[BuzzyBud]

Today I secured the delivery of my C40. Spent the afternoon configuring the system and during an evening drive had Google Assistant adjust my Nest thermostat in the condominium and turn off the kitchen lights. Freaking amazing! The attached photo shows my first destination with my dog, Buddy, in the back seat. Yes, it is a cemetery. Those who are recent widowers like me understand the importance of that first drive. I love the C40 and so does Buddy. It has been an incredibly good day!

 

[Welland canada recharge]

Today I secured the delivery of my C40. Spent the afternoon configuring the system and during an evening drive had Google Assistant adjust my Nest thermostat in the condominium and turn off the kitchen lights. Freaking amazing! The attached photo shows my first destination with my dog, Buddy, in the back seat. Yes, it is a cemetery. Those who are recent widowers like me understand the importance of that first drive. I love the C40 and so does Buddy. It has been an incredibly good day!

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So sorry for your loss - Condolences.

 

[Cire22]

@BuzzyBud I knew you had special spot planned congratulations and I hope you and Buddy enjoyed your day!!

 

[Jrainlay]

Congratulations @BuzzyBud! At last! The car looks great and it's no surprise you're already doing stuff with it that some of the rest of us haven't even thought of!
Good luck and enjoy!
PS... Sorry for your loss.

 

[Alexmaxone]

Today I secured the delivery of my C40. Spent the afternoon configuring the system and during an evening drive had Google Assistant adjust my Nest thermostat in the condominium and turn off the kitchen lights. Freaking amazing! The attached photo shows my first destination with my dog, Buddy, in the back seat. Yes, it is a cemetery. Those who are recent widowers like me understand the importance of that first drive. I love the C40 and so does Buddy. It has been an incredibly good day!

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Te vino con OTA 2.0?

 

[BuzzyBud]

Te vino con OTA 2.0?

Yes, I have software version 2.0.

 

[Alexmaxone]

Yes, I have software version 2.0.

What do you think About it?

 

[BuzzyBud]

What do you think About it?

I did not have access to the previous version so I can not base my review on a comparison. However, this system is “snappy” like the C40. Fast, responsive and the colors/details are better than my OLED tablet. I was not expecting this!

 

[Alexmaxone]

I did not have access to the previous version so I can not base my review on a comparison. However, this system is “snappy” like the C40. Fast, responsive and the colors/details are better than my OLED tablet. I was not expecting this!

Could you make us a short video about OTA 2.0 to see the fluidity in the applications and the changes for those of us who don't have it.

 

[A2_]

It’s not measurably different. I’m inclined to say any notice that it’s “snappier” is probably just expectation bias

 

[BuzzyBud]

I have been driving my C40 to "Nowhere" since I just enjoy everything about it.
I have the "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" kind of feeling! It feels nice.

 

[He Keith]

I must say, on our third Volvo BEV in 10 months and something about the C40 just is amazing. Our 22 XC40 just seemed tighter than my 21 and the C40, just is a joy and pleasure to drive.

 

[BuzzyBud]

I must say, on our third Volvo BEV in 10 months and something about the C40 just is amazing. Our 22 XC40 just seemed tighter than my 21 and the C40, just is a joy and pleasure to drive.

Yes, the C40 is a real gem! For me, the transition from a Ford F150 to the Volvo C40 has been breath-taking. The best analogy I could come up with would be the transition from an outhouse to indoor plumbing. They both accomplish the same tasks, but the facilities are vastly different!

 

[Jrainlay]

THEN AND NOW
The fifty-six year old classic internal combustion 1966 Volvo P444 and the brand new, soon-to-be classic (?) all-electric 2022 Volvo C40.

 

[Jrainlay]

I have been driving my C40 to "Nowhere" since I just enjoy everything about it.
I have the "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" kind of feeling! It feels nice.

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That is one great looking car! And the mud flaps don't look bad at all.

 

[kampongkid]

I see the load bars listed as optional equipment- has anyone mounted them yet? Would love to see pics!

 

[Jrainlay]

I see the load bars listed as optional equipment- has anyone mounted them yet? Would love to see pics!

Here's a pic I pulled from the Volvo C40 World Club on FB

 

[BuzzyBud]

$1500 for Crystal Serum Ultra and then $100 to PPF the grill section. They did all 4 Volvo's we bought in the last year, plus my old Acura in 2019. After 3 years my Acura shined and beaded water like the day they applied it. Ceramic coat needs to be washed a certain way, no brush carwashes or harsh chemicals. I hand wash using Mr. Pink and a hose foam gun, 2 bucket system using Chenille wash mitt. .

As you begin the drying step in your process, do you use Chemical Guys After Wash?

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[He Keith]

I use Chemicals Guys Mr. Pink in a hose foam gun and a little in the rinse bucket. When I dry I use air dryer then lightly wipe if waffle weave micro fiber towels. Every 2-3 months after the car is fully dry I then use Gtechniq C2V3 to top it.

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And on my 3 year old Acura I never applied C2V3 or anything else, just washed and dried.

 

[BuzzyBud]

I use Chemicals Guys Mr. Pink in a hose foam gun and a little in the rinse bucket. When I dry I use air dryer then lightly wipe if waffle weave micro fiber towels. Every 2-3 months after the car is fully dry I then use Gtechniq C2V3 to top it.

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And on my 3 year old Acura I never applied C2V3 or anything else, just washed and dried.

Been talking with a local xpel guy. I do a lot of highway driving. A ppf might help reduce the usual rock chips. Then a full ceramic. Like your approach on the two bucket method. Hoping to have the C40 retain it’s good looks!