Do you dislike radio/music whilst driving?

Velorum · Feb 4th, 2007, 23:17

Whilst sat in a traffic jam on the M4 this evening I started pondering this one so thought that I would post it here to see what folks thought.

I am wondering how many Volvo owners dont have (or have but dont use) audio systems in their cars - as in radio/cassette/CD players etc. The reason I ask is that I tend not to listen to the radio/music in the car as I find it a distraction and at times irritating. This is probably just the way my (odd) mind works but Im wondering whether there are many others that feel the same.

Dont get me wrong - I am not a music hater - I used to play bass in a band, and currently amuse myself (and irritate my family I suspect) with frequent banjo/ukulele and theramin playing!

Ian

James_N · Feb 4th, 2007, 23:19

Could not live without radio/cd player in my car.

Its only a cheapo £60 job but the thought of sitting in a traffic jam with no radio is like "Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh"

John_C · Feb 4th, 2007, 23:33

Heh, that's actually a really interesting question for me and one I simply can't answer properly as it just depends on my mood. 5 years ago I would have been agast at the idea of not having music in the car, 1 year ago I would have said either music from my CD collection or Radio 4 for Today and the 6:30 comedy shows or the morning news, these days I sometimes drive in silence with my own thoughts for company but could just as easily be listening to music on CD or cassette (I have a TAPE PLAYER in my 855! Oh the joy, all those late 80's and early 90's tunes I've not thrown away are back in use!) or have the news on. I actually prefer Radio 4's news to TV's now, more analysis, less showy pics.

I think it's an age thing, I'm a mere 33 mind you

Cheers,
J

lushman · Feb 4th, 2007, 23:39

Years ago I would not have listened to anything but cd's, then once Virgin radio had been listened to there was no going back. I have even been on a couple of their compitions live on air but have yet to win anything! Strangely though since Christmas I have been drawn to Radio 2 up until around teatime then back to Virgin after. My other half told me its an age thing!

pookie · Feb 5th, 2007, 00:28

Radio 2 Radio 4 , tapes and CDs. Mostly music but as said previously Radio 4 news is the best.

Pookie

alsner · Feb 5th, 2007, 00:52

Hi, I love music when driving but if I'm in the car around 6:15pm I usually put radio 4 on for the comedy etc. Currently I have a mini disc in my car but no mini discs and haven't got around to fitting CD player yet. On my computer if I started to play all the tunes I have it would play for 10 days solid and that only half of my collection.

Music makes my world go smoother I cannot live without it but then I'm a musician so it kind of makes sense playing the guitar about 3-5 hours a day at the moment.

Sat here now listening to Queens Of The Stoneage (songs for the deaf) with headphones on so not to wake the family, am I sleepy? NO CHANCE!!!

Ali

adamsky01 · Feb 5th, 2007, 01:31

Radios 2 for me bring on the banjo lol. yer u got to have music wiliest driving I can remember a time on a open stretch up in the Highlands ac d see was on highway to hell foot to the floor not a feeling like it . Or the A roads blasting through Devon with the eagles take it easy playing nothing better in my opinion

CTCNetwork · Feb 5th, 2007, 01:33

Hi,

Used to be, it was tapes. Made up collections and albums of favourite music of the time.

Now thats a collection of collections in the CD changer and some albums on CD in the car..

Helps set the mood for driving..

Nothing like a bit of Led Zeppelin to get you to your destination quickly!!

Des. . .

adamsky01 · Feb 5th, 2007, 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsky01

Radios 2 for me bring on the banjo lol. yer u got to have music wiliest driving I can remember a time on a open stretch up in the Highlands ac d see was on highway to hell foot to the floor not a feeling like it . Or the A roads blasting through Devon with the eagles take it easy playing nothing better in my opinion

I WAS KEEPING TO THE SPEED LIMIT BUY THE WAY

Cough cough

adamsky01 · Feb 5th, 2007, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

Hi,

Used to be, it was tapes. Made up collections and albums of favourite music of the time.

Now thats a collection of collections in the CD changer and some albums on CD in the car..

Helps set the mood for driving..

Nothing like a bit of Led Zeppelin to get you to your destination quickly!!

