by "awmaster10" (awmaster10)
Published 11/14/2017 at 11:06
by "awmaster10" (awmaster10)
Published 11/14/2017 at 11:06
Tags: Volvo
STARS: 0
The later years of the last gen xc90 are cooler than the current gen. Here are a couple reasons why:
- better proportions. The new one has a stunning front end but the back looks so bulky and drops too low (for my taste)
- v8 that sounds ridiculous with an exhaust
- Has the great, handsome old Volvo front end like an s60/s80 except SUV’ed
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
11/14/2017 at 11:11, STARS: 1
How’s reliability of the v8 model?
"Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa" (bularmy)
11/14/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 1
Both old and new XC90 and the new XC60 are the only SUVs/CUVs I like. But after looking at both new(for over a year) and old(over 5y) belonging to a neighbor of mine and I will tell you the new XC90 is so much sexier looking. The pictures just don’t do it justice. Also that V8 rare as hell.
"Tripper" (tripe46)
11/14/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 1
I’ve always loved these in red.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
11/14/2017 at 11:14, STARS: 2
Sweden+FoMoCoEU +Japan = BRAAAP!
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"jasmits" (jasmits)
11/14/2017 at 11:19, STARS: 2
Yes, but the outside is for everyone else and the inside is for you.
Can’t argue about the V8 sound
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
11/14/2017 at 11:22, STARS: 2
Yeeeeeeee! The old XC90 wheels were better too. I like them so much, I got a set for my Focus ST.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
11/14/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 2
Don’t forget split lift/tailgate.
Splitgate is best gate.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
11/14/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 1
My boss had a V8, sadly it looked a bit boring, but sounded great.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 0
Pics please!
"themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles" (themanwithsauce)
11/14/2017 at 11:33, STARS: 1
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/winter-mode-active-1820280481
They’re my winter wheels with snow tires on them.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 11:34, STARS: 0
Saw that post actually, they look great
"gawdzillla" (gawdzillla)
11/14/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
as much as i like the older xc90, no
the new one are just hawt, way better, no question
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 1
Yeah the new one looks better in person for sure but I still ogle a v8 last gen r design when I see one. They are rare as hell and I still I think I remember every single time ive passed one on the road because they make me stare.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 0
Yeah the new volvo interiors are unparalleled. That being said, the old one is still a comfy place to be!
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 0
The R design in gray or red always catches my eye on the road.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 0
Yeah the R design really helps make it look aggressive but clean. That motor is a peach though.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
Yes!
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
I believe its actually pretty decent, besides the high cost of replacing volvo suspension components and things like that. Motor holds up well though.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
11/14/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 1
The old ones were not bad by any means but the new ones are absolutely stunning
"xc90v8/I4 :(" (xc90v8)
11/14/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 1
It just looks more offroady. New one looks like a luxurious city car, the old one more utilitarian. Like rich people can go hunting in it.
Have you tried the seats in both? Old ones are super comfortable. Haven’t got any longer experience with the new one.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 13:37, STARS: 0
Old one has great seats but apparently the new one is incredible. I had a Volvo s70 wit h great seats as well
"rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
11/14/2017 at 13:37, STARS: 2
But new interior is so much better. S90 is better than everything but s class.
"awmaster10" (awmaster10)
11/14/2017 at 13:38, STARS: 0
Volvo has some of the best modern interiors. Can’t argue with that, but I love the old exterior for what it is
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/24/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
I’ve tried the seats in both! The top-line seats in the new one could even be more comfortable than the seats in my old one, which keep you fresh after driving 1,000km in a single sitting... There’s more room in the old one, though.
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/24/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 1
Bulletproof, if you buy the facelift model. The first year of the V8 was missing a drain hole, which messed with the engine, long story short.
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/24/2017 at 16:07, STARS: 1
As the owner of an old one, I can’t disagree! TBH, I’d never sell mine for a new one.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
11/27/2017 at 11:10, STARS: 0
I’m definitely keeping this vehicle in mind! I like the word “bulletproof” lol, what’s your experience with these?
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/27/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 0
Bought my XC90 3.2 AWD brand new 8 years ago. With almost 180k kms on it, it’s still our main car and will be for a while yet...
Highlights:
- Took it up and down the Pacific coast twice. You can drive it for literally all day and never feel worn out, the seats are that good.
- When we moved, we only needed a moving van for half a day, to move extremely bulky stuff like the sofa, washer & dryer, etc. Everything else fit in the Volvo!
- The only mechanical problem it’s had during these 8 years is that I had to add one quart of oil on two separate occasions, the first being at 140k... Zero problems with the 6-speed transmission (it’s the ‘learning’ type, that adapts its behavior to your driving habits). Knock on wood, the AWD system seems to be functioning well (if the massive snowstorms we had last winter are any indication, at least). It’s even still on the original battery!
- After only a couple years of ownership, I felt like it was worth every last penny; I’m more satisfied now. Skipped the extended warranty, and that ended up being the right choice: all out-of-warranty work hasn’t even come close to the $2-3k the extended warranty would’ve cost. Also good to know that Volvo now has lifetime warranties on genuine parts installed at a dealer.
Long story short, it does exactly what it says on the box: it’s safe, reliable, very roomy, very practical, comfortable, and it’ll take you wherever you wanna go.
The V8 has tons of easy power on tap, and actually gets the same real-world mileage as the 3.2! Would’ve gotten one, but it was $8k more to buy back then... Even so, the 3.2 has no problems getting up to speed if you use the manual mode. Handling is surprisingly good, though the R-Design model is the way to go if you wanna carve corners on the regular.
Consensus on the forums is that the 2.5T, 3.2, and V8 are all reliable. Just avoid those early V8s due to the problem I mentioned, and avoid the T6 unless you’re cool with rebuilding its GM four-speed.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
11/28/2017 at 10:40, STARS: 0
Sounds awesome! I just went and looked on autotrader and the V8 model is rare! I only found one in the 50k mile range and the next one up is at 80k miles. Which may be worth it, since it’s going for $6k less.
Did they not make an R-Design V8?
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/28/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 0
They did make a V8 R-Design! Quad pipes on that one means no spare tire, but other than that, it’s pretty much perfect.
But yeah, V8's were relatively rare to begin with (I imagine b/c of that higher upfront cost), but they’re definitely worth the wait if you’re buying used. All the traditional, pre-purchase due dilligence applies, of course.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
11/29/2017 at 09:07, STARS: 0
Ah I found a handful! They seem to be around the 17k mark for something around 70k miles. Quite a jump up from the regular V8 models I was looking at yesterday. But I have to say, they are very good looking and very nicely appointed interiors.
"Spasoje" (Spasoje)
11/29/2017 at 18:06, STARS: 0
Good handling as well! The only drawback I noticed (and the reason why we didn’t get one) is with the R-D’s thicker front seats, second row legroom is reduced a bit. It made the difference, as we’re a tall family (despite ours being a 5-pass, which has the back row placed further aft than the 7-pass). Worth checking out, though, as you might not have that problem.
"Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs" (yowen)
11/30/2017 at 09:02, STARS: 0
Ah I’ll keep it in mind if/when I find myself shopping for these.