New XC90 ~ bit unenthused

Director76 · Apr 30th, 2020, 23:50

Hi - with factories reopening and talk of the uk motor retail sector limping back to life, thoughts have turned to a replacement for our MY18.5 T8 RD which goes back in Jan 21.

MY21 RD recharge has higher BIK, less power, no decent colour choices, no crystal gear-lever (small but important!) and the AMG style gangsta black trim I’m not keen on. Also the P11D value has rocketed in the last few years. Only betterment I can see is another 1kw of battery and leatherette dash

Best I can come up with is thunder grey with the premium blonde nappa to try and inject some jazz

RD Pro...just don’t want 22” wheels

I’ve been eyeing an inscription pro maybe thunder or bright silver with the alternative sportier looking NCO 21” wheel choice, tints and maroon brown leather and r design metal mesh. But they’ve now stopped the metal mesh trim option on the inscription. I’m not a wood trim kind of guy

So overall a bit unenthused. I could keep the current one another year if costs make sense, but I was think a new one on 36 month lease now would take me to an SPA2 full electric recharge maybe after the new car buzz has gone from it. Keeping mine for another year, then a run out model SPA1 will be old tech by the end of the lease. Seeing as 5 seat only X5e now has 8% BIK and 54 miles electric range.

I need several options, lounge, towbar, child seat, electric locks, BLIS so a 3 year lease makes more sense.

A very ‘fortunate’ problem/ dilemma in current economic climate compared to the situation of many I appreciate. But car planning lifts some of the lockdown gloom!

Hmmm...

simonjedrake · May 1st, 2020, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Director76

RD Pro...just don’t want 22” wheels
Hmmm...

We both share the same Dealer and I had the same issue on wheel sizes with my latest XC60, so a very helpful dealership swapped the 20" wheels on my new XC60 with a set of similar 19"'s with a customer who wanted a reverse swap.
No harm in asking Chris Carr the dealership principle!

EssexExile · May 1st, 2020, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Director76

...no decent colour choices...

What is it with car colours these last few years? Loads of shades between black & white, a couple of sparkly variations on the same theme, or one other colour (if you're lucky).

Fashion is a strange beast.

Director76 · May 1st, 2020, 19:59

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Originally Posted by EssexExile

What is it with car colours these last few years? Loads of shades between black & white, a couple of sparkly variations on the same theme, or one other colour (if you're lucky).

Fashion is a strange beast.

I’d have been tempted by bursting blue for sure...but Osmium, why on earth drop that. Grey yes, but classy and understated

simonjedrake · May 1st, 2020, 20:20

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I’d have been tempted by bursting blue for sure...but Osmium, why on earth drop that. Grey yes, but classy and understated

...likewise - why on earth drop Electric Silver that was such a popular metallic option.

Director76 · May 1st, 2020, 20:22

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Originally Posted by simonjedrake

We both share the same Dealer and I had the same issue on wheel sizes with my latest XC60, so a very helpful dealership swapped the 20" wheels on my new XC60 with a set of similar 19"'s with a customer who wanted a reverse swap.
No harm in asking Chris Carr the dealership principle!

My car was actually supplied by Riverside Doncaster, I sourced it through a lease broker, and will probably do the same next time. Shrewsbury Volvo have been great for servicing, but they were a country mile off on the lease deal

Wheel swopping is a good idea, but I don’t think I’d get away with anything like that on a lease 😐

AB-UK · May 1st, 2020, 20:43

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Originally Posted by simonjedrake

...likewise - why on earth drop Electric Silver that was such a popular metallic option.

Best version of silver I've ever seen - a little biased I know, but that's why I chose it.

I have a photo of my mk1 next to a mk2 in the same colour - very nice

Jumper9895 · May 14th, 2020, 14:03

Recently purchased an XC90 and almost went for Thunder Grey....... the salesman suggested I take a look at one ‘in the flesh’ parked in their service area...... colour was nothing like the brochure or webpage ..... decided on the Osmium grey eventually and very pleased.

db1001 · May 16th, 2020, 19:35

I totally agree about colours. Who in Volvo UK thinks all we want is the boring greys, blacks and whites.

Roosterb · May 16th, 2020, 20:59

Agree. Don’t you think Sensus is now slow and outdated compared to the competition?

Apr 30th, 2020, 23:50	#1
Director76 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 23:10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Shrewsbury	New XC90 ~ bit unenthused Hi - with factories reopening and talk of the uk motor retail sector limping back to life, thoughts have turned to a replacement for our MY18.5 T8 RD which goes back in Jan 21. MY21 RD recharge has higher BIK, less power, no decent colour choices, no crystal gear-lever (small but important!) and the AMG style gangsta black trim I’m not keen on. Also the P11D value has rocketed in the last few years. Only betterment I can see is another 1kw of battery and leatherette dash Best I can come up with is thunder grey with the premium blonde nappa to try and inject some jazz RD Pro...just don’t want 22” wheels I’ve been eyeing an inscription pro maybe thunder or bright silver with the alternative sportier looking NCO 21” wheel choice, tints and maroon brown leather and r design metal mesh. But they’ve now stopped the metal mesh trim option on the inscription. I’m not a wood trim kind of guy So overall a bit unenthused. I could keep the current one another year if costs make sense, but I was think a new one on 36 month lease now would take me to an SPA2 full electric recharge maybe after the new car buzz has gone from it. Keeping mine for another year, then a run out model SPA1 will be old tech by the end of the lease. Seeing as 5 seat only X5e now has 8% BIK and 54 miles electric range. I need several options, lounge, towbar, child seat, electric locks, BLIS so a 3 year lease makes more sense. A very ‘fortunate’ problem/ dilemma in current economic climate compared to the situation of many I appreciate. But car planning lifts some of the lockdown gloom! Hmmm... __________________ ————————— MY21.5 XC90 T8 Recharge R-Design \|Bright Silver\|Lounge\|BLIS\|HK Tech\|Family\|Towbar\| Last edited by Director76; Apr 30th, 2020 at 23:58.

May 16th, 2020, 20:59	#10
Roosterb Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2023 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wigan	Agree. Don’t you think Sensus is now slow and outdated compared to the competition? __________________ MY20 XC60 B5P Inscription Pro Denim blue. With B&W.

May 14th, 2020, 14:03	#8
Jumper9895 XC90 B5 Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 10:54 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Southampton	Recently purchased an XC90 and almost went for Thunder Grey....... the salesman suggested I take a look at one ‘in the flesh’ parked in their service area...... colour was nothing like the brochure or webpage ..... decided on the Osmium grey eventually and very pleased.

May 16th, 2020, 19:35	#9
db1001 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2020 15:28 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Southampton	I totally agree about colours. Who in Volvo UK thinks all we want is the boring greys, blacks and whites.

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