Trying to decide between models - Page 3

Kev78 · Nov 3rd, 2015, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Will2222

Glorious sound, one of my brothers cars is a V10 R8 and while it is not as distinctive you can still hear it. His wife has an Audi TT RS which I think sounds better than the R8 but I have only drove her car once where as I have drove his car more than he has.

The TT RS has the same engine as the RS3. It's crazy how much power tuners get out of them.

I would have thought the V10 sounds epic?

Will2222 · Nov 3rd, 2015, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Kev78

The TT RS has the same engine as the RS3. It's crazy how much power tuners get out of them.

I would have thought the V10 sounds epic?

He has a full Milltek exhaust on it and it sounds too loud I think.

Considered1 · Nov 3rd, 2015, 22:58

agree with much of the above, 8 Speed Box is magic and makes the Auto but FWd only, but I didnt have a problem with the old 6 speed box just a bit dated now. Auto even better with Adaptive Cruise on the Driver Support Pack.
Find a dealer that has all the cars you want to test as the seats are all different. I started thinking I could only afford SE or SE Lux and with the massive discount on offer ended up R Design Lux with a lot of toys! Have fun and take your time, they wont sell out.

Will2222 · Nov 3rd, 2015, 23:10

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Originally Posted by Kev78

It's the old geartonic auto that slows the D5 down. The manual feels considerably quicker.

I have a D5 polestar manual (230bhp) and it's quicker than I was expecting.

How do you find the manual gearbox?

I'm going to try the manual gearbox in a D5 later in the week. I will also be opting for the Polestar upgrade whichever version I get so I'd be interested what difference that made as well.

Considered1 · Nov 4th, 2015, 10:13

I'd never had an auto before the Volvo, guess I was saving it for my first premium vehicle, would never go back.

Don't forget the flappy paddles are the cheapest option after the media remote control and whilst I don't use the flappies often have definately not used the remote since day1! £150 well spent to ease you in.

One other thing to bare in mind is that the auto gearboxes will learn your driving style over the first so many miles. I test drove a brand new demonstrator as it was the only car available after I insisted they took the plastic off.

emjga · Nov 4th, 2015, 13:21

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Originally Posted by CDJ

Now I cannot believe I am 'saying' this 'out loud' but...

My 12 month old D4 181 is showing no signs of any problems....still goes like stink and is near-silent when cruising at legal speeds.

I dont think we should overplay the issues that some are experiencing compared to the number of engines sold.

I was saying the same as you up until 18 months old (The car) and then it all went wrong .....
Time will tell.

Kev78 · Nov 4th, 2015, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Will2222

How do you find the manual gearbox?

I'm going to try the manual gearbox in a D5 later in the week. I will also be opting for the Polestar upgrade whichever version I get so I'd be interested what difference that made as well.

I can't really say what difference polestar makes as I've only driven my manual with polestar.

It's only 10 bhp so I don't think it's much. Maybe it makes a bigger difference in a auto because it makes gear changes more aggressive? I just wanted the little blue badge

We get ripped off over here. Other markets get polestar as standard on r designs.

The manual isn't bad at all. It's not a sporty box obviously but it's good enough and the car feels much quicker than the auto.

I can honestly say I'm really happy with it.

Kev78 · Nov 4th, 2015, 20:01

The one thing I forgot to mention that does irritate me is the lack of a footrest.

I've not had a new car without one for as long as I can remember.

A bit cheap on volvos part considering the cost of the car.

Does anyone know of a aftermarket footrest that will fit?

mrboroman · Nov 4th, 2015, 20:40

The lack of footrest has bothered me but after a week i have got used to it.

Really pleased i chose r design lux over se lux as its a soft enough ride for me.

What really annoying me is when i use the sat nav.

I say cancel route and it says back to me. Am i sure i want to cancel rude guidance. ��

mrboroman · Nov 4th, 2015, 20:42

Ohh can anyone advise if its possible to have the headlights come on when unlocking the car at night. My astra did but i cant work out if its possible in the handbook

Nov 3rd, 2015, 22:58	#23
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	agree with much of the above, 8 Speed Box is magic and makes the Auto but FWd only, but I didnt have a problem with the old 6 speed box just a bit dated now. Auto even better with Adaptive Cruise on the Driver Support Pack. Find a dealer that has all the cars you want to test as the seats are all different. I started thinking I could only afford SE or SE Lux and with the massive discount on offer ended up R Design Lux with a lot of toys! Have fun and take your time, they wont sell out. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

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Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	I'd never had an auto before the Volvo, guess I was saving it for my first premium vehicle, would never go back. Don't forget the flappy paddles are the cheapest option after the media remote control and whilst I don't use the flappies often have definately not used the remote since day1! £150 well spent to ease you in. One other thing to bare in mind is that the auto gearboxes will learn your driving style over the first so many miles. I test drove a brand new demonstrator as it was the only car available after I insisted they took the plastic off. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera Last edited by Considered1; Nov 4th, 2015 at 10:16.

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Kev78 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2017 14:04 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	The one thing I forgot to mention that does irritate me is the lack of a footrest. I've not had a new car without one for as long as I can remember. A bit cheap on volvos part considering the cost of the car. Does anyone know of a aftermarket footrest that will fit? Last edited by Kev78; Nov 4th, 2015 at 20:40.

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mrboroman Junior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: middlesbrough	The lack of footrest has bothered me but after a week i have got used to it. Really pleased i chose r design lux over se lux as its a soft enough ride for me. What really annoying me is when i use the sat nav. I say cancel route and it says back to me. Am i sure i want to cancel rude guidance. ��

Nov 4th, 2015, 20:42	#30
mrboroman Junior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: middlesbrough	Ohh can anyone advise if its possible to have the headlights come on when unlocking the car at night. My astra did but i cant work out if its possible in the handbook

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