Newbie and XC90 Delivery times - Page 6

Pitvar · Oct 18th, 2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by miketango75

Any chance of some pictures ??

Here goes, a few interiors and exterior shots - by the way - I've just posted a new thread but can anyone confirm they have a leather steering wheel on their active - I have a feeling ours is plastic [or rubbish leather???]

Otherwise very pleased!

miketango75 · Oct 18th, 2009, 14:11

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Originally Posted by Pitvar

Here goes, a few interiors and exterior shots - by the way - I've just posted a new thread but can anyone confirm they have a leather steering wheel on their active - I have a feeling ours is plastic [or rubbish leather???]

Otherwise very pleased!

What wheels are they ?

Nice car btw.

Pitvar · Oct 18th, 2009, 16:56

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Originally Posted by miketango75

What wheels are they ?

Nice car btw.

Just the standard 17 alloys that come with the active trim, can't remember what they're called TBH. I just liked them as they were [a] easy to clean, [b] not 18s [tyre cost, plus ride comfort] and [c] not bad looking - I think I'm showing my age...

jamk · Oct 19th, 2009, 14:56

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Originally Posted by gmac00

Hi Jamk,

Interesting that you are getting quoted early jan and i am being told March. I have also ordered an Active on contract hire but mine is a manual...maybe manuals are harder to make

Hi Gmac - Hopefully they can improve on a March delivery for you. Is your contract hire through the Volvo dealership?

gmac00 · Oct 19th, 2009, 18:04

Hi Jamk,

It was ordered through the dealer but the finance is going through Lex Lease so not sure how it works to be honest.

Just happy i am a getting a great car at a decent price!

I am hoping the delivery date is pulled in as well.........March seems like an eternity away.

Graham

Buck Rogers · Oct 19th, 2009, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Pitvar

Here goes, a few interiors and exterior shots - by the way - I've just posted a new thread but can anyone confirm they have a leather steering wheel on their active - I have a feeling ours is plastic [or rubbish leather???]

Otherwise very pleased!

Pitvar,

Looks nice, any other extras? Re MPG what you getting approx? How are you getting on with the parking brake?

Picking mine up next week elec silver with running boards, so almost the same. Enjoy!

Pitvar · Oct 19th, 2009, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

Pitvar,

Looks nice, any other extras? Re MPG what you getting approx? How are you getting on with the parking brake?

Picking mine up next week elec silver with running boards, so almost the same. Enjoy!

Think it was just airbag cut off switch and the running boards. Parking brake needs thinking about at the moment MrsPitva has stalled a couple of times when she's taken her foot off the clutch to apply the park brake pedal. Best on a manual to hold it with the foot brake, knock into neutral and apply I think. Can see why its less of an issue with an auto! The pedal is high enough to be out of the way though i.e. you can still rest your left foot to the left of the brake and the parking brake not be in the way

MPG was about 28 on the long mixed run back from the dealers I expect when its run in it'll be 34-36 on a run and 26 ish for lots of stop start stuff. MrsP managed to get 14 mpg out of an RX8 a few years ago so I'm not holding out for excellent MPG. I am trying to work out how I can pinch the XC90 keys when she's not looking though!

gmac00 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 19:08

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Originally Posted by roblang

Graham

It appears you were on the cusp of the extended delivery dates, check with your dealer today, they may have some good news for you...

Hi Rob,

It is now showing as 15th Jan so that is better, do you think there is a chance it could get pulled into before the end of the year or does the date not change much?

2youngforVolvo? · Oct 29th, 2009, 12:58

XC90 now due to be at dealers on 25 November. Still seems a long way off but it's better than mid December.

gmac00 · Oct 29th, 2009, 22:10

Good news 2young.

I have been speaking again to my dealer and they are in "talks" with Volvo about getting some build spaces from other countries at the factory.

My understanding is that each country is allocated a certain amount of cars per week (or whatever) and if one country in not using it's quota another can negotiate to get the extra capacity.

I hope it is true but not holding my breath.

Graham

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gmac00 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2014 19:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hamilton	Good news 2young. I have been speaking again to my dealer and they are in "talks" with Volvo about getting some build spaces from other countries at the factory. My understanding is that each country is allocated a certain amount of cars per week (or whatever) and if one country in not using it's quota another can negotiate to get the extra capacity. I hope it is true but not holding my breath. Graham Last edited by gmac00; Oct 29th, 2009 at 22:13.

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gmac00 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2014 19:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hamilton	Hi Jamk, It was ordered through the dealer but the finance is going through Lex Lease so not sure how it works to be honest. Just happy i am a getting a great car at a decent price! I am hoping the delivery date is pulled in as well.........March seems like an eternity away. Graham

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2youngforVolvo? New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2010 14:07 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Motherwell	XC90 now due to be at dealers on 25 November. Still seems a long way off but it's better than mid December.

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