xc90 T6 316bhp spec owners

navci · Jun 18th, 2020, 18:09

I am looking for xc90..have been looking at the T6 316bhp version..

so i know it is a 2.0 supercharger turbo.

but what is the reliability like on these?? i have read lot horror stories about older models regarding the gearbox etc does this also effect the 2015+ models??

Also what are the real world MPG figures

I am looking at the petrol model as I do max 8k a year and mainly short journeys

anything i should be looking out for?

Thanks

navci · Jun 20th, 2020, 14:44

surely there must be some t6 owners out there.....

Philip Fisher · Jun 20th, 2020, 20:24

Seeing as a T8 is just a heavier T6.....

No major mechanical gremlins have come up yet with the drivertrain, seems ok so far.

Fuel consumption? Drive it like you stole it and expect to be below 20. Regular motorway maybe up to 30mpg, possibly 35 if you drive at no more than an indicated 70 and are very gentle. Round town maybe mid 20s, but difficult to judge as it is round town where the T8 really delivers on fuel consumption, so mine is always better than that.

T6 was not a popular choice for purchase, so a lot of used T6s will have been on a rental fleet or volvo UK cars. Pricey to run for fuel so used cars shouldn't have mega miles on them. If your mileage is only 8k a year then maybe the T6 makes a decent secondhand choice.

navci · Jun 21st, 2020, 16:29

That sounds very promising..i know the old t6 had gearbox problems etc but heard nothing about the newer t6 engines..

will keep my out for a good one then

Duri13 · Jun 25th, 2020, 21:33

You should post your question to some US Volvo forum. Since they do not have diesels there and fuel is cheap, T6 is quite popular (together with T8 of course).

navci · Jun 26th, 2020, 02:41

is it the same eu t6 model in the US tho i thought they have a different engine

nu11eaf · Jun 26th, 2020, 09:06

These new 8 speed gearboxes will not let you do anything to harm them, even in manual mode they will override you and change up or down if it detects too high revs or too low speed for any gear. They will not let you overstrain them.

navci · Jun 26th, 2020, 13:59

So the 8speed is the ones to look out for...i know the old xc90 had some gearbox issues as it could not handle the power.

Sounds like overall it would is a reliable car as long as you keep up with the maintenance..Either that or just not a lot of people have them in the UK lol

Philip Fisher · Jun 26th, 2020, 14:28

It is still quite new, but a trawl through the forum will show up some of the common issues.

Mostly it has been software issues and gremlins which have mainly been ironed out now. 20 inch tyres were reported as being very noisy due to resonance issues.

I cannot recall any major mechanical issues regularly cropping up on these cars yet. All are autos and all iirc are the same 8 speed auto.

nu11eaf · Jun 26th, 2020, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by navci

So the 8speed is the ones to look out for...i know the old xc90 had some gearbox issues as it could not handle the power.

Sounds like overall it would is a reliable car as long as you keep up with the maintenance..Either that or just not a lot of people have them in the UK lol

All 8 speed now. The new gearbox is used in many other manufacturers cars all over the world.

Jun 18th, 2020, 18:09	#1
navci New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Birmingham	xc90 T6 316bhp spec owners I am looking for xc90..have been looking at the T6 316bhp version.. so i know it is a 2.0 supercharger turbo. but what is the reliability like on these?? i have read lot horror stories about older models regarding the gearbox etc does this also effect the 2015+ models?? Also what are the real world MPG figures I am looking at the petrol model as I do max 8k a year and mainly short journeys anything i should be looking out for? Thanks

Jun 20th, 2020, 20:24	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Seeing as a T8 is just a heavier T6..... No major mechanical gremlins have come up yet with the drivertrain, seems ok so far. Fuel consumption? Drive it like you stole it and expect to be below 20. Regular motorway maybe up to 30mpg, possibly 35 if you drive at no more than an indicated 70 and are very gentle. Round town maybe mid 20s, but difficult to judge as it is round town where the T8 really delivers on fuel consumption, so mine is always better than that. T6 was not a popular choice for purchase, so a lot of used T6s will have been on a rental fleet or volvo UK cars. Pricey to run for fuel so used cars shouldn't have mega miles on them. If your mileage is only 8k a year then maybe the T6 makes a decent secondhand choice. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jun 25th, 2020, 21:33	#5
Duri13 Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:59 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Luxembourg	You should post your question to some US Volvo forum. Since they do not have diesels there and fuel is cheap, T6 is quite popular (together with T8 of course). __________________ XC90 D5 Momentum (MY 2019) - Pine Grey, Business Luxury Line, Xenium Pack + 360 camera, Luxury Passenger, Family, H&K audio, Winter Pro, Light pack, BLIS, towbar V40 T2 AT (MY 2017) - Inscription ---------------- past: XC60 D4 FWD AT (MY 2015)

Jun 26th, 2020, 09:06	#7
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	These new 8 speed gearboxes will not let you do anything to harm them, even in manual mode they will override you and change up or down if it detects too high revs or too low speed for any gear. They will not let you overstrain them. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jun 26th, 2020, 14:28	#9
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	It is still quite new, but a trawl through the forum will show up some of the common issues. Mostly it has been software issues and gremlins which have mainly been ironed out now. 20 inch tyres were reported as being very noisy due to resonance issues. I cannot recall any major mechanical issues regularly cropping up on these cars yet. All are autos and all iirc are the same 8 speed auto. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jun 20th, 2020, 14:44	#2
navci New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Birmingham	surely there must be some t6 owners out there.....

Jun 21st, 2020, 16:29	#4
navci New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Birmingham	That sounds very promising..i know the old t6 had gearbox problems etc but heard nothing about the newer t6 engines.. will keep my out for a good one then

Jun 26th, 2020, 02:41	#6
navci New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Birmingham	is it the same eu t6 model in the US tho i thought they have a different engine

Jun 26th, 2020, 13:59	#8
navci New Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2020 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Birmingham	So the 8speed is the ones to look out for...i know the old xc90 had some gearbox issues as it could not handle the power. Sounds like overall it would is a reliable car as long as you keep up with the maintenance..Either that or just not a lot of people have them in the UK lol

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