2005 XC90 opinions?

ballinloughan

Any folks got any experoence with an XC90? Looking at a 2005 with 60K miles. Is there anything in particular to look out for on these? Any ideas regarding mpg?

Thanks for any help/advice

Henry Ford III

What engine?

ballinloughan

2.4 diesel .. SE spec.
6spd Manual is my preference ..

mikedragon32

The auto version is very thirsty and the turbo lag is pretty annoying at times, but it's a very comfortable car for long journeys.

pburns

Well Jeremy Clarkson swears by them if that's any indication.

Bought one for the school run AFAIK...

Zonda999

pburns wrote: »

Well Jeremy Clarkson swears by them if that's any indication.

Bought one for the school run AFAIK...

Hes on his second one at this stage afaik. He has said tho, that the diesel engine is hopeless.Its merits are in its family friendly design and feel

ballinloughan

Yeah I'm eyeing it from a family perspective.
Anyone currently own one? Any negative / positive experiences ..gotchas?

Cheers

Scottie99

Have a look at this website

http://www.whatcar.com/used-car-summary.aspx?RT=2533&type=1

LolaDub

A friend has one. Says its more like a high estate car as its longer than you'd think but easy to rive and comfortable. Good Luck

E92

Jeremy Clarkson hates diesels, simple as.

I'm not keen on diesel either but cars that really just have to be diesel, such as the XC90 don't interest me at all either. That said I'm a big fan of Volvos and I'd say the XC90 is the best 4X4 there is. It must be good if Jeremy Clarkson bought one!

If you buy a manual XC90, it will be like the Volvo slogan - it'll be "for life" because no-one will ever want it off you should you want to get rid of it.

Avoid manual at all costs.

ballinloughan

Interesting that you suggest avoiding manuals as thats my preference - have owned autos and never liked them! I would have though that a manual box would be more desirable in an older car (say I sell in 4/5 yrs time when the car would be 7/8 yrs old).

E92

ballinloughan wrote: »

Interesting that you suggest avoiding manuals as thats my preference - have owned autos and never liked them! I would have though that a manual box would be more desirable in an older car (say I sell in 4/5 yrs time when the car would be 7/8 yrs old).

Oh no. It'll be even less desirable then than now. A diesel automatic is an absolute must for a posh 4X4 like the Volvo.

ballinloughan

Thanks for that E92 ..
Would many others agree with E92??

Anan1

ballinloughan wrote: »

Thanks for that E92 ..
Would many others agree with E92??

Absolutely, a manual XC90 will be pretty much sale-proof.

Traumadoc

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/622605.htm

just an alternative

Zonda999

I agree aswell that an auto 'box is a must.Really, put personal prefeerence aside on this one.The fuel economy probably wouldnt even be that much worse and the car would be a lot more relaxing to drive

LolaDub

I'd agree with auto.

dingding

Another option.

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Lexus/RX400H/Auto-Hybrid/905153/

Lexus RX 400h, great spec, very powerful (for a 4X4) economical to run (for a 4X4)

bbability

They have been known to give injector trouble. A very old school diesel engine which is getting a revamp for 09. Long overdue.

ballinloughan

I do appreciate the comments but am still leaning toward the manual ...

Anan1

ballinloughan wrote: »

I do appreciate the comments but am still leaning toward the manual ...

The auto vs manual values thing cuts both ways - if you can find a used manual, you should be able to get it far more cheaply than an equivalent auto.

HashSlinging

Subaru FTW