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Need For Tweed said:
I'll do my best at the "look after it" bit. Got to tell you that it's a bloody good giggle! You'd better have understanding neighbours though as the noise it makes on a cold start is simply rude.
Quick update:
I'm now 7 weeks into the 'ownership experience' and still loving every minute. A business trip to Germany in week one gave me a chance to exercise the old girl properly, which was nice. Getting decent mpgs (27 average) despite numerous splendid B road blasts, although I've not yet taken the owner's manual advice of turning off the ESC to 'enjoy your favorite road'. Gotta love the Polestar chaps. Gives a rear bias to the AWD system apparently. I'll let you know how that goes when my undercarriage reaches the prerequisite dimensions. Possibly from the wrong side of a hedge. (I'm joking of course. I drive a Volvo for chuffs sake. May dislodge my flat cap).
The rear bias AWD is surprisingly rear biased, I drive a 370Z and am used to a twitchy back end, putting the P* in ESC sport mode and being silly caught me completely by surprise, it does get worryingly sideways if provoked.Quick update:
I'm now 7 weeks into the 'ownership experience' and still loving every minute. A business trip to Germany in week one gave me a chance to exercise the old girl properly, which was nice. Getting decent mpgs (27 average) despite numerous splendid B road blasts, although I've not yet taken the owner's manual advice of turning off the ESC to 'enjoy your favorite road'. Gotta love the Polestar chaps. Gives a rear bias to the AWD system apparently. I'll let you know how that goes when my undercarriage reaches the prerequisite dimensions. Possibly from the wrong side of a hedge. (I'm joking of course. I drive a Volvo for chuffs sake. May dislodge my flat cap).
After_Shock said:
The rear bias AWD is surprisingly rear biased, I drive a 370Z and am used to a twitchy back end, putting the P* in ESC sport mode and being silly caught me completely by surprise, it does get worryingly sideways if provoked.
Maybe I should approach the ESC button then . . (been keeping a wide berth so far!)stripy7 said:
I know its not Easter, so apologies for the thread resurrection. I'm after a fast estate and I'm liking the polestar. Any feedback from owners?
It's still great ! Road tax is expensive, MPG is not good around town. I got the front tyres down to the canvas in time for it's 12 month service (8k miles), but other than that it's still a hoot to drive and very very quick. The new 4 cylinder version with 8 speed box has even more power, but I'm not sure they're in the UK yet.stripy7 said:
Thanks, I currently drive an 07 Defender so crap MPG and high tax wont come as a shock. The rarity of P* has kept residuals high for second hand stock, so I'm thinking new will be a better buy.
I think there are still some new/pre-reg delivery mile six cylinders in stock somewhere in the countrystripy7 said:
With only 100 out there I don't see the depreciation of other Volvos, once the initial hit has occurred? Very interested to see what discounts are available on the 5 pot model. Going to see a couple of cars on Saturday.
There is no five pot model. Straight six three litre, turbo or two litre four with turbo & superchargerchopper602 said:
stripy7 said:
With only 100 out there I don't see the depreciation of other Volvos, once the initial hit has occurred? Very interested to see what discounts are available on the 5 pot model. Going to see a couple of cars on Saturday.
There is no five pot model. Straight six three litre, turbo or two litre four with turbo & superchargerstripy7 said:
With only 100 out there I don't see the depreciation of other Volvos, once the initial hit has occurred? Very interested to see what discounts are available on the 5 pot model. Going to see a couple of cars on Saturday.
Was offered a pre-registered 6-cyl V60P* with delivery mileage for £39k when I enquired a few months back - even had a choice of all 4 colours!! The new 4-cyl variants are already being offered with a 20% discount, for delivery in Jan 2017. I'm guessing that with the new VED bands coming in in April, £39995 will be the starting point for any price negotiations!!Anyone on here bought the rebel blue car that was advertised at Volvo Chigwell? Price had been reduced to £28,995 and looked a good buy. Started looking at these a few weeks back and like many others wonder what price they will level out at. Even so that is a great saving over list price. A year old car with only 7k miles...
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