6-Speed Turbo Hatch: 2011 Volvo C30

If you head out to your local used car lot looking for a late model front-drive hot hatch with a manual gearbox you'll probably expect to find something from Ford, Volkswagen, or Honda.  Add a turbocharger to the requirements list and Honda drops off the table, and if you want something that has more than 4 cylinders the list gets really small and something from a Scandanvian OE pops to the top.  Find this 2011 Volvo C30 here on eBay bidding for $5,000 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Maribel, WI.

K2 Interview: NeedThatCar.com Talks Volvo C30, Mini, & Hot Wheels

The following is an interview conducted by DT's field reporter, K2 Mystery Car. Take it away K2:  Your intrepid reporter here, K2 Mystery Car, this time with a Volvo C30 owner’s experiences and thoughts in relation to the Tuesday, June 9, 2015 post “New Car Tuesday: 2015 Mini Cooper S”.

15k: Happy Mother's Day: 2008 Volvo C30

If I was a more fiscally blessed son, I would honor my mother on this Mother's Day with this Volvo, a summary of everything she needs in a daily driver. For someone finally freed of minivan duty, this sleek turbocharged hatch is actually an efficient, practical mini-wagon in disguise. Find this 2008 Volvo C30 T5 for $14,933 in Detroit, MI. Words by DT contributor slowcarSLOW-MPGlol.