Got an XC 40 Recharge Yesterday!

[SkyShotEV]

I’m very happy with the hardware. Not so much with the software. Sometimes feels like I’m driving a public beta version of the car!


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I guess a rolling beta is better than a parked one, time for the code writers and mgt to get adjustments approved. How has the relationship with Volvo support been are they still consistently sticking with you? Seems as though the P2 is having a few issues as well. Your XC40 is still a pretty one, I drove by one in a parking lot past Friday.

I was able to take delivery on a Glacier Silver Metallic XC 40 Recharge from Dyer & Dyer Volvo in Atlanta yesterday, December 31.
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Saw it Wednesday, drove it, and made the deal. I was able to get about $3500 off MSRP.

Love it so far (only 7 miles driving) and impressed by the performance as well as the fit and finish. This car replaces a Honda Clarity with 17,000 miles.
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[Rav]

Hi John Lilly, checking in for an update...Are you still happy with your purchase?

I'm currently driving a Clarity Plug In Hybrid (hate Honda) and my choices are either Volvo or Tesla. The problem is I don't trust either one of these companies vehicle reliability.

 

[John Kim]

XC40 Recharge is a piece of junk, problems after problems, I sold mine after 3 months. During the 3 months ownership, 23 days in the dealership for repairs, stay away from Volvo.

 

[Rav]

XC40 Recharge is a piece of junk, problems after problems, I sold mine after 3 months. During the 3 months ownership, 23 days in the dealership for repairs, stay away from Volvo.

Hi John Kim, I am trying to determine if this is typical Volvo quality or if your experience was an anomaly. Did you own Volvo vehicles before or was this your first?

 

[John Kim]

You should go read about Volvo brand, US NEWS has reliability rating for cars brand and Volvo is consistently at the bottom tier. You shouldn’t never own a Volvo without extended warranty. And there are other people with similar experience with XC40 recharge. XC40 Recharge is a piece of junk.

 

[John Lilly]

Hi John Lilly, checking in for an update...Are you still happy with your purchase?

I'm currently driving a Clarity Plug In Hybrid (hate Honda) and my choices are either Volvo or Tesla. The problem is I don't trust either one of these companies vehicle reliability.

My experience has been different from John Kim’s, thankfully.

Love the car. Frustrated that there’s no Sirius/XM or CarPlay yet. I traded a 2018 Clarity for the XC40 and have not looked back.

The first car I had (bought 31 Dec last year) had lots of problems, and the dealer did a $0 trade the end of May. This car’s been great. Hope the experience continues.


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[Rav]

Appreciate the update. Glad to hear things have been OK so far. I don't care for Sirius/XM or CarPlay, so that's not important. Test driving this car soon so we'll see how that goes.