Since I have a new V70, I wanted to try out the combination 2.0T Powershift. Since this combination as a V70 demonstration car was not possible, I tried a S60 2.0T Powershift. So far I had a V70II 2.5T Geartronic and a V70III 2.5T Geartronic. Of the PS power are indeed 2.0T and 2.5T identical, so I thought it could fit quite well. Gebriebe: I have found no difference between Geartronic and Powershift. Powershift has the same memory seconds, is in my opinion neither faster nor slower in switching. Motor: In the range up to 120 km/h very lively and convincing at lt. onboard computer lower consumption than the 2.5T. It’s really fun, also with corresponding sound. Unfortunately, from 130 it will be a bit tough and louder, especially when accelerating uphill, from 170 it will be very tough compared to the 2.5T. If I have my full-packed V70 with 4 people, holiday luggage, ski and holiday purchases on the highway, or when overtaking my BL60 was well equipped on the road, but now very nice to order.
Author: 00c12f
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New Volvo driver/driving report V60 Drive Ocean Race
Hello, since last Friday it’s time: now I drive Volvo V60 in Ocean Race equipment (previously Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TSI with 7-speed double clutch gearbox). I have to say, the DRIVE is great. I was very skeptical about 115 hp and 270 NM at first, but far from it. The car drives lively, for me sufficiently fast, top processed and very, very economical. I’m thrilled! The Ocean Race equipment is already chic, the leather feels good and the color combination also fits. The operation in some areas is completely different than in the Audi (Navi, hand brake) but also not really complicated. Voice control works excellently. The winter bikes (Oden 16″ are not the most beautiful, but the spring comes already in March. I have a question: what are these for eyelets in the passenger footroom right and left? Can’t find anything in the manual. VG Martin
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V50 D5 Traction
Hello, I have asked for your esteemed advice in connection with the above-mentioned V50 D5. After it has to come to a decision now, I would be grateful if some thoughts or experience could be given about this type. Especially with regard to the torque in connection with the so-called Geartronic. I fear that when starting through the front drive, the wheels are constantly spinning, or does the automatic have some control over it? – Also and especially with regard to the trailer or WW operation, which takes place only twice a year. My heart-grown A4 Avant 2.6 with Flüster-6-Cyl. I will of course miss a lot at the beginning. But after 11 years and yet many rep. interventions, as well as 14-16l/100km!! is it now time. It always means that the 5-Zyl. or D5 offers me a good sound, but I hope that he offers a somewhat equivalent to my current AUDI. What do you mean to D?
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BOSE plant in MiTo: Removes all clarity!
I’m looking for someone who knows the BOSE system in the MiTo (Bj. 2011). My girlfriend absolutely disagrees with the performance (rightly). However, the unanimous opinion in all the contributions I have found seems to be that a BOSE system is not expandable and can only be replaced completely. The front system would have an impedance of 2 ohms and would overload any other radio. The subwoofer, in turn, would have to be supplied with reduced level, would take damage at a conventional speaker output. Business-grade shops offer for this purpose a “BOSE Active System Adapter” and claim that one can operate any radio with it. After I came through the research on no green branch, I just got rid of it yesterday and took out the original blue point radio. See there! 2 normal ISO plugs in standard placement, just no ignition plus. In addition an ISO and a Fakra antenna connection. (If there are only 4 loudspeaker channels, how should the Woofer get a low signal?) anyway, I didn’t have a short time to talk about it!
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V90 Cross Country, standard chassis is bumpy
Dear people, I’ve been busy with my V90cc for a few weeks now and I still have butterflies in my stomach. In terms of the chassis and shock absorption, I’ve been busy with the following things: I’ve been on the road for a weekend with a “normal” v90. I didn’t feel the shock absorption at the time but I’ve been very good and better than in my Passat B8. So I had expected it at least, because I also had a vehicle class higher. A little later I turned a test round mi a V90cc. For comparison, I went straight back to a normal v90 and also drove it round. Especially in the direct comparison, I noticed the cc was positive because it ran over short thresholds such as deep Gulli cover and bumpy headstone paver significantly softer about it: I was immediately in love and decided on the V90cc. Now in everyday life I feel the comfort of these short thresholds as well as not so good at all. The “Schläge” are passed on quite a little again. Even in comparison to the asian car was slightly reduced to the V90cc.
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X3 3.0d, Touareg 2.5 TDI or XC90 D5?
1st place XC 90 D5: + Volvo dealers are rightly called the FRIENDLY + cars for test drive is preheated on arrival + huge boot + very good interior equipment + splashy engine + significantly cheaper + leasing (100,000 km, 4 years, 10,000 € down payment) approx. 200 €/month cheaper – no sports seats – no ski bag 2nd place Touareg 2,5 TDI: – high consumption – “playy” interior equipment – significantly more expensive 3rd place X3 3.0d: + MP3 option – BMW dealers do not strive for customers – with 6 dealers in 50 km radius no car for test drive available – simple, “cheap” interior equipment – significantly more expensive
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Delivery time XC90 D5?
Hello @all, I actually come from the V50 forum and would like to purchase an XC90 in the near future. I would like to ask you to answer one or the other question. Thank you for this in advance! Is the introduction of the XC90 with RPF in autumn 2005 secure and what does it look like at this time with the RPF problem? Which delivery time has to be realistically reckoned with? Which engine variants (diesel) will there be for the XC90 with RPF? Thanks again! Have a nice day!
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Facelift XC 90: The first live impression
The new bumpers look better compared to the predecessor, the radiator grille actually also, if not this oversized Volvo emblem would stick on it. The stainless steel strip on the trunk hood is inconspicuous. The new flashers in the outside mirrors (EU regulations) in my eyes nonsense, but if it has to be. I can’t say anything about the xenons, because the car was equipped with H7. In the interior the new delusions of the switches looked quite pleasant, the velours seats looked inviting. ABER ALU BÜRSTED Echt Sch*** Plastik Potthäßlich Ko** Wü** ..so the overall good impression was completely destroyed. Greeting Thomas
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Time to say goodbye…
Hello together! Now I have to confess it to you: sold my XC90 today and… bought another car. Yes, you heard right, I’ve become Volvo unfaithful. And to put on one more thing: my new car has nothing in common with the big one. Except perhaps: it’s also quite big… It’s… a Chrysler 300C (CRD of course). It’s clear that this doesn’t necessarily have undivided enthusiasm… But you have to be able to do little stupid things, too? Jürgen knows it already. Got me when I was sneaking around Chrysler in Essen last Sunday… I hope I can still occasionally act as a guest speaker here in the forum…?? And at the latest when Volvo finally brings the long awaited 6-cylinder diesel the cards are remixed… Many greetings to everyone and… please forgive me !!! 😉
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He’s finally here…
Hello, today we were able to take our Dickelch (color: titangrey metallic) with 2 weeks delay at the reception. As promised by the friendly, there was for free a small remote controllable elk in silver. I chose the diesel machine with 185 hp. In addition to the already rich equipment variant Executive he has: – Inscription anthracite/anthracite/anthracite (doors/seats/armature board) – BLIS – GSM phone – PDC back – Defalling engine designation Tachostand upon delivery: 12 km A few photos follow.