Lack of Footrest....experiences please!

[Ransman]

Originally Posted by stranex

Thanks Ransman, that almost confirms the quoted figures for average consumption. What kind of driving do you do? I'm mostly dual carriageway/motorway with some "urban" thrown in but hardly ever any start/stop (joy of working shifts!!)

Four days a week in a 4 mile stop-start commute into work and the fifth working day I do a 120 mile round trip off-site which includes 35 miles on the motorway each way.

Did a 450 mile trip over four days the week before last, hence the nice figures. The rest of my mileage is pottering about with the occasional longish trip thrown in. I am currently averaging about 14k per year.

I keep the speed at or below 70mph on the motorway - why rush when you can spend a few minutes longer enjoying the car :-) and it does make a significant difference to the fuel consumption.

[XC60AWD]

Originally Posted by stranex

Hi all, First time poster here so please be gentle!

I've been looking at a D3 DRIVe Manual over the past few weeks and after driving an Auto last week and being very impressed got to drive a manual today. All was fine until I hit the motorway and realised there was no footrest for my (rather long) left leg and it has played negatively on my mind ever since. The motorway stint wasn't very long so no real opportunity to assess fully but I was wondering more about where to place my foot than what the car was actually like to drive!

I've searched the forum and noted a few members commenting on this before (mostly after buying blind) but would like to hear peoples experiences after putting up with this "lack of support" for some time?

I was (almost) sold on the idea of placing an order today but this has left a bad taste in my mouth. Auto not an option for me due to decreased economy / extra initial outlay so would really appreciate peoples opinions, especially if they came from a car in which they used the footrest a lot before?

My only other option on the shortlist is the Q5 but at almost £4K more for the same spec and the offset pedal position that's note exactly crying out for my hard earned cash either!!!

I have a D5 manual and have come from a DSG Golf, the Golf was the most comfortable car I have ever driven as regards leg space and footrests, having a footrest both sides. Previous to the Golf I had a V50 which had the most comfortable seats.

The XC60 is just ok IMHO on these two points, the lack of a footrest is annoying and as I drive 3000 miles a month is noticeable on occasions but would not stop me buying another XC60, the car is bloody superb.

You would not be disappointed.

[comleys]

Hi Stranex - I'm new to this forum and not sure how active this topic still is, but I just wanted to say I fully agree with you about the foot rest. I've driven and owned lots of cars and a few cars ago I promised myself I'd never buy another one without a footrest. Now, I am on the hunt for my next car with an expanding family in mind. Something quality, with a reasonably high driving position, decent luggage space and not too big (X5) or too small (Qashquai) in dimension. The XC60 was looking favourite after a vast amount of reading and research, - a manual 2.4 AWD (163) looked the ideal choice (ideally I would like a 2.0 version with AWD - shame they don't offer one). I sat in a manual for the first time today only to find....no footrest. My other cars have footrests. I am seriously put off by this being 6ft tall and knowing it will irritate me. I am not keen on the auto as I like a manual box and the economy it brings. I am now having a rethink - looking into Tiguans (fear a bit small, but perfect driving position) and X3s (looking like the favourite). What a shame - I really had my mind set on one. My only chance is if the 2014 MY released yesterday has put this right, but I'm not expecting it...

[844PHW]

I seems a small issue on which to base a purchase, but you pays your money and you takes your choice.

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by 844PHW

I seems a small issue on which to base a purchase, but you pays your money and you takes your choice.

completely agree with what you are saying - the XC60 is unlikely to ever get a footrest in a manual car as there is not sufficient room to fit 3 pedals plus footrest into the space available

I have one in my auto and rarely, certainly not when on cruise as my feet sit comfortably on the floor - and I am over 6'

[Harvey1512]

Originally Posted by 844PHW

I seems a small issue on which to base a purchase, but you pays your money and you takes your choice.

But surely comfort is very important when you choose a car. I think a lack of footrest is an issue that should be addressed, I know I notice it still after 13k miles. My car gets replaced next July and whilst I like it very much and may get another the footrest is a definite mark in the minus column.

[StewartM]

Ironic thing is LHD Manuals do get the footrest, the problem lies in the conversion to RHD.

[Ninja59]

Very few rhd volvos get a footrest I doubt any do in fact that are manual. Never actually seen one with. Saying that I never bother either way although it is noticeable hopping from a the Volvo to the mx5 which despite having a gearbox and prop shaft in the way has one.

[tem]

I would be totally lost without a foot rest.
Would not know where to put my left foot.

It must be close to 30 years since I last owned a manual car and all the auto's have had a rest, whether they be Merc's or Volvo's.

tem.

[Crdavid]

I changed from an octavia to an S60 10 weeks / 3500miles ago and haven't missed the footrest. This may be because I use the (brilliant) adaptive cruise control on motorways.
I'm 6'3" and v comfortable in the car!
But
I do miss the handbrake for the left hand beside a gear stick. I have to reach forward as I am old fashioned and do not hold the car on the foot rake.
My Dad's Renault has an electric handbrake where the manual used to be ( by the gear shift) and feels more natural
Also
Who tucked the fog light switch out of sight - it is a fumble to switch it on and distracting to find an occasional switch when visibility is dropping.
Otherwise love the D4 SE Lux S60 (50+mpg after 3k)
David