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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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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 27, 2008 11:09 am)  Some of it is probably just turbo lag off the line, but 208hp and 4,500 lbs curb weight is never going to make for a highly spirited performer. Not that this is the primary selling point of the vehicle, obviously. Anyway, once I'm out of warranty next year, I'll flash the ECU up to 260hp and see how that suits me. I take it you do agree that nearly $20K for a stripper '06 is hardly a screaming deal, though?
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Replying to: skylab (Nov 27, 2008 11:24 am) I don't have my galves subscription updated, but you gave the number, and I'm sure its accurate. Back on that engine thing, I have pondered the reflash, too, but the more I drive it, the more I feel its unnecessary. From about 10 mph up, that truck builds speed real quick. Don't forget, while the hp number may not be up to par with a V6, the torque IS, and it comes on full bore at relatively low rpms. Once that turbo spins up, I've left many V8 SUVs in the dust. |
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I have an '06 XC90 2.5t AWD with Prem, Climate, and DVD Ent. It is a 5-seater, not 7 and has 52,000 miles on it (all driven my myself and my wife). Our lease is up at the end of the month. I have an opportunity to buy the car from the leasing bank for $14,953 + $1047 NJ tax = $16,000 flat. They are negotiating the buyout from the original residual. I'm tempted since we like the car and we've also spent about $800 putting new tires and front brake pads on in the last 6 months. Good deal or should I return it?
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Replying to: jabber (Dec 18, 2008 7:40 pm)
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