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My volvo agent called me this past weekend told me this news and in order to honor my deal, I have to sign a fixed price agreement which saying I have to pay the msrp, no negotiation. I have recently ordered XC90 T5
I checked other site but no info related to that
All orders placed before Aug 26 will be honored at the old price, but only if the price protection paperwork is signed and sent to Volvo by Sept 9.
Increase is between $300 and $500 on average.
Though I have not tried it, I understand that CD-RW's do not work in the player.
Hope that helps.
Hopefully someone out there can tell you for sure. Just don't tell the recording industry I copied some songs
George
A few things help me deal with the blind spot and the car's size. I tip my head to the side slightly to give a different angle of view with the mirror and widen my field of vision. I frequently scan the side and rear mirrors to monitor what's going on around me. If necessary, such as at an angled onramp, I tip my head forward to see around the pillar. And for towing I have learned to back up using the mirrors, which makes me more comfortable using the mirrors in everyday situations.
This is a big car and the location of the corners is not obvious to the driver. Even if you never tow it can't hurt to practice backing with the mirrors in a vacant lot. It will save you many anxious moments and maybe a few repair bills.
I have the top of the line stereo that came with my 2000 c70. We also ordered the top of the line with the XC90 which I assume is the same that I have in the C70. MP3's burned onto my CD-Rs DO play in my C70. I will be interested to see if the XC90 has a different system that won't allow it.
My mp3's are usually around 3-4k and they are at 128 bits and I can fit around 20 on an 80 minute cd. If you are compressing your mp3's, then I would think that the stereo would not be able to read those.
Further information.
Ripped cds on my computer using Music Match Jukebox (free) into mp3 format.
Downloaded mp3s from kazaa.
Burned them onto a cd 'as-is' using HP burning software.
There was an option for me to burn these files onto a cd as either a data cd or an audio cd. So maybe there was something in the software that translated the format.
If not....mp3's definitely play on my C70 changer.
You'll have to wait until November for information on my cds and my XC90
The MP3 format creates a data disc that your computer and special MP3 players can read but not the car system--too bad because you can store over 12 hours of music on a 650 MB disc. Burning a disc in this format is fast because you are just copying the original MP3 files.
Steve, Host
Also, we're VERY interested in doing the overseas delivery- comments from personal experience?
thank you<><, mom of five
My fault..
I meant to say that I had some "Ripping CD's".
I would never do anything illicit.
Steve, Host
Volvo just put 40 XC90's into the OSD program for pickup later this year at a discount. Sounds attractive if you can relate to Sweden in winter. There are many personal accounts of the program, nearly all positive, and tips on the internet.
Seriously, our Terms of Use are fairly mild compared with many other auto forums.
tidester, host
Anyway, if anybody else has towed with the 2.5 or t6 please weigh in!:)
One other thing, Finally I got my husband to agree to the overseas delivery and call Volvo this morning only to find that they sold their last spot this morning!!! There's more coming in January but we wanted to purchase by the end of the year for the Sect 179 deduction. Oh well, guess we'll have to look at the OSD with our next Volvo which hopefully won't be for a very long time!
The remaining allotment evidently sold out in 3 days. Sorry it didn't work out for you. Hope you have been to Sweden or get another chance.
Has anyone heard that the factory shuts down for the month of July, and the paucity of XC 90's on lots is due to this?
Does anyone have any experience with the non-leather interior? Does it look like it will hold up or does it look cheap? I am trying to keep costs down. All I really need is the T5 AWD w/ upgraded stereo, xenons, and heated seats.
Thanks
Car factories also close to retool for the new model year or to flush out the remaining inventory in the pipeline.
Steve, Host
Can someone tell me if they have the official break-in guidelines from Volvo ?
What page is it in the Owners manual ?
I've had many new cars so I know the basic guidelines I usually use but was wondering what are Volvo's ?
Apparently its is no longer required for the XC90 (the statement was removed according to reliable sources on other forums). Having said that, the concensus is still to vary the RPMs during the first 1000 miles (thus avoid using the cruise control) and not to exceed 4000 RPMs.
George
I suspect it's helpful to go easy on the brakes for a little while until the pads get matched up nicely with the rotors (i.e., no panic stops if you can help it).
Steve, Host
OMG, he said "other forums"!!! All respected authorities I've heard say that new cars should be driven conservatively for the first 1000 miles, and some extend that up to 5000 miles or more. By break-in they mean keeping the RPMs moderate, accelerating and braking conservatively, not towing, and avoiding cruise control. It's not just the engine but also the brakes, tires and other moving parts.
Good driving habits when the car is new--and other times for that matter--are to allow the car to coast to a stop when possible, as when approaching a signal (helps the pistons and rings to seat properly, and improves gas mileage), and to let the engine idle for a few seconds before taking off and after stopping (gives the turbo a chance to warm up or down).
Seriously, Volvo's and other European cars are made to function at much higher sppeds than they achieve here in the US. Plus they do it in complete safety.
Speed doesn't kill stupidity and inattention does.
Break in
The only thing Volvo asks is that you keep the engine out of redline for the first 1000 miles or so. Otherwise, have fun!
Steve, Host
I agree with your statement completely, I just have this stereotypical image of the tent trailers. They sometimes aren't the most stable things to lug around. Similar to a short uhaul trailer.......I can picture it weaving back and forth down the highway at 80 mph! My thought wasn't of the Volvo, but of the trailer......
This is the first car I've purchased that didn't have a section for the break-in and I'd say we average a new car every 1 1/2 yrs so that is quite a feat for Volvo.
Also, thought I'd mention that I bought the Hidden Hitch built for the XC90 off the internet (think I heard about it on another forum) and installed it myself in about an hour. I think it was $122 plus shipping. I didn't install the wiring harness (I'm just using it for bike racks), but it looks pretty good and requires no cutting of the bumper as I've heard other hitches do.
You got any info on that hitch, like website you got it from, etc.? Is that the product name `Hidden Hitch', or does it goe by a brand name?
I would be very interested in one of these.
Thanks
Thanks for the headsup on that, Volvotex, I think I know what I'll be doing next weekend!
my volvo was sitting next to an MDX. The MDX has chrome on the end of its tailpipe. It made it look like something had fallen off mine. The pipe just makes it to the end of the bumper and isnt chrome. I don't think the chrome is tacky (like shiny chrome wheels) and am wondering if there are aftermarket screw on chrome tailpipes that are safe to install and use. Anyone have any advice?
JC Whitney has a decent selection on line (jcwhitneyc.com)
The tips that I saw in JC Whitney were $24± and up. I'm not familiar with the ones at the dealership, but they may be more substantial and fixed other than bolting on.
hitchesonline.com is exactly where I got my hidden hitch. I paid a little extra and got it shipped 2 day UPS so I'd get it in time for my trip. I really wanted a hitch since I picked my XC90 up in July but the dealer was going to charge $500-600 to do the VOLVO hitch and that was without wiring (which I don't really need..yet). I know XC90s aren't cheap, but I couldn't see spending that much. I was thrilled to find the hidden hitch. Apparently, if you want to wire it, then you have a little more work on your hands. Good luck.