New to Volvo and abouot to buy a V90 CC - some questions!!!

[Davebbass]

Originally Posted by Bogus

Thanks for the detailed reply.
Just to be sure I have understood this, the dog gate from Volvo comes as 3 parts. the rear seat grille, the luggage compartment divider and the dog gate.
which is the one that youa re referring to when you say it can be folded downa dn it is against the seat back ?
Thanks for the bit around aftermarket wirelss charging pads from the cig lighter. did not think about it at all. will check it out.

That's one style, there's one which is mounted into the roof space, and it folds down from there.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/754817009

That's the style I'm referring to, and it just hinges and has a little gas strut.

[Wedge0107]

I bought a wireless charger from Aliexpress (there is a post on the forum with links) fits superb and plastic is same trim looks very neat - cost me about £55 inc postage. When not in use the cover slides over it and you can still use both cup holders. Also regarding mudflaps I bought some on ebay from China for about £35 inc postage for front and rear, packaging arrived branded Volvo and flaps have Volvo logo and fit perfect. Very easy to fit yourself (again there is a post on the forum) and a fraction of the price of dealer. Took about 2 weeks to arrive and that was during CV-19 too.

[gaby]

Originally Posted by crashbarrier

Gaby, as an Advanced Accident Investigator I have a reasonably good idea which is why I referred to the 'physics of a collision'. I'm fairly confident that the Volvo supplied net is capable of retaining something that was thrown against it be it a dog or inanimate boot loaded item.

Thanks for the reply
The reason I wrote about the barrier versus the net is that on the Volvo accessories site,
the net is recommended for keeping objects in the boot when braking hard:
https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-515607/2020
whereas the barrier is recommended for keeping loads or pets in the boot
in the event of heavy braking or a collision:
https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-515606/2020
Of course it all depends on the kind of pets and objects one keeps in the boot.
Our XC90 didn't come with the barrier, but after reading the advice from Volvo,
I installed one to keep us and our Briard safe.
It may be just me, but I don't trust these nets

[Bogus]

Originally Posted by Davebbass

That's one style, there's one which is mounted into the roof space, and it folds down from there.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/754817009

That's the style I'm referring to, and it just hinges and has a little gas strut.

Understood. Thank you for clarifying.

[Bogus]

Originally Posted by crashbarrier

Bogus,

Initially, I was very dismissive of the D4 as nearly all reviews described it as noisy but actually it's not. Yes, you can hear it as you pull away or floor the accelerator but from then on it's quiet. There can be some tyre noise on certain surfaces but that applies to all cars. It's been a while since I've been on a motorway in it but I'd say that it was quiet at speed (the tyre noise on my BMW is louder). I would recommend getting Polestar added as it definitely adds something when you go for the overtake.
I would take Davebass' advice and get the bumper protector. Get them to throw it in for free or at least pay for it and let them fit it for nothing prior to collection. For any other Volvo bits that you might be after I would strongly recommend VolvoPartShop https://www.volvopartshop.com/ who I used for sourcing the genuine Volvo folding boot liner/mat and would have got genuine Volvo front/rear mudflaps except I got conned by Volvo UK into ordering them from the dealer.
I shouldn't say it but Electric Silver is one of the nicest colours but I see that it's not offered anymore.
Interior-wise my car has the metal mesh inserts which look great but I would have preferred the dark grey wood to match it's rugged Swedish image. I'd probably be saying the opposite if it had the wood instead.

Thanks for the detailed reply. have already managed to find the volvoparts website but was not sure if it was genuine or n ot. now i know.

[Bogus]

The dealer is charging me 699 for Polestar. i see Bradford Volvo advertise the same for 599. will try and get my dealer to bring it down.

[garethXC]

I have 2 GSD's and for both their safety & mine I bought a transK9 dog cage to fit the XC70. They do them for V90CC as well - single or double dog versions.
Prior to this in my 2 previous XC70's I had the mk 1 and mk2 volvo genunie gates and divider which worked well but the cage is so much more secure.

[gaby]

Originally Posted by Davebbass

That's one style, there's one which is mounted into the roof space, and it folds down from there.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/754817009

That's the style I'm referring to, and it just hinges and has a little gas strut.

It is a very comfortable design, we had it in the XC70.
Unfortunately, there is no barrier available for the XC90 that folds up!

[LexV90]

Originally Posted by crashbarrier

Hi Bogus,

Last year we got a MY19 V90CC Pro with amongst other things 21" wheels. The car does look really good on them and they really fill the wheel arches but they must be the reason for the shocking turning circle. You do get used to it but any tight turns or manoeuvring requires a little more attention. The tyres are fairly rare but as more and more cars and SUVs are getting 21s the choice should improve. Our car has got air suspension (rear only I believe) and the ride is good even with the 21s. No crashing and banging at the front which I did expect.

We have a smaller dog than your GSD and didn't really want the metal drop-down guard. Luckily, the car came with the Family(?) pack which includes a pull up net that secures in the roof. Perfectly good enough for our dog even though it leaves gaps at the sides and I'm sure would be strong enough for yours even allowing for it's weight and the physics of a collision.

Surprisingly, given the comprehensive but slightly bewildering Volvo UK spec, it only has the standard audio which is OK but I'm envious of your B&W. No wireless charging available for our MY and I don't know if it's available as a retrofit but it does have the Apple/Android Carplay.

We are really pleased with it and glad we cancelled our factory order for an E Class MB. It's a rare car on the roads and really stands out from the crowd. Anything else I can help with please just ask.
As I washed it yesterday:-

Sorry for the b*tchy comment but that is an absolutely hideous spec. Looks like a Korean SUV wannabee.

[shoppy]

I have the net and it works great I leave it up most of the time and only tie it down when using loads. Fits neatly and zips up when not in use. I got my mudguards from Volvo at 50% of when I got the car. Not sure how much of a difference they make. But they are on there, rear bumper guard is brilliant as my last s60 had marks from loading and unloading the boot.

I use apple play so have not bothered with wireless charger yet. Though I may explore that later.