XC60 ordered... Colour/interior trim suggestions...

**Squirtydog** · Saturday 5th April 2014, 14:25

Originally Posted by a lex

The new MY14 cars really are very nice.
...We almost bought one, but the local dealers couldnt be arsed to make a sale (which really pissed me off)...

We had that when we walked into our Chester Volvo. Admittedly we were in two very different minds so may not have been taken too seriously.
One, keep the V70 R and buy a V40?
Two, if the price is right stretch to an XC60 and sell the R?
Saleswoman just couldn't be bothered to make an effort on the XC. I gave her the price we had been quoted the previous year. She simply put some figures into the computer and basically said "It'll be that much. I've got customers to see."
In the end we added leather trim, tinted windows, 5 year service package and got the monthly payments down to our budget at Warrrington (same group Rybrook).

Anyway...

...It has arrived!! Finally.

But I can't get a day off until next Thursday to collect it. Agony

**MacXC60T5** · Friday 6th June 2014, 17:40

last post 5th April. Now 6th May. Where are the pictures of the new car. Has there been a lack of interest in post I am waiting for the pictures.

**Squirtydog** · Saturday 19th July 2014, 21:27

My bad.

Will polish and post some pics ASAP.

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 20:01

Best I could do. Crazy busy at the moment as offspring number two due in 2 months and 'nesting' is keeping me busy. Clearance for a formal photo shoot is unlikely.

Went for 'Bright Silver' metallic. Off black leather and 'Linear Walnut' in the end. A few years ago I would have stayed away from wood but I like it.

Not exciting to drive but returning 44 mpg (600+ miles from a tank), proper comfortable and the D4 2.0 can still pull when you need it.

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**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:15

Does it have the electronic handbrake on the dash?

If so how do you find it with the manual gearbox?

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:38

It does and it it's really good. If you put the handbrake on, it releases as the clutch bites when you pull away. On a hill, you don't put it on at all as it has hill start assist and applies the handbrake for a couple of seconds after you release the foot brake.

**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:44

Did it take much getting used to?

Only asking as my next V70 may be a manual after having had two geartronics previously.

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:47

Not a bit. Just didn't know about the hill start feature until the first hill. Nice surprise.

**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:49

Do you have to put the handbrake on for the start/stop to work?

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:53

No. Just release the foot brake and the handbrake is on.

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:55

Sorry, misread... No, stop/start comes into play as soon as you stop and put into neutral. Handbrake or not.

**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:57

Sorry I meant the engine auto start/stop. From your centre console pic it looks like you have that fuel saving feature fitted.

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 22:58

Corrected the post.
Stop/start comes in as soon as you stop and put into neutral. All of them have it as standard.

**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 23:00

Thanks. Inquisition over.

**Squirtydog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 23:03

Now go purchase.

**Blackdog** · Thursday 24th July 2014, 23:05

Dealer bought it today. Now it's the numbers game with them.

**Squirtydog** · Friday 25th July 2014, 00:21

Collection day pic.
One happy little dude was the first to sit in it.
Although he is still coming up with plans to save his money and buy 'the old green car' back off grandad.
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