First Impressions - Page 4

Teejay1 · Apr 24th, 2010, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by 155mph

I'm no audiophile, but the bog standard stereo is no slouch. Whilst everyone is raving about the high performance/Dynaudio, don't get put off by the base system. It is pretty impressive. IMHO it sounds perfectly balanced.

My only advice is to upgrade to a USB input so that you can hook up your iPod to the system and control it in-car.

BTW, I'm surprised to find no way to mute the stereo. I had this in my previous car and found it godsend, especially when you have kids shouting over the stereo to be heard.

I was planning on getting the High Performance before it was added to the SE but I agree, I was pretty surprised by the quality compared to my current system but I was upgrading mainly for the Ipod/USB interface but its nice to have it loud when I'm on my lonesome. :-)

155mph · Apr 25th, 2010, 19:07

Now why is this placed within the gauges out of sight from the passengers?

I never realised until now how interested my kids were in the time!

XC60nick · Apr 25th, 2010, 23:21

My girlfriend noticed this within minutes of getting the car! I also miss having the date displayed (ex Audi driver)...

Guessing this could be achieved with a firmware change if Volvo so desired...?

155mph · Apr 27th, 2010, 20:14

I decided to peek under the hood.

There is no way that bonnet is made out of sheet steel (yes, I'm old school). It's so 'flipping' light, it must be fibreglass. Could it be alu? Wonder how well that works as a crumple zone.

Teejay1 · Apr 27th, 2010, 20:19

Have you checked to make sure everything works ?

155mph · Apr 30th, 2010, 09:36

Current consumption: 24.8 MPG.

During the week, car is used on very short trips, i.e. 2 miles or less. During the weekend, longer.

This is still a vast improvement on my previous car which averaged 19.9 MPG.

155mph · May 5th, 2010, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishcarfan

If you get a chance could you photograph the rear view from the driver's seat? I've only seen one XC60 in real life and I've always been intrigued by what the rear view visibility would be like!

Since you asked.

NewVolvo · May 5th, 2010, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by XC60nick

My girlfriend noticed this within minutes of getting the car! I also miss having the date displayed (ex Audi driver)...

Guessing this could be achieved with a firmware change if Volvo so desired...?

I am sure it could be done. Wife's S40 display clock in the radio/climate/Info screen as well as by the usual speedo etc instruments.

One BIG miss from Volvo I think.

155mph · May 9th, 2010, 09:33

So here's what I've figured out so far...

The auto parking brake disengages automatically when you step on the throttle, but does not engage when you switch off the ignition. But then again, Volvo refers to this as power parking brakes, so I shouldn't really complain.

The auto wipers have to be manually switched on, but deactivate when the ignition is switched on. But then again, they are only rain sensors, so I shouldn't really complain.

Apr 25th, 2010, 19:07	#32
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Clock Now why is this placed within the gauges out of sight from the passengers? I never realised until now how interested my kids were in the time!

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XC60nick Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2010 19:50 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Leicester View Photos By: XC60nick	My girlfriend noticed this within minutes of getting the car! I also miss having the date displayed (ex Audi driver)... Guessing this could be achieved with a firmware change if Volvo so desired...? __________________ ********************************* XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic R-Design SE Premium *********************************

Apr 27th, 2010, 20:14	#34
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Bonnet I decided to peek under the hood. There is no way that bonnet is made out of sheet steel (yes, I'm old school). It's so 'flipping' light, it must be fibreglass. Could it be alu? Wonder how well that works as a crumple zone.

Apr 30th, 2010, 09:36	#36
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Fuel Consumption Update Current consumption: 24.8 MPG. During the week, car is used on very short trips, i.e. 2 miles or less. During the weekend, longer. This is still a vast improvement on my previous car which averaged 19.9 MPG.

May 9th, 2010, 09:33	#39
155mph 1st time Volvo Owner Last Online: Dec 19th, 2019 16:30 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London View Photos By: 155mph	Why I shouldn't complain So here's what I've figured out so far... The auto parking brake disengages automatically when you step on the throttle, but does not engage when you switch off the ignition. But then again, Volvo refers to this as power parking brakes, so I shouldn't really complain. The auto wipers have to be manually switched on, but deactivate when the ignition is switched on. But then again, they are only rain sensors, so I shouldn't really complain.

Apr 27th, 2010, 20:19	#35
Teejay1 Master Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 21:53 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyne and Wear	Have you checked to make sure everything works ?

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