XC90 D5, literally the worst car ever owned. Broken Again

[jotka]

Originally Posted by jmot

Picking up the new Q5 on Saturday.

share your thoughts about the interior look / quality, please.

[jmot]

Originally Posted by jotka

share your thoughts about the interior look / quality, please.

Oh, it's superb. It feels very solid and crafted.

In contrast to the new A6, which has two large touch screens that upon extensive testing, whilst very techy and swish, still suffers a degree of lag for simple things like heated seats and temperature control, similar to Sensus.

Buttons for things like startstop, temperature are super nice to be getting back.

I will however find something to bitch about

[Crockers]

What engine??

[RobQuads]

Originally Posted by Crockers

What engine??

If its new there is only 1 available thanks to WLTP

[Crockers]

Originally Posted by RobQuads

If its new there is only 1 available thanks to WLTP

Is that the 2.0 TFSI?

[Superbenj]

Originally Posted by jmot

Picking up the new Q5 on Saturday..

Got bored haggling with Volvo over mileage and pennies on a replacement car that should have just been "sorry for your inconvenience, we really want to make this up to you"

Idiots. Head back and let us know how the Q5 works out. I'm happy with my '60 but up for a change just for variety's sake.

[Tannaton]

I've come to this thread late - I have speed read through it but apologies if what I am about to say has been covered already...

A few points:

- If you are in a lease vehicle which becomes "unacceptable" for whatever reasons, as well as going through the dealer you should involve the lease company at the earliest opportunity. Be robust with them as well, clearly state the current position and what you are willing to accept as a satisfactory resolution. The lease company will have far more clout with the dealer and manufacturer than a single customer.

- If the above fails, don't hesitate to cancel the direct debit after giving them good notice and ensuring that you have followed any escalation process in the contract and that has failed or not been resolved within timescales. Once you do that - they have to either resolve the situation or take you to court... they won't to do the latter if the car is clearly broken or was not to an acceptable standard..

- Any car with fuel smells or leaks should not be driven under any circumstances. Contrary to what your instincts may tell you, leakage of diesel fuel is substantially more dangerous than petrol (which of course is also dangerous). Diesel will spontaneously combust if spilled on a hot surface and before it reaches its boiling point. Petrol will evaporate before it spontaneously combusts.

- Whilst occasionally we read on here of problem cars, I am personally convinced that one half to two thirds of them are actually problem garages/dealers.

- Anyone fed up of Volvo and tempted by VAG, from a point of view of interior comfort and look and feel, Audi is the only marque that compares to Volvo. As me and the Mrs enter our last decade of employment and are more focused on retirement, we've changed to smaller more economical cars. She's got a new VW Golf estate and I've got a used V40 D3 to drive instead of my XC90/70. And boy I'm glad I did... the Golf is a very good car no doubt but the seats are like school assembly chairs compared to the Volvo. VAG are masters of marketing and the lower brands (Skoda, Seat, VW) are positioned so Audi has a "positive differential" otherwise no-one would pay the extra for the four circles...

[mr rusty]

but the seats are like school assembly chairs compared to the Volvo

When you do big miles like I do this is a very important factor. I've just come out of a Citroen C5 I took to 125K - supremely comfortable, and my V90 is just as good. I have NEVER got on with VAG seats, or a lot of Far East seats either. I also hate side bolsters - I prefer a fairly flat seat.