New V60 owner

Darren r · Jan 18th, 2018, 18:46

Hi folks
New to the forum and got a 2013 D2 V60 R-Design (facelift model)
While I love the car I'm annoyed at how little the spec is on it and was wondering if anyone has added any of the following and how?

Parking sensors is it worth looking for Volvo ones fitted in bumper or just get aftermarket ones fitted?
Folding wing mirrors (can they be added)
Auto Rain sensor button (can this be added)
Would like Sat nav but heard its not the best anyway
Also looking for a18" ixion alloy
Thanks for any advice

Darren

NigelDay · Jan 18th, 2018, 23:03

The R-Design (non-Lux) is, yes, a little basic.
Sensors. Dealer fit.
Mirrors. Forget it.
Auto rain. Forget it.
Sat Nav. Go Garmin or TomTom.
Wheels. Look on the sales page.

volvo for ever · Jan 19th, 2018, 19:48

my sat nav on my my 17 v60 is spot on every time

molsal · Jan 19th, 2018, 23:53

You obviously don't venture to the highlands or remote parts of North yorkshire,where the sensus navigation is pants unless you are using only A roads and above.

Tannaton · Jan 20th, 2018, 07:57

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Originally Posted by molsal

You obviously don't venture to the highlands or remote parts of North yorkshire,where the sensus navigation is pants unless you are using only A roads and above.

Went to pick up and e-bay purchase last night near Wakefield. Sensus took me (via post code) to somewhere 1.8 miles away. Re-entered the address via town/street and got there? Wierd.

Rex65 · Jan 20th, 2018, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Went to pick up and e-bay purchase last night near Wakefield. Sensus took me (via post code) to somewhere 1.8 miles away. Re-entered the address via town/street and got there? Wierd.

Weird yes. Mine doesn't give me my home house number off the postcode (it thinks there is only numbers 18 - 32, I am number 8) but it will find my house number fine if I enter the street name!

steadvex · Jan 20th, 2018, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

Went to pick up and e-bay purchase last night near Wakefield. Sensus took me (via post code) to somewhere 1.8 miles away. Re-entered the address via town/street and got there? Wierd.

That sounds right, postcode will point to approximate GPS location, address 'should' be accurate!

The more rural you are the more unlikely postcode will work, spent a while as a delivery driver covering rural areas bloody nightmare!

As for op, dealer or specialist with vida, will work as if fitted from the factory! Well the sensors anyway, afraid everything else is learning curve for buying the next car, never understood why volvo even fit non folding mirrors in this day and age???

NigelDay · Jan 20th, 2018, 21:33

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Originally Posted by steadvex

never understood why volvo even fit non folding mirrors in this day and age???

They had to save money on the basic R-Design to pay for the cosmetic additions and keep the price level with the basic SE.

steadvex · Jan 20th, 2018, 21:44

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Originally Posted by NigelDay

They had to save money on the basic R-Design to pay for the cosmetic additions and keep the price level with the basic SE.

I suppose the real question is why would anyone who orders a new car not tick the folding mirrors box!

NigelDay · Jan 20th, 2018, 22:27

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Originally Posted by steadvex

I suppose the real question is why would anyone who orders a new car not tick the folding mirrors box!

Indeed. We have had two broken mirrors in our family and the repairs were more than the cost of 'ticking the box'.

Jan 18th, 2018, 18:46	#1
Darren r New Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2018 11:45 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ayr	New V60 owner Hi folks New to the forum and got a 2013 D2 V60 R-Design (facelift model) While I love the car I'm annoyed at how little the spec is on it and was wondering if anyone has added any of the following and how? Parking sensors is it worth looking for Volvo ones fitted in bumper or just get aftermarket ones fitted? Folding wing mirrors (can they be added) Auto Rain sensor button (can this be added) Would like Sat nav but heard its not the best anyway Also looking for a18" ixion alloy Thanks for any advice Darren

Jan 18th, 2018, 23:03	#2
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	The R-Design (non-Lux) is, yes, a little basic. Sensors. Dealer fit. Mirrors. Forget it. Auto rain. Forget it. Sat Nav. Go Garmin or TomTom. Wheels. Look on the sales page. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Jan 19th, 2018, 23:53	#4
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	You obviously don't venture to the highlands or remote parts of North yorkshire,where the sensus navigation is pants unless you are using only A roads and above. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Jan 19th, 2018, 19:48	#3
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	my sat nav on my my 17 v60 is spot on every time

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