choosing between SE and R-Design ? - Page 2

robg · Sep 21st, 2011, 19:59

i too went for se lux as thought it was better value and dint want over hard ride.
I love the heated seats, and personally, with leather would never be without, but in answer to question yes the diesel heats up very fast. Blows warm within about 30 seconds, certainly a minute even when sub zero. I assume it uses the ac in reverse for a few mins?
Myself i very much dislike the powered tailgate, it is just silly, though everyone else thinks it cool. Your choice.
I believe volvo base stereos are usually fine. I went premium and it is definitely not worth the money, i had premium in previous V50 which was fantastic, this one is nowhere near as good.

madman1 · Sep 21st, 2011, 20:37

I think others have put it well here.

I guess you'd need to decide whether the additional standard toys that you get with the SE are 'need' or 'nice' to have. So comes down to personal choice.

Fell into the 'nice' category from my perspective, so I went for a white R-Design with a couple of the packs that gave me more of the bells and whistles that were important to me (including front and rear sensors, personally think these are 'need' category)

No regrets at all.

To an extent there's a 'heart over head' dimension to an R-Design purchase I think. It just looks 'the part' IMO. One of the biggest differences visually is its full colour coding - makes a big difference visually.
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Anyway, nice dilemma to be wrestling with. I'm sure you be happy whatever you decide.****

ExMercR · Sep 21st, 2011, 21:42

I chose an SE. The big factor for me was the improved ride quality with the smaller, higher profile tyres - of course, this is just my opinion, and others will disagree.

Project239X · Sep 21st, 2011, 22:22

It's down to personal preference, personally I chose the R-Design and I would take it every time over and over again

The only thing I don't have and miss is heated seats

My dads got an SE Lux and he loves it to bits, but IMHO it looks and feels more his age bracket.

7up · Sep 24th, 2011, 09:45

I went for the SE as well, but added a few R-design style items - side scuff plates and front grill/lower bumper silvery bits, so the car will look a little like a R-design from a distance, if you are squinting!

I think the extras added 300 quid to the price, but I got the dealer to throw them in for free to seal the deal! I haven't picked the car up yet; I'll post a few picks when it arrives.

Mrjon · Sep 24th, 2011, 11:42

I went for the SE LUX premium, it makes for a fantastic luxurious motorway cruise (and I'm "only" 39). I liked some of the features of the R-design but really wanted 4C so it seemed pointless.I preferred to spend the money on actual gadgets than styling.

t5_monkey · Sep 24th, 2011, 11:49

R-Design without a top spec engine...

... is like being a peacock without a willy

Get the SE Lux unless you want something that'll pull your eyes out onto stalks on demand.

(Mine's an SE Lux and it's plenty sporty enough!)

madman1 · Sep 24th, 2011, 14:51

12345, i was interested to learn whether you were any closer to making a decision yet?

Squawker · Sep 24th, 2011, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

R-Design without a top spec engine...

... is like being a peacock without a willy

Get the SE Lux unless you want something that'll pull your eyes out onto stalks on demand.

(Mine's an SE Lux and it's plenty sporty enough!)

Call me what you like, but somehow the price differential of 50000 quid between the 2.4L D3 and T6 put me off. And they wouldn't build me a manual T6 anyway!

volvorocks · Sep 24th, 2011, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squawker

Call me what you like, but somehow the price differential of 50000 quid between the 2.4L D3 and T6 put me off. And they wouldn't build me a manual T6 anyway!

£50,000...??

Are we talking £5000 or 50,000 in Norwegian money..!!

Regards

Sep 21st, 2011, 21:42	#13
ExMercR XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2014 19:48 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cheshire	I chose an SE. The big factor for me was the improved ride quality with the smaller, higher profile tyres - of course, this is just my opinion, and others will disagree. __________________ Richard

Sep 24th, 2011, 11:42	#16
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	I went for the SE LUX premium, it makes for a fantastic luxurious motorway cruise (and I'm "only" 39). I liked some of the features of the R-design but really wanted 4C so it seemed pointless.I preferred to spend the money on actual gadgets than styling. __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Sep 24th, 2011, 11:49	#17
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	R-Design without a top spec engine... ... is like being a peacock without a willy Get the SE Lux unless you want something that'll pull your eyes out onto stalks on demand. (Mine's an SE Lux and it's plenty sporty enough!) __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Sep 24th, 2011, 14:51	#18
madman1 Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2014 19:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bromley	12345, i was interested to learn whether you were any closer to making a decision yet? __________________ MY 11, D5 Premium R-Design, Polestar upgrade 225bhp, manual, ice White, 19" grey Achilles split rims, tinted windows, family pack, convenience pack, rear parking camera, electric drivers seat

Sep 21st, 2011, 19:59	#11
robg Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 20:35 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brentwood	i too went for se lux as thought it was better value and dint want over hard ride. I love the heated seats, and personally, with leather would never be without, but in answer to question yes the diesel heats up very fast. Blows warm within about 30 seconds, certainly a minute even when sub zero. I assume it uses the ac in reverse for a few mins? Myself i very much dislike the powered tailgate, it is just silly, though everyone else thinks it cool. Your choice. I believe volvo base stereos are usually fine. I went premium and it is definitely not worth the money, i had premium in previous V50 which was fantastic, this one is nowhere near as good.

Sep 21st, 2011, 20:37	#12
madman1 Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2014 19:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bromley	I think others have put it well here. I guess you'd need to decide whether the additional standard toys that you get with the SE are 'need' or 'nice' to have. So comes down to personal choice. Fell into the 'nice' category from my perspective, so I went for a white R-Design with a couple of the packs that gave me more of the bells and whistles that were important to me (including front and rear sensors, personally think these are 'need' category) No regrets at all. To an extent there's a 'heart over head' dimension to an R-Design purchase I think. It just looks 'the part' IMO. One of the biggest differences visually is its full colour coding - makes a big difference visually. * Anyway, nice dilemma to be wrestling with. I'm sure you be happy whatever you decide.****

Sep 21st, 2011, 22:22	#14
Project239X The Beast Last Online: Jan 28th, 2016 16:44 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nottingham	It's down to personal preference, personally I chose the R-Design and I would take it every time over and over again The only thing I don't have and miss is heated seats My dads got an SE Lux and he loves it to bits, but IMHO it looks and feels more his age bracket.

Sep 24th, 2011, 09:45	#15
7up New Member Last Online: May 13th, 2012 15:04 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK	I went for the SE as well, but added a few R-design style items - side scuff plates and front grill/lower bumper silvery bits, so the car will look a little like a R-design from a distance, if you are squinting! I think the extras added 300 quid to the price, but I got the dealer to throw them in for free to seal the deal! I haven't picked the car up yet; I'll post a few picks when it arrives.

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