It was brief but nice knowing you.

[Edgecase]

Firstly it’s not you, it’s me.

I picked up my 2019 V60 T5 R-Design Plus in November last year, coming from a a 2020 BMW M340i saloon.

Whilst on paper the the V60 was a good match for me I’ve just not managed to form that bond with it.

So my car journey is shortly going to continue and I’m going slightly left field with a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance which I pick up on Tuesday. (The wife is already concerned the boot is smaller).

I’ll no doubt enjoy the lack of servicing and zero car tax, only question is will I cope with charging it!

Time to put the key in the ignition and drive off into the sunset. Thanks for the ride, fellow Volvo enthusiasts! I've learned so much about these trusty Swedish machines, and I'll miss the spirited debates. Keep on rolling, and remember to buckle up for safety!

[WhatNext?]

I just got a 2020 iD.3

Lovely car, I'm convinced electric is the future. It's nice to drive a "car" again and one that balances ride and handling nicely. Comfort for long distances? Give me the barge (2018 XC60 Momentum Pro) anytime.

But for now with current technology and range, you always have to think when and where will I charge. Every time, ALL the time.

Enjoy your Tesla

[rhd443]

Originally Posted by Edgecase

Firstly it’s not you, it’s me.

I picked up my 2019 V60 T5 R-Design Plus in November last year, coming from a a 2020 BMW M340i saloon.

Whilst on paper the the V60 was a good match for me I’ve just not managed to form that bond with it.

So my car journey is shortly going to continue and I’m going slightly left field with a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance which I pick up on Tuesday. (The wife is already concerned the boot is smaller).

I’ll no doubt enjoy the lack of servicing and zero car tax, only question is will I cope with charging it!

Time to put the key in the ignition and drive off into the sunset. Thanks for the ride, fellow Volvo enthusiasts! I've learned so much about these trusty Swedish machines, and I'll miss the spirited debates. Keep on rolling, and remember to buckle up for safety!

Very interesting choice, you're going for a non heat pump version of the performance model, so the range will be terrible in cold weather and you've probably got the older processor too so the newer upgrades to the software will cause even more slowness.

I wish you good luck but realistically you could be down 100 miles range Vs the newer model 3, and be overtaken by a 2022 LR with the performance add-on when your battery is cold or less than 60% battery charge!

Not sure when the USA built models started moving to China, but I would check the paintwork very carefully and panel gaps!

[Haldex]

Originally Posted by WhatNext?

I'm convinced electric is the future.

No intention to turn this into an EV vs. alternatives debate, but hold your breath, and let’s return to this one in a few years time. We barely avoided blackouts in France this winter (thanks to an unusually warm winter..) with current 0.8% share of EVs (and literally ALL commercial transport being diesel-powered..). In a country which used to be a major electricity exporter.. I’m sure situation in UK is not much different..

[MisterGee19]

What didn’t you gel with compared to the beemer?

Currently mulling over the pros/cons between a 3/5 series estate and a v60.
Appreciate performance of the beemer will be in a different league.

[Thespannerman]

The beemer probably didn’t have the “indicators” option

Al

[James77]

Originally Posted by Haldex

No intention to turn this into an EV vs. alternatives debate, but hold your breath, and let’s return to this one in a few years time. We barely avoided blackouts in France this winter (thanks to an unusually warm winter..) with current 0.8% share of EVs (and literally ALL commercial transport being diesel-powered..). In a country which used to be a major electricity exporter.. I’m sure situation in UK is not much different..

Agree with you Haldex we're a long way off fully electric, with deadlines looming (and being shifted) the cost and affordability being challenged including net zero which any sane person must know is a utopia it isn't likely to happen in the next 10 years.
Personal view, there will be a combination of combustion types diesel and petrol will still be used to a lesser extent petric might be the best option for private vehicles. All remains to be seen interesting times ahead.

[neilgorin]

I'm moving to a Jaguar. Last chance to get one with a real engine. I've never "gelled" with my v60 and the combination of the new DCT and all the stores about the missing features on the Android system mean they've lost me for now as a customer.

I'm aware the Jag doesn't have the best reputation but then the Volvo isn't a patch on the previous two I had in quality terms either.

[James77]

Originally Posted by neilgorin

I'm moving to a Jaguar. Last chance to get one with a real engine. I've never "gelled" with my v60 and the combination of the new DCT and all the stores about the missing features on the Android system mean they've lost me for now as a customer.

I'm aware the Jag doesn't have the best reputation but then the Volvo isn't a patch on the previous two I had in quality terms either.

What Jaguar have your ordered, always looking for inspiration?

[Thespannerman]

I wouldn’t touch a Jag with the Ingenium engine. Mine seized its engine at 39k miles and loads of others have had problems with the 2 Ltr ingenium. The 3Ltr V6 isn’t much better having a reputation for snapping cranks.

And the worst issue is the attitude of the JLR dealers. I’ve had JLR products since 1991, so been loyal all that time, never again.

Al