The Volvo S90/V90 lease thread
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maccas99 said:
LOL @ you lot - we have a previous gen XC60 in Rich Java at the moment which the V90 CC is replacing in September. To say I was shocked when it turned up is an understatement!
Lesson learned - do not select a colour from a manufacturers website, see it in the flesh.
It does look good in the sun at certain angles I guess
In normal light it does look a bit dog poo brown.Lesson learned - do not select a colour from a manufacturers website, see it in the flesh.
It does look good in the sun at certain angles I guess
dogdiego said:
I think you’ll probably get 1/4, maybe 1/2. I remember asking for a full tank when buying my Octavia vRS on PCP.
They just laughed.
Haha, yeah, I figured the same. Wouldn't be disappointed with half - never any harm in asking of course.They just laughed.
jamei303 said:
May as well kick the tyres and ask for mudflaps too
Might try kicking the salesman instead!Got mine this week.
Bright silver with blonde interior.
Pros would be pilot assist
Very nice inside
Cons would be size with poor parking sensors
Gearbox
Others with the car. Would like some help with certain things.
Basically poor parking sensors. So nothing and then stop immediately sound.
Trouble connecting to phone WiFi. Sometimes does it. Sometimes not.
I've emailed the dealer about the above to see if software fix would help.
Another issue is how do I save a song on Spotify? Either my library or a playlist. Tried long press and it doesn't do anything.
Main con, but this might be my poor driving ability with automatics.
In a manual car when I stop. Most of the time I release the brake and put into neutral. So as I stop it's very smooth.
With this when I try to let off the brake it's lurching forward then slamming on the auto hold. Setting off and stopping seem very harsh even with pilot assist. Anything in the profile settings would fix this? Maybe gearing to dynamic?
Bright silver with blonde interior.
Pros would be pilot assist
Very nice inside
Cons would be size with poor parking sensors
Gearbox
Others with the car. Would like some help with certain things.
Basically poor parking sensors. So nothing and then stop immediately sound.
Trouble connecting to phone WiFi. Sometimes does it. Sometimes not.
I've emailed the dealer about the above to see if software fix would help.
Another issue is how do I save a song on Spotify? Either my library or a playlist. Tried long press and it doesn't do anything.
Main con, but this might be my poor driving ability with automatics.
In a manual car when I stop. Most of the time I release the brake and put into neutral. So as I stop it's very smooth.
With this when I try to let off the brake it's lurching forward then slamming on the auto hold. Setting off and stopping seem very harsh even with pilot assist. Anything in the profile settings would fix this? Maybe gearing to dynamic?
pespro said:
Cons would be size with poor parking sensors
Gearbox
Others with the car. Would like some help with certain things.
Basically poor parking sensors. So nothing and then stop immediately sound.
Main con, but this might be my poor driving ability with automatics.
In a manual car when I stop. Most of the time I release the brake and put into neutral. So as I stop it's very smooth.
With this when I try to let off the brake it's lurching forward then slamming on the auto hold. Setting off and stopping seem very harsh even with pilot assist. Anything in the profile settings would fix this? Maybe gearing to dynamic?
I've not found this with the parking sensors. They're not brilliant but if you take it easy when manoeuvring they'll give you enough warning.Gearbox
Others with the car. Would like some help with certain things.
Basically poor parking sensors. So nothing and then stop immediately sound.
Main con, but this might be my poor driving ability with automatics.
In a manual car when I stop. Most of the time I release the brake and put into neutral. So as I stop it's very smooth.
With this when I try to let off the brake it's lurching forward then slamming on the auto hold. Setting off and stopping seem very harsh even with pilot assist. Anything in the profile settings would fix this? Maybe gearing to dynamic?
What do you mean with the last bit exactly as it sounds like you're doing something odd.
If auto hold is on, the car will apply the brakes automatically when you come to a stop. Touch the accelerator and you're on your way again.
Or are you meaning you're trying to go into park with auto hold on?
The first couple of hundred miles I found the breaks to be a bit snatchy coming to a standstill and setting off but they are smooth now they have bedded in. I do find that on occasion the engine cuts off just before the car comes to a standstill and restarts with a little lurch if I don’t apply the brakes fully.
I have no problem with the parking sensors provided the approach is slow, although they are nowhere near as sensitive those a VW.
