To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History May 18, 2025

My Volvo C30 Twilight Car Confessions!

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Volvo C30

The Volvo C30 is a small car with a unique look and fun driving experience. The R-Design version has special features that make it stand out.

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The Chevrolet C30 is a big truck that can carry a lot of weight, making it great for heavy jobs or towing. It was made for many years, and people like it for its strong build and classic look. If you're into trucks that can handle tough tasks, the C30 is a well-known choice.

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turbocharged inline five

A turbocharged inline five is a type of engine with five cylinders that uses a turbo to make it more powerful. It sounds different and can be very fun to drive.

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Dynaudio sound system

The Dynaudio sound system is a fancy audio setup that makes music sound really good in the car. It's often used in high-end cars.

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So, my requirements were I wanted the manual again, and I just kept thinking about the way

the inline five sounded in a Volvo.

I just really wanted that.

So, that's where the C30 came along, and I ended up getting a, was it 2011, C30R design

with a six-speed manual, the turbocharged inline five, black with the black, and I think they

knew buck or suede interior, whatever they called it, and it was a fully loaded one, too.

It had the Dynaudio sound system in it, had the little flip-flop navigation screen.

I felt so cool in that car, but it was funny because it was not maybe a week or two after

I got it when my friends are, or maybe it was a girl that I can't remember, but I was

like, isn't that the Twilight guy's car?

And I was like, wait, is it?

What?

Because I didn't watch Twilight.

But anyways, turns out, I think, yeah, Edward Cullen in Twilight drove a C30, and that

deflated my ego there for a while, but I still love that car.

About this episode

A deep dive into the host's personal experience with their 2011 Volvo C30R, highlighting the joy of owning a manual transmission and the unique sound of its turbocharged inline five engine. The discussion takes a humorous turn when the host discovers that the car is associated with a character from the Twilight series, leading to a mix of pride and embarrassment. The episode captures the emotional connection to the car and the quirks of automotive fandom.

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In this clip, our special guest, Jon Leverett from Mazda USA tells us about his love for the Volvo inline-5 turbo in his C30 R-Design with a 6-speed manual. This guy loves his cars.

Check out the full episode here with Jon, his Rotary Family, and how he landed an amazing job at Mazda USA - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09

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