Blue or blue? - Volvo C30 Forums and Community

robv · 05-19-2008, 05:13 PM

Hi all, Barents or Brilliant? I just can't decide!

Jimmynva · 05-19-2008, 05:22 PM

Both look nice, I was leaning toward Brilliant before I decided on Electric Silver... just had to have the black leather with red carpets... :-) for what it's worth there are other cars out there with shades of blue very similar to Brilliant, but none that I've seen close to Barents. If you want to blend in, go Brilliant, if you want to stand out, go Barents. That's just my .02 cents. Either is a good choice really.

robv · 05-19-2008, 05:23 PM

I ought to add that I'm getting the R-design and in the UK that comes with the silver wing mirrors.

So so excited about getting it after having test driven it. I'm not even ordering until June and delivery 1st September - such a long wait!

diesel · 05-19-2008, 05:25 PM

Barents is more unusual but they're both nice

bryand · 05-19-2008, 05:40 PM

Barents is OK in bright sunlight but looks a boring grey in any other lighting. My dealer has more new Barents cars in the showroom than any other colour. Now why might that be...

socaldave · 05-19-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bryand

Barents is OK in bright sunlight but looks a boring grey in any other lighting. My dealer has more new Barents cars in the showroom than any other colour. Now why might that be...

Hey man - don't you go raining on my Barents Blue parade!!!

I actually agree with you, but I live in L.A, so sunshine is more often than not the order of the day!

raoulduke · 05-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Brilliant Blue all the way IMO! (I think it's a really nice looking vibrant blue!, and it was my close second choice to E. Silver)

ChrisS · 05-19-2008, 11:07 PM

See them in person. Personally, I see the Barents as grey in most light. Not at all attractive to me.

blanki1981 · 05-20-2008, 03:48 AM

I'd also go with brilliant blue myself, I would imagine being a lighter colour it would show dirt & (god forbid) scratches less than barents blue. I personally think the C30 looks better in lighter colours, but of course colour is a really personal choice.

robv · 05-20-2008, 07:16 AM

Thanks guys, I'm still not sure though. Anyone got pix uploaded of barents or brilliant? I've only found a barents on flickr, brilliant is harder to come by!

Millvi · 05-20-2008, 07:23 AM

Until a few days ago I would have said the Brilliant blue without hesitation given the choice of those two. That was until on here a member in the US posted pictures of his Barents blue C30.

However, I think I would go for the Brilliant blue as I think I goes really well with the R-design interior and the silver mirrors.

*rio-brasil* · 05-20-2008, 07:30 AM

Hard choice... i'd say that if u like to be center of attention go for the brilliant, if u are a little bit more discret... Barent. I love both...

ops... sorry...

just the neckless

robv · 05-20-2008, 04:25 PM

Hi guys, thanks for your comments. The photos are especially helpful - I think it's going to be the brilliant blue - it matches very well with the silver wing mirrors and just suits the sporty nature of the r-design!

Now it's down to 2.0d or 1.6d!

bryand · 05-20-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by robv

Now it's down to 2.0d or 1.6d!

1.6d is gutless compared to the 2.0d IMHO.

tobias · 05-20-2008, 04:50 PM

Hi Roby,never driven the 1.6d but since getting my 2.0d last week i've been very impressed how smooth and quiet it is,but with talk the price of diesel soon to be hitting £1.50 litre i,m thinking l should have bought a petrol.

05-19-2008, 05:13 PM	#1
robv New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sussex UK Posts: 5	Blue or blue? Hi all, Barents or Brilliant? I just can't decide!

05-19-2008, 05:22 PM	#2
Jimmynva resident smart@55 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coastal Virginia Posts: 484	Both look nice, I was leaning toward Brilliant before I decided on Electric Silver... just had to have the black leather with red carpets... :-) for what it's worth there are other cars out there with shades of blue very similar to Brilliant, but none that I've seen close to Barents. If you want to blend in, go Brilliant, if you want to stand out, go Barents. That's just my .02 cents. Either is a good choice really. __________________ 08 C30 v2.0, Electric Silver, off black leather/red interior, 6sp, all the options (minus NAV and sunroof). Mods: H&R sport springs, Bilstein sport shocks/struts, IPD rear sway, Viva adj control arms, VT tranny mount, Evolve 3" downpipe & exhaust, EST intake filter, Rica Stage II, badgeless including grille and 35/20 tint. future mods: wheels, Quaife LSD, Bell IC.

