Late XC90 advice please?

[S60D5-185]

Also the VED is lower on the later models compared to the likes of my 07 plate 185 which is in the mid £500's

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by S60D5-185

Also the VED is lower on the later models compared to the likes of my 07 plate 185 which is in the mid £500's

That's a good point - I'm not personally sure of the milestones but I have it in my head that since the higher rates were introduced in March 2006, the auto versions of the XC90 dipped in and out of the top end a few times over the proceeding years.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by cbv8

Hi,
I have been looking at a later XC90 ie a 2011 a 2.4 D5 auto a 200 bhp model i am noticing it is more fuel efficient than the 163 and 184 variants surely this must be a selling ploy or is this in fact true. I am not too bothered as the 163 bhp one i had a few years ago was manageable on mpg any info or buying advice on the later models is very much appreciated

fuel consumption is nothing to do with volvo it is done by the government to the same standards and is only valid for comparing one make/ model of car against another . Manufacturers are not allowed to quote fuel consumption figures of their own .

[SwissXC90]

Originally Posted by Clan

fuel consumption is nothing to do with volvo it is done by the government to the same standards and is only valid for comparing one make/ model of car against another . Manufacturers are not allowed to quote fuel consumption figures of their own .

True, but indirectly the manufacturers always have to compete and will continue to strive for lower consumption and better emissions to meet regulatory requirements and to be "one-up" on their competitors

If Brand A reports 34 mpg one year, then Brand B will strive to get 34.more for a similar engine/body/vehicle/power for the next year

Ya gotta love competition

[cbv8]

Not too concerned with economy i was just saying it seems the later variants are more efficient what does concern me is if they are more or less reliable as the earlier ones

[Clan]

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

True, but indirectly the manufacturers always have to compete and will continue to strive for lower consumption and better emissions to meet regulatory requirements and to be "one-up" on their competitors

If Brand A reports 34 mpg one year, then Brand B will strive to get 34.more for a similar engine/body/vehicle/power for the next year

Ya gotta love competition

indeed , the less emissions the more efficient the engine is and less fuel it would use of coursd.

[oragex]

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

True, but indirectly the manufacturers always have to compete and will continue to strive for lower consumption and better emissions to meet regulatory requirements and to be "one-up" on their competitors

They may be smart enough to tune the engine so as to do better at the government mpg specific drive test. That might explain the usual worse figures in real life

[Harley Dave]

We are discussing Volvos not Volkswagens...

Just joking - but it's what happened

Cheers

Dave

[cbv8]

Thanks for all the replies in the end i bought an 05 2 owner fsh 100k miles D5 163bhp se automatic was the best i could find within my budget and comes with 8 month warranty i will post some pics when he arrives Fri/Sat

[gmonag]

Good choice. The '05 163hp is at a sweet spot in my opinion.