XC60 (D4) 181 R Design Lux, Nav thoughts - Page 3

andymcp · Mar 11th, 2014, 22:13

Towball mount for us - it makes for much easier loading as you slot the bike into the groove and it's done. With hitch ones you can spend ages finding a position that loads the bike around the rubber moulds while also feeding the bars through the frame in the right way and keeping pedals and handlebars in alignment. On the towball, once the bike is on you feed the securing arms to whichever bit of each frame is most accessible, so it works for all varieties of bike frames and combinations of which-one-where.

inego · Mar 11th, 2014, 22:19

Thanks, that was pretty much my thinking on the issue. I bought a rear hatch mounted rack a few years ago, which I gave up on for the roof brackets, which were so much simpler, even with the lifting.

jukkha156 · Mar 21st, 2014, 08:41

Hi guys,

Just an update, wanted to thank you all again for your feedback.

Have placed the order for the A6 Avant Ultra Black Edition in Daytona grey.

It is a brand new 190 bhp 2.0 tdi engine (similar to the new Volvo D4 one, low emmisions, powerful etc), although the Volvo one does seems better.

Test drove both Audi saloon, avant and the E Class Merc. (Volvo dealer didn't come back to us re, test drive etc).

Ruled out the E class in the end and decided on the Avant. It fits in with the 2 babies needs and has good presence. Also the s-tronic box, be nice to be driving automatic for a change

Volvo XC60, would have been our first choice, but delivery is looking too long (and as dealer didn't get back to us, never got to try the double pushchair in the back).

Anyway hope to have made a decent decision and it is only for 2 years anyway so may try for XC60 (a new shape?) after then!

thanks again.

Flux · Mar 21st, 2014, 08:58

Sounds like a pretty good choice overall.

Shame the Volvo people never got back to you though, but like you say, the wait would probably have been long. Believe they still haven't confirmed dates for the new MY15 yet despite taking orders for the last month or so.

Think you would also have struggled to test the new D4 FWD engine as there don't appear to be any available to test.

Think the Audi's have brake recuperation which the Volvo doesn't have so a nice bit of additional technology which will help with fuel efficiency.

Good luck with your order.

jukkha156 · Mar 21st, 2014, 09:01

Thanks Flux,

I am loving the details of your specced on order XC60. Will check these forums, can't wait to see it.

Flux · Mar 21st, 2014, 09:17

Thanks,

It is supposed to be arriving at the dealer any time now as the 'official delivery date' is tomorrow (a week or two less than a 5 month wait).

From engine spec on paper for your Audi, I think it sounds every bit as good as the Volvo so am sure you will enjoy it.

Considered1 · Mar 21st, 2014, 09:31

Flux has a great spec

I do think we should name and shame Dealers that dont return calls for the benefit of all - People need to know where to go and get some proper service when they are speccing a c£40k motor..

watchboy · Mar 21st, 2014, 13:24

The Audi sounds like a very nice specification!!! I bet it will look amazing.

Shame that the Volvo dealer didn't get back to you, their loss I guess but a fairly significant one given the price bracket of the car.

Hope you enjoy the Audi and like you I can't wait to see what Flux's views are on his soon to arrive beast :-)

Paul

Mar 11th, 2014, 22:13	#21
andymcp Premier Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2019 20:27 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Glasgow	Towball mount for us - it makes for much easier loading as you slot the bike into the groove and it's done. With hitch ones you can spend ages finding a position that loads the bike around the rubber moulds while also feeding the bars through the frame in the right way and keeping pedals and handlebars in alignment. On the towball, once the bike is on you feed the securing arms to whichever bit of each frame is most accessible, so it works for all varieties of bike frames and combinations of which-one-where. __________________ Mine: 2014 V60 D4 SE Lux Nav Geartronic Mrs McP: 2013 V40 D2 R-Design Lux Nav

Mar 21st, 2014, 08:58	#24
Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	Sounds like a pretty good choice overall. Shame the Volvo people never got back to you though, but like you say, the wait would probably have been long. Believe they still haven't confirmed dates for the new MY15 yet despite taking orders for the last month or so. Think you would also have struggled to test the new D4 FWD engine as there don't appear to be any available to test. Think the Audi's have brake recuperation which the Volvo doesn't have so a nice bit of additional technology which will help with fuel efficiency. Good luck with your order. __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5 Last edited by Flux; Mar 21st, 2014 at 09:02.

Mar 21st, 2014, 09:17	#26
Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	Thanks, It is supposed to be arriving at the dealer any time now as the 'official delivery date' is tomorrow (a week or two less than a 5 month wait). From engine spec on paper for your Audi, I think it sounds every bit as good as the Volvo so am sure you will enjoy it. __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5

Mar 21st, 2014, 09:31	#27
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Flux has a great spec I do think we should name and shame Dealers that dont return calls for the benefit of all - People need to know where to go and get some proper service when they are speccing a c£40k motor.. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Mar 11th, 2014, 22:19	#22
inego Senior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:41 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sydney	Thanks, that was pretty much my thinking on the issue. I bought a rear hatch mounted rack a few years ago, which I gave up on for the roof brackets, which were so much simpler, even with the lifting.

Mar 21st, 2014, 08:41	#23
jukkha156 New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2016 12:09 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Manchester	Hi guys, Just an update, wanted to thank you all again for your feedback. Have placed the order for the A6 Avant Ultra Black Edition in Daytona grey. It is a brand new 190 bhp 2.0 tdi engine (similar to the new Volvo D4 one, low emmisions, powerful etc), although the Volvo one does seems better. Test drove both Audi saloon, avant and the E Class Merc. (Volvo dealer didn't come back to us re, test drive etc). Ruled out the E class in the end and decided on the Avant. It fits in with the 2 babies needs and has good presence. Also the s-tronic box, be nice to be driving automatic for a change Volvo XC60, would have been our first choice, but delivery is looking too long (and as dealer didn't get back to us, never got to try the double pushchair in the back). Anyway hope to have made a decent decision and it is only for 2 years anyway so may try for XC60 (a new shape?) after then! thanks again.

Mar 21st, 2014, 09:01	#25
jukkha156 New Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2016 12:09 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Manchester	Thanks Flux, I am loving the details of your specced on order XC60. Will check these forums, can't wait to see it.

Mar 21st, 2014, 13:24	#28
watchboy Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: pontypool	The Audi sounds like a very nice specification!!! I bet it will look amazing. Shame that the Volvo dealer didn't get back to you, their loss I guess but a fairly significant one given the price bracket of the car. Hope you enjoy the Audi and like you I can't wait to see what Flux's views are on his soon to arrive beast :-) Paul

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