Finally... the wait is over! Let the fun begin

Zavantas · Apr 9th, 2014, 07:45

So,
After quite some wait (ordered in December 2013), the car was finally delivered yesterday.
After we received a card from our dealer (same type of card that we send in Belgium for the birth of a baby, with of course some chocolate), we could pick it up Tuesday.
First filling out all the papers, checking every official document regarding the car: manuals, upgrade function,... then finally we could go and find our car.
It was all rapped with a nice blue Volvo Car cover, with next to it a totem welcoming us and congratulating us with our new car.
Uncovering the car, checking out the exterior and all the exterior features (keyless drive, opening and closing, functionality's of the key,...
Then, again a complete check up of the interior and explanations regarding al the buttons, how to set up the seat (memory functions of the keys),... All in all, it took about 90 minutes!
We also received some flowers!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...79834332420337

Good for my Wife, who is not the reading type.

The car itself is fantastic. Enough space, very good sound isolated,...

One remark I have, is concerning the integrated child booster seats. They are very handy for short rides, but for the smallest one (2,5 years) they are a bit to low. He can't look outside.
For the oldest one, it is perfect. Except when she falls asleep (holidays in Belgium...), the leather is so smooth she glides of the seat...

Crockers · Apr 9th, 2014, 08:56

Looks lovely. Great choice of colour.

wimorrison · Apr 9th, 2014, 09:02

what a lovely way to get the new pride and joy handed over - the UK dealerships need to take some lessons from Belgium!

Harvey1512 · Apr 9th, 2014, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zavantas

For the oldest one, it is perfect. Except when she falls asleep (holidays in Belgium...), the leather is so smooth she glides of the seat...

Obvious answer. VELCRO

Flux · Apr 9th, 2014, 16:19

Congratulations - looks great and worth the wait. Look forward to your initial thoughts soon. You will not be disappointed.

I will be adding some info about my first 10 days experience shortly and did my first long(ish) trip today.

I know what you mean about the booster seats. My daughter struggled with these at first (in my V70) as they do not provide side protection and she was prone to sliding around a bit. When she fell asleep, she looked awkward and woke up with a stiff neck. But now she's a big girl (6 today actually!) she finds them OK and likes the XC60 booster seat as it's bigger than in the V70.

Happy and safe motoring and don't fiddle with the knobs and buttons as you drive. I know it's got collision warning and city safety but that's not the point............

MikeIOW · Apr 9th, 2014, 16:48

Looks fantastic !!

Now then: white XC owners: are you okay with not having to clean them after every drive (can't recall who said they did that) ??!
(still agonising over the white or Flamenco Red!!!)

Enjoy :-)

Considered1 · Apr 9th, 2014, 18:19

Looks fantastic, let us know how you get on..

bigbadbob · Apr 9th, 2014, 18:37

That car looks great just the same as mine, I've had it for 6 weeks now and I love it. check out my photos.
Your dealer sounds really good, I had a similar experience here at Marshall of Grantham.

Zavantas · Apr 13th, 2014, 09:55

Some more pictures from the outside and the dashboard...

Considered1 · Apr 13th, 2014, 10:14

Looks fantastic
Toy report please..

Apr 9th, 2014, 07:45	#1
Zavantas Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2023 14:18 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Antwerp	Finally... the wait is over! Let the fun begin So, After quite some wait (ordered in December 2013), the car was finally delivered yesterday. After we received a card from our dealer (same type of card that we send in Belgium for the birth of a baby, with of course some chocolate), we could pick it up Tuesday. First filling out all the papers, checking every official document regarding the car: manuals, upgrade function,... then finally we could go and find our car. It was all rapped with a nice blue Volvo Car cover, with next to it a totem welcoming us and congratulating us with our new car. Uncovering the car, checking out the exterior and all the exterior features (keyless drive, opening and closing, functionality's of the key,... Then, again a complete check up of the interior and explanations regarding al the buttons, how to set up the seat (memory functions of the keys),... All in all, it took about 90 minutes! We also received some flowers! https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...79834332420337 Good for my Wife, who is not the reading type. The car itself is fantastic. Enough space, very good sound isolated,... One remark I have, is concerning the integrated child booster seats. They are very handy for short rides, but for the smallest one (2,5 years) they are a bit to low. He can't look outside. For the oldest one, it is perfect. Except when she falls asleep (holidays in Belgium...), the leather is so smooth she glides of the seat... __________________ Volvo XC60 D4 Geartronic (181HP) Summum R-Design (BELGIUM) 18" Ixion & Crystal White Pack: Driver Support - Family - Security - Winter Illumination - Sensus Connect Nav with Premium Sound Sunroof - tinted glass - front park assist + camera

Apr 9th, 2014, 08:56	#2
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Looks lovely. Great choice of colour. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Apr 9th, 2014, 09:02	#3
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	what a lovely way to get the new pride and joy handed over - the UK dealerships need to take some lessons from Belgium! __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Apr 9th, 2014, 16:19	#5
Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	Congratulations - looks great and worth the wait. Look forward to your initial thoughts soon. You will not be disappointed. I will be adding some info about my first 10 days experience shortly and did my first long(ish) trip today. I know what you mean about the booster seats. My daughter struggled with these at first (in my V70) as they do not provide side protection and she was prone to sliding around a bit. When she fell asleep, she looked awkward and woke up with a stiff neck. But now she's a big girl (6 today actually!) she finds them OK and likes the XC60 booster seat as it's bigger than in the V70. Happy and safe motoring and don't fiddle with the knobs and buttons as you drive. I know it's got collision warning and city safety but that's not the point............ __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5

Apr 9th, 2014, 16:48	#6
MikeIOW Premier Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 15:56 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester	Looks fantastic !! Now then: white XC owners: are you okay with not having to clean them after every drive (can't recall who said they did that) ??! (still agonising over the white or Flamenco Red!!!) Enjoy :-) __________________ Introducing Stormy!: XC60 D4 2.0 (+Polestar) SE Lux Nav auto: Stormtrooper White , tints, heated & parking everything, DSP & more Gone Electric! Kona 64kWh - £50 each if you join Octopus Energy - I will donate £25 to your charity, msg me!

Apr 9th, 2014, 18:19	#7
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Looks fantastic, let us know how you get on.. __________________ 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

Apr 9th, 2014, 18:37	#8
bigbadbob car nut Last Online: Feb 24th, 2019 07:23 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: sleaford	That car looks great just the same as mine, I've had it for 6 weeks now and I love it. check out my photos. Your dealer sounds really good, I had a similar experience here at Marshall of Grantham. __________________ MY14.5 XC60 R Design Lux in Ice White, Manual, Memory Seats, Winter Pack, Privacy Glass, Volvo Tow Bar, Tempa Spare, XC60 Load Liner,

Apr 13th, 2014, 10:14	#10
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Looks fantastic Toy report please.. __________________ 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

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