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Morning people, I was going to order an XC40 T3 model this weekend but just checked Motabilitys website and there are no T3 and no manual transmission models listed. Does anyone know if they’re available any more or not?
Thank you.
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It may be that Volvo are replacing the T3 with the B3 Hybrid. Have an online chat with motability and see what they say.
Didn’t know you could do that, I’ll give it a try, thank you.
Spoke to Motability and apparently there is a supply problem with the 3 cylinder T3 engines so they’ve been removed from the scheme. B4’s don’t come with a manual gearbox option so if you don’t want an auto you’re going to be out of luck I’m afraid.
This is the second time in its short life that Volvo are having supply issues with the 1.5 3 cylinder engine.
Back last September/October when we were choosing, the T3 was very thin on the ground with a lead time of 5 to 6 months.
There was such a lack of T3 demonstrators available that we ended up trying one while on holiday in Shropshire 150 miles from home.
I did explain this to the Motability salesman who was quite happy to let us try it even though there wouldn’t be a sale in it. In fact he recommended the T4 engine!
I found the T3 very good actually, smooth quiet and powerful enough. I just felt I might be missing out by not having the T4 ?
I would take what motability tell you with a pinch of salt, as we know cars can disappear and then reappear within a few hours or days.
Id just be patient and keep an eye out to see if the T3 and manuals reappear again.My parents ordered a T3 about 3 weeks ago and they got a call from the dealer yesterday saying everything is on track for end of September.
Sounds like they got there just in time!!
WoW. Another lucky customer John. ?
I placed my order well over a month ago now and haven’t heard a thing from my salesman. To be honest I’m quite worried about him. ? My sarcasm cup runeth over. ?
He gave me end of September for pick-up on the day of the order and so that’s what is is. I’ll only call the week before and tell him I’m coming to pick up. ?
? I will be remembered for nothing but had great fun doing it ?
will the b3 hybrid ever be on the scheme?
Volvo XC40 hybrid £39k roughly maybe a chance. Full electric £60k no chance lol.
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