New V90 Order

[NickHoward]

Hello all!

It's been a while since I've perused these forums, but I still see some familiar names popping up!

I bought my first Volvo (a 14 plate XC60 R Design Lux Nav) back in April '14, and have been extremely happy with it on the whole.

After reading about the new VED rates, I wondered if it was time to upgrade (before April 1st), and have been lucky enough to find a few dealers who can accommodate a custom spec, and still have it in time to keep the old rates.

I've gone for:

V90 R Design in Bursting Blue
Winter Plus Pack
Xenium Pack
Dark Rear Tints
Driver Power Memory Seat
Smartphone Integration

I considered the HUD and the 19" alloys, but I was already stretching the budget pretty hard as it was.

Any V90 drivers (or XC90 with similar kit), have any opinions on the spec?

Thanks everyone.

[pagan8c]

Hi I have the V90 Inscription and it has the park assist ,winter plus,seat extensions memory seats for both driver and passenger. I have the blonde on Charcoal interior. I have the factory fit electric tow bar as well. Mine is the D4 model but it goes really well. Unfortunately I and my wife both have bad backs and the height of the car has proved to low which is aggravating the condition . I have now ordered the XC90 with the zenium pack and seat extenders etc. This is the momentum D5 powerpulse model. Shame really but having to trade the V90 in and it is costing me a few bob to do this but mine and my wifes health is more important. You won't be disappointed with your V90.

[tem]

I also have a V90, but not to your spec, see below.
Went for comfort, with the 17" wheels.
Had the car now, for just over 3 months and very pleased with it.

tem.

[BTXC90]

Originally Posted by NickHoward

Hello all!

It's been a while since I've perused these forums, but I still see some familiar names popping up!

I bought my first Volvo (a 14 plate XC60 R Design Lux Nav) back in April '14, and have been extremely happy with it on the whole.

After reading about the new VED rates, I wondered if it was time to upgrade (before April 1st), and have been lucky enough to find a few dealers who can accommodate a custom spec, and still have it in time to keep the old rates.

I've gone for:

V90 R Design in Bursting Blue
Winter Plus Pack
Xenium Pack
Dark Rear Tints
Driver Power Memory Seat
Smartphone Integration

I considered the HUD and the 19" alloys, but I was already stretching the budget pretty hard as it was.

Any V90 drivers (or XC90 with similar kit), have any opinions on the spec?

Thanks everyone.

Congrats on your order. Hope everything goes well.

I haven't see a bursting blue V90, I am sure it will look great

Spec looks good, I see you mentioned rear tints and driver power memory, are these not standard on R_Design V90?

[NickHoward]

Originally Posted by BTXC90

Congrats on your order. Hope everything goes well.

I haven't see a bursting blue V90, I am sure it will look great

Spec looks good, I see you mentioned rear tints and driver power memory, are these not standard on R_Design V90?

No they aren't (rear tints is fair enough, but I would have thought drive power memory seat would be standard).

The power seat is standard on the inscription model.

Full leather is also an extra - An expensive one at that, as you also have to add power seats for both driver and passenger (works out to be a £1500 upgrade)!

[Philip Fisher]

I have really come to rely on my HUD and miss it when driving other cars. I would highly recommend it.

[NickHoward]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

I have really come to rely on my HUD and miss it when driving other cars. I would highly recommend it.

I drove a V90 with it, and I certainly enjoyed it.

However, it's an extra cost which I don't "need" - Especially when the information is available elsewhere (on the dash for example).

If the HUD had unique information I wouldn't get otherwise, I'd certainly opt for it.

[BTXC90]

Originally Posted by NickHoward

No they aren't (rear tints is fair enough, but I would have thought drive power memory seat would be standard).

The power seat is standard on the inscription model.

Full leather is also an extra - An expensive one at that, as you also have to add power seats for both driver and passenger (works out to be a £1500 upgrade)!

these are standard on the XC90 R Design. Wonder why they made them paid options on V90.

re the HUD, I too like it, but I guess the heated windscreen is more useful feature

[Considered1]

Originally Posted by NickHoward

Hello all!

It's been a while since I've perused these forums, but I still see some familiar names popping up!

I bought my first Volvo (a 14 plate XC60 R Design Lux Nav) back in April '14, and have been extremely happy with it on the whole.

After reading about the new VED rates, I wondered if it was time to upgrade (before April 1st), and have been lucky enough to find a few dealers who can accommodate a custom spec, and still have it in time to keep the old rates.

I've gone for:

V90 R Design in Bursting Blue
Winter Plus Pack
Xenium Pack
Dark Rear Tints
Driver Power Memory Seat
Smartphone Integration

I considered the HUD and the 19" alloys, but I was already stretching the budget pretty hard as it was.

Any V90 drivers (or XC90 with similar kit), have any opinions on the spec?

Thanks everyone.

Hi Nick, the V90 looks a cracking car, hope all goes well.
Let us know what you get for the XC60 if you are trading it in?

best regards

[NickHoward]

Originally Posted by Considered1

Hi Nick, the V90 looks a cracking car, hope all goes well.
Let us know what you get for the XC60 if you are trading it in?

best regards

Hey Considered1,

I seem to recall getting my XC60 at a similar time to you??

When I bought the XC60 (April 14'), I'd envisaged doing a ton of miles with work - However, turns out I've only done 26K in that time.

The PCP had 20K per year, so I ended up having a bit of equity in the car (even though I'm under 3 years through a 4 year PCP).

The dealer has been excellent, and has offered top book on it (21K).

After all that, I'm not going to pay a huge amount more on the new V90, than I am on the current XC60!