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#1021 of 1068 FWD: XC 90 vs RX 330--HEEEELP!!!!! by 10scoachrick Jan 15, 2006 (8:16 am)
Well, if our favorite Volvo dealer had, in stock, a white FWD w/Premium only--we would be driving it. Didn't know how difficult it would be to find a 5 pass vs 7(about a $2k bump). Closest one was in So Fla. NOW, DW and I are more interested in the RX 330 and are having trouble sticking to our Volvo guns(three Volvos in a row and a total of five over the years). For almost the same money, the RX feels more refined, appears to get better mileage on reg gas, 7-800 lbs lighter and feels it, just the tiniest reduction in cargo capacity but with easier access to rear area, XM readily available...what to do? Local Lex dealer (Nalley--same family as our Volvo dealer) has just what we want--FWD, white, Premium pkg--on the lot. We are trading our '02 V70 loaded, 44K miles and last week(w/free Premium from Volvo) dealer offered $35.5 but with only $15k for our trade. If Lexus comes close, we may pull the trigger unless SOMEONE can shed some light on our puzzlement. What to do--what to do??? Replies to this message: lorryfan (Jan 15, 2006 3:42 pm)
#1022 of 1068 Re: FWD: XC 90 vs RX 330--HEEEELP!!!!! [10scoachrick] by lorryfan Jan 15, 2006 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: 10scoachrick (Jan 15, 2006 8:16 am) 10scoachrick -   Just to put in my $0.02; I have never owned either a Lex or Volvo - I drive a 2002 ML 320 so technically I won't be of much help to you (my wife prefer the personality of MB vehicles and whatever class society has attached to Mercedes-Benz....you know how that goes).   If you are just purely looking for opinions/validations on whether to choose a Lex or Volvo, then I probably would be leaning more towards the Lex. I test drove one when I was in the market looking to purchase a vehicle and I really liked the handling, styling and the gas mileage numbers; on the other hand, the XC90 is a great SUV and if you are going to shed quite a small fortune on an automobile you should get what you really want so you won't be second-quessing yourself if you saw the other vehicle you almost bought on the road.....    Good luck.....
#1023 of 1068 Re: Mid Size SUV that seats 7 [yogamom1] by phastphil1 Jan 17, 2006 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: yogamom1 (Jan 14, 2006 4:38 am) Of the vehicles you mentioned, I would go with the MDX. I am a little surprised about the reliability comment on the Acura. Another source (Consumer Reports) has the owner's index for reliability as excellent. Safety, The MDX and the Volvo have the best crash test scores. The MDX's 3rd seat roomier than the Volvo. As you noted , the Lexus and the Infiniti are truck based, and the Infiniti has not had great reliability ratings plus the dealers are limited. The Lexus and the Volvo will also run more than the MDX when the equipment is the same.
#1024 of 1068 Well, we did it! by 10scoachrick Jan 21, 2006 (6:34 am)
Will pick up our new RX330 today--white, premium, 6 CD, 18" wheels,towing prep pkg, rain-sensing wipers, cargo mat, wheel locks for $36,700 plus taxes at Nalley Lexus in Atlanta(Smyrna)--beautiful dealership! I've posted on another thread but I'll ask again--Is dealer install of XM the way to go??? $695 includes a tuner gizmo installed in the sunglass holder or low on console--unit is controlled by remote--haven't seen antenna placement. DW would prefer not to plug in the Roadie from the other vehicle but seven hundred bucks is seven hundred bucks! Any thoughts?   It was tough leaving the Volvo on the floor but the extra 700+ lbs and slightly lower HP of the XC90(not to mention the difficulty of finding a white 5 seater) pushed us to the RX. A FWD XC 90 with V8 and no third row would have been the ultimate--alas, no such animal! Still have a C70 convertible to maintain the Volvo karma in the household! Replies to this message: habitat1 (Jan 22, 2006 5:39 am) 10scoachrick (Jan 22, 2006 7:47 am)
