R-Design in the V90 and XC60

mrshinobi · Nov 22nd, 2020, 15:34

Hello

New to this forum, and thinking seriously about buying a used V90 or XC60 (both decent family cars, I think - also love the look, and less ubiquitous than the BMWs etc around).

My preference was the XC60, but then I noticed that the V90 was considerably cheaper. However, I then also noticed that there seem to be a lot more used V90 R-Design models for sale, at lower prices than the Momentum options.

I was surprised by this, because I thought the R-design was meant to be more expensive. I then recalled that reviews of the V90 (and XC60) both recommended to have the air suspension option in the R-design variant because the ride was really stiff.

My question is: is the market flooded with unhappy R-Design owners, that didn't select the air suspension option (can't really find any for sale with that option)? Is the R-Design an uncomfortable ride in peoples' experience? Would the same apply to the XC60?

Thanks for any advice. Bit hesitant about spending too much on a diesel/petrol car right now - they seem to have a shelf life, and are becoming more heavily taxed. You can pick up a low-mileage 2018 R-Design V90 for about £20K - which is a good £5-6K cheaper than the XC60. But, if you can find a Momentum, it is typically more expensive...

Thanks in advance for any thoughts/comments/advice!

classicswede · Nov 22nd, 2020, 18:38

You can pick up a nice V90 for a couple of grand

griston64 · Nov 22nd, 2020, 19:36

This should be in the new V90 section

junior 7178 · Nov 22nd, 2020, 21:12

R Design came around much later than the V90/960. Do you mean V70?

mrshinobi · Nov 22nd, 2020, 21:46

Thanks all - think maybe I posted on the wrong board. I was referring to the 2018+ versions of the v90.

Thanks

mhuk · Nov 23rd, 2020, 22:02

Yep wrong section. This is for cheap and cheerful with maybe luxurious trim levels.. rwd cars.

classicswede · Nov 23rd, 2020, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhuk

Yep wrong section. This is for well built car with the correct wheels driving them.

corrected for you

Nov 22nd, 2020, 15:34	#1
mrshinobi New Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2021 14:58 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: LONDON	R-Design in the V90 and XC60 Hello New to this forum, and thinking seriously about buying a used V90 or XC60 (both decent family cars, I think - also love the look, and less ubiquitous than the BMWs etc around). My preference was the XC60, but then I noticed that the V90 was considerably cheaper. However, I then also noticed that there seem to be a lot more used V90 R-Design models for sale, at lower prices than the Momentum options. I was surprised by this, because I thought the R-design was meant to be more expensive. I then recalled that reviews of the V90 (and XC60) both recommended to have the air suspension option in the R-design variant because the ride was really stiff. My question is: is the market flooded with unhappy R-Design owners, that didn't select the air suspension option (can't really find any for sale with that option)? Is the R-Design an uncomfortable ride in peoples' experience? Would the same apply to the XC60? Thanks for any advice. Bit hesitant about spending too much on a diesel/petrol car right now - they seem to have a shelf life, and are becoming more heavily taxed. You can pick up a low-mileage 2018 R-Design V90 for about £20K - which is a good £5-6K cheaper than the XC60. But, if you can find a Momentum, it is typically more expensive... Thanks in advance for any thoughts/comments/advice!

Nov 22nd, 2020, 18:38	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 18:47 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	You can pick up a nice V90 for a couple of grand __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 22nd, 2020, 19:36	#3
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	This should be in the new V90 section __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Nov 22nd, 2020, 21:12	#4
junior 7178 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2020 20:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: South Manchester	R Design came around much later than the V90/960. Do you mean V70? __________________ Volvo V70 D5 Sport Special Edition.

Nov 23rd, 2020, 22:02	#6
mhuk Senior Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2024 08:41 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London	Yep wrong section. This is for cheap and cheerful with maybe luxurious trim levels.. rwd cars. __________________ Volvo 940 19T, Charge cooled, Chipped.

Nov 22nd, 2020, 21:46	#5
mrshinobi New Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2021 14:58 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: LONDON	Thanks all - think maybe I posted on the wrong board. I was referring to the 2018+ versions of the v90. Thanks

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