Suggested changes to my order?

Frosty56 · Oct 6th, 2010, 01:22

I've got about 24 hours to modify my order (at least that is what the dealer is telling me). So far, I am staying with a 3.2 FWD, ice white with soft beige/espresso interior, premium package, convenience package and the climate package. I am passing on the Volvo navigation system as portable Garmin systems are fine with me.

Any suggestions for things I "need" to add to my car before the change cut off time passes?

Frosty56

r-designbob · Oct 6th, 2010, 01:46

I appear to be in the minority, but I love my sun/moonroof.

Vecais · Oct 6th, 2010, 07:29

I would suggest that you get a D5 diesel, if possible. You could be the first kid in your street to get one.

My current XC60 is the first diesel I have owned and it is brilliant. Plenty of get-up-and-go and very economical.

VW have had a diesel option in the US for some time. Seeing that you are picking it up, it may be possible?

Frosty56 · Oct 6th, 2010, 10:55

I wish we could get the diesel here in the states, but unfortunately, our diesel choices are very limited. Off the top of my head, the only diesels I can think of, which are available to us are the BMW 335d; Mercedes E350; Mercedes ML350; the VW diesels and I think that is it--a pretty pathetically small range of diesel cars to choose from.

Frosty56

wimorrison · Oct 6th, 2010, 11:02

make sure that you get front and rear parking sensors - absolute must for this car

Teejay1 · Oct 6th, 2010, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by r-designbob

I appear to be in the minority, but I love my sun/moonroof.

I like it just not sure its worth a grand.

XC60KEV · Oct 6th, 2010, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimorrison

make sure that you get front and rear parking sensors - absolute must for this car

I agree with WIMorrison. I only have them at the rear and when car is in for QAI am having them fitted. Its been too close for comfort on too many occasions!

Frosty56 · Oct 6th, 2010, 12:36

Great suggestions, thanks. I think the parking sensors are worthwhile. I am getting BLIS, but I am not sure if it is really worth $700.00.

My family names their cars (why, I don't know, but we have always done so). The Outback is "Otis" the Impreza is "Jonathan" the Mercedes is "Marvin" and my XC60 will be "Frosty" - Ice white in color and from Sweden, thus my board name.

Frosty will have the parking sensors; leather; sun roof; BLIS; heated seats front and rear; rain sensor; rear hatch cover (?), tinted rear windows; headlight washers (This seems a bit frivolous for North Carolina); heated wind shield washer fluid; and I think that is about it.

It has the base stereo. I am pretty tone deaf and not musically inclined, so I don't think the optional sound system is worth it to me. The other things I am on the fence over are the lane system and the front crash avoidance system. They come in a package which is about $1,850.00--Do you think they are worth the money? I suppose avoiding even one collision would justify the price.

Frosty56

Gran · Oct 6th, 2010, 13:15

BLIS is ok, not sure i'd pay $700 for it (do you get electric folding mirrors as part of BLIS, i can't remember but they're pretty handy!)... I only spec'ed it as it came with free 'family pack' (booster seats and power child locks) in the UK.

Teejay1 · Oct 6th, 2010, 13:31

I didn't get BLIS and have not actually used it, but I honestly cannot see the use of it that a quick glance over the shoulder would not solve.

As for the front and rear sensors I'm not sure I would suggest these are essential either but they are a better addition than BLIS IMHO but don't go blindly accepting that just because the beep is a solid tone that you have 12" of space left.

If you have leather seats the heated are essential.

The PCC is a nice addition I got it as part of the security pack that included laminated glass. One thing I have found invaluble again came in the same security pack is the water repellant front windows. With the crappy, murky weather that we have here in blighty they are always clean and give a good view of the rear view mirror.

Oct 6th, 2010, 01:22	#1
Frosty56 I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 19th, 2011 21:22 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh	Suggested changes to my order? I've got about 24 hours to modify my order (at least that is what the dealer is telling me). So far, I am staying with a 3.2 FWD, ice white with soft beige/espresso interior, premium package, convenience package and the climate package. I am passing on the Volvo navigation system as portable Garmin systems are fine with me. Any suggestions for things I "need" to add to my car before the change cut off time passes? Frosty56

Oct 6th, 2010, 01:46	#2
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	I appear to be in the minority, but I love my sun/moonroof. __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Oct 6th, 2010, 07:29	#3
Vecais Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2012 05:41 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving around, Australia	I would suggest that you get a D5 diesel, if possible. You could be the first kid in your street to get one. My current XC60 is the first diesel I have owned and it is brilliant. Plenty of get-up-and-go and very economical. VW have had a diesel option in the US for some time. Seeing that you are picking it up, it may be possible? __________________ _____________________ XC60 MY10 D5 auto AWD

Oct 6th, 2010, 10:55	#4
Frosty56 I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 19th, 2011 21:22 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh	I wish we could get the diesel here in the states, but unfortunately, our diesel choices are very limited. Off the top of my head, the only diesels I can think of, which are available to us are the BMW 335d; Mercedes E350; Mercedes ML350; the VW diesels and I think that is it--a pretty pathetically small range of diesel cars to choose from. Frosty56

Oct 6th, 2010, 11:02	#5
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	make sure that you get front and rear parking sensors - absolute must for this car

Oct 6th, 2010, 12:36	#8
Frosty56 I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 19th, 2011 21:22 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh	Great suggestions, thanks. I think the parking sensors are worthwhile. I am getting BLIS, but I am not sure if it is really worth $700.00. My family names their cars (why, I don't know, but we have always done so). The Outback is "Otis" the Impreza is "Jonathan" the Mercedes is "Marvin" and my XC60 will be "Frosty" - Ice white in color and from Sweden, thus my board name. Frosty will have the parking sensors; leather; sun roof; BLIS; heated seats front and rear; rain sensor; rear hatch cover (?), tinted rear windows; headlight washers (This seems a bit frivolous for North Carolina); heated wind shield washer fluid; and I think that is about it. It has the base stereo. I am pretty tone deaf and not musically inclined, so I don't think the optional sound system is worth it to me. The other things I am on the fence over are the lane system and the front crash avoidance system. They come in a package which is about $1,850.00--Do you think they are worth the money? I suppose avoiding even one collision would justify the price. Frosty56

Oct 6th, 2010, 13:15	#9
Gran New Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2010 15:45 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sussex	BLIS is ok, not sure i'd pay $700 for it (do you get electric folding mirrors as part of BLIS, i can't remember but they're pretty handy!)... I only spec'ed it as it came with free 'family pack' (booster seats and power child locks) in the UK.

Oct 6th, 2010, 13:31	#10
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	I didn't get BLIS and have not actually used it, but I honestly cannot see the use of it that a quick glance over the shoulder would not solve. As for the front and rear sensors I'm not sure I would suggest these are essential either but they are a better addition than BLIS IMHO but don't go blindly accepting that just because the beep is a solid tone that you have 12" of space left. If you have leather seats the heated are essential. The PCC is a nice addition I got it as part of the security pack that included laminated glass. One thing I have found invaluble again came in the same security pack is the water repellant front windows. With the crappy, murky weather that we have here in blighty they are always clean and give a good view of the rear view mirror.

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