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Originally Posted by Cutty72
Power/torque is limited in the first 3 gears as well.
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That is craptistic IMO
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Originally Posted by derf
They share something like 50 or 60% of their parts. It the stuff you dont see that makes them the same, the unibody chassis is almost teh same, steering column, suspension, brakes, switches, electric motors, AC system, heater locks, wire harness, fuel tank, pumps etc... All the hidden shit you dont see. So when you pay 30k for a C30 volvo (still an awesome car) all you are really paying for is the cool body shape, motor and interior.
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Yeah that part sucks... but happens all too often.
I decided to check top gear about the cars.
They have this cool "car chooser" and it always puts the GTI towards the top under my choices...
http://www.topgear.com/uk/parkinglot...unningCosts:50
Here's the GTI review
http://www.topgear.com/uk/volkswagen/golf-gti/verdict
Here's the C30 (not R) review
http://www.topgear.com/uk/volvo/c30/verdict