Coming back

REDSHEEPRIDD · Mar 29th, 2015, 10:49

So after owning 2 XC90's over 7 years, I quit for an E Class estate E350 cdi 8 months ago.

Today I am ordering a MY16 XC60 R design Lux Nav, magic blue, winter pack & front sensors.

The E class was lovely, quiet, smooth, very powerful and had lots of extras - but I hated it in the wet or winter and really didn't trust it at all in corners, even with new tyres.

Test drove a Mercedes GLA (petrol & diesel), X3 3l, Q5 and here I am back with a volvo.

Gruff - yes, slower - yes, more comfortable - yes, nicer interior & exterior - in my opinion yes and just felt better.

Looking forward to taking delivery.

One question having had speed sensitive steering on my XC90 R but not on my SE, I couldn't remember much difference - any comment on whether it's worth the extra small payment?

ashadam · Mar 29th, 2015, 11:26

Nice Spec is the Magic Blue one of the new colours, if so I may take a look at that colour.

Considered1 · Mar 29th, 2015, 12:22

Good choice Sir, you'll love it,
Haven't tried the speed sensitive steering but I find the steering much lighter than cars I have had before.
AWD or FWD
manual or auto?

REDSHEEPRIDD · Mar 29th, 2015, 18:08

AWD D5 220bhp Euro 6
Geartronic
Added tinted rear windows at last minute.

Crockers · Mar 29th, 2015, 20:06

Is the D5 now an extra 5bhp? Wonder if that too can be Polestarred?? If so to what level??

AngloScot · Mar 29th, 2015, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDSHEEPRIDD

AWD D5 220bhp Euro 6
Geartronic
Added tinted rear windows at last minute.

Nice spec and the tinted windows add that bit of class to the car as well. Lovely car.

simonjedrake · Mar 29th, 2015, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crockers

Is the D5 now an extra 5bhp? Wonder if that too can be Polestarred?? If so to what level??

Yes, sure is now 220bhp for MY16 - or at least it is everywhere else on the globe EXCEPT the UK whilst VCUK get their act in order and catch up with everyone else.

Re Polestar, I emailed them 2 weeks ago & they are currently working on a fresh hotter brew as below their below email.

Hi,
Currently we can not offer any optimization for your engine. We will release all new optimisations for new MY week 20. So please, check www.polestar.com . You will find all the optimization spec when the optimization is released.

Best Regards
Polestar

Polestar Performance AB
www.polestar.com

Mar 29th, 2015, 10:49	#1
REDSHEEPRIDD Senior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 15:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	Coming back So after owning 2 XC90's over 7 years, I quit for an E Class estate E350 cdi 8 months ago. Today I am ordering a MY16 XC60 R design Lux Nav, magic blue, winter pack & front sensors. The E class was lovely, quiet, smooth, very powerful and had lots of extras - but I hated it in the wet or winter and really didn't trust it at all in corners, even with new tyres. Test drove a Mercedes GLA (petrol & diesel), X3 3l, Q5 and here I am back with a volvo. Gruff - yes, slower - yes, more comfortable - yes, nicer interior & exterior - in my opinion yes and just felt better. Looking forward to taking delivery. One question having had speed sensitive steering on my XC90 R but not on my SE, I couldn't remember much difference - any comment on whether it's worth the extra small payment?

Mar 29th, 2015, 11:26	#2
ashadam Member Last Online: May 30th, 2016 19:01 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: London	Nice Spec is the Magic Blue one of the new colours, if so I may take a look at that colour. __________________ XC60 R Design NAV Geartronic D4, Onyx Black, Dark tinted glass, Family pack - XC60, Heated front seats, Rear parking camera - Collected 10th June 2015

Mar 29th, 2015, 12:22	#3
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Good choice Sir, you'll love it, Haven't tried the speed sensitive steering but I find the steering much lighter than cars I have had before. AWD or FWD manual or auto? __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera Last edited by Considered1; Mar 29th, 2015 at 12:25.

Mar 29th, 2015, 20:06	#5
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Is the D5 now an extra 5bhp? Wonder if that too can be Polestarred?? If so to what level?? __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Mar 29th, 2015, 18:08	#4
REDSHEEPRIDD Senior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 15:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	AWD D5 220bhp Euro 6 Geartronic Added tinted rear windows at last minute.

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