Gearbox/AWD question

lolinginthelolvo · Oct 8th, 2010, 09:02

Hi All,

I am going to look at a 55 plate XC90 tonight, its an auto non-D5 one with the 163bhp engine I think. Will it have the better 6 speed automatic or will it have the 5 speed auto? The local Volvo dealer said that the newer 185 XC90s had less of a hesitation issue not just because they had more power but because the gearbox and AWD were changed to prevent the hesitation issue. I am a bit worried about it as we have not yet test driven one and I don't want to regret purchasing a 163 - but there are so many about and they are so much cheaper than the 185s!

galloot633 · Oct 8th, 2010, 12:44

I bought a 185 earlier in the year, I went for the 185 because a friend had a 165 xc70 and complained about the delay with this engine, well i can confirm that my 185 does have this annoying delay, but it does have plenty of power , the 165 gives better fuel consumption as well ! the problem doesnt seem to be universal though, that I cant understand , its the all or nothing take off thats the problem, and only at low speeds , something you can try when you test drive, still love the car though
dave

GJB · Oct 8th, 2010, 14:33

Have 2004 D5 with 165 engine and 5 speed box mine does not hesitate but I use best fuel and this maybe why drive and try not all have the hesitation problem.

BestGear · Oct 8th, 2010, 18:04

Mine is a 2005 MY D5 auto and has no issues with delay... hard to fault the car, so far.

David

RoyMacDonald · Oct 8th, 2010, 21:32

Mines a 2003 D5 163 bhp 5 speed auto and has never had any delay issues.

galloot633 · Oct 8th, 2010, 22:02

anyone want to swap ? ( only kidding)
dave

owenfackrell · Oct 9th, 2010, 08:11

Never noticed the delay issue as described. Mine only has delay if you are braking and then hit the accelerater. Which I have found driving other diesels and put down to turbo/throttle lag and the others were manuals though it only happened in them if the reves got below 1500 ish.

Oct 8th, 2010, 09:02	#1
lolinginthelolvo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 21st, 2011 12:44 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baughurst	Gearbox/AWD question Hi All, I am going to look at a 55 plate XC90 tonight, its an auto non-D5 one with the 163bhp engine I think. Will it have the better 6 speed automatic or will it have the 5 speed auto? The local Volvo dealer said that the newer 185 XC90s had less of a hesitation issue not just because they had more power but because the gearbox and AWD were changed to prevent the hesitation issue. I am a bit worried about it as we have not yet test driven one and I don't want to regret purchasing a 163 - but there are so many about and they are so much cheaper than the 185s! __________________ Any and all comments above may or may not be in any way useful.

Oct 8th, 2010, 21:32	#5
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Mines a 2003 D5 163 bhp 5 speed auto and has never had any delay issues. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Oct 8th, 2010, 12:44	#2
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 22:45 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I bought a 185 earlier in the year, I went for the 185 because a friend had a 165 xc70 and complained about the delay with this engine, well i can confirm that my 185 does have this annoying delay, but it does have plenty of power , the 165 gives better fuel consumption as well ! the problem doesnt seem to be universal though, that I cant understand , its the all or nothing take off thats the problem, and only at low speeds , something you can try when you test drive, still love the car though dave

Oct 8th, 2010, 14:33	#3
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Have 2004 D5 with 165 engine and 5 speed box mine does not hesitate but I use best fuel and this maybe why drive and try not all have the hesitation problem.

Oct 8th, 2010, 18:04	#4
BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	Mine is a 2005 MY D5 auto and has no issues with delay... hard to fault the car, so far. David

Oct 8th, 2010, 22:02	#6
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 22:45 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	anyone want to swap ? ( only kidding) dave

Oct 9th, 2010, 08:11	#7
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	Never noticed the delay issue as described. Mine only has delay if you are braking and then hit the accelerater. Which I have found driving other diesels and put down to turbo/throttle lag and the others were manuals though it only happened in them if the reves got below 1500 ish.

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