D5 200hp exec...... you guys are in for a treat. - Page 4

262coupe · Dec 9th, 2010, 23:29

No mate.... at first direct line said they only had the 185 but on closer look at their lists the 200 was there.... and it was cheaper than my old V8 xc to insure....... by £7 ;-)

drpepper · Dec 10th, 2010, 00:04

Volvo also do a 7 day free cover which buys a bit of time and allows for reg/taxing by the dealer.

drpepper · Dec 10th, 2010, 15:51

Well mine has arrived at dealer on time, just been and had a nosey around it and finalised some paperwork, looks very inviting and pretty well put together, you can imagine my surprise on opening it up and looking inside to find the standard 'dark wood' trim instead of the Brushed Ali I ordered!! My surprise was only superseeded by the dealers panic when i pointed it out......spoke to broker and he definately ordered it so down to dealer.

My thinking here is they pulled in whatever they had in build and plan to swap the trim while fitting sidesteps and FPA, however I seem to recall someone else had this issue and it wasn't that simple (will search for the thread).

I've initially told them it's a show stopper, however if they come back and say it can't be changed I may decide to take it for adequate compensation for the **** up, 3 years free servicing sounds about right.......?

artwilliam · Dec 10th, 2010, 16:02

Man these guys really couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery!

I really don't like the wood so I'd refuse the car if they can't sort it.
Sounds harsh but I just couldn't sit in all that wood - way too Allegro Vanden Plas!

drpepper · Dec 10th, 2010, 16:07

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Originally Posted by artwilliam

Man these guys really couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery!

I really don't like the wood so I'd refuse the car if they can't sort it.
Sounds harsh but I just couldn't sit in all that wood - way too Allegro Vanden Plas!

Not sure how they can call it Dark Wood, it looks nothing like wood anyway I guess personal taste and all that, anyway just received a call from broker who's had dealer on phone, admitted their **** up but a none issue as they are going to swap it for the Brushed Ali, won't affect planned collection when I get back from business trip next Thursday so all happy.

I've trawled through the forum to find a thread where another guy had same issue and dealer had said it couldn't be swapped, can't find it though so if you are out there reading this then they are taking the **** as my dealer is doing just that!

Just hoping the other factory options (spare wheel and RSE) are actually on board now, lol

XCF · Dec 10th, 2010, 16:11

I think the issue is the Exec has wood around the radio (in addition to the cupholder / gear lever / above glove box / rear ash tray which are all easily swappable) and this is what a previous person indicated couldn't be replaced.

Not sure what an Exec has around the radio if wood trim is not specified - presume it's plain black plastic like the rest of the range ?

Is the 3 year servicing offer still on (at £300) - didn't think it was so I can't imagine the dealer offering to provide it as it's worth around £1000. At best you might get one service / or accessory vouchers ( how about Front Park Assist / rear camera ?)

drpepper · Dec 10th, 2010, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCF

I think the issue is the Exec has wood around the radio (in addition to the cupholder / gear lever / above glove box / rear ash tray which are all easily swappable) and this is what a previous person indicated couldn't be replaced.

Not sure what an Exec has around the radio if wood trim is not specified - presume it's plain black plastic like the rest of the range ?

Is the 3 year servicing offer still on (at £300) - didn't think it was so I can't imagine the dealer offering to provide it as it's worth around £1000. At best you might get one service / or accessory vouchers ( how about Front Park Assist / rear camera ?)

They've told me they can sort it so I'm expecting it all to be sorted including the bit around the radio......

Golfather · Dec 10th, 2010, 21:09

Looks fantastic mate, congratulations!

moncman · Dec 13th, 2010, 10:14

262 coupe and any other lucky 200hp owners who have taken delivery - did you get out much this weekend and is the car still living up to expectations?

262coupe · Dec 14th, 2010, 20:47

Hi Moncman, not so much at the weekend but have been on a 80 mile trip today and yes ....as good as ever. Had a full load of 7 people last night and it was fine. I guess if I'm going to be ultra picky the D5 is a bit ...erm ... agricultural but then coming from the silky V8 it was always going to be but in it's favour it seems quite gutsy and pulls strongly even when the gearbox shifts up. Fuel economy today was overall 30.3 which was ok....ish. Still not great as I think the V8 would have given about 27 in the same conditions which is ironic as I'm sure loads of people were scared off of the V8 by fear of fuel consumption.

Dec 9th, 2010, 23:29	#31
262coupe Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 07:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: winchester View Photos By: 262coupe	No mate.... at first direct line said they only had the 185 but on closer look at their lists the 200 was there.... and it was cheaper than my old V8 xc to insure....... by £7 ;-)

Dec 10th, 2010, 00:04	#32
drpepper Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2023 10:27 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Preston	Volvo also do a 7 day free cover which buys a bit of time and allows for reg/taxing by the dealer.

Dec 10th, 2010, 15:51	#33
drpepper Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2023 10:27 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Preston	Well mine has arrived at dealer on time, just been and had a nosey around it and finalised some paperwork, looks very inviting and pretty well put together, you can imagine my surprise on opening it up and looking inside to find the standard 'dark wood' trim instead of the Brushed Ali I ordered!! My surprise was only superseeded by the dealers panic when i pointed it out......spoke to broker and he definately ordered it so down to dealer. My thinking here is they pulled in whatever they had in build and plan to swap the trim while fitting sidesteps and FPA, however I seem to recall someone else had this issue and it wasn't that simple (will search for the thread). I've initially told them it's a show stopper, however if they come back and say it can't be changed I may decide to take it for adequate compensation for the **** up, 3 years free servicing sounds about right.......?

Dec 10th, 2010, 16:02	#34
artwilliam Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2012 21:50 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: york	Man these guys really couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery! I really don't like the wood so I'd refuse the car if they can't sort it. Sounds harsh but I just couldn't sit in all that wood - way too Allegro Vanden Plas!

Dec 10th, 2010, 16:11	#36
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	I think the issue is the Exec has wood around the radio (in addition to the cupholder / gear lever / above glove box / rear ash tray which are all easily swappable) and this is what a previous person indicated couldn't be replaced. Not sure what an Exec has around the radio if wood trim is not specified - presume it's plain black plastic like the rest of the range ? Is the 3 year servicing offer still on (at £300) - didn't think it was so I can't imagine the dealer offering to provide it as it's worth around £1000. At best you might get one service / or accessory vouchers ( how about Front Park Assist / rear camera ?)

Dec 10th, 2010, 21:09	#38
Golfather Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2013 16:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northants	Looks fantastic mate, congratulations!

Dec 13th, 2010, 10:14	#39
moncman Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2024 10:03 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grantham	262 coupe and any other lucky 200hp owners who have taken delivery - did you get out much this weekend and is the car still living up to expectations?

Dec 14th, 2010, 20:47	#40
262coupe Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 07:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: winchester View Photos By: 262coupe	Hi Moncman, not so much at the weekend but have been on a 80 mile trip today and yes ....as good as ever. Had a full load of 7 people last night and it was fine. I guess if I'm going to be ultra picky the D5 is a bit ...erm ... agricultural but then coming from the silky V8 it was always going to be but in it's favour it seems quite gutsy and pulls strongly even when the gearbox shifts up. Fuel economy today was overall 30.3 which was ok....ish. Still not great as I think the V8 would have given about 27 in the same conditions which is ironic as I'm sure loads of people were scared off of the V8 by fear of fuel consumption.

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