Anyone driven the 2012 D5 215 manual yet?

volvo-4-life · Jul 19th, 2011, 14:12

Afternoon everyone,

As the title says really, has anyone had chance to drive the new 2012 D5 215 with a manual box?

As you may have read, my 2010 D5 205 has spent many months off the road in the last 2 years, and has now developed another fault. I swear it's a lemon.

Anyhow, from what I have read so far, the new 215 version seems to be different internally, as well as having 215 instead of 205.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

thank you in anticipation

cjboddy · Jul 20th, 2011, 08:16

Hi,

I have owned this model now for about 5 wks. Loving it! Done just over 1500 miles so far. Touch wood no faults as yet. Be going in for it's QA check soon. The DriveE stop/start didn't work this morn when i stopped on my way to work but has done every time so far and works very smoothly. Sure there's a technical reason why!

Loving sounding engine and many people said it doesn't sound like a diesel at all, more a larger engined petrol car when you open it up. Also show's no signs of tiring at all as it moves up the rev range with loads of torque.

Fire away with any more questions. I did put some pics on inside/out when I first got the car and these will be on this forum area somewhere.

Cheers,
Craig

tayandre · Jul 22nd, 2011, 18:53

Is it any quieter than your previous D5s? We had an S50 D5 2004 model a few years ago which was very quick but a bit gruff.

cjboddy · Jul 23rd, 2011, 08:22

Hi,

I would say yes. But then it's also new vs my previous cars that had around 100k. When driving you wouldn't think it sounded like a diesel.

BTW, stop/start didn't work the other day because it was in the middle of getting rid of the DPF build up. Wondered why there's been a couple of occasions when I've smelt burning from exhausts when I've parked car up. Resumed working next time I used the car. Clever stuff!

Cheers,
Craig

ATLSOA · Jul 24th, 2011, 00:00

Picked up my XC70 SE Lux manual 4cs suspension yesterday. Very impressed There was 5 miles on clock when picked up and now some 250 miles and per trip computer averaging over 35mpg. Previous car was VW Touareg and thay only averaged 25 mpg over 20,000 miles.

Love the 4Cs in sport and advanced settings not keen on comfort but then personally I could not stand the XC70 ordinary suspension.

Looking forward to trying it towing next week.

Rackingman · Jul 25th, 2011, 19:33

HI atlsoa - I note that you have 4C and also a towbar - have you towed with it yet? if so what weight trailer, what MPG and which 4C setting did you use. I am about to spec a new XC70 ES auto, I tow a 1700kgs caravan and wonder if 4C is any good for that and does it restrict the towball weight. Any feed back much appreciated.

apersson850 · Aug 1st, 2011, 09:58

The Four-C system controls the shock absorption, not the level of the car.
Automatic levelling can also be ordered, but it's either that or 4C, since both of these systems are incorporated in the shock absorbers, so they don't both fit at the same time.

I specified mine mainly with towing in mind, so I have the levelling system.

Jul 19th, 2011, 14:12	#1
volvo-4-life Junior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2014 11:25 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maidstone	Anyone driven the 2012 D5 215 manual yet? Afternoon everyone, As the title says really, has anyone had chance to drive the new 2012 D5 215 with a manual box? As you may have read, my 2010 D5 205 has spent many months off the road in the last 2 years, and has now developed another fault. I swear it's a lemon. Anyhow, from what I have read so far, the new 215 version seems to be different internally, as well as having 215 instead of 205. Would love to hear your thoughts. thank you in anticipation __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 ltr Torslanda Olive Green-Scrappage 2004 C70 2.4T Collection Titanium Grey 2010 V70 D5 R-Design SE Titanium Grey-Concept Issue 2012 V60 D5 ES Silver

Jul 20th, 2011, 08:16	#2
cjboddy cjboddy Last Online: Sep 30th, 2017 09:27 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough	Hi, I have owned this model now for about 5 wks. Loving it! Done just over 1500 miles so far. Touch wood no faults as yet. Be going in for it's QA check soon. The DriveE stop/start didn't work this morn when i stopped on my way to work but has done every time so far and works very smoothly. Sure there's a technical reason why! Loving sounding engine and many people said it doesn't sound like a diesel at all, more a larger engined petrol car when you open it up. Also show's no signs of tiring at all as it moves up the rev range with loads of torque. Fire away with any more questions. I did put some pics on inside/out when I first got the car and these will be on this forum area somewhere. Cheers, Craig __________________ 2017 XC60 D4 RDesign "on order" 2011 V70 D5 RDesign (owned from new, 53k ...FOR SALE) + 1991 940 SE 118k (SOLD) 2006 XC90 D5 SE 102k 2003 S60 D5 SE 132k 1993 850 2.0 20v SE 119k / 1997 850 T5 CD est 145k

Jul 23rd, 2011, 08:22	#4
cjboddy cjboddy Last Online: Sep 30th, 2017 09:27 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Scarborough	Hi, I would say yes. But then it's also new vs my previous cars that had around 100k. When driving you wouldn't think it sounded like a diesel. BTW, stop/start didn't work the other day because it was in the middle of getting rid of the DPF build up. Wondered why there's been a couple of occasions when I've smelt burning from exhausts when I've parked car up. Resumed working next time I used the car. Clever stuff! Cheers, Craig __________________ 2017 XC60 D4 RDesign "on order" 2011 V70 D5 RDesign (owned from new, 53k ...FOR SALE) + 1991 940 SE 118k (SOLD) 2006 XC90 D5 SE 102k 2003 S60 D5 SE 132k 1993 850 2.0 20v SE 119k / 1997 850 T5 CD est 145k

Jul 24th, 2011, 00:00	#5
ATLSOA New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2011 06:45 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Warwickshire	Picked up my XC70 SE Lux manual 4cs suspension yesterday. Very impressed There was 5 miles on clock when picked up and now some 250 miles and per trip computer averaging over 35mpg. Previous car was VW Touareg and thay only averaged 25 mpg over 20,000 miles. Love the 4Cs in sport and advanced settings not keen on comfort but then personally I could not stand the XC70 ordinary suspension. Looking forward to trying it towing next week. __________________ Allan ___________________________________________ MY 2012 XC70 215bhp silver electric SE Lux manual, stop/start, 4Cs + towbar, PCC, tinted windows

Jul 22nd, 2011, 18:53	#3
tayandre Senior Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2013 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kilmarnock	Is it any quieter than your previous D5s? We had an S50 D5 2004 model a few years ago which was very quick but a bit gruff.

Jul 25th, 2011, 19:33	#6
Rackingman Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2011 18:39 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Woodhall Spa	HI atlsoa - I note that you have 4C and also a towbar - have you towed with it yet? if so what weight trailer, what MPG and which 4C setting did you use. I am about to spec a new XC70 ES auto, I tow a 1700kgs caravan and wonder if 4C is any good for that and does it restrict the towball weight. Any feed back much appreciated.

Aug 1st, 2011, 09:58	#7
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:07 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	The Four-C system controls the shock absorption, not the level of the car. Automatic levelling can also be ordered, but it's either that or 4C, since both of these systems are incorporated in the shock absorbers, so they don't both fit at the same time. I specified mine mainly with towing in mind, so I have the levelling system.

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