Post 715174 by dingbat29 on 2014-05-28 15:43:06
Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself on here. My name is David, but you will see me as dingbat29. I had a Volvo V40 some years back, but then swapped to an Audi A6, which I loved, and it wasn't without its niggling electrical glitches. But now its time for a change, so we have come back to Volvo, with a 59 plate V50 R-design, 1.8 petrol in silver (38,000). And I love it. I think it looks very smart in its R-design body kit. I like to keep abreast of things and be able to get the low-down on any info to do with my specific car, so joining this forum was a must for me. I have just a few niggles that I need to get ironed out, such as the aircon does not seem to work. Its going in tomorrow, I really hope it will be addressed under my warranty. What I am disappointed about, . . . 1. I can't understand for the life of me why there is no USB/Aux input. Having done a lot research on this, it would seem that if you have the phone kit, which I do, you then won't have the USB. And also, if you have the basic audio, (single CD), which I do, then you have no Aux connection on the back or button on the front of the head-unit, thus making any adaptation more complex and more expensive, which I feel has a lot to do with the fibre optics. I have been looking at the Grom and the Denison, which look to do the job, but both in excess of £300. . . . 2. I have no trip computer. I had this on my 1997 V40, so why not on a more modern car. I suppose I should be grateful it has power steering!! But aside from these 2 grips, I am very happy with the car. Looking forward to trolling this site and conversing with some of you at some point. Thanks for having me. David (dingbat29)