#1025 of 1068 Re: Well, we did it! [10scoachrick] by habitat1 Jan 22, 2006 (5:39 am)
Replying to: 10scoachrick (Jan 21, 2006 6:34 am) I had a XM "Commander" receiver installed in our 911. Total cost was under $300 parts and labor by an independent installer that my Porsche Dealer recommended. The tuner was installed in an opening in the lower portion of the center console and can be controlled by remote from the rear seat or directly by me. The antenna was run from the rear through the dash and up the A piller. Completely invisible and a real professional job by the installer. The commander is an FM based XM (goes through 88.7 on my dial) so the sound is not quite as good as the factory installed XM on our TL or MDX.   On the decision regarding the RX330 vs. XC90 V8. Not sure why you wouldn't have taken an AWD, standard 7-seat XC90 V8 given that it is substantially more powerful than the RX330 and more than makes up for the added weight? Friends of ours (no kids) bought an RX400h and they are already complaining that it is too small to take another couple and weekend luggage to their lake house. Replies to this message: 10scoachrick (Jan 22, 2006 7:47 am)
#1026 of 1068 Re: Well, we did it! [habitat1] by 10scoachrick Jan 22, 2006 (7:47 am)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 22, 2006 5:39 am) hab, thanks for the 'Commander' info. I'm back to the dealer Monday with final paperwork,etc. and hope to get a look at one of their XM installs. Meanwhile, I'll check with local aftermarket folks as well.   RE: the RX vs XC, here in Atlanta we might use AWD a couple of days a year and couldn't see paying for the extra weight and mechanicals even with the V8 fun. We almost qualify for the tax writeoff on the 6K# gvw that the V8 sneaks into but I don't want to tempt the IRS gods(not that about 80% of those buying the big SUVs and taking the tax cred SHOULDN'T--but that's another story). Also, the V8 requires third row and the very nifty articulating mid-row system and disappearing third row eliminates a fair bit of storage. Most of our cargo is of the bicycle, Home Depot and Scottish Terrier varieties--not so much of the four pass plus cargo. Additionally, even with the deals I've heard of on V8s, we would have been out another 6-8 grand...hard to get comfy in this $40k plus auto range. We had a Tribute for 3+ years and found the capacity just about right for us(albeit at $10k LESS). Cheers!
#1027 of 1068 What I paid for a white loaded 2006 XC90 V8 by bullethead Feb 12, 2006 (4:02 pm)
Bought it for $41K in late late Dec 05 - was stickered around $50k and some change, with the tacky chromed rims. The wife loves it, as it is easy to reach in to strap the kids into their seats, but to me it is just like her 2002 BMW330ic drop-top,... every time I drive either one of them, I can't help but feel like I am driving (no offense)a "chick car". It just doesn't feel like my 2000 Landcruiser. and so it goes..... Replies to this message: sestesod (Feb 22, 2006 8:01 am) whowhome (Mar 06, 2006 10:19 am) music287 (Mar 24, 2006 7:59 am) rcf8000 (Mar 24, 2006 1:15 pm)
#1028 of 1068 Rear seat cover for a Volvo 2006 XC90? by bullethead Feb 12, 2006 (4:05 pm)
Been scouting around looking for one - with two kids in car seats and two dogs, I am trying to get a good quality cover to go on top of the leather seats - thanks in advance for any suggestions
#1029 of 1068 Re: What I paid for a white loaded 2006 XC90 V8 [bullethead] by sestesod Feb 22, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: bullethead (Feb 12, 2006 4:02 pm) What packages do you have on it, i.e. touring w/ alloy wheels, rear dvd player, nav., etc. Thanks.
#1030 of 1068 Re: What I paid for a white loaded 2006 XC90 V8 [bullethead] by whowhome Mar 06, 2006 (10:19 am)
Replying to: bullethead (Feb 12, 2006 4:02 pm) Just curious, where you brought your V8 from? 41K seems to be a great price. Edmunds TMV is ~ 43K. Replies to this message: music287 (Mar 24, 2006 7:59 am) rcf8000 (Mar 24, 2006 1:15 pm)

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