold my son’s ‘06 S40 to a family member, and shortly after she got into a major accident. She was completely engulfed in airbags and curtains. First responders got her out with the Jaws of Life, unscathed. My Bimmer is the beast; the Volvo is everything else. 👍🏼

[hermanmunster]

The T5 C30 is a Golf GTi KILLER, for sure. And the sound from that 5 pot block, is SO addictive.
I drive the Diesel version V50 2.4 D5, and it affects you in the same way.

[eppeep]

Greatly edited video! Im finally modding my 2006 c30 t5 (m66). Everything should be done in less than a month, i cant wait anymore! All im doing is watching c30 exhaust clips, performance and part videos / reviews, reading through forums and on and on...

BSR-Chiptuning, bsr 3" downpipe with a sportcat, bsr sportsflow exhaust (Im from Germany), coilovers to put him low, and some wheel spacers. I will also add an anti-roll bar and so on. :)

Since this is the first time that i will own a modified, fast and great sounding car, i will be the happiest man on earth, haha.

Cheers!

[harijurada]

You have no idea how much I agree with you!
I was born in 1973, and I had the opportunity in my life to have GOLF 1 GTI, 2 diesel, , 4;TDI / GTI, , Touareg V10 TDI, BMW 3 and 5, MB; C270 CDI, FORD Escort XR3i, etc.
They Are All Bull Shit!

In 2014 I had total damage to my V50 R5, I went out as if nothing had happened.
Now I have a V50 D2, not very lucky as far as the engine is concerned, but I hope to find a V50 D4 R-design, there are not many of them in the EU and whoever has one, does not sell it!
Greetings from Croatia.

[renciksplayz]

I own a 2.4i v50!!! you are right my guy, it sounds gorgeous, i love it

[burkestorti]

The best thing about my 2008 V50 T5, is that I was able to spend 6 weeks driving it in Europe. I drove from Sweden south to N. Italy & back to Sweden. When I was done, Volvo shipped it home to California.

[BCamden]

Swedish balanced design, and the fact that I’ve never had it flat out, not bad for Australia

[davidhall]

I absolutely love the sculptural design of my C30 and cant envisage ever selling it 😍🇸🇪🚗 I love that it was designed specifically as a two door, four seat coupe. A two door version of the Golf just doesnt cut it 😉 Also the fact that it feels part of a line that Volvo only goes for every 20 years - P1800ES - 480 - C30 😀👍

[alexsa]

6:25 yes, I agree with you because I have the C70 II. Even with the roof down packed in the cargo room, still you have plenty of room to put up to 2 big bags. Volvo engineers have very good and advanced imagination. Amazing

[paulgraz]

When I reluctantly sold off my 03 MINI Cooper S for a C30, my MINI friends thought I was nuts. This list explains it all pretty well. Although, I still feel I took a hit on handling, but those other 9 factors kinda outweigh that.

[sheldonsdrums]

ive currently got my Volvo c30 as my first car, I wouldn't change it for anything and love it with a passion, agree that its a head turner, but have been told its a grandads car, not after they hear it though!

[THECHNA]

Getting a 2008 V50 2.0d in 2 days, binging volvo vids

[hoogsman]

I have a C30 2.4i and can agree, the sound of the N/A 5 pot is incredible and almost makes up for that lack of power

[raymondtuckerjr]

Bought an 05' S40t5 back in April. FWD, auto, leather, roof, rear wing, side skirts, front splitter, 6 disc changer, and ss pedals with 103, 000 miles. I haven't done much....exhaust upgrade and Eibach Pro-kit with lowering springs and heavy duty f/r sway bars and end links arriving Monday or Tuesday. Probably won't do anything else, I love my little party crasher!

[ognocio]

People who have a Volvo are people with style. Cool people as me ;)

[ZombieVisuals]

This week, someone asked me whether my V50 (facelift) was a brand new car... Props to the designer!

[VincVinc]

I totally share your opinion ... T5 engines are the best for these P1 models. Great video