Thank you forum members

[Nippy Knot]

Hi all just a quick note of thanks for the useful posts on this forum, after 12+ years of BMW ownership I picked up a new XC90 Exec with Family Pack and RSE yesterday. Also I’m sure Volvo would like to say thanks as the posts on here also persuaded me to go for the Front Park Assist, Reversing Camera and Side Steps.

First impressions ......the car is very nice!!!

The dealer was 200 miles away so a good chance to get used to the car on the drive home, on the way there the X3 3.0 Petrol averaged 29.6 MPG, on the way home the XC90 averaged 30.3 MPG.

Certain bits will take a while to get used to:-

• Folding mirrors need the ignition on to work (I’ll get used to it)
• After the M Sport Steering wheel of the X3 the XC90 feels a bit hard and plastic (might need to invest in the R-Design version)

The good bits:-

• The Sat Nav, whilst fiddly and unintuitive, is better than expected (had low expectations after reading the posts on here). Also a good feature is that it beeps rather than speaks directions whilst on the phone.
• The leather is gorgeous, Vented Massaging seats – a gimmick but ended up playing with them several times on the way home.
• USB with memory stick is fantastic.
• Parking Camera – Coloured lines showing where the car is going plus the fact that you can see the bumper.

It’ll take time to get used to the controls but overall a brilliant car and I can see why despite the age of the design people on here are very positive about them.

Quick question if I may. Does anyone know if the 2011 cars should have a first aid kit?

Thanks

[AB-UK]

Congrats - and welcome to the club.
I agree about the steering wheel - I had to ask several dealers if I had received the correct one, because the wheel in my '53 SE version was more comfortable.
Even the steering wheels on V70 models are nicer!

[Buck Rogers]

Hey looks good, congratulations. Fine car.

Quick question, I noticed your seat back protectors were branded Volvo, did they come with it? or did you buy them as an accessory? I only ask as they look a good fit and cover whole seat back.

Regards Buck

[Nippy Knot]

Buck,

Yes they are from Volvo and they are a good fit going all the way down to the seat base you can see them on the Volvo Accessories Web site:-

http://vccs.volvocars.se/Accessories...ent/VCC-425806

Part No. 31316570

I think they retail at around £27.33 each but I managed to persuade the dealer to include them as part of the deal.

[indiebands]

Originally Posted by Nippy Knot

Hi all just a quick note of thanks for the useful posts on this forum, after 12+ years of BMW ownership I picked up a new XC90 Exec with Family Pack and RSE yesterday. Also I’m sure Volvo would like to say thanks as the posts on here also persuaded me to go for the Front Park Assist, Reversing Camera and Side Steps.

First impressions ......the car is very nice!!!

The dealer was 200 miles away so a good chance to get used to the car on the drive home, on the way there the X3 3.0 Petrol averaged 29.6 MPG, on the way home the XC90 averaged 30.3 MPG.

Certain bits will take a while to get used to:-

• Folding mirrors need the ignition on to work (I’ll get used to it)
• After the M Sport Steering wheel of the X3 the XC90 feels a bit hard and plastic (might need to invest in the R-Design version)

The good bits:-

• The Sat Nav, whilst fiddly and unintuitive, is better than expected (had low expectations after reading the posts on here). Also a good feature is that it beeps rather than speaks directions whilst on the phone.
• The leather is gorgeous, Vented Massaging seats – a gimmick but ended up playing with them several times on the way home.
• USB with memory stick is fantastic.
• Parking Camera – Coloured lines showing where the car is going plus the fact that you can see the bumper.

It’ll take time to get used to the controls but overall a brilliant car and I can see why despite the age of the design people on here are very positive about them.

Quick question if I may. Does anyone know if the 2011 cars should have a first aid kit?

Thanks

Welcome to the club. I am a newbie myself, with a MY11 V8 Exec in Magic Blue. I agree on the steering wheel - I ordered the R Design "sport" leather steering wheel in off-black and am very happy with it. It has a nice feel and looks right at home in the interior - the little ventilation holes match up well with the Exec ventilated leather seats too. Enjoy!