Des. . .

yes ummmmmmm would that be Heaven buy any chance ur Destination I mean

(For all the young kids reading Led Zeppelin sang a song called stair way to heaven)

View Poll Results: What do you like to listen to in your car?
Nothing at all	12	9.52%
Non music radio - ie Radio 4	19	15.08%
Music radio	28	22.22%
CD's - tapes - ipod etc	67	53.17%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 4th, 2007, 23:17	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Do you dislike radio/music whilst driving? Whilst sat in a traffic jam on the M4 this evening I started pondering this one so thought that I would post it here to see what folks thought. I am wondering how many Volvo owners dont have (or have but dont use) audio systems in their cars - as in radio/cassette/CD players etc. The reason I ask is that I tend not to listen to the radio/music in the car as I find it a distraction and at times irritating. This is probably just the way my (odd) mind works but Im wondering whether there are many others that feel the same. Dont get me wrong - I am not a music hater - I used to play bass in a band, and currently amuse myself (and irritate my family I suspect) with frequent banjo/ukulele and theramin playing! Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Feb 4th, 2007, 23:19	#2
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	Could not live without radio/cd player in my car. Its only a cheapo £60 job but the thought of sitting in a traffic jam with no radio is like "Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Feb 4th, 2007, 23:39	#4
lushman Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2009 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belfast View Photos By: lushman	Years ago I would not have listened to anything but cd's, then once Virgin radio had been listened to there was no going back. I have even been on a couple of their compitions live on air but have yet to win anything! Strangely though since Christmas I have been drawn to Radio 2 up until around teatime then back to Virgin after. My other half told me its an age thing! __________________ 1999 V70 R Awd Auto Laser Blue 17" Satellites Dual Exhaust Strut Brace 3" Sports Cat and pipe ECU remap Mesh Grille Projecter Headlights 6CD Multi changer

Feb 5th, 2007, 00:28	#5
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	Radio 2 Radio 4 , tapes and CDs. Mostly music but as said previously Radio 4 news is the best. Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

Feb 4th, 2007, 23:33	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Heh, that's actually a really interesting question for me and one I simply can't answer properly as it just depends on my mood. 5 years ago I would have been agast at the idea of not having music in the car, 1 year ago I would have said either music from my CD collection or Radio 4 for Today and the 6:30 comedy shows or the morning news, these days I sometimes drive in silence with my own thoughts for company but could just as easily be listening to music on CD or cassette (I have a TAPE PLAYER in my 855! Oh the joy, all those late 80's and early 90's tunes I've not thrown away are back in use!) or have the news on. I actually prefer Radio 4's news to TV's now, more analysis, less showy pics. I think it's an age thing, I'm a mere 33 mind you Cheers, J

Feb 5th, 2007, 00:52	#6
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	Hi, I love music when driving but if I'm in the car around 6:15pm I usually put radio 4 on for the comedy etc. Currently I have a mini disc in my car but no mini discs and haven't got around to fitting CD player yet. On my computer if I started to play all the tunes I have it would play for 10 days solid and that only half of my collection. Music makes my world go smoother I cannot live without it but then I'm a musician so it kind of makes sense playing the guitar about 3-5 hours a day at the moment. Sat here now listening to Queens Of The Stoneage (songs for the deaf) with headphones on so not to wake the family, am I sleepy? NO CHANCE!!! Ali __________________ Volvo History 1990 745 GLE (10 months) 1989 745 Turbo (16 months) I will return to the fold when the time is right. *It's Just a Ride* Bill Hicks

Feb 5th, 2007, 01:31	#7
adamsky01 back for now Last Online: Aug 17th, 2016 21:48 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gone	Radio 2 Radios 2 for me bring on the banjo lol. yer u got to have music wiliest driving I can remember a time on a open stretch up in the Highlands ac d see was on highway to hell foot to the floor not a feeling like it . Or the A roads blasting through Devon with the eagles take it easy playing nothing better in my opinion

Feb 5th, 2007, 01:33	#8
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Used to be, it was tapes. Made up collections and albums of favourite music of the time. Now thats a collection of collections in the CD changer and some albums on CD in the car.. Helps set the mood for driving.. Nothing like a bit of Led Zeppelin to get you to your destination quickly!! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)