What do you think about this used XC90?
Hello everyone,
My name is Tomas, I am new to the forums and new to Volvo cars. Most of my cars have been older VW's. Currently I am driving a 2001 MK4 Golf station wagon. It is quite comfortable (I am easily pleased, I know). Unfortunately, the when I bought the car I did not do enough research in to the type of motor I was buying, and now one engine swap latter, the car is very smoky when cold and burns a lot of oil, so it will have to go. I was talking to my friend who drives a XC90 2.4D and it seemed to me to be an excellent automobile. I have a big family and when I visit my folks in my home country it would be nice if they could fit inside too. I have been doing a lot of research on these, and I found one that I would potentially like to buy. Since I live in the Netherlands I opted for a petrol as the tax for the diesel is much higher. Here is the link to the car, it is at a small dealer with a good reputation apparently: https://www.kiksales.nl/occasions-ko...90-2-5-t-elite If you use chrome just translate the page to English. If you are not willing here is some basic info: -Costs 5000€ (4274.71 pounds) -Its a 2002 model T5 Elite (whatever the hell that means). -The mileage is 327000 km (200000 miles) it is quite high, but is seems these cars hold the price quite well with lower mileage (except T6's). -It was imported from Sweden to the Netherlands in 2017 and ever since it was bought in 2002 (acording to the maintenance booklet) it was maintained by a volvo specialist (not sure what term to use here) every 20000 km (12400 miles) so maybe it had all the major work already done? -The interior is definitely not perfect. -Exterior seems to be in very good shape. -The MOT records show that atleast in the Netherlands the MOT was passed without any remarks since 2017, only it had a leaky exhoust in 2022 I think, but thats it. I am going to view the car this friday and so I will have some more info, i.e. if the most recent service was done at 320000 km as the photo doesn't show. Even if I don't buy it, it should be a nice experience. So what is your opinion on this option? Any tips? Or should I steer clear? What attracts me the most is the fact that it SEEMS to be well maintained and I would be willing to pay that amount of money for a decently maintained vehicle. |
Personally, I think its too expensive for a car with 200,000 miles on it (and its 22 years old). If your budget allowed it, I'd go for something with lower miles personally.
I know cars are expensive in Europe, but that's way overpriced in my opinion. |
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Hello Tomas, I've got a 2.5 turbo petrol with 141000 miles, not sure where the T5 elite comes from ? The engine and gearbox are strong but I would check over all the electrical bits and the suspension. It is a heavy car and the suspension is likely to need some attention at that mileage. They are also vulnerable to water damage either from the sunroof drains (mine just became detached behind A pillar and flooded the passenger floor) or windscreen damaging the CEM (mine is damaged and there is no power to the 12v sockets). That shouldn't put you off but check it over before paying the top price being asked. Certainly looks in good condition and look forward to hearing back after your visit.
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Look really clean. Steering wheel looks bad but easy and cheap to change.
Gearbox (check for how it works hot and cold, oil changes) Water ingress if it has sunroof in front footwells Rear subframe rust Cambelt and aux belt Interior electronics If all of these are in date and ok it should be fine and the. It’s just down general car stuff. The gearbox and rear subframe are the hardest thing to fix so if they arnt right I would walk. |
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I do not understand why these cars hold this kind of value here as the taxes even for the petrol variants are quite on the high side. |
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I love my d5 but would much prefer the 2.5t especially for reliability and ease of use/repair. |
Don't forget to check the AWD. If you can rotate the propshaft by hand with the car stationary then there's a problem.
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