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Sep 16th, 2015, 09:49 | #11 |
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I had a Gold XC90, currently have a 4 year old Silver XC90, and I was looking forward to buying my third one, which would have been Bronze to complete the Olympic theme :-)
I simply can't afford the price hike for the new model - feel like a kid with his nose pressed on the shop window looking longingly at a prize beyond his reach!! |
Sep 16th, 2015, 10:47 | #12 | |
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When I test drove the new XC90, I was blown away. It such an effortless drive. Has anyone else noticed how difficult it is to stick to the national speed limits in this car? |
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Sep 16th, 2015, 16:41 | #13 | |
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Yes, driving is effortless, I'll soon have to drive sensibly and see what the fuel economy is like!
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Sep 21st, 2015, 13:25 | #14 |
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We've had our D5 Inscription for 7 weeks and so far it has been fabulous. It has just had its 3,000 mile check but no niggles at all. There are certainly things that take some getting used to such as not having the key fob in your pocket when washing it but so far absolutely delighted with the car. We do have the B&W sound system and the air suspension both of which I think are fantastic (although I haven't tried the MB version).
The door locks do seem to expect a 1-2 second delay before trying to lock after closing the door, and I find that I have to push the 'touch sensitive' button rather than just touch it.
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Out of interest , did you try the standard spring suspension and if so,how does it compare with the air suspension in your view? My local dealer could not get me a demo with the air suspension to try out. |
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Sep 21st, 2015, 16:06 | #16 |
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Thanks Yeoman. I ordered the car way back at the beginning of January before I could test it and I did think long and hard before ordering the air suspension. I haven't driven a leaf-sprung car so I can't say how they compare, but I am pleased with the air shocks (especially in dynamic mode) and have read some mediocre reports on the non-air versions.
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Sincerely hope quality improved with new 90 as previous one was not up to german standard. A lot of premature issues and dealer not supportive at all even when they serviced the car from new. |
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Yes, the Disco Sport is a good looking car from the outside, although the XC90 wins the looks contest for me, it's just a pity LR forgot about the interior (unless they wanted a retro theme?) and the engine.
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