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#6 of 97 Reliability of 2004 Volvo XC by odysseymom3 Feb 19, 2007 (4:37 pm)
We are looking for a reliable SAFE car for our college son. Which car would be better 2004 AWD 2.5L engine or 2004 AWD 2.9L engine. He drives over 5 hours to college, so gas mileage is also a concern. Can anyone please reply and let us know if they have had any mechanical problems with either engine. How is the gas mileage? Thanks for your help! Replies to this message: guyf (Feb 20, 2007 4:23 am) triple_7 (Mar 05, 2007 9:19 pm)
#7 of 97 Re: Reliability of 2004 Volvo XC [odysseymom3] by guyf Feb 20, 2007 (4:23 am)
Replying to: odysseymom3 (Feb 19, 2007 4:37 pm) Go with the 2.5. Better mileage, more reliable (transmission) and not as fast as the 2.9.
#8 of 97 Re: Reliability of 2004 Volvo XC [odysseymom3] by triple_7 Mar 05, 2007 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: odysseymom3 (Feb 19, 2007 4:37 pm) Not the answer your looking for, but you want a safe reliable car for a college student. consider a civic or jetta, both reliable and safe for their size and thousands cheaper...and their great on gas
#9 of 97 Buy an MDX instead if you really care about reliability by devon1965 Mar 08, 2007 (7:44 pm)
Honestly this is the last car I buy that has anything american made in it. Lightly used with 40k on it and I walked out the door until they agreed to CERTIFY the car!! The TRANSMISSION just stopped functioning but hte engine revs just fine. This after multiple trips in to fix wiper motor, seat motor, leaking hoses, suspension issues..... 4 months later we're working to trade this FORD in for anything NOT MADE with or IN the US!!!! yes I'm a white guy bourn and raised here with a flag in my yard even. Replies to this message: tgkoenigsegg (Aug 20, 2007 9:27 pm) mikej9 (Sep 12, 2007 12:30 pm)
#11 of 97 New or Used? by tgkoenigsegg Aug 20, 2007 (9:27 pm)
Replying to: devon1965 (Mar 08, 2007 7:44 pm) I am looking at a few XC90's. There is one used one, a '06 Gray V8 with all listed options and a few 3.2's both have an MSRP of $49,652 that are Gray and Green. This one has all options except nav system and BLIS.I can get the V8 for around $39 and the 3.2, I was hoping to get it around $40-$42K. Replies to this message: mikej9 (Sep 12, 2007 12:30 pm)
#13 of 97 Buying used XC90 T6 - known issues to look for? by mikej9 Sep 12, 2007 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: tgkoenigsegg (Aug 20, 2007 9:27 pm) I am thinking of buying a 2004 XC90 (T6), it has about 37,000 miles. Are there any known mechanical issues to look for on this model? Does anyone have any advice about reliability, common problems, etc? Any info appreciated. Thanks.
#14 of 97 Your would be GREATLY appreciated by cc_rollin Apr 24, 2008 (9:47 am)
Looking at 2004 XC90 2.5L. 37.3K Miles. 3rd row seats. New Tires, certified warranty. Asking $22.9. Is this a good deal? Some of my other concerns are the brakes and tires...seems like there is something fishy with premature replacement?? Also, do you have to put premium gas in this auto? Thanks for your help! Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 24, 2008 10:28 am) cc_rollin (Apr 24, 2008 4:21 pm) steve_ (Apr 24, 2008 4:23 pm) qbrozen (Apr 25, 2008 9:16 am) gleen6191 (Apr 28, 2008 9:44 am) qbrozen (Apr 28, 2008 10:42 am) kylechoffman (Apr 29, 2008 7:43 pm) and 2 more...
#15 of 97 Re: Your would be GREATLY appreciated [cc_rollin] by qbrozen Apr 24, 2008 (10:28 am)
Replying to: cc_rollin (Apr 24, 2008 9:47 am) You do not HAVE to put in premium. It is suggested by volvo, but not required. It will run fine on regular.   Is this a volvo certified vehicle?   If so, that does add to the price.   This also explains the replacement of brakes and tires. The car MAY not have necessarily needed it, by all reasonable measures, but the volvo certification process (as has been explained to me by salespeople here on Edmunds) requires replacement of these things when they may still have substantial life left in them. I don't know the exact figures, but let's say they have 40% life left in them ... certification still requires they be replaced.   I'll assume it has leather and moonroof (which I think it must in order to have 3rd row). Without AWD, wholesale is about $16k. $17,700 with AWD. That is NJ prices. Could vary slightly depending on where you live.   So, for a CPO from a volvo dealer, I'd be looking to pay around $18,500-$19,500 for 2wd and $20,000-$21,000 for AWD. Replies to this message: cc_rollin (Apr 24, 2008 4:21 pm) steve_ (Apr 24, 2008 4:23 pm) qbrozen (Apr 25, 2008 9:16 am)

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