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pilkers · Aug 20th, 2019, 17:34

Hi all,

That is a very nice looking car - no it isn't it is stunning. I think the series II 60 series look stunning in saloon or estate. I have not seen much about the V60 on the forum, unless of course I am looking in the wrong place!

I am awaiting delivery (due first week in October) of a V60 Inscription pro T4 in denim blue with a few extras. I have read in some places that the 8 speed gearbox can be hesitant. I had a shortish test drive in an XC40 with box (it was the only one with that engine/gearbox that they had available), and it seemed fine to me. I am not a boy racer (at 67!!!), so I don't do quick getaways. I would be interested in opinions on the car and any tips from the "experts"

Regards

Pilkers

Wizzpop · Aug 20th, 2019, 21:06

I have the V60 T5. I haven't found the gearbox hesitant, but I haven't been trying to keep up with Louis Hamilton. You do feel the changes if you floor the throttle, but they aren't severe.

ACH166753 · Aug 20th, 2019, 21:10

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Originally Posted by pilkers

Hi all,

That is a very nice looking car - no it isn't it is stunning. I think the series II 60 series look stunning in saloon or estate. I have not seen much about the V60 on the forum, unless of course I am looking in the wrong place!

I am awaiting delivery (due first week in October) of a V60 Inscription pro T4 in denim blue with a few extras. I have read in some places that the 8 speed gearbox can be hesitant. I had a shortish test drive in an XC40 with box (it was the only one with that engine/gearbox that they had available), and it seemed fine to me. I am not a boy racer (at 67!!!), so I don't do quick getaways. I would be interested in opinions on the car and any tips from the "experts"

Regards

Pilkers

If the T4 uses the same Aisin 8-speed auto (which I believe it does?) I would agree that it can sometimes be considered 'hesitant' - definitely on kick-down it takes a little longer than expected, otherwise a perfectly fine autobox in my opinion

pilkers · Aug 21st, 2019, 19:21

Thanks guys. It is probably the typical motor journalist thing of feeling they have to justify their salary by finding something to criticise. I am certainly no Lewis Hamilton and fall more into the "considered actions" category than boy racer. It is good to know from real people what the car is like

Regards

Pilkers

jonnyu · Aug 26th, 2019, 12:43

Beautiful config

Aug 20th, 2019, 17:34	#11
pilkers New Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Elgin	Another newbie Hi all, That is a very nice looking car - no it isn't it is stunning. I think the series II 60 series look stunning in saloon or estate. I have not seen much about the V60 on the forum, unless of course I am looking in the wrong place! I am awaiting delivery (due first week in October) of a V60 Inscription pro T4 in denim blue with a few extras. I have read in some places that the 8 speed gearbox can be hesitant. I had a shortish test drive in an XC40 with box (it was the only one with that engine/gearbox that they had available), and it seemed fine to me. I am not a boy racer (at 67!!!), so I don't do quick getaways. I would be interested in opinions on the car and any tips from the "experts" Regards Pilkers

Aug 20th, 2019, 21:06	#12
Wizzpop Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:37 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portsmouth	I have the V60 T5. I haven't found the gearbox hesitant, but I haven't been trying to keep up with Louis Hamilton. You do feel the changes if you floor the throttle, but they aren't severe. __________________ 2019 V60 Momentum Pro T5 Denim Blue, blond interior, electric deployed towbar. 1957 Morgan Plus 4

Aug 26th, 2019, 12:43	#15
jonnyu Senior Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2023 18:52 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Gland	Beautiful config __________________ MY19 XC60 D4 Inscription Pro Auto AWD, Luminous Sand, Blond Interior, Xenium Pro, Intellisafe Pro, Winter Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Four-C, Business Connect, Versatility Pro

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Aug 21st, 2019, 19:21	#14
pilkers New Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Elgin	Thanks guys. It is probably the typical motor journalist thing of feeling they have to justify their salary by finding something to criticise. I am certainly no Lewis Hamilton and fall more into the "considered actions" category than boy racer. It is good to know from real people what the car is like Regards Pilkers

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