Interesting Wigwam. Seems like I have experienced some of the anti-mobility disdain that a few other forum users have experienced with some Volvo dealers. However, I guess if they are closing soon they just can’t be bothered, so I hope that this is unique to this dealership (Volvo Bristol). As with all dealers, there are good and bad ones in every brand and I’ve just been unlucky
Whilst the reviews on the XC40 are generally very good, the areas that it scores down on are areas that are important to me. Also (and I realise that I am in a minority of one in this regard) but I just don’t like the look of it. The X1 is obviously an older car but I really like the way it drives and I found it to be enjoyable to spend time in, especially with the superb iDrive. Whilst I was looking forward to the XC40 test drive, I just couldn’t get terribly excited about the prospect of running one for 3 years. I’m adding quite a few options to the X1 it to make it even more enjoyable and some of those things aren’t even available as options on the Volvo, so I’m happy with my choice. Next time around I suspect that our choice will be restricted even more than it is now, so whilst we still have the chance, I’m going to get something that will give me some enjoyment after the extremely dull Tiguan. For me, I don’t think that would be the Volvo, but I’m sure that it’s a fantastic car for those whose needs and preferences are different to mine.
Thankfully, my local BMW dealer has nabbed a cancelled X1 order slot from another dealer today and can switch the spec to mine. If all goes well I might have it in as little as two months from now, which is when our current lease ends. Fingers crossed.