Point taken GS Theo. I did the same last year, gave-up the old 04 and went for a newer, lower mileage 06, but the added £200 road tax and increased premium for the latter sort of puts me off a newer model again. £4800 does seem a lot, but compared to the shed I saw today with the £5,399 ticket, it represents the best price for an 84k 05. I never had any problem with the later XC90 in the year and 20k miles I did, not a peep. The 04 cost me £3.5 and it did me 50k in 2 years but I probably spent another £1k in parts and repairs and service in that time. Seems we have a lot in common, I was always tinkering with or sorting niggle but they do endear themselves to owners, when they run well, there a great car and that why we all probably become so loyal to the brand. I've been fortunate, never had a major mechanical (gearbox, etc.) problem but one of those would probably put me off for a while.
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