V90 ordered today

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BristolAl

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120 months

Thursday 9th February 2017
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First time back in a Volvo since I had a succession as company cars in the 2000's. Had a S40 T4, S60 2.0T and V70 D5. Couldn't beat them for comfort.

Many years of German car ownership has had me looking for a change, so coming out of a 520d MSport Touring into a fresh V90 D4 Inscription.

My Volvo driving friends tell me I'll be a nicer person come July when it arrives!

Went for Standard Inscription spec with a Winter Pack...... can't wait.

It'll look like this...




Edited by BristolAl on Thursday 9th February 22:58

MYOB

4,999 posts

145 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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A lovely lovely car and what a lucky boy you are!

If I were the kind of chap to suffer from envy, I would most certainly be envious!

Such a beautiful and luxurious interior. The car is too big for me despite having two kids and two dogs, but the roads where I live are notoriously narrow and it would be a pain. I can only just cope with my v60, which is seriously scuffed and scratched. I'm hoping a new v60 will eventually appear that will be a smaller version of the 90. Fingers crossed.

Look forward to reading your review and good luck with waiting patiently!

mcbook

1,412 posts

182 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Congratulations!

I've been on the configurator many times playing with my ideal spec. I've currently got a V70 D5 but would go for the D4 in the V90 - I don't think the extra money for a few more BHP and 4wd can be justified.

I'd definitely match you and go for the inscription spec though - lovely leather and the digital dash :-)

I can't see the picture you've posted so please tell me that you've gone for the cream/white leather with light wood trim? I think the interior looks amazingly bright and airy with the cream leather.

The only other option that I'd seriously consider is the sunroof but it's quite pricey.

Cheeky question but did you manage to negotiate any discount from list price?

Deerfoot

4,980 posts

191 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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BristolAl said:
My Volvo driving friends tell me I'll be a nicer person come July when it arrives!
I must admit I`ve calmed down a lot since I`ve been sat in my extremely comfortable Volvo seats, I`m happy to let others fly by....

Oh, lovely thing the V90!

BristolAl

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90 posts

120 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Went for the Charcoal (black) leather with the metal inlays.

I had originally planned to go for the matt wooden inlays, but the wife and kids thought 'it looks like grandads car'. That sealed the metal inlays!

The car I test drove had the glass roof, but I couldn't justify going for that - its £2000.

I managed to get 13% off the car, and leased it for 18 months.

Cannot wait.

mcbook

1,412 posts

182 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Thanks for the info, Bristol.

Charcoal does look good... I'm just too tempted by the Nordic feel of the cream leather and wood :-)

Sounds like a decent discount! Please report back on how it is to live with.

BristolAl

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Friday 10th February 2017
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For reference, my choice of interior was between these two...





As discussed above - went for the second one

MYOB

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145 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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BristolAl said:
For reference, my choice of interior was between these two...





As discussed above - went for the second one
Think you made the right choice. That wood would suit a cream interior.

valiant

11,358 posts

167 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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Had a prod in one of these when buying my V60. Seriously impressed, massive boot and that interior is one of the best on the market.

Might well make the list when it comes to renewal time smile

MYOB

4,999 posts

145 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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BristolAl said:
For reference, my choice of interior was between these two...





As discussed above - went for the second one
Think you made the right choice. That wood would suit a cream interior.

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

262 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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At 1547 MYOB said:
BristolAl said:
For reference, my choice of interior was between these two...





As discussed above - went for the second one
Think you made the right choice. That wood would suit a cream interior.
At 1818 MYOB said:
BristolAl said:
For reference, my choice of interior was between these two...





As discussed above - went for the second one
Think you made the right choice. That wood would suit a cream interior.
Deja vu out of control today...st

George111

6,930 posts

258 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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BristolAl said:
My S90 will be here in 5 weeks and I chose charcoal and wood . . . with a maple brown exterior.

Doofus

28,470 posts

180 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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I'd seriously consider one of they did a petrol engine. It'll probably be the XC90 for us instead.

George111

6,930 posts

258 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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Doofus said:
I'd seriously consider one of they did a petrol engine. It'll probably be the XC90 for us instead.
There will be either late this year or 2018.

BristolAl

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120 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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Sounds good George - look forward to photos of that

Doofus

28,470 posts

180 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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George111 said:
There will be either late this year or 2018.
That'll be pretty good timing then smile Hopefully they do the T8 hybrid, in the offroad version

Murph7355

38,927 posts

263 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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mcbook said:
Thanks for the info, Bristol.

Charcoal does look good... I'm just too tempted by the Nordic feel of the cream leather and wood :-)

Sounds like a decent discount! Please report back on how it is to live with.
We just bought an XC90 with a light interior (despite 2x under 5 kids smile). It's a very, very lovely place to sit.

Ours has dark wood inlays - we had metal ones in our old XC90. They're OK, and do look good with a darker interior, but we wanted a change and couldn't be happier.

Ours also has the sunroof - I'd say it's definitely worth the money! If it's anything like the XC90 you can get a pack with other stuff on top of the sunroof which makes it better value. The extra light lifts the interior, which I would think would be doubly so with dark leather.

If the Inscription doesn't come with it (it might), get the nappa soft leather too.

Volvo really have upped their game with these new cars (and we always loved our mk1 XC90).

berlintaxi

8,535 posts

180 months

Sunday 12th February 2017
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Doofus said:
George111 said:
There will be either late this year or 2018.
That'll be pretty good timing then smile Hopefully they do the T8 hybrid, in the offroad version
T8 Hybrid V90 is due to be on sale from June this year, no idea on pricing.

Doofus

28,470 posts

180 months

Sunday 12th February 2017
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berlintaxi said:
T8 Hybrid V90 is due to be on sale from June this year, no idea on pricing.
I'm surprised my dealer didn't mention it when we were in there a month or so ago confused

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

262 months

Sunday 12th February 2017
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Doofus said:
berlintaxi said:
T8 Hybrid V90 is due to be on sale from June this year, no idea on pricing.
I'm surprised my dealer didn't mention it when we were in there a month or so ago confused
I'm surprised you didn't read about it at launch time.