Well it seems our C30 might be leaving us... - Page 2

Marc01 · Nov 10th, 2014, 20:36

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Have you checked out the heated windscreen that is part of the winter pack? I absolutely hated it as I could see all the wires in it. You need to be out in the open not in the showroom.

I see no point in not getting the geartronic though, you can always add the paddles on the steering wheel if you think you will want to change gear yourself. Cars have so many gears now you'll be forever changing gear with manual.

I've never had heated windscreen before my V40 and yes when I drove it for the first time it was very noticeable, for me though I've now grown used to it and hardly notice it, after all you look through the glass not at it, with night time driving you do get a noticeable lattice glare to bright lights.

Agree with the gearing it is high making A road driving at 50 usually more economical in 5th. Not sure about the petrol engine but the D4 at least has the torque take advantage of the tall gearing in my opinion.

NewVolvo · Nov 11th, 2014, 14:06

I am sure you will be more than pleased with the new D4. My wife has the "previous" 5-pot D4 with 180bhp and geartronic. Nice combo, but it does feel like the old GT needed a 7th or even 8th gear! Something Volvo changed with the new VEA engine and GT.

Btw, I have driven the new D4 in a V60, manual. A report is posted here on the forum, but in the V60 section. Great experience. A slight metallic sound to remind you of the old 5-pots. Fast and reasonable on the mpg, car was new mind.

I would also opt for the GT + paddles. Great fun. Use it all the time on my Audi....hrm, sorry.

The heated windscreen is also something we have on the wife's car. Never notice the wires as I tend to look past them (as one should). Had it even on my very first car back in the early 90's (Sierra) and also there was never noticable. Works like magic in winter

Ninja59 · Dec 11th, 2014, 17:58

Delivery ahead of schedule, my dad is picking the car up this Sunday! Our sales guy got chatting to my dad about the fact I wanted to be there but cannot make it till Tuesday...oh well it will get a detail in the coming weeks when I am back in Chester.

volvorocks · Dec 11th, 2014, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Ninja59

Delivery ahead of schedule,

That seems quick. how long has it been in total?

Regards

Ninja59 · Dec 12th, 2014, 15:45

Ordered roughly last week of october. So about 6 weeks roughly.

IamDave · Dec 12th, 2014, 16:38

That's not bad going for a factory order! Mines down as 10 weeks at the moment showing as end of Feb. Though the dealer reckons it'll be end of Jan/early Feb! Bet you can't wait to get back to it!

Ninja59 · Dec 12th, 2014, 18:48

I dread to think tbh what condition it is going to be in, although the MX5 is in for another 4 wheel geo before it gets a detail so probably the MX5 will steal sometime first. Knowing me I will have a nose under it as well

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My wonderful mother has already parked hers in second so the new V40 could get the final clean! poor thing.

Ninja59 · Dec 16th, 2014, 21:48

Well I have some pictures:

Nov 11th, 2014, 14:06	#12
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	I am sure you will be more than pleased with the new D4. My wife has the "previous" 5-pot D4 with 180bhp and geartronic. Nice combo, but it does feel like the old GT needed a 7th or even 8th gear! Something Volvo changed with the new VEA engine and GT. Btw, I have driven the new D4 in a V60, manual. A report is posted here on the forum, but in the V60 section. Great experience. A slight metallic sound to remind you of the old 5-pots. Fast and reasonable on the mpg, car was new mind. I would also opt for the GT + paddles. Great fun. Use it all the time on my Audi....hrm, sorry. The heated windscreen is also something we have on the wife's car. Never notice the wires as I tend to look past them (as one should). Had it even on my very first car back in the early 90's (Sierra) and also there was never noticable. Works like magic in winter __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Dec 12th, 2014, 16:38	#16
IamDave Junior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: County Durham	That's not bad going for a factory order! Mines down as 10 weeks at the moment showing as end of Feb. Though the dealer reckons it'll be end of Jan/early Feb! Bet you can't wait to get back to it! __________________ Current: Volvo C40 Plus Single Motor - Grey. Previous: 2019 Volvo S60 T5 R Design Edition - Black. 2015 Volvo V40 T4 R Design Lux Nav - Rebel Blue.

Dec 11th, 2014, 17:58	#13
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Delivery ahead of schedule, my dad is picking the car up this Sunday! Our sales guy got chatting to my dad about the fact I wanted to be there but cannot make it till Tuesday...oh well it will get a detail in the coming weeks when I am back in Chester.

Dec 12th, 2014, 15:45	#15
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Ordered roughly last week of october. So about 6 weeks roughly.

Dec 12th, 2014, 18:48	#17
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	I dread to think tbh what condition it is going to be in, although the MX5 is in for another 4 wheel geo before it gets a detail so probably the MX5 will steal sometime first. Knowing me I will have a nose under it as well . My wonderful mother has already parked hers in second so the new V40 could get the final clean! poor thing.

Dec 16th, 2014, 21:48	#18
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Well I have some pictures:

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