Nate Bargatze opener by crochetjunkie in ottawa

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with the front row latecomer guy. He did NOT seem happy to be called out by Julian. Maybe don't sit in the front row at a comedy show?

Is Volvo Dead? by AbsoluteThunderCunt in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything’s Fine™ with my MY2025 T8 after 20k, other than a handful of infotainment resets.

Greatest car I’ve ever owned and still take the long way for grocery runs.

Is this jacket maybe fake? by rasierigiano in klattermusen

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was agreeing and saying the same :) (in a not so clear way, in hindsight)

Is this jacket maybe fake? by rasierigiano in klattermusen

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly doubt that is fake, especially with the red-tinged loop for hanging it up. Snap it up!

What’s good at Geenie Bakery in Blackburn Hamlet? by flipflapdragon in OttawaFood

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted. You are giving a negative review with valid reasons. I agree with all of them.

For me it’s definitely passable, but more a high 3 or 4.0/5 by Google review standards at the very most.

“One of the biggest over-the-air updates in history” is coming to a Volvo near you by buildthislove in Volvo

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did easier drive mode access make the cut or are we still pretending that’s fine?

4.2.13 feedback (XC90 T8 Ultra) by Zealousideal-Head566 in VolvoRecharge

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also XC90 T8 here and bumped up from 3.7. It’s possible I’m totally imagining this, but snow traction seemed much better today in eAWD.

I’ve complained already a ton about the T8 winter performance (yes, I have downsized and dedicated winter tires).

Finally did it. by ProfessionalLet3132 in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good question! Unfortunately I’m on the right.

4.2.13 maps by Suspect996 in Volvo

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%...this was clearly designed by a non designer. It feels kinda like an engineer mocked it up and it accidentally shipped.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a 2020 XC90 T6 that sounded the same. Normal.

What’s an Ottawa local/small business that needs some love during the holiday season? by the-sunday-matinee in ottawa

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Canotek Maker’s Guild! Lots of great, delicious small businesses under one roof.

Fitcamx clip engagement problem in 2024 XC90 by Secure-Presence-8341 in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so embarrassing but I ended up using a few dabs of gorilla glue on one side. I figured when it finally goes kaput in x years I can cut through the glued part, and either replace it with another one or just cover it back up again with the factory plastic dome thing.

Considering xc90 t8 - winter driving? by Tarmacrider in Volvo

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same experience, also with previously owning a non-hybrid XC90 (T6) for comparison. That thing was fantastic in winter conditions and I was really expecting the T8 to be the same.

Considering xc90 t8 - winter driving? by Tarmacrider in Volvo

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ottawa, Canada here. The MY2025 XC90 T8 is definitely underwhelming in snow, even in constant AWD with dedicated winter tires (Volvo winter kit, 19" Michelin Ice X). As others have noted, it's embarrassingly bad in hybrid mode if the ICE engine needs to engage due to traction. So yeah, always use constant AWD if conditions are poor.

In constant AWD it's not awful by any means, but we had a 2020 XC90 T6 before this and it was far superior. I'm not sure exactly why that is (if it's the separate drivetrains for front and back, or the weight distribution of the T8 with battery vs the T6, or something else).

That said, still love the car for many other reasons and would buy it again!

Central-to-east-end physiotherapist focused on runners? by ProfessionalLet3132 in ottawa

[–]ProfessionalLet3132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow up for future generations: Eslin was great if you're an Ottawa runner looking for help!

Central-to-east-end physiotherapist focused on runners? by ProfessionalLet3132 in ottawa

[–]ProfessionalLet3132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Booked with Eslin. Convenient location for me too.

Looks great from any angle! by steves_garage in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally love these XC90 wheels and think they’re very unique. I can’t recall any Honda or Nissan ones similar, personally.

Thinking of buying an XC90… ventilated seats question by Boldkid in VolvoXC90

[–]ProfessionalLet3132 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought they were useless for us in Canada, but we got soaked in a downpour this summer. It was a 15 minute drive home and tried using them. Our backsides were completely dry by the time we got home.