General: - buying advice on XC90???

red850r · Sep 3rd, 2011, 21:34

Hi
I am looking into buying an XC90.
Can people suggest what I need to look out for, advice etc,
Budget 20k
Any comments would be appreciated
Thanks

JimG · Sep 4th, 2011, 09:34

In addition to the normal checks (Service history, HPI, etc) I would check the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads.

On the test drive I would make sure all the electrics work as they should too.

For £20K you will be able to get the post 2007 facelift variant that has a lot of the initial flaws sorted, such as wheel bearings and AWD system.

I have just put a deposit down on an MY07 SE Lux for slightly less than your budget, but if you are not bothered with the Lux extras you should be able to get an 08/58 SE model with decent mileage. I believe it is May 08 when the XC90 emissions were tweaked to fall into the lower tax bracket which may be of interest to you.

Good luck,

Jim.

chb · Sep 4th, 2011, 11:35

For £20k the world is your oyster!
I bought a 2004 model last year for just over £9000.
They are great cars. The post 2007 ones have better engine and gearbox, but even the 163bhp in mine is a nice drive.
Check the handbrake works, check the car pulls straight.
Other than that, all the normal checks... body panel alingment, funny mismatched tyres etc etc.

Also based in Leeds.

red850r · Sep 4th, 2011, 12:57

Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated.

Sep 3rd, 2011, 21:34	#1
red850r 855R Driver Last Online: Aug 10th, 2014 15:58 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds	buying advice on XC90??? Hi I am looking into buying an XC90. Can people suggest what I need to look out for, advice etc, Budget 20k Any comments would be appreciated Thanks __________________ 855R Manual, Sold XC90 D5 Sport Geartronic, Sold S60 D5 56 Plate

Sep 4th, 2011, 09:34	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 09:00 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	In addition to the normal checks (Service history, HPI, etc) I would check the condition of the tyres, brake discs and pads. On the test drive I would make sure all the electrics work as they should too. For £20K you will be able to get the post 2007 facelift variant that has a lot of the initial flaws sorted, such as wheel bearings and AWD system. I have just put a deposit down on an MY07 SE Lux for slightly less than your budget, but if you are not bothered with the Lux extras you should be able to get an 08/58 SE model with decent mileage. I believe it is May 08 when the XC90 emissions were tweaked to fall into the lower tax bracket which may be of interest to you. Good luck, Jim. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Sep 4th, 2011, 12:57	#4
red850r 855R Driver Last Online: Aug 10th, 2014 15:58 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds	Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated. __________________ 855R Manual, Sold XC90 D5 Sport Geartronic, Sold S60 D5 56 Plate

Sep 4th, 2011, 11:35	#3
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	For £20k the world is your oyster! I bought a 2004 model last year for just over £9000. They are great cars. The post 2007 ones have better engine and gearbox, but even the 163bhp in mine is a nice drive. Check the handbrake works, check the car pulls straight. Other than that, all the normal checks... body panel alingment, funny mismatched tyres etc etc. Also based in Leeds.

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