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16 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2007 at 5:29 PM
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Replying to: jules81480 (Nov 27, 2007 10:44 pm) I compared both and went with a special order XC90, which should arrive in about a month. Invoice + 2%, no dealer prep charges, and $3,000 Volvo to dealer cash (which does end the first week of January). The only concern I have is the possibility of Volvo switching from the current slug 3.2L I-6, to the new, and much stronger, Ford 3.7L V-6. |
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Replying to: fantom (Nov 28, 2007 12:08 pm) Before I purchased my XC90, I have extensive conversations with dealers, mechanics, friends, who said the 3.2 is a robust engine. No problems. The 3.2 is proliferating in the Volvo line, being now in the XC90, S80, XC70 and soon the reworked S60 next fall. It is made in Wales, also in use for Land Rover, so I don't know if any geographical considerations will affect Ford's decision. Also, Ford is thinking of selling Volvo, so that may affect its decision and the XC90 is due for an update after 8 years in 2010, so new engine may find its way into production then. Volvo is quickly leaving the turbo world after many problems.
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Replying to: truffles1 (Nov 28, 2007 12:27 pm) 
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Replying to: fantom (Nov 28, 2007 12:08 pm)
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Replying to: jules81480 (Nov 29, 2007 6:52 am) We ordered Premium, Convenience, and Climate Packages, 18" wheels, Bi-Xenon lights, BLIS and All Wheel Drive. Christmas present for the wife, exactly the way she wants it. Red bow on top will be gratis.
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Replying to: fantom (Nov 29, 2007 8:57 am)
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Replying to: jules81480 (Nov 29, 2007 9:08 am)
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Replying to: fantom (Nov 29, 2007 2:34 pm) I'm looking for a Volvo XC90, 5 passenger Premium Package Sirius Satellite Radio Wood Steering wheel BLIS Negotiating right now: I'm down to 35,900. |
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Replying to: fantom (Nov 28, 2007 12:08 pm) Volvo does make a 281 hp Turbo 6 engine that may or may not find its way into the XC90. |
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Replying to: truffles1 (Nov 28, 2007 12:27 pm) Volvo has been building turbo engines since 1981. They have been quite reliable. Usually, the only issues w/ the turbos come as a result of owner neglect or misuse. Volvo has a brand new 3.0L I6 turbo engine that delivers 281hp. This engine is in the S80 T6 and will be in the XC70 and V70 next year. Also, the Volvo Diesel, the D5 is a turbo powerplant. Expect to see this engine in less than 2 yrs in the US. As you can see, Volvo isn't abandoning turbo powerplants. |
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