XC90 T8, is it for me?

blf · Aug 23rd, 2018, 18:13

The wife has a 2009 XC90 D5, getting a bit tatty and it feels dated. Most of the time she'd prefer a small car, just occasionally we need the full person or load carrying capabilities.

Most days she does the school run (5 miles round trip) and maybe a trip to the shops, once or twice a week a 10 mile round trip and once every other week a 40 mile round trip. Obviously some longer trips thrown in there too, but that's the general makeup.

There seem to be plenty of deal on the XC90 now so am tempted by the T8 as by her driving patterns she'd be mostly running electric, BUT is it worth just keeping the XC90 for when we need it and buying a new small car for her general driving?

Haldex · Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:20

Unless I needed a 3rd row- I’d go for an XC60 or even XC40.. or keep the old 90 and get a small plugin hybrid for local runs.. but that’s me

nu11eaf · Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:26

Keep the xc90 and buy a Nissan Leaf for the short runs.

Philip Fisher · Aug 23rd, 2018, 21:21

Makes no financial sense to pay a 13k premium over the D5 for something that might do 5 to 10k miles per year and I assume will be a private purchase not a company car.....

simonjedrake · Aug 23rd, 2018, 21:25

It’s a lot of capital to invest in an XC90 T8 for use primarily as a city shopping/school run transporter......and IMHO no doubt a hassle parking in supermarket car parks the whole time.
My recommendations are the same as Haldex’s, there are an increasing no of small high value/status eCars becoming available.

tabber · Aug 24th, 2018, 16:38

If you do opt to keep the current XC90, and get a small second EV/hybrid for short trips, I believe there is going to be an XC40 pure electric next year, if you don't fancy something like a leaf. Also the e-Mini is due next year too. Going to be a lot more choice soon from all the major manufacturers.

Love our T8 though...

blf · Aug 25th, 2018, 07:06

Thanks guys I’m leaning towards keeping the D5 anyway. I have an a3 etron , might g t something to replace that and then she can have the etron which she loves

Aug 23rd, 2018, 18:13	#1
blf New Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2023 12:28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Billericay	XC90 T8, is it for me? The wife has a 2009 XC90 D5, getting a bit tatty and it feels dated. Most of the time she'd prefer a small car, just occasionally we need the full person or load carrying capabilities. Most days she does the school run (5 miles round trip) and maybe a trip to the shops, once or twice a week a 10 mile round trip and once every other week a 40 mile round trip. Obviously some longer trips thrown in there too, but that's the general makeup. There seem to be plenty of deal on the XC90 now so am tempted by the T8 as by her driving patterns she'd be mostly running electric, BUT is it worth just keeping the XC90 for when we need it and buying a new small car for her general driving?

Aug 23rd, 2018, 21:21	#4
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Makes no financial sense to pay a 13k premium over the D5 for something that might do 5 to 10k miles per year and I assume will be a private purchase not a company car..... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Aug 23rd, 2018, 21:25	#5
simonjedrake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shrewsbury	It’s a lot of capital to invest in an XC90 T8 for use primarily as a city shopping/school run transporter......and IMHO no doubt a hassle parking in supermarket car parks the whole time. My recommendations are the same as Haldex’s, there are an increasing no of small high value/status eCars becoming available. __________________ XC60 T5 AWD Inscription Pro (MY19). Electric Silver. Xenium & Intellisafe Packs, HUD, HK Sound, Heated Rear Seats, 4 Zone Climate, Towbar, Exterior Styling Kit, Apple CarPlay, Polestar

Aug 24th, 2018, 16:38	#6
tabber Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 23:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE London	If you do opt to keep the current XC90, and get a small second EV/hybrid for short trips, I believe there is going to be an XC40 pure electric next year, if you don't fancy something like a leaf. Also the e-Mini is due next year too. Going to be a lot more choice soon from all the major manufacturers. Love our T8 though... __________________ Current: 2017 XC90 T8 Inscription Previous: 2010 XC90 R-Design SE D5

Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:20	#2
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Unless I needed a 3rd row- I’d go for an XC60 or even XC40.. or keep the old 90 and get a small plugin hybrid for local runs.. but that’s me

Aug 23rd, 2018, 20:26	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:05 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Keep the xc90 and buy a Nissan Leaf for the short runs.

Aug 25th, 2018, 07:06	#7
blf New Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2023 12:28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Billericay	Thanks guys I’m leaning towards keeping the D5 anyway. I have an a3 etron , might g t something to replace that and then she can have the etron which she loves

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