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Faults and Technical chat for the Volvo XC40
ChrisLF
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Post by ChrisLF »

Good job parts weren't required from China!
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JFDIT
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Post by JFDIT »

Well I doubt they're made in Sweden!

Waiting in the T8 whilst my wife is shopping. Engine on to keep warm and charge the Hybrid battery, nowhere up here to plug it in and I fancied a bit of electric driving. Costing a fortune, but a bit of fun. And I'm saving the planet at the same time, apparently...

So far I certainly wouldn't buy one. It somehow feels dated compared to the XC40. No Bin, no folding boot floor, no Pixel lights. To change driving mode you have to go into Settings>Driving and select from there. Ridiculous.
But they have bothered to put the Heated Screen and Hazard Warning buttons on the drivers side!
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gripross
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Post by gripross »

Makes you wonder who designs these cars...do they actually put any thought into what goes where? or is it s i suspect...all about the cheapest easiest option?
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JFDIT
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Post by JFDIT »

Looks like I've got the T8 hire car till after Christmas and driving it home Sunday, part not arrived from Volvo.

Just realised the T8 doesn't have BLIS, got quite used to the XC40 beeping at me when reversing blind out of parking spaces and orange flashing wing mirrors. It also doesn't have a heated front screen because it has HUD, which I turned off. But the Large black HUD pod reflects in the windscreen right in your line of vision. Very annoying.
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gripross
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Post by gripross »

Thats the thing...once you've had something you miss it if its not on next car.At the price that XC60 must be i'd be a bit miffed if i bought one and it didn't have heated screen. Can shove the HUD where the sun don't shine for me but each to their own.
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gripross
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Post by gripross »

Oh and enjoy the car while you've got it...at least they've come up trumps on the loan car.
Ordered XC40 B4 FWD Ultimate in Vapour Grey 26/08/23 Factory Order Quoted 12 week Delivery
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Gone XC40 B4P R Design Pro Pearl White factory order ( ordered 13/07/21) took delivery 18/10/21
JFDIT
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Post by JFDIT »

Yes, they have and the insane acceleration, for such a lump, is quite entertaining.
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ChrisLF
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Post by ChrisLF »

Hardly the most cost effective and efficient way of dealing with a relatively minor repair is it! Though I guess it's not a third party hire car.

The XC40 has been painted as the poor relative by some but it doesn't seem to be the case?
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Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
JFDIT
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Post by JFDIT »

Hire Car is from Enterprise paid for by the warranty not the dealership.
The XC60 is probably the reason they removed AWD and the B5 engine from the XC40. Don't get me wrong, the XC60 is a very plush car but doesn't really deliver a pleasant driving experience.
It's no BMW for sure.
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ChrisLF
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Post by ChrisLF »

I rest my case as regards the repair cost then!
2023 B4 Plus Dark FWD in Silver Dawn. Tinted Rear Windows. Spare Wheel & Tow Bar dealer fitted.

Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
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