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Replying to: iontrap (Nov 22, 2008 7:05 pm) |
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I have been in the market for a AWD or 4WD vehicle for some time now. Looking for a large vehicle for kids/dogs that I can be happy with for many years. I am considering the purchase of a used XC90 with approx 20,000 miles. I am worried about some of the posts I have seen re: reliability. I have also considered an '08 Toyota Highlander gently used or new if I can get out the door with a rock bottom price. Thoughts??
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Replying to: pasuk (Nov 25, 2008 5:05 pm) Think about it, how many folks do you know seek out a forum on the internet just to say they are having no problems with their vehicle? All you need to do is stay away from the T6 model and you'll be fine.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 26, 2008 7:20 am)
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Replying to: pasuk (Nov 26, 2008 7:33 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 26, 2008 9:45 am) Stay away from the T6 and just be aware that XC90s are hard on tires and wheel bearings because of their weight. This is, of course, a trade-off with the extensive (and heavy) safety features like the reinforced roof/roll cage and personally I'd rather be alive than get 6,000 more miles on my Michelins. 
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Replying to: skylab (Nov 26, 2008 11:01 am) The XC90 isn't much heavier than most mid-sized SUVs. About the same as our previous Pacifica and only a couple hundred pounds more than the Pilot we had before that. |
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I'm considering buying this model from dealer. It is Volvo Certified, has 40K miles. Does NOT have leather, heated seats, sunroof, seven passenger seating. Also it is a 2 wheel drive model. Dealer wants $18,800. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also has this model had the transmission problems (I think those were primarily on the T6 models).
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Replying to: irishcasey (Nov 27, 2008 10:03 am) The 2.5T has not had any major issues. It's a solid engine, albeit a little underpowered for the vehicle.
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Replying to: skylab (Nov 27, 2008 11:05 am) But, because I hear this stated so often, I gotta wonder if we didn't somehow luck out and get a particularly fast one. *shrug* Although I wouldn't be terribly surprised. When I had my S70 T5, there were reports of acceleration times all over the map with the auto trans. Most clustered around 7 secs 0-60. Some reached up towards 8 secs and some down near 6. I clocked my own with OBDII software and was able to squeeze out a 6.2. Don't know if its a volvo thing or a turbo thing. Probably the latter.
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