New to volvo and need advice

[St James]

Originally Posted by wimorrison

Will make a d4 'sportier' but will also put the power in the wrong place for towing

'stock' d5 has the power in the right place for moving horses gently, very different from towing a caravan or trailer.

I don't understand that..........the Polestar upgrade provides more torque across the entire rev range and a longer peak.

How is that not better for towing?

[xsaab]

re Toys, the reversing camera is pretty close to being a survival aid, unless you are a reversing genius. Also useful for aligning the tow hook with the trailer. You may be able to get one to add to the car but check with the Volvo dealer.

[Crockers]

Originally Posted by Nellythechampion

found this, comments please

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...te/5381491?v=b

Imho it looks well specked.

[NigelDay]

Originally Posted by xsaab

re Toys, the reversing camera is pretty close to being a survival aid, unless you are a reversing genius. Also useful for aligning the tow hook with the trailer. You may be able to get one to add to the car but check with the Volvo dealer.

Totally agree. Reversing down a snow-covered hill last weekend was an absolute doddle with the reversing camera. Without it I would have been very nervous.

[St James]

It's strange, cos I've always found the picture you get on a reversing camera to a bit unnerving due to the lens distortion - I'm not saying you can't see what is going on, it's just like when you look through a front door spy hole type of effect.........

Not as exaggerated as the spy hole on a front door, but hopefully you'll understand what I mean.

If not, this post just makes me look like an idiot.........

*whistles*

J

[NigelDay]

Just make sure the lens is clean. It makes all the difference.

[Nellythechampion]

Originally Posted by Crockers

Imho it looks well specked.

they have just added a photo, it white and looks quite nice, just gotta gee the better half up

Originally Posted by NigelDay

Totally agree. Reversing down a snow-covered hill last weekend was an absolute doddle with the reversing camera. Without it I would have been very nervous.

thanks for the heads up and i agree, ,i will add it to the list of toys,but maybe somthing else will be Compromised to get it though

Originally Posted by St James

It's strange, cos I've always found the picture you get on a reversing camera to a bit unnerving due to the lens distortion - I'm not saying you can't see what is going on, it's just like when you look through a front door spy hole type of effect.........

Not as exaggerated as the spy hole on a front door, but hopefully you'll understand what I mean.

If not, this post just makes me look like an idiot.........

*whistles*

J

Originally Posted by NigelDay

Just make sure the lens is clean. It makes all the difference.

cheers guys i will have a look if i can find one with a camera

[Nellythechampion]

Originally Posted by xsaab

re Toys, the reversing camera is pretty close to being a survival aid, unless you are a reversing genius. Also useful for aligning the tow hook with the trailer. You may be able to get one to add to the car but check with the Volvo dealer.

thansk for the advice, and i totallly agree

[Nellythechampion]

Originally Posted by Bantambuddy

I would recommend Volvo Selekt as they give more peace of mind and are all approved Volvo's with genuine Volvo parts and all software updates are done. http://selekt.volvocars.co.uk/en/used-cars#content

they havent got many within my budget, but i guess they are more expensive due to being sold from a main dealer

[Bantambuddy]

Originally Posted by Nellythechampion

they havent got many within my budget, but i guess they are more expensive due to being sold from a main dealer

More expensive due to being usually a better package than offered elsewhere Quoted from their website
We select only the best available cars. We improve them through Volvo approved checks and then make them even better with the latest software upgrades. The package is completed with an extensive warranty, including MOT Test Cover, roadside assistance, and even a 30 day exchange promise to guarantee your satisfaction