New to Volvo

T6man · Feb 4th, 2022, 18:41

Hi all

I have taken the plunge and bought an XC60. But don't have much experience of Volvo's so wondered if I should be looking out for certain issues?

I don't have the car yet as I am importing the car from Japan and this brings me onto my first question the sat Nov is set up for that country so could I update it for the UK or am I wasting my time and just use my phone?

Second question I have went for a petrol the T6 Polestar model so how good is the straight 6?

Look forward to getting to know some of you

Familyman 90 · Feb 4th, 2022, 19:45

The engines are decent enough. Not fault free, but not riddled with them either, and not short of power. You'll likely enjoy the motor.

One asks with great trepidation which transmission it has...? The i6 had the 4 speed Geartronic is a GM unit which has an horrendous reputation for reliability, but being Japanese market I don't know if a manual may have been available.

T6man · Feb 4th, 2022, 20:14

Looks like it the 6speed auto according to Volvo

Familyman 90 · Feb 4th, 2022, 21:13

Ah, thats good news. I was thinking it was the earlier generation.

Dohnut · Feb 5th, 2022, 00:05

Out of interest, why are you importing a car from Japan?

T6man · Feb 5th, 2022, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by T6man

Looks like it the 6speed auto according to Volvo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dohnut

Out of interest, why are you importing a car from Japan?

Price and it's a difficult model to find in the UK

Philip Fisher · Feb 7th, 2022, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by T6man

Second question I have went for a petrol the T6 Polestar model so how good is the straight 6?

If you are expecting a straight six you are going to be disappointed.

Are you importing new or used?

nu11eaf · Feb 7th, 2022, 14:15

It has to be the MK1 version , this is the forum for the new MK2 version, you need to be on
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=190

ciaranr · Feb 10th, 2022, 20:30

Out of interest I have been looking at importing from Japan also, does anyone know if it's difficult to change over the language of the infotainment system? I assume it will be in Japanese leaving, is it simply a matter of going through the settings to find the language setting and changing that?

Teddy teece · Feb 11th, 2022, 10:39

So picked car up and love it. 20” alloys not a problem with ride. I am sure it’s going to be better with more side wall but happy with it.
It seems to have come with kit not listed like the active Cruze control and apply car play plus hands free boot opening.
Is there any way to check if polestar upgrade has been done ? lol

Feb 4th, 2022, 18:41	#1
T6man New Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 09:54 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Dunfermline	New to Volvo Hi all I have taken the plunge and bought an XC60. But don't have much experience of Volvo's so wondered if I should be looking out for certain issues? I don't have the car yet as I am importing the car from Japan and this brings me onto my first question the sat Nov is set up for that country so could I update it for the UK or am I wasting my time and just use my phone? Second question I have went for a petrol the T6 Polestar model so how good is the straight 6? Look forward to getting to know some of you

Feb 4th, 2022, 19:45	#2
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	The engines are decent enough. Not fault free, but not riddled with them either, and not short of power. You'll likely enjoy the motor. One asks with great trepidation which transmission it has...? The i6 had the 4 speed Geartronic is a GM unit which has an horrendous reputation for reliability, but being Japanese market I don't know if a manual may have been available. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Feb 4th, 2022, 21:13	#4
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Ah, thats good news. I was thinking it was the earlier generation. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

Feb 5th, 2022, 00:05	#5
Dohnut Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Kent	Out of interest, why are you importing a car from Japan? __________________ MY22 XC90 R-Design Pro B5D (Sensus): Pine Grey / Lounge Pack / 360 Camera / Wireless Charger / Retractable Towbar

Feb 7th, 2022, 14:15	#8
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It has to be the MK1 version , this is the forum for the new MK2 version, you need to be on https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=190 __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Feb 10th, 2022, 20:30	#9
ciaranr Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 22:51 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dublin	Out of interest I have been looking at importing from Japan also, does anyone know if it's difficult to change over the language of the infotainment system? I assume it will be in Japanese leaving, is it simply a matter of going through the settings to find the language setting and changing that? __________________ Current 2010 V70 D3 163bhp Previous 2003 V40 1.9D 115bhp

Feb 11th, 2022, 10:39	#10
Teddy teece New Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2022 19:46 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Pontefract	So picked car up and love it. 20” alloys not a problem with ride. I am sure it’s going to be better with more side wall but happy with it. It seems to have come with kit not listed like the active Cruze control and apply car play plus hands free boot opening. Is there any way to check if polestar upgrade has been done ? lol

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)