YACT: Volvo XC 90

[lozina]

I'm really interesting in this SUV, so I'm wondering if any of you have any comments on it from real world experience- like how reliable it is, how comfortable, how well it handles some minor off roading... Do you think it's worth it for what you get?

 

[Chadder007]

Its very nice and comfortable. I have driven one before but im holding out for the BMW X3. Also there is no doubt about the XC90 being very safe. It is just a tad overpriced though. I suggest test driving it and test driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee also.

 

[tnitsuj]

Originally posted by: Chadder007
Its very nice and comfortable. I have driven one before but im holding out for the BMW X3. Also there is no doubt about the XC90 being very safe. It is just a tad overpriced though. I suggest test driving it and test driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee also.

can you really compare and XC90 and a Grand Cherokee though?

 

[lozina]

Does the jeep grand cherokee have any good quality parts from it's new german owners? that might be a good reason to consider that...

 

[Doggiedog]

