newbie here.............1 week to go

webbie · Jul 16th, 2004, 22:10

only 1 week to go before I collect my first ever volvo.

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/486.txt

bye bye old escort si estate, and hello V40 2.0 T Sport.

Bob · Jul 17th, 2004, 12:39

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webbie · Jul 27th, 2004, 22:56

I've had the car for the past 5 days and it's great (-:

my first thoughts are it's fast, feels solid and well built, drives very smoothly and has more cubby holes and cup holders than I know what to do with.

I'm not a fan of the running lights so for now I've switched them off.

It also seems a bit thirsty but I've been booting it around everywhere which wont help.

I like the DSA which stops it wheel spinning on gravel, etc.

all in all it's a great car and everyone who's seen it cant believe Volvo actually make a car like it with 17" wheels, etc.

my only niggles are dodgy fuel computer accuracy (see other post), it feels like it weighs 2 tonnes but the tyres really grip.
I'm not overlay impressed with the dealer who supplied it either. I got the impression they thought I was taking the **** up until the point where I collected the car.
It had been washed but not hoovered or leather cleaned (valetted), and they hadnt checked tyre pressures which were all over the shop. Maybe it's just me being paranoid but for the amount of money I was spending I expected better service than that ?

anyway, I'm on holiday for a few weeks so here's to many more happy Volvo miles

any comments would be appreciated

Jul 30th, 2004, 22:18

Bought my 2001 V40 about a month ago from the Taunton main dealer and they were excellent. When I had to take it back for a body work problem they simply arranged for it to be sorted by a Volvo body shop and lent me a new 2.0 sport for the week. Couldn't expect better service if I'd spent 20k on a V50! Sounds like your dealer should really be trying a little harder (it wasn't Taunton was it?)

Happy motoring.

JonT

webbie · Aug 4th, 2004, 17:37

not Taunton. I got it from a Scottish Volvo Dealer.

I've since had it back for a quick tracking check and they couldn't be nicer.

Only had to wait 30 mins, and there was ample tea/coffee/magazines to amuse me in that time. As far as I'm aware courtesy cars or lifts into town are not a problem.

I'll have to take it back again as I've since noticed that there's more than enough oil climbing up the dipstick. As they were to check the levels,etc prior to me collecting the car I'll get them to check this and clarify if it's correct or not.

So maybe I am just paranoid ?

Jul 16th, 2004, 22:10	#1
webbie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2008 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie View Photos By: webbie	newbie here.............1 week to go only 1 week to go before I collect my first ever volvo. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/user_files/486.txt bye bye old escort si estate, and hello V40 2.0 T Sport.

Jul 17th, 2004, 12:39	#2
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 16:36 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	RE: newbie here.............1 week to go Welcome to the happy community. Bob _____________________________ Robert Isaac Director and Web Admin robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk

Jul 27th, 2004, 22:56	#3
webbie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2008 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie View Photos By: webbie	RE: newbie here.............1 week to go I've had the car for the past 5 days and it's great (-: my first thoughts are it's fast, feels solid and well built, drives very smoothly and has more cubby holes and cup holders than I know what to do with. I'm not a fan of the running lights so for now I've switched them off. It also seems a bit thirsty but I've been booting it around everywhere which wont help. I like the DSA which stops it wheel spinning on gravel, etc. all in all it's a great car and everyone who's seen it cant believe Volvo actually make a car like it with 17" wheels, etc. my only niggles are dodgy fuel computer accuracy (see other post), it feels like it weighs 2 tonnes but the tyres really grip. I'm not overlay impressed with the dealer who supplied it either. I got the impression they thought I was taking the **** up until the point where I collected the car. It had been washed but not hoovered or leather cleaned (valetted), and they hadnt checked tyre pressures which were all over the shop. Maybe it's just me being paranoid but for the amount of money I was spending I expected better service than that ? anyway, I'm on holiday for a few weeks so here's to many more happy Volvo miles any comments would be appreciated

Jul 30th, 2004, 22:18	#4
JonT Guest Location:	RE: newbie here.............1 week to go Bought my 2001 V40 about a month ago from the Taunton main dealer and they were excellent. When I had to take it back for a body work problem they simply arranged for it to be sorted by a Volvo body shop and lent me a new 2.0 sport for the week. Couldn't expect better service if I'd spent 20k on a V50! Sounds like your dealer should really be trying a little harder (it wasn't Taunton was it?) Happy motoring. JonT

Aug 4th, 2004, 17:37	#5
webbie Junior Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2008 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blairgowrie View Photos By: webbie	RE: newbie here.............1 week to go not Taunton. I got it from a Scottish Volvo Dealer. I've since had it back for a quick tracking check and they couldn't be nicer. Only had to wait 30 mins, and there was ample tea/coffee/magazines to amuse me in that time. As far as I'm aware courtesy cars or lifts into town are not a problem. I'll have to take it back again as I've since noticed that there's more than enough oil climbing up the dipstick. As they were to check the levels,etc prior to me collecting the car I'll get them to check this and clarify if it's correct or not. So maybe I am just paranoid ?

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