Chinese S90s stuck on trains in Poland... - Page 4

Avallon · Oct 10th, 2017, 22:58

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Originally Posted by ianmkirk

The lob car (XC60 67 plate D4 auto R design) is provided FOC. All I have to do is insure it and put fuel in the thing. Nice car actually... just not the one I ordered. I have ordered my car on a contract hire. But fact is that I confirmed with Volvo prior to selling my car that the S90 would be available definitely on 1st September. They confirmed that in writing and so I sold my car. That made me immobile and so Volvo appreciated their obligation to keep me mobile accepting daily for misadvising me to sell the vehicle. But hey.. assuming gets delivered on the latest expected date they only got it 2 months wrong!!

My new date is 23rd Oct. spoken to Volvo UK to manage their expectations as to what goodwill I am expecting for having had the car delayed 7 times now!

I ordered my S90 after cancelling a Golf GTI order because it was delayed on the basis it would be delivered mid-Sep...sod's law.

Stunts · Oct 14th, 2017, 19:58

I ordered my S90 D4 Momentum in April and have now been told it's due on the 3rd November. I was initially told 12 weeks leadtime, then it moved to mid September upon confirmation of the order, then end of September, then mid October. I was given a date of not later than the 13th October to dealer. I chased twice during the week, only to be told on Wednesday (two days prior to the delivery date) that the date hadn't moved forward from the end of October!! Needless to say i was a tad miffed. I've asked for the Polestar package to be installed as compensation..... oh, and the reason given was rail strikes in Russia.

Avallon · Oct 14th, 2017, 20:13

That's a great compensation idea - won't cost Volvo much at all, but saves you a significant sum!

ianmkirk · Oct 14th, 2017, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Stunts

I ordered my S90 D4 Momentum in April and have now been told it's due on the 3rd November. I was initially told 12 weeks leadtime, then it moved to mid September upon confirmation of the order, then end of September, then mid October. I was given a date of not later than the 13th October to dealer. I chased twice during the week, only to be told on Wednesday (two days prior to the delivery date) that the date hadn't moved forward from the end of October!! Needless to say i was a tad miffed. I've asked for the Polestar package to be installed as compensation..... oh, and the reason given was rail strikes in Russia.

Forgive my ignorance - but please can you advise what the Polestar package entails / includes or where I can look to find out. Thanks very much in advance.

Driver Dave · Oct 15th, 2017, 09:09

Just Google "Polestar Optimisation"

ianmkirk · Oct 15th, 2017, 10:09

Yes I had done. And read all about it not just being an engine optimisation but rather a full upgrade of the whole drivechain.

Which led me to believe it may be physically upgraded mechanical parts (hence not an easy add on as a GOGW when the car finally arrives at dealership).

However having looked at the smaller print within the purchase pages of the website for the improvement it says it is completed within an hour at any Volvo dealer. Hence realise now it is just software but sounds great. Especially the gear hold under heightened lateral g force (preventing unsettling due to mid corner gear changes).

Has anyone had this done on the D4 auto unit or know of anyone with experience of it? Would be really keen to know if it delivers noticeable improvements. Whilst the given stats make the gains look marginal I can imagine that the sum of all parts provides a clear difference to the stock car.

Would be good to know from someone who has had it done.

Matt2e · Oct 16th, 2017, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Matt2e

Good question .... Mine has been pushed back again. With dealer on 6th October now. What do you think the turnaround might be to getting it back out to the 'customer'?

S90 has arrived (last Thursday 12th actually) so I am a very happy bunny. It was full of postcards from all the countries it has visited on its way here and there were a number of souvenirs and duty free items in the boot.

No there wasn't ... but that was surprising in itself!

It has been a long wait and the car is truly smashing. keep the faith all you in the same predicament ... it is worth the wait.

Just going round to the shops to get another bottle of milk!

Busa1400 · Oct 16th, 2017, 14:10

Just out of curiosity why not simply cancel the order ?

Avallon · Oct 17th, 2017, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Busa1400

Just out of curiosity why not simply cancel the order ?

Still want the car if I can get it in a reasonable amount of time, can't think of any self driving execs anywhere near the price on a lease. Also, after cancelling my previous GTI, taking out a new lease and then applying for a third, I'd be concerned about my credit rating...

Stunts · Oct 25th, 2017, 22:37

Mine's been pushed back again to the middle of November :-(

If I'd have known the leadtime I would certainly have ordered an alternative!

Oct 14th, 2017, 19:58	#32
Stunts New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2018 11:25 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leighton Buzzard	Mine's delayed :-( I ordered my S90 D4 Momentum in April and have now been told it's due on the 3rd November. I was initially told 12 weeks leadtime, then it moved to mid September upon confirmation of the order, then end of September, then mid October. I was given a date of not later than the 13th October to dealer. I chased twice during the week, only to be told on Wednesday (two days prior to the delivery date) that the date hadn't moved forward from the end of October!! Needless to say i was a tad miffed. I've asked for the Polestar package to be installed as compensation..... oh, and the reason given was rail strikes in Russia.

Oct 15th, 2017, 09:09	#35
Driver Dave Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 15:19 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Northern Scottish Highlands	Just Google "Polestar Optimisation" __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Power-pulse Inscription, 5 Double Spoke alloys, Luminous Sand, Amber Leather, Linear Walnut Inlays, Winter Pack, Xenium Pack, BLIS, Dark Tinted Windows, Towbar, Mud flaps, PoleStar

Oct 16th, 2017, 14:10	#38
Busa1400 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2020 14:41 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leeds	Just out of curiosity why not simply cancel the order ? __________________ 2017 V90 D4 2019 V90 T5 R Design Pro -Polestar

Oct 25th, 2017, 22:37	#40
Stunts New Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2018 11:25 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leighton Buzzard	More delays Mine's been pushed back again to the middle of November :-( If I'd have known the leadtime I would certainly have ordered an alternative!

Oct 14th, 2017, 20:13	#33
Avallon Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2019 20:31 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lincs	That's a great compensation idea - won't cost Volvo much at all, but saves you a significant sum!

Oct 15th, 2017, 10:09	#36
ianmkirk New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2017 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Teesside	Yes I had done. And read all about it not just being an engine optimisation but rather a full upgrade of the whole drivechain. Which led me to believe it may be physically upgraded mechanical parts (hence not an easy add on as a GOGW when the car finally arrives at dealership). However having looked at the smaller print within the purchase pages of the website for the improvement it says it is completed within an hour at any Volvo dealer. Hence realise now it is just software but sounds great. Especially the gear hold under heightened lateral g force (preventing unsettling due to mid corner gear changes). Has anyone had this done on the D4 auto unit or know of anyone with experience of it? Would be really keen to know if it delivers noticeable improvements. Whilst the given stats make the gains look marginal I can imagine that the sum of all parts provides a clear difference to the stock car. Would be good to know from someone who has had it done.

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