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Re: Considering an XC90 [simbany1] by fluid15
May 21, 2008 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: simbany1 (May 21, 2008 10:33 am)

Based on what you've described, it sounds like you're in a tough position as far as finding a good vehicle to meet both needs. I understand what you mean about image/clients - it may sound shallow to some people but that's just reality, and in business perception is reality. We only have one child at the moment so the XC90 works out fine for us. If I had 3 like you, I don't know if I the Volvo would meet our needs anymore. I'll have to check out that Acadia, I'm not familiar with it. I was hoping to add a sportscar to our garage next year but with the current economic conditions I'm beginning to get more and more conservative with frivolous spending.
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Re: Considering an XC90 [fluid15] by simbany1
May 21, 2008 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: fluid15 (May 21, 2008 11:08 am)

So I think the XC90 maybe out of the picture and I will continue to do some more research on the Acadia. Have been reading about people having problems with it but I think that owners are overall satisfied with it. You should definitely check out the Acadia. I love the exterior, but I wish they could make the interior a little more upscale, rather then use the cheap looking fake metal stuff. There I go again, being shallow...
 
Would love a sports car or even a coupe. Love the new Accord coupe as well as the 335xi coupe, but it just wouldn't be practical right now. We just leased a 2008 Passat and we love it. It's our compromise between getting something fun to drive while still being responsible...we've had 3 VW's in the past (2 Jettas and 1 Passat wagon) and we loved them all.
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Re: Considering an XC90 [simbany1] by notthereyet
May 28, 2008 (9:30 pm)
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Replying to: simbany1 (May 20, 2008 7:06 am)

S1, We have both the '07 XC90 and the '06 Odyssey. Same number and age kids. What I hope I may provide (for the pro-Volvo aficionadios) and to previous posts is that our center second row seatback folds down to the seat bottom surface. Our seat is the built-in booster with 40/20/40 split. Small kids car seats are in the "40" portion "permanently". We slide the front passenger (power) seat forward and the older one enters passenger side and climbs over the folded seat. Older one prefers to either climb through the rear hatch to third row or sit in the second row booster displaying dominace over younger (yes) twin siblings. This works for us because the second parent is absent in this formula. In messy shoe conditions -winter/muddy park/day at the beach- we use towels to protect surfaces. Mostly,when we are five, we use the Odyssey with split captains chairs and oldest in the third row for many of the previous-post stated reasons.
 
I can't answer the booster seat question, but in our research (which is one year dated by now and so is my memory) not one Volvo rep would officially recommend children in the third row for consideration of safety of the kids. They (sales, corp reps, marketers) officially want the kids in the center zone with the most protection. They would suggest small adults for third row and -at that time- sales people would point out the distance between the back window and the 3rd row headrest of an xc90 was significantly greater than competitors (the rear crumple zone).
 
Others have more up to date info, but your business focus ...my two cents: Acadia very stylish, I have never been inside. Tahoe comes with captains chairs - may be in hybrid form? Escalade Hybrid with Captains? could be pricey in the future. Doesn't one of the new MB models have captains chairs? If the captains chairs don't separate the little ones enough, install a roof rack.
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Re: Bluetooth and Sirius [zkaudio] by volgirl
Jun 01, 2008 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: zkaudio (Mar 29, 2008 9:45 am)

for your 2009 models the bluetooth will come standard on the cars and it will be integrated! Finally!
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Re: Considering an XC90 [notthereyet] by volgirl
Jun 01, 2008 (4:30 pm)
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Replying to: notthereyet (May 28, 2008 9:30 pm)

