General: XC90 - Thinking of buying one

[JsR]

If you want a better driving experience go for an XC70 It's 'Chalk & Cheese'

John R

Originally Posted by Arianne

If you can stretch to a car less than a year old then try and get the 185bhp D5 engine.

Folk say that the 163bhp D5 in earlier cars leaves the XC90 underpowered and the motoring magazines generally agree.

I have a 185bhp and I find the power available is fine for my motoring needs - not a rocket but neither a slouch.

Geartronic is much more popular in the UK than manual transmission. It will be easier to sell on. Ours is manual because we specifically wanted manual (and we will sell on to the Scottish Highlands where manual is more popular due to the winter weather). But manual does not match well with the foot operated parking brake and release handle on the dash. You get used to it but an auto-box is better for this system.

Regards

Arianne

When were the 185bhp engines introduced?

Also interested in the 'tuning box' mentioned earlier. What kind of power gains can be had on the 163bhp engine?

BTW. just registered, and this is my first post. I'm also currently looking to purchase an 18 month old D5 SE geartronic.

[tj101c70]

Originally Posted by sywy

When were the 185bhp engines introduced?

Also interested in the 'tuning box' mentioned earlier. What kind of power gains can be had on the 163bhp engine?

BTW. just registered, and this is my first post. I'm also currently looking to purchase an 18 month old D5 SE geartronic.

185bhp came out for 2006 year (aprox July/aug 2005)

2 ways of upping the power, Tune box 163 to around the 190 or ecu reprograme, 163 to 200ish, First 2 (163) Xc90's ran the tune box, 3rd one with a reprogram, which was better,
Now on a 185, with a reprogram, 220 ish from memory : )

If you are looking for an XC90 I'm selling mine.
Just put the advert on the For Sale page.

I test drove both the auto and the manual. The auto was a slug so went for the manual.

This XC is one of the best cars I've ever owned .... now looking at the V8??

Regards,
James.

I’m selling my XC90 details as follows:

XC90 2.4 D5 S Manual
2004 – 54 reg (registered 06/10/04)
41418 miles
Metallic titanium grey
½ Leather
Full Volvo service history
One year to run on the manufactures warranty
Volvo detachable tow bar.
Recent new tyres.
All the usual Volvo extras, ABS, Alarm, Alloys, Individual Climate, etc.

This is a much loved car.

Priced to sell at.
£20,850 open to offers.

Can be viewed anytime or I can e-mail photo's.

Call James Buckett
Tel: 01233 640324
Mob: 0770 109 1778
Ashford, Kent.

Originally Posted by IPSS

So i should look for a 54 or later D5 SE Geartronic. The car seems to come with most things - any extra that is a must have ??

I really like the xenon lamps that came with my D5 SE. They are so much better than Volvo's usual offerings. And they are a warrantable item as well.

Rob