Took delivery of podless XC60 this morning

scw · Dec 4th, 2010, 13:20

All I can say is WOW

First, the obligatory pictures of the exterior...

Note the lack of a pod.

Very pleased with the Flamenco Red.

I think the colour works very well with the dark windows and style pack.

Finally, the new dash...

I've not yet had a chance to properly play with the new Sensus system, but first impressions are that it's pretty slick and responsive, though there's a lot to learn to fully appreciate its capabilities.

One thing I might miss about the pod is not having the current audio track details visible while the satnav map is displayed. Perhaps there's an option buried in the menus for this. Need to dig into the manual.

I've already found a bug in the audio track seleection when playing from a USB stick - scrolling to a desired track and pressing the thumbwheel sometimes plays the previous track, even though the selected track's details are shown.

Sound quality from the Premium Sound system plus subwoofer is good, but will need some tweaking to balance it all out. By default, the sub is too intrusive.

Car was very well prepared by TMS, so hats off to them. The only niggle was the wrong driver's floor mat - apparently manual and auto mats are different, and I ended up with the latter. TMS are sorting this out next week.

The car has also grown a left foot rest, even though it's a manual. It's pretty close to the clutch pedal and does foul my foot if I'm not paying attention when shifting. What with the wrong mat being supplied, I wonder if I've also got the auto's floor trim/foot rest...

Other than that, I'm a happy camper!

r-designbob · Dec 4th, 2010, 13:28

Congrats, lovely colour

Is it Flamenco Red?

scw · Dec 4th, 2010, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by r-designbob

Is it Flamenco Red?

Yes.

Steve

Matteus XC60 · Dec 4th, 2010, 14:29

Looks fantastic Steve, nice one!

Is it the SE Lux?

Picking mine up on Wednesday (weather permitting) and can't wait!!

Incidentally, I have to ask: how were the Pirelli's in the snow??

VolvoXc60 · Dec 4th, 2010, 14:38

Love that colour!!! What a nice present for christmas

scw · Dec 4th, 2010, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteus XC60

Looks fantastic Steve, nice one!

Is it the SE Lux?

SE Lux Premium.

Quote:

Incidentally, I have to ask: how were the Pirelli's in the snow??

Most of the snow has gone from the main roads around here, and the short
sideroad to our house is on the level so no chance to test traction (not that I was
especially keen to try to break loose in a brand-new car, mind you!).

Felt pretty sure-footed on wet/cold tarmac though. I've no plans, for the moment,
to switch to winter tyres since I'm fortunate enough to work from home - no need
to commute in treachorous conditions.

capt.hugh · Dec 4th, 2010, 16:03

Lovely colour, cracking wheels. A real beaut.

Does it fit in your garage???

janem · Dec 28th, 2010, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteus XC60

Looks fantastic Steve, nice one!

Is it the SE Lux?

Picking mine up on Wednesday (weather permitting) and can't wait!!

Incidentally, I have to ask: how were the Pirelli's in the snow??

We are waiting for the pics

geto · Dec 14th, 2010, 11:42

SCW,
can you tell me when did you place the order, how long was the delay, and did it came befor the set date. I was delayed two months (20/01), and looking forward for delivery.

scw · Dec 14th, 2010, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by geto

can you tell me when did you place the order, how long was the delay, and did it came befor the set date. I was delayed two months (20/01), and looking forward for delivery.

Order was placed beginning of October and car was delivered on schedule at the start of December. So 8-9 weeks.

Dec 4th, 2010, 13:20	#1
scw Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melton Mowbray	Took delivery of podless XC60 this morning All I can say is WOW First, the obligatory pictures of the exterior... Note the lack of a pod. Very pleased with the Flamenco Red. I think the colour works very well with the dark windows and style pack. Finally, the new dash... I've not yet had a chance to properly play with the new Sensus system, but first impressions are that it's pretty slick and responsive, though there's a lot to learn to fully appreciate its capabilities. One thing I might miss about the pod is not having the current audio track details visible while the satnav map is displayed. Perhaps there's an option buried in the menus for this. Need to dig into the manual. I've already found a bug in the audio track seleection when playing from a USB stick - scrolling to a desired track and pressing the thumbwheel sometimes plays the previous track, even though the selected track's details are shown. Sound quality from the Premium Sound system plus subwoofer is good, but will need some tweaking to balance it all out. By default, the sub is too intrusive. Car was very well prepared by TMS, so hats off to them. The only niggle was the wrong driver's floor mat - apparently manual and auto mats are different, and I ended up with the latter. TMS are sorting this out next week. The car has also grown a left foot rest, even though it's a manual. It's pretty close to the clutch pedal and does foul my foot if I'm not paying attention when shifting. What with the wrong mat being supplied, I wonder if I've also got the auto's floor trim/foot rest... Other than that, I'm a happy camper!

Dec 4th, 2010, 13:28	#2
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Congrats, lovely colour Is it Flamenco Red? __________________ 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..

Dec 4th, 2010, 14:29	#4
Matteus XC60 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2017 14:53 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Horsham	Looks fantastic Steve, nice one! Is it the SE Lux? Picking mine up on Wednesday (weather permitting) and can't wait!! Incidentally, I have to ask: how were the Pirelli's in the snow?? __________________ MY11 Black Sapphire XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Last edited by Matteus XC60; Dec 4th, 2010 at 15:14.

Dec 4th, 2010, 14:38	#5
VolvoXc60 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2014 14:35 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oslo	Love that colour!!! What a nice present for christmas

Dec 4th, 2010, 16:03	#7
capt.hugh New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2012 12:15 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bridgwater	Lovely colour, cracking wheels. A real beaut. Does it fit in your garage???

Dec 14th, 2010, 11:42	#9
geto New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2011 12:43 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: zagreb	SCW, can you tell me when did you place the order, how long was the delay, and did it came befor the set date. I was delayed two months (20/01), and looking forward for delivery.

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