That is incorrect the xc90 was built for the 3rd row seat, you are just as safe in the 3rd row as you are in second row, 1.) you have the seats mounted to the frame of the car, 2.) you have a footwell so their legs arnt in their chest 3.) the distance from the headrest to the glass is greater than our competitors. 4.) the seats are placed right above the axle for safety. 5.) You have the cutain airbags that go back to the 3rd row seat. 6.) There are pre-tensioners for all of the seats in the vehicle. 7.) The 3rd row seats are placed a little higher than the second row so that the children have a view outside to prevent car sickness. Pretty smart huh? 8.)You have A/C for the 3rd row, plenty of starage, and the optional dual DVD system in the headrests. Now what other SUV or Minivan can even compare with this awesome car? None. This 3rd row seat -and i quote from my volvo product knowledge rep- "is built for children not adults" The configuration of the seats is done for versatility this allows us to have the most cargo capacity out of all of our competitors even though the xc90 is smaller than some. However you have to manage the kids climbing inside the car-make it work because it will definitly be worth it when all of your kids survive a deadly accident. And no the booster is not removable (at least they even offer an integrated booster seat as where nobody else does-what more could you ask for?)
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XC90 or Taurus X tell me why I should buy the XC90 by peetert
Jun 02, 2008 (11:12 am)
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We've narrowed down our choices for our next family vehicle and are down to 2. a Pre-owned (2005 vintage) XC90 or a new/1yoTaurus X (both w/ AWD). We drove both over the weekend and came close to purchasing a fully loaded '05 T6, but I felt uncomfortable with it being a T6, and they wouldn't come down enough in price to make it worthwhile. Our other choice, the Taurus X seems to have all the features we're looking for at a much lower price(~4k difference). We see this vehicle as the primary family mover for the next 5 - 6 years for us and our 3 growing children (11, 8, 3).
 
For Safety, they both seem on par with each other ( TX borrows alot of the Volvo safety features, right?) Storage, I think the TX has a slight edge for cargo room. Fit and finish, Volvo all the way, though the interior of the '05 we tested had seen better days. Gas mIleage, slight edge to TX and the fact it uses regular gas seems a plus. Longevity - no data on the TX so I can't really compare.
 
So, my wife asked me as we left the Volvo Dealer, "Tell me why we should spend more to buy an older XC90 over the Taurus X". I could not think of a good compelling argument.
 
Peeter
ps I am a past and current Volvo Owner (DL, 740GL, S70)
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Re: XC90 or Taurus X tell me why I should buy the XC90 [peetert] by qbrozen
Jun 02, 2008 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: peetert (Jun 02, 2008 11:12 am)

Well, if you drove both back to back and don't see/feel/hear the benefits of the more expensive brand, then there is no reason I can give to justify the volvo.
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Re: XC90 or Taurus X tell me why I should buy the XC90 [peetert] by volvomax
Jun 02, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: peetert (Jun 02, 2008 11:12 am)

For Safety, they both seem on par with each other ( TX borrows alot of the Volvo safety features, right?)
 
Actually, they aren't even close.
XC90 has been an IIHS Top Safety Pick since day 1.
Go to the IIHS website an look at the side impact test
The Taurus doesn't have the WHIPS seats, or the Side Impact protection system(which is a lot more than just side airbags). It lacks the Volvo's extensive Boron Steel re-inforcements.
Frankly, the 2 cars have ZERO in common.
I don't care what spin the Ford sales reps use.
 
As for gas mileage, EPA basically rates both cars the same.
BTW, you CAN use regular unleaded in the Volvo.
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Re: XC90 or Taurus X tell me why I should buy the XC90 [volvomax] by qbrozen
Jun 02, 2008 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jun 02, 2008 12:12 pm)

It lacks the Volvo's extensive Boron Steel re-inforcements.
 
I think that's a great point.
If, by some off chance, I gotta be in a rollover, I'd rather be in the volvo!
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Re: XC90 or Taurus X tell me why I should buy the XC90 [peetert] by thas9469
Jun 02, 2008 (4:32 pm)
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Replying to: peetert (Jun 02, 2008 11:12 am)

Don't buy the Volvo!!!!! Once again - Don't buy the Volvo. The only way that you could make a smart choice is to have a 100,000 mile warranty on the T6. They have had so many transmission problems. Mine had 75,000 on it when it went and volvo didn't care a bit - sorry over warranty. This is quite common in the T6, actually XC models. If you do buy the Volvo - jeep a posting of how many times you take it back to the shop. Good luck.

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