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Re: 25K for 2006 XC90? [samib] by qbrozen
Oct 24, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: samib (Oct 24, 2008 12:52 pm)

$25k is spot on, IMHO.
It does cost money to certify and provide the warranty. And it ain't cheap. After fees, transport, and certification, they may be making $1k on the deal, which is pretty slim for a used car. So $25k is a fair deal.
 
Should we get it for $21K?
 
unless something is wrong with a car, you would not be able to purchase for auction value. Dealer has to stay in business somehow.
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Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? by leejp
Oct 24, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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I'm considering the purchase of a Certified XC90. 05~06 are at attractive prices and I could use a 7 passenger vehicle with decent gas mileage.
 
What are the gotchas?
 
Is the 100K/6yr warranty bumper/bumper? Any hassles?
 
I understand the Volvo Certification process replaces the Tires, Brakes and potentially other wear items (air filter? cabin filter?...). Is this universally true?
 
Most of the XC90s I'm looking at are ~20-40K mike range. What are the high $$$ scheduled maintenance checkpoints?
 
Do all minor service (oil + filter changes..)... have to be done at the dealer to avoid voiding the warranty?
 
Honest, hard working dealers deserve to stay in business and make a fair profit off of me. Thanks in advance...
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Re: Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? [leejp] by qbrozen
Oct 27, 2008 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: leejp (Oct 24, 2008 8:16 pm)

The biggest "gotcha" is the T6 model. Avoid it at all costs!
 
As to maintenance costs, I believe the 30k service is ~$400. However, at least on my '05, it was complimentary. Free service up to 30k.
 
Do all services have to be done at the dealer? Not necessarily. But, you better be prepared with detailed receipts if something should go wrong. Personally, I take my vehicles to the dealer while under warranty to avoid any complications. BUT, I only follow the recommended maintenance in the owner's manual, NOT the dealer's recommended schedule.
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Re: Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? [qbrozen] by lka1224
Oct 29, 2008 (4:00 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 27, 2008 10:46 am)

Little help please
 
2006 Ocean Race Edition
CPO
16,500 miles
Nav + Moonroof + some other goodies
 
Dealer final offer = $28,000
 
Dear or no deal?
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Re: Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? [lka1224] by qbrozen
Oct 30, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: lka1224 (Oct 29, 2008 4:00 pm)

Off the top of my head, it seems high. But I believe the Ocean Race models may be in the own world when it comes to values. And I believe they only came loaded (premium [that's your moonroof and leather], versatility [3rd row], cold weather [seat heaters]), with maybe Nav as the only option.
 
So my best suggestion is to head on over to the Real-world trade-in values board, and ask volvomax what its worth on a trade. For CPO, if you can get the dealer down to $4k over trade value, you are doing fine.
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Re: Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? [qbrozen] by lka1224
Nov 01, 2008 (12:44 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 30, 2008 6:33 am)

thank you, will do!
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Re: Volvo Certified Pre-Owned XC90... Any Gotchas? [lka1224] by qbrozen
Nov 04, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: lka1224 (Nov 01, 2008 12:44 am)

I saw your post and his reply. So, to me, it sounds like $26k would be a decent goal to shoot for.
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06 or 07? to purchase HELP by momof9803
Nov 08, 2008 (8:34 am)
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I am looking to buy xc 90 its down to two;
Do I buy the 2006 2.5t l5 awd 17,000 miles certified at $ 26,995
has prem. package, climate pkg. and versitillity pkg. dvds OR the 2007
 3.2 L with 20,000 miles thru a independent guy for $23,900 same options excluding climate pkge. also has dvd with 18 in wheels, i can always purchase volvos extended warranty for $3800. So they will cost about the same. Which is the better car????????? I have not neg. yet Help I think this processes is mind nubbbing.
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Re: 06 or 07? to purchase HELP [momof9803] by pinkydog
Nov 08, 2008 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: momof9803 (Nov 08, 2008 8:34 am)

I think, the 2007 XC90 3.2 is a better buy. Is it also an AWD? I have a 2008 XC90 3.2 also, so I'm biased and I know little about the 2.5 version. Maybe 2.5 owners can give you an their input also.
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Re: 06 or 07? to purchase HELP [momof9803] by qbrozen
Nov 08, 2008 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: momof9803 (Nov 08, 2008 8:34 am)

Well, if all else is equal, getting an '07 for the same price as an '06 should be a no-brainer.
 
Personally, I wouldn't buy a warranty for $3800, though. Since it is an '07, you'd still have quite a bit of factory warranty remaining.

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