New car purchase advice XC90

[tatased]

Hi all

I am looking for advice any help would be much appreciated.
I am after a XC90 inscription/pro either the D5 or T6
can someone advise the pros and cons of these engines (I currently drive a MY11 D5 polestar) and what MY to avoid etc.

Many thanks

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by tatased

Hi all

I am looking for advice any help would be much appreciated.
I am after a XC90 inscription/pro either the D5 or T6
can someone advise the pros and cons of these engines (I currently drive a MY11 D5 polestar) and what MY to avoid etc.

Many thanks

The T6 is a powerful petrol engine that uses lots of fuel

The D5 is a less powerful diesel engine that doesn't use quite as much fuel.

It all comes down to your maths and annual mileage

What else do you need to know?

[VOLVOL0VER]

Originally Posted by tatased

Hi all

I am looking for advice any help would be much appreciated.
I am after a XC90 inscription/pro either the D5 or T6
can someone advise the pros and cons of these engines (I currently drive a MY11 D5 polestar) and what MY to avoid etc.

Many thanks

Avoid below Late MY19.

[Boatie]

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Avoid below Late MY19.

For what reason?

[Quacker]

My model year 17 D5 was brilliant. It has software issues in the first six months which were sorted by updates and then it all worked.
The only mechanical issue I had was with the power-pulse pipe bursting. This is just a simple hose from a compressor that fed air to the turbo for great response from idle. It just tended to burst at the swaged joint at the top. I went through two. I believe the latest replacements are sorted.

So I wouldn’t hesitate buying a 2017 model car. These and 2018 get away without Addblue which may be a long term advantage, or not. It still meets Euro6 emissions officially, but suspect that it only just scrapes through, hence the later models being fitted with SCR system.

[bluey_xc90]

Looking myself at the best buy for an XC90 - currently have an 11 d5 xc90 and looking to change to something newer. Considered a new car but even with the deals could not stomach loosing £25k over three years on one and then paying another £20k to actually buy it.

Seems that 17 onwards offer the best balance - low mileage, the newer electrics with less bugs, mechanical gremlins from first couple of years fixed as well. A momentum pro seems best value with all the toys on from a 17/18 to my mind and nicer seats. Can find some cars just under 3 years old so can get the extended warranty on them to give piece of mind as more complex than older cars. Between £27-33k gives some good value vehicles.

[Timmel]

I’ve just recently (last week) bought a Nov 2018 XC90 T8. I went through a similar evaluation process regarding the ‘right’ age to get the balance between avoiding early model niggles but not paying a huge privilege in depreciation. Every person has their own unique position on this spectrum based on their own circumstances.

For me, I got a late 2018 car so most/all of the early model year niggles should be sorted and I still get almost 12 months Volvo warranty in case there are any issues, but have paid around £30k less than the list price.

The problem is that most modern cars are so complicated it’s impossible to avoid all issues, but buying after a few years of the model being on the market at least allows the major niggles to be ironed out.

[tatased]

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Avoid below Late MY19.

Can you elaborate more on this ?

[tatased]

Has anyone got a xc90 with air suspension?
How does it compare to the conventional suspension in terms of every day comfort driving.
Also any options that are a must with these models?

Thanks again

[Moonlanders]

Originally Posted by tatased

Has anyone got a xc90 with air suspension?
How does it compare to the conventional suspension in terms of every day comfort driving.
Also any options that are a must with these models?

Thanks again

I love the air suspension - very comfy ride and ease of getting in and out of the vehicle as the suspension lowers. I've not driven a XC90 without air suspension so I cannot comment on the comparison.