Considering buying a high mileage XC90 T8 - pitfalls?

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by hoganscrogan

My used car rule of thumb is; newest age, fewest owners, stick to these two and the milage, in particular high milage, is not an issue and usually means a cheaper car. Obviously third party warranties can become an issue over 70k though.

My thinking is lots of miles in short time usually means motorways so as above less stop, start, driving, steering at low speed, parking, driving with cold engine etc etc.

Newest means less time related issues like perished bushes and seals. Also the manufacturer has got on top of any design/manufacture issues ERAD! I'm on a T8 hunt and avoiding 2016 early 2017 XC90 T8's as they're early production on a completely new model and platform. ERAD seems to be the risky part of the T8 but sounds like Volvo have a new design.

Fewer owners I just think it means it's been OK and fairly reliable, if it's a lemon someone would probably get rid, same thing for next owner and the next !!!! 4 owners in 5 years would make me twitchy.

There is a logic behind it but might sounds like madness to some!

Have a look at the sticky post at the top of the forum. There is an automatic extended warranty on the ERAD now which would provide some peace of mind.

[Loofer]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Did you go and see it Loofer? Or even buy it?

No, I'm holding back contacting the garage. I don't need it until around end of August. So I'll let it simmer in case garage drops the price, that gives me a new starting position for negotiation.
Might be kicking myself if it sells but I'm sure I'll find something else.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by Loofer

No, I'm holding back contacting the garage. I don't need it until around end of August. So I'll let it simmer in case garage drops the price, that gives me a new starting position for negotiation.
Might be kicking myself if it sells but I'm sure I'll find something else.

Ages ago I did a WEBAC on my car to get a value. It came back at circa 21k. They have just opened up again post covid so I have just got a marketing email inviting me to revalue the car. Out of interest I banged the mileage up to 170k miles to see what the value was for my T8 but with 170k miles. The result was 13,200 GBP........ I imagine the R Design in the advert might be a bit higher due to spec but I cant imagine it would be much higher....

[Loofer]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Ages ago I did a WEBAC on my car to get a value. It came back at circa 21k. They have just opened up again post covid so I have just got a marketing email inviting me to revalue the car. Out of interest I banged the mileage up to 170k miles to see what the value was for my T8 but with 170k miles. The result was 13,200 GBP........ I imagine the R Design in the advert might be a bit higher due to spec but I cant imagine it would be much higher....

Yes, just tried the same and it's £13k too.
I think WEBAC is always very worst case as it's usually 10-20% less than you would get for trade-in from elsewhere, let alone retail sale price.