Average Age of XC90 Owners? - Page 8

drpepper · Jun 20th, 2011, 00:01

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Originally Posted by harvey07

...I don't even have it yet & already I am getting a bit of a complex.

Several people at work have made negative comments along the lines of ' A Volvo, that's an old mannies car' !

I certainly don't think the XC90 is, but it got me wondering what the average age is?

It will sure be a change from the Octavia Vrs I currently run, but maybe it is time to grow up ?

I'm 36 and got the XC90 when got rid of a Disco 3, I'd rather be driving an RS6 or something but at the moment the room, the seats and the bang for buck are ideal, that won't change whatever age you are.

That said I do I have A Tiger 1050 in the garage to keep me 'young' and we got the wife a new vRS funnily enough :-)

greenfingers · Jun 20th, 2011, 23:02

Oh God, now I feel old! My second Volvo after countless bikes, BMWs, Mercs, Skyline and allsorts (and a 240gl estate).
Sorry to be pushing up the average age ....er...48, but still up 4 it!

mcowdroy · Jun 21st, 2011, 18:00

Sorry to spoil things, but I just turned 60 two weeks ago, have owned the XC90 for seven years. However, I still ride my Ducati 998 on track days and compete in Triathlons. Be proud of yourself, my 30 'something' son and daughter and their youngsters love the car.

60041 · Jun 21st, 2011, 21:53

I bought my first Volvo 25 years ago when I was 31, and have always had at least 1 Volvo in the household ever since. My son bought an S40 when he was 19.

Chemicalal · Jun 23rd, 2011, 14:15

I'm 35 and pick up my 2007 XC90 3.2 SE tomorrow, so not that old yet!

I'd been seriously considering a 2007 BMW X5 3.0si, and when I mentioned to the sales manager that the XC90 was also a possibilty, he looked at me and said "your far too young for that"
TBH, prior to that comment i'd never really been exposed to the 'old mans image' of Volvos, just the "Big and boxy, but safe" idea.

I've got 5 BMW's and 1 Merc (all 70's and 80's models) and my wife has a Toyota Avensis, so the XC90 should be the perfect family car (2 kids and another on the way) - As mentioned previously, trying to pack a car to go away for 1 day - 2 weeks with camping equipment and two kids (and all their toys) is like playing a very stressful version of jenga and I hate it (especially repacking to get home), so the XC90 could/should be perfect!

JimG · Jun 24th, 2011, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Chemicalal

I'm 35 and pick up my 2007 XC90 3.2 SE tomorrow, so not that old yet!

I'd been seriously considering a 2007 BMW X5 3.0si, and when I mentioned to the sales manager that the XC90 was also a possibilty, he looked at me and said "your far too young for that"
TBH, prior to that comment i'd never really been exposed to the 'old mans image' of Volvos, just the "Big and boxy, but safe" idea.

I've got 5 BMW's and 1 Merc (all 70's and 80's models) and my wife has a Toyota Avensis, so the XC90 should be the perfect family car (2 kids and another on the way) - As mentioned previously, trying to pack a car to go away for 1 day - 2 weeks with camping equipment and two kids (and all their toys) is like playing a very stressful version of jenga and I hate it (especially repacking to get home), so the XC90 could/should be perfect!

I'm interested to know what your real life mpg will be. There are a few 3.2s going for a very reasonable price at the moment. I love the thought of having a petrol XC90, but don't think I could afford to fuel it!

Keep in touch.

Ron_XC90 · Jun 24th, 2011, 20:06

The one I test drove was never reset and showed 21mpg average. The owner did mainly longer journeys with it on B roads and motorways...

JimG · Jun 25th, 2011, 09:39

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Originally Posted by Ron_XC90

The one I test drove was never reset and showed 21mpg average. The owner did mainly longer journeys with it on B roads and motorways...

Wow, worse than my T5. I think LPG would be the only option for me.

262coupe · Jun 26th, 2011, 08:13

You want the V8 then mine used to do 26 mpg easily if driven gently and even the 'normal' average with mixed driving was 22. Ive since changed to a 200hp D5 exec and only just get 30!!!

Chemicalal · Jun 29th, 2011, 18:22

Picked it up from Taunton, and drove it back to Edinburgh on approx £95-100 petrol.
The OBC said 22.3mpg when I left Taunton and by the time I got back to Edinburgh it had risen to 24.6mpg.

One of the most stress-free 415 mile journeys I've completed, what a smooth, powerful car.

No matter how expensive petrol gets, I would never buy a diesel.

Jun 21st, 2011, 18:00	#73
mcowdroy New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 15:12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norton, Kent	It' only a number! Sorry to spoil things, but I just turned 60 two weeks ago, have owned the XC90 for seven years. However, I still ride my Ducati 998 on track days and compete in Triathlons. Be proud of yourself, my 30 'something' son and daughter and their youngsters love the car. Last edited by mcowdroy; Jun 21st, 2011 at 18:02.

Jun 21st, 2011, 21:53	#74
60041 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	I bought my first Volvo 25 years ago when I was 31, and have always had at least 1 Volvo in the household ever since. My son bought an S40 when he was 19. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

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Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	The one I test drove was never reset and showed 21mpg average. The owner did mainly longer journeys with it on B roads and motorways... __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Jun 20th, 2011, 23:02	#72
greenfingers Junior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2013 11:54 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxford	Oh God, now I feel old! My second Volvo after countless bikes, BMWs, Mercs, Skyline and allsorts (and a 240gl estate). Sorry to be pushing up the average age ....er...48, but still up 4 it!

Jun 23rd, 2011, 14:15	#75
Chemicalal New Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2015 05:02 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edinburgh	I'm 35 and pick up my 2007 XC90 3.2 SE tomorrow, so not that old yet! I'd been seriously considering a 2007 BMW X5 3.0si, and when I mentioned to the sales manager that the XC90 was also a possibilty, he looked at me and said "your far too young for that" TBH, prior to that comment i'd never really been exposed to the 'old mans image' of Volvos, just the "Big and boxy, but safe" idea. I've got 5 BMW's and 1 Merc (all 70's and 80's models) and my wife has a Toyota Avensis, so the XC90 should be the perfect family car (2 kids and another on the way) - As mentioned previously, trying to pack a car to go away for 1 day - 2 weeks with camping equipment and two kids (and all their toys) is like playing a very stressful version of jenga and I hate it (especially repacking to get home), so the XC90 could/should be perfect!

Jun 26th, 2011, 08:13	#79
262coupe Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 07:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: winchester View Photos By: 262coupe	You want the V8 then mine used to do 26 mpg easily if driven gently and even the 'normal' average with mixed driving was 22. Ive since changed to a 200hp D5 exec and only just get 30!!!

Jun 29th, 2011, 18:22	#80
Chemicalal New Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2015 05:02 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edinburgh	Picked it up from Taunton, and drove it back to Edinburgh on approx £95-100 petrol. The OBC said 22.3mpg when I left Taunton and by the time I got back to Edinburgh it had risen to 24.6mpg. One of the most stress-free 415 mile journeys I've completed, what a smooth, powerful car. No matter how expensive petrol gets, I would never buy a diesel.

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