I don’t have WiFi or Spotify but playing music through Bluetooth works very well and I like that car displays the album graphics.
I have no problem with the parking sensors provided the approach is slow, although they are nowhere near as sensitive those a VW.
I don’t have WiFi or Spotify but playing music through Bluetooth works very well and I like that car displays the album graphics.
Edited by DrewPeacock on Thursday 11th April 21:41
My V90 R Design in Osmium Silver was delivered earlier this week. Deal was through Total Motion.
The colour is lovely and I'm glad I changed my decision from Savile Grey. I'd originally gone with Savile but after seeing both in the metal I changed my mind and it was the right thing to do.
The interior is wonderful. The seats are hard but very comfortable and have a great range of adjustment. A shame they aren't fully automatic; this was something I will miss from my A6. The central touch screen unit is easy to use and its nice to be able to set an individual drive mode. One of the first things I did though was turn off the lane departure warning; horrible piece of technology!
Space wise it is bigger in the rear than my A6 (avant) and I love the integrated sun blinds that pull up out of the window cill. Fantastic. The boot is about the same as the A6 if not a tiny bit smaller, but still plenty large enough.
The ride and handling is good. Turn in is actually quite sharp and its nice to see a decent set of tyres on (Pirelli P Zero). The gearbox is OK rather than good, with changes in dynamic being quick enough. I actually find it nice to drive in manual mode and use the paddles because of the comparatively lethargic 'box, which is actually a positive; in my A6 I very rarely used them. The ride is on the acceptable side of firm but I'm glad it comes on 18" wheels as any bigger and I really think it could be quite crashy.
The engine is a T4 and its strong enough for daily use but as its only done a couple of hundred miles its definitely got some time to go before it loosens up a bit. Economy wise I can see it averaging about 30mpg with my driving.
All in all it's a fantastic car and in R Design trim it looks great. As it's a lease it doesn't matter so much but I honestly do think the price of cars is crazy; as nice as it is £42k is an awful lot of money.
It's going to be a nice place to sit for the next 12 months! If you're waiting on one you won't be disappointed.
The colour is lovely and I'm glad I changed my decision from Savile Grey. I'd originally gone with Savile but after seeing both in the metal I changed my mind and it was the right thing to do.
The interior is wonderful. The seats are hard but very comfortable and have a great range of adjustment. A shame they aren't fully automatic; this was something I will miss from my A6. The central touch screen unit is easy to use and its nice to be able to set an individual drive mode. One of the first things I did though was turn off the lane departure warning; horrible piece of technology!
Space wise it is bigger in the rear than my A6 (avant) and I love the integrated sun blinds that pull up out of the window cill. Fantastic. The boot is about the same as the A6 if not a tiny bit smaller, but still plenty large enough.
The ride and handling is good. Turn in is actually quite sharp and its nice to see a decent set of tyres on (Pirelli P Zero). The gearbox is OK rather than good, with changes in dynamic being quick enough. I actually find it nice to drive in manual mode and use the paddles because of the comparatively lethargic 'box, which is actually a positive; in my A6 I very rarely used them. The ride is on the acceptable side of firm but I'm glad it comes on 18" wheels as any bigger and I really think it could be quite crashy.
The engine is a T4 and its strong enough for daily use but as its only done a couple of hundred miles its definitely got some time to go before it loosens up a bit. Economy wise I can see it averaging about 30mpg with my driving.
All in all it's a fantastic car and in R Design trim it looks great. As it's a lease it doesn't matter so much but I honestly do think the price of cars is crazy; as nice as it is £42k is an awful lot of money.
It's going to be a nice place to sit for the next 12 months! If you're waiting on one you won't be disappointed.
FWIW said:
I've just been given an ‘Unconfirmed’ build week of 34 which is week commencing the 19/08/2019 for my S90 T4 R Design. FTKd in January.
Eight months for delivery
Will it be a 'Plus'?!
Mine is built apparently but I FTK in early October so know your pain for an 8 month wait!!Eight months for delivery
Will it be a 'Plus'?!
FWIW said:
I've just been given an ‘Unconfirmed’ build week of 34 which is week commencing the 19/08/2019 for my S90 T4 R Design. FTKd in January.
Eight months for delivery
Will it be a 'Plus'?!
But if it's being built 19/08 doesn't it then have to get here on the train from China? More than 8 months....Eight months for delivery
Will it be a 'Plus'?!
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