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#91 of 1589 Deals & selection of options by mesherry Feb 13, 2004 (10:27 am)
In order to get a crystal green 2.5T loaded with everything I want (including that hard-to-find wooden steering wheel) I will have to buy the navigation system.   $2000 seems like a lot of money to spend, when if lost, I can use my cell phone to call or check my Thomas Guide. Yet everyone I talk to who has a navigation system absolutely loves it! What am I missing?   Also is it worth stepping up for that premium sound system?   Thanks in advance for your feedback...   ME in Malibu
#92 of 1589 Re: Deals & selection of options by mesherry by 1sttimevolvo1 Feb 13, 2004 (10:38 am)
Most seem to like the NAV system after they got it, but it didn't appeal to me. There are plenty of good handheld gps nav systems with comparable map utilities available for as little as $600. Many of these include mounting equipment.   As for the premium sound, it's a personal taste issue. As I'm a music fiend, I have to have a good system. I tested both the standard and premium stereo by making a nuisance of myself at the dealership. I brought about 6 cds and spent about 45 minutes jumping back and forth between the two vehicles. If you get the premium, the subwoofer is a must, as SUV's typically are poor vehicles for enhancing the bass quality. The speakers do not have the cavity that trunk mounted speakers have. This makes for more resonance in the bass.   Good Luck!
#93 of 1589 Re: Deals & selection of options by mesherry by 1sttimevolvo1 by mmmm8 Feb 13, 2004 (11:25 am)
>> Most seem to like the NAV system after they got it, but it didn't appeal to me. There are plenty of good handheld gps nav systems with comparable map utilities available for as little as $600. Many of these include mounting equipment.   Once you tried it, you don't want anything else. I tried the magellan with a rental car. It mounted off around the front of passenger seat around the center console. You have to move your head down to see it which is kind of dangerous. The screen is too small to be informative for a quick scan. I ended up not bother to use it. As for the volvo, you can control with buttons in the steering wheel. The screen is a good size that a split screen is very helpful. One half of the screen display driving direction. The other half display the route and the map. Also, there is a voice to remind you without looking at the screen if traffic doesn't permit. Someone complaints about the screen in the dash which the bottom got block. I think it is a good location which is almost level to the sight of traffic so I don't move my head much. Just my eyes glance it. Also, it is in the center. Driver's eyes will be to the left and above the screen. So you got the full screen without any blocking. Try it and you will love it.
#94 of 1589 by adp3 Feb 17, 2004 (12:48 pm)
1sttime: I ordered the Premium sound, but also the third seat. Any ideas on how I get a subwoofer to fit back there? (and do you think they'll have the wiring installed flor it?)
#95 of 1589 Re: premium sound and 3rd seat by 1sttimevolvo1 Feb 17, 2004 (1:59 pm)
adp3, There is another forum (can't mention it here) that has a poster who details doing what you need. The wiring is in place for the subwoofer. The only caveat is the subwoofer will have to be an external box type, due to the rear seat A/C unit occupying the subwoofer space. If you want to make your email info available in your profile, I can email you a link.
#96 of 1589 Re: premium sound and 3rd seat by 1sttimevolvo1 by 1sttimevolvo1 Feb 17, 2004 (2:53 pm)
As you have already discovered, adp3, I was in error regarding the existence of wiring for the sub. Sorry.
#97 of 1589 Think I got a good price by hmflyer Mar 02, 2004 (1:20 pm)
At the end of FEB., paid 38151 for an XC90 2.5T that listed for 42675. This included the free Versatility package. Does this seem like a fair price?
#98 of 1589 Think I got a good price by hmflyer by 1sttimevolvo1 Mar 02, 2004 (3:18 pm)
Hard to see with out knowing the details of options and other packages. Could you specify? If you got the climate, premium, premium stereo and bi-xenons that would be a good price. Anything above that is gravy.
#99 of 1589 hmflyer by gardencar Mar 05, 2004 (12:49 am)
Hotdam! That's a heckuva price. The best deals around the SF Bay area are 1,000 or so under MSRP. You got $4500 off! That is unbeleivable! Was it a demo? Where are you located and from what dealer? Let us know please.
#100 of 1589 OSD prices, hmflyer by lev_berkovich Mar 05, 2004 (6:22 pm)
That's what you pay through OSD pretty much. I am taking a delivery in June, paying just over 40K for the car that is listed for over 44K, saving $4250 off the MSRP.

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