checklist for new collecting new XC90

gottagetbiggergate · Feb 27th, 2010, 13:31

Hi All, We finally pick up our new XC90 on Monday. D5 Active basic spec except for metallic black, front parking sensors and Airbag on/off switch. It's been a long wait.

It's a little trek over to the dealers and I'd hate to get all the way home, start playing with it and find out that I've got to go back just to get something set up slightly different or altered or fixed in some way. So what should I check and play with before I set off home? I'm thinking of things like if there are any settings on the alarm that only the dealer can do such as auto re-arm, auto door locking etc. I've got the day off so I'm happy to make a day of it over there, pop out for a nice lunch, and maybe even take the wife out shopping while we're over that way.

I'll check for the annoying little rattle on the passengers side that everyone talks about. Any other little niggles that anyone else found?

Thanks in advance

Zoidy · Feb 27th, 2010, 15:39

One thing I am going to ask them to check before I pick mine up is the tracking. Apparently it is not always set correctly at factory and the tyres wear out way too quick as a result. Oh and going to ask them to check the tyre pressures too.

Someone on here mentioned they didn't have stabilisation fitted or something. So going to ask if that is there.

I'm a also going to push/pull/turn every dial and button before leaving the forecourt.

ITServe · Feb 27th, 2010, 15:51

Which dealer are you both picking your XC90 up from?

Zoidy · Feb 27th, 2010, 16:29

Croydon for me.

ITServe · Feb 27th, 2010, 16:32

Me Grantham

gottagetbiggergate · Feb 27th, 2010, 16:59

Portslade , near Brighton

Big Stew · Feb 27th, 2010, 17:02

What dates did you guys place your orders on please. Stew

ITServe · Feb 27th, 2010, 17:45

1st January - expecting to pick up late March/Early April, but hopefully the car will be registered in March to avoid another £250 !

gottagetbiggergate · Feb 27th, 2010, 17:53

Ordered 26th Nov, was delivered 2nd week Feb but we held on 2 wks for the new reg.

Zoidy - what is that stabilisation problem you mentioned? I couldn't find anything when I did a search

AyrshireXC90 · Feb 28th, 2010, 07:31

Do you mean self-leveling rear suspension? My car was one of a number that left the factory without it (last May/June). Also, rear wheel allignment in this batch was off. Both were subject to warranty rectification after being lettered by the supplying dealer.
The dash rattle does seem to have been fixed for me - I guess VCUK have figured out what fix(es) work by now. Interestingly, the rattle did not appear till the car was 4 months old.
Good luck with the cars - even with all the annoying faults, it is still a great car!

Feb 27th, 2010, 13:31	#1
gottagetbiggergate Gottagetbiggergate Last Online: May 29th, 2014 15:46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sussex	checklist for new collecting new XC90 Hi All, We finally pick up our new XC90 on Monday. D5 Active basic spec except for metallic black, front parking sensors and Airbag on/off switch. It's been a long wait. It's a little trek over to the dealers and I'd hate to get all the way home, start playing with it and find out that I've got to go back just to get something set up slightly different or altered or fixed in some way. So what should I check and play with before I set off home? I'm thinking of things like if there are any settings on the alarm that only the dealer can do such as auto re-arm, auto door locking etc. I've got the day off so I'm happy to make a day of it over there, pop out for a nice lunch, and maybe even take the wife out shopping while we're over that way. I'll check for the annoying little rattle on the passengers side that everyone talks about. Any other little niggles that anyone else found? Thanks in advance

Feb 27th, 2010, 15:39	#2
Zoidy Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2015 18:54 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey	One thing I am going to ask them to check before I pick mine up is the tracking. Apparently it is not always set correctly at factory and the tyres wear out way too quick as a result. Oh and going to ask them to check the tyre pressures too. Someone on here mentioned they didn't have stabilisation fitted or something. So going to ask if that is there. I'm a also going to push/pull/turn every dial and button before leaving the forecourt.

Feb 27th, 2010, 15:51	#3
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	Which dealer are you both picking your XC90 up from?

Feb 27th, 2010, 16:29	#4
Zoidy Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2015 18:54 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surrey	Croydon for me.

Feb 27th, 2010, 16:32	#5
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	Me Grantham

Feb 27th, 2010, 16:59	#6
gottagetbiggergate Gottagetbiggergate Last Online: May 29th, 2014 15:46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sussex	Portslade , near Brighton

Feb 27th, 2010, 17:02	#7
Big Stew Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2013 00:18 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Horncastle	What dates did you guys place your orders on please. Stew

Feb 27th, 2010, 17:45	#8
ITServe XC90 Exec in Grey Pearl Last Online: Aug 26th, 2014 21:46 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwich	1st January - expecting to pick up late March/Early April, but hopefully the car will be registered in March to avoid another £250 !

Feb 27th, 2010, 17:53	#9
gottagetbiggergate Gottagetbiggergate Last Online: May 29th, 2014 15:46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sussex	Ordered 26th Nov, was delivered 2nd week Feb but we held on 2 wks for the new reg. Zoidy - what is that stabilisation problem you mentioned? I couldn't find anything when I did a search

Feb 28th, 2010, 07:31	#10
AyrshireXC90 Member Last Online: May 18th, 2022 14:14 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prestwick	Do you mean self-leveling rear suspension? My car was one of a number that left the factory without it (last May/June). Also, rear wheel allignment in this batch was off. Both were subject to warranty rectification after being lettered by the supplying dealer. The dash rattle does seem to have been fixed for me - I guess VCUK have figured out what fix(es) work by now. Interestingly, the rattle did not appear till the car was 4 months old. Good luck with the cars - even with all the annoying faults, it is still a great car!

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