Are XC60 owners happy? - Page 11

XC60Monkey · Aug 24th, 2010, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Daleman

Tried a fridge magnet and it doesn’t stick so it is as you say some type of composite material, very light. It cheered me up because I thought if it’s all that thin and light and was metal it seemed too light. I wonder what it is?

hmm - my vote would be for aluminium

Daleman · Aug 24th, 2010, 14:44

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Originally Posted by XC60Monkey

hmm - my vote would be for aluminium

I hope not because it dents easy, maybe some type of alloy for strength!

r-designbob · Aug 24th, 2010, 15:52

Well if it is Metal Lets hope it's Non-Ferrous.

Ransman · Aug 27th, 2010, 20:30

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Originally Posted by r-designbob

Well if it is Metal Lets hope it's Non-Ferrous.

Chatting with a knowledgeable friend this afternoon - If you knock it with your knuckle and it's "dead" it is composite. If it has any sort of resonance to it it is likely to be aluminium. Interesting one isn't it!

Clan · Aug 27th, 2010, 21:58

alluminium but a harder grade , probably for pedestrian safety so that when their head hits the bonnet it absorbes the impact and deforms ...( the bonnet not the head ! )

Clan · Aug 27th, 2010, 22:00

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Originally Posted by eastertown

My recent car history:-
Audi 100 BMW 325 touring -Discovery - Range Rover - Audi s6 Avant - Audi A4 2.5 tdi quattr0 -all bought new.

Volvo XC60 D5 se lux geartronic - my first Volvo and a very good car indeed.
Exceedingly comfortable, and plenty quick enough.

13000 miles in 8 months, 33mpg. Only whinge, I should have got the DAB radio, as I can't listen to the cricket. Is there an aftermarket fit (not a Parrot) that I can buy?

You dealer has information regarding a software that can give you LW ...
but it may have some interference from the network system ..

r-designbob · Aug 28th, 2010, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Clan

deforms ...( the bonnet not the head ! )

Lol.
I had a Megane Scenic and the wings were plastic,for pedestrian impact, you could push them in with your hand.

Clan · Aug 28th, 2010, 14:50

yes indeed , but at least they pop out again undamaged , Citroen use them too .

Teejay1 · Sep 14th, 2010, 09:35

Since I've only just received my car I'll wait until I rate it. I would be quite interested to know at what point, the few that have rated it low, did they start seeing problems? immediately, 1000miles, more or less?

r-designbob · Sep 16th, 2010, 00:06

Just over 600 miles, no messages yet (cross fingers) I'll be happy if i Get to 1500 miles and no message. I will also check the dipstick then too.

View Poll Results: Are you happy with your XC60?
Overall happy, no significant issues	441	64.66%
Overall happy, but minor issues	188	27.57%
Unhappy, significant issues	35	5.13%
Very unhappy, never again	18	2.64%
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Aug 24th, 2010, 15:52	#103
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Well if it is Metal Lets hope it's Non-Ferrous. __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Aug 27th, 2010, 21:58	#105
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	alluminium but a harder grade , probably for pedestrian safety so that when their head hits the bonnet it absorbes the impact and deforms ...( the bonnet not the head ! ) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 28th, 2010, 14:50	#108
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes indeed , but at least they pop out again undamaged , Citroen use them too . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 16th, 2010, 00:06	#110
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Just over 600 miles, no messages yet (cross fingers) I'll be happy if i Get to 1500 miles and no message. I will also check the dipstick then too. __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Sep 14th, 2010, 09:35	#109
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	Since I've only just received my car I'll wait until I rate it. I would be quite interested to know at what point, the few that have rated it low, did they start seeing problems? immediately, 1000miles, more or less?

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