05-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
robv New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sussex UK Posts: 5	Oh yeah... I ought to add that I'm getting the R-design and in the UK that comes with the silver wing mirrors. So so excited about getting it after having test driven it. I'm not even ordering until June and delivery 1st September - such a long wait!

05-19-2008, 05:25 PM	#4
diesel C30WOR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 120	Barents is more unusual but they're both nice __________________ 2.0D SE metallic silver, winter pack, park assist (dealer fitted).

05-19-2008, 05:40 PM	#5
bryand All Gold Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loughborough, England Posts: 1,557	Barents is OK in bright sunlight but looks a boring grey in any other lighting. My dealer has more new Barents cars in the showroom than any other colour. Now why might that be... __________________ C30 2.0D SE Lux in Matt Gold with Nordic Light Oak trim, Bi-Xenons and SatNav. Now with zero bodyroll and 30 extra horses.

05-19-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
raoulduke OSD Survivor!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,963	Brilliant Blue all the way IMO! (I think it's a really nice looking vibrant blue!, and it was my close second choice to E. Silver) __________________ April '08 OSD, '08 C30 T5 Version 2.0, Electric Silver, Kalix Offblack, 'Geartronic' Auto, Power Seats, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, ECC, Fog Lights, Rear Armrest, Protective Bumper Cover. (Mods: 17" Gold TD Pro Race 1.2s, 225/45/17 Toyo Proxes, iPd Rear Anti Sway Bar, EST Front Strut Brace, Evolve Intake Pipe, Magnaflow Muffler, Magnaflow 4" Exhaust Tips, Upgraded Hot Side Turbo Pipe, 'Warm' air intake w/ AEM Dryflow filter ;), Break Caliper Paint Kit (bronze/red lettering), Badgeless Grill, AutoVation Aluminum Sport Pedals and Dead Pedal, 8" Blaupunkt Sub, LED Interior Lights.)

05-19-2008, 11:07 PM	#8
ChrisS Owner since 4/29/09 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Apple Country, Massachusetts Posts: 2,762	See them in person. Personally, I see the Barents as grey in most light. Not at all attractive to me. __________________ Have you seen the latest Boston Volvo Karma Giveaway? If not, Go HERE. Past Winner items can be seen HERE For all your C30 needs: BOSTON VOLVO VILLAGE Parts ------------------- Classic C30 R-Design. Brilliant Blue. 6-speed, Bluetooth, Bi-Xenon, ECC w/IAQS, Dynaudio, laminated glass, puddle lights, 18" Atreus w/Pirelli(summer), 16" steel w/Hakka R(winter), hitch, ipd sway bar, LED rear/ chrome directionals, etc.

05-20-2008, 03:48 AM	#9
blanki1981 C30W Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 56	I'd also go with brilliant blue myself, I would imagine being a lighter colour it would show dirt & (god forbid) scratches less than barents blue. I personally think the C30 looks better in lighter colours, but of course colour is a really personal choice. __________________ Ian Volvo C30 1.8 SE Orinoco Blue Volvo 480 Turbo

05-20-2008, 07:16 AM	#10
robv New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sussex UK Posts: 5	Barents Thanks guys, I'm still not sure though. Anyone got pix uploaded of barents or brilliant? I've only found a barents on flickr, brilliant is harder to come by!

05-20-2008, 07:23 AM	#11
Millvi 2007 C30 T5 SE Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 197	Until a few days ago I would have said the Brilliant blue without hesitation given the choice of those two. That was until on here a member in the US posted pictures of his Barents blue C30. However, I think I would go for the Brilliant blue as I think I goes really well with the R-design interior and the silver mirrors.

05-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#12
rio-brasil Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 1,317	Hard choice... i'd say that if u like to be center of attention go for the brilliant, if u are a little bit more discret... Barent. I love both... ops... sorry... just the neckless __________________ .:. Custom C30 Desktop Wallpapers .:. .:. Personal Website .:.

05-20-2008, 04:25 PM	#13
robv New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sussex UK Posts: 5	Thanks all Hi guys, thanks for your comments. The photos are especially helpful - I think it's going to be the brilliant blue - it matches very well with the silver wing mirrors and just suits the sporty nature of the r-design! Now it's down to 2.0d or 1.6d!

05-20-2008, 04:50 PM	#15
tobias C30WOR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 136	Hi Roby,never driven the 1.6d but since getting my 2.0d last week i've been very impressed how smooth and quiet it is,but with talk the price of diesel soon to be hitting £1.50 litre i,m thinking l should have bought a petrol.

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