Well you know the alternatives lol head wrecked, trying not to like the Volvo but have driven it twice now and honestly I am very impressed.I nearly bought one before the SQ7!! Fantastic bit of kit and the Seats are just wowwwwww Fantastic to drive but what just let it down was no 3.0 Diesel engine. If it just had a bit more go I would have had it
Saying that probably plenty for Mrs B and junior
Well you know the alternatives lol head wrecked, trying not to like the Volvo but have driven it twice now and honestly I am very impressed.
Still think a Disco in black with a smacky set of wheels is a real jeep though (and a MASSIVE warranty)
Well here’s the thing, I drove the new one and tbh I didn’t like it actually.Which Disco Chris?
James McCord ? You work there too ?It would have to be an R-Design XC90 all day long for me. Really lovely to drive, although I've driven them with work on short journeys. You should come down and buy one though give @EP3 James a shout if you're interested
James McCord ? You work there too ?
Oh they defo really impressed me for sure, just trying to shake the ‘womans Jeep’ stigma in my head, that said it will be hers I suppose
It’s him I’ve been dealing with then actually!Yeah he's a good lad and will look after you and yeah I work there to.
It’s him I’ve been dealing with then actually!
Sorry @EP3 James i didn’t do the secret RMS handshake
Ah he is for sure, what do you do down there ?
Well here’s the thing, I drove the new one and tbh I didn’t like it actually.
It feels absolutely huge on the road, it’s very hard to place accurately due to the bonnet falling away from the screen and the rounded front, there isn’t a lot of room in the back so once Jnr has his seat in the passenger seat has to be very forward and then due to the shape it feels like you’ve a big hump on your back lol
Also it’s not quite so versatile with no split tailgate and all the extra interior design trims.
The 4, and specifically the Landmark is a fantastic place to sit. We’ve also done a ton of miles through Europe in one so both have a massive soft spot for them. Plus should I want it’s a perfect tow vehicle.
So that’s our choices right now, a run out Disco 4 with all the toys or an XC90 R design with whatever we could afford spec wise as it seems endless
I really have to say the Volvo impressed us both massively and I should add we tried pretty much everything else
Couldn’t agree more with this and well aware of Volvos target, actually think the XC90 is very possibly thee safest car on the road tbh.The xc90 isn't about power or performance, it's about transporting you and your loved ones in as much safety and comfort as possible. Volvos mission is that Noone will die in a new Volvo by 2020.
Look up the number of deaths in the previous gen xc90 from 2002 in the UK, it's zero.
If you want something bigger that does 0-60 in less time than a T8, then buy from another manufacturer but if you crash it, there's a far higher chance you or an occupant will be injured. I would argue if you want something faster than a T8 an SUV isn't really for you.
Does anyone on here have a Volvo XC90, the newer shape from 16 onwards ?
Mrs B changing cars soon and we've been looking at these and keen to hear feedback from anyone who may have one.
Thanks