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by olderbutnotwiser
Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: VOLVO DECLARES THE END OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE NEW XC40
Replies: 6
Views: 5556

Re: VOLVO DECLARES THE END OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE NEW XC40

Ah, cheers for that. every day's a school day eh ?
by olderbutnotwiser
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: VOLVO DECLARES THE END OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE NEW XC40
Replies: 6
Views: 5556

Re: VOLVO DECLARES THE END OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE NEW XC40

The XC40 also offers slots for credit and service cards that can be neatly inserted into the dashboard, making them readily available when needed. In the tunnel console, under the armrest, there is a large storage area with room for a tissue box. A special, removable bin allows you to discard and qu...
by olderbutnotwiser
Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What options do you regret not ordering?
Replies: 12
Views: 7016

Re: What options do you regret not ordering?

The blind spot monitoring light in the mirrors would have been ordered, if I had realised how little
visibility there is when looking over my shoulder, before changing lanes. .
by olderbutnotwiser
Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What have you just found out about your XC40.
Replies: 577
Views: 227970

Re: What have you just found out about your XC40.

Just taken delivery of my T3 inscription, on Saturday. 3 things I found out :- 1 / There is no wee handy bin thing in the center console ( is that a cost saving ? ) 2 / The auto wipers are very low sensitivity. even at full "raindrops" the wipers won't go on a continuous wipe. 3 / Although...
by olderbutnotwiser
Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Insurance quotes
Replies: 42
Views: 35263

Re: Insurance quotes

Any feedback on what you tell the insurer regarding factory options ?

1 / just say the trim level ( r design, etc )
2 / trim + any pack names ( winter, winter plus, etc )
3 / trim plus ignore the pack and go through everything above basic package ( heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, etc ).
by olderbutnotwiser
Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What car are you changing from?
Replies: 197
Views: 145314

Re: What car are you changing from?

Changing from a Seat Leon FR.
I sometimes find myself thinking about considering contemplating exceeding the speed limit in the Leon,
whereas in the Wife's rav4, I relax and de-stress more.
Hoping the XC40 will have the same effect in a more refined package.
by olderbutnotwiser
Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: T3 manual Inscription in black ordered last Thursday
Replies: 3
Views: 1981

Re: T3 manual Inscription in black ordered last Thursday

Cheers Darren. By the time it arrives, the winter pack(s) may not be tested until winter 2020. :)

I'll have a look for the manual.
by olderbutnotwiser
Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: T3 manual Inscription in black ordered last Thursday
Replies: 3
Views: 1981

T3 manual Inscription in black ordered last Thursday

. . . from Mill Volvo in Newcastle. Great service ,and looking forward to delivery in March ( -ish ) . :)

went for both winter packs, spacesaver spare, phone charging pad and drivers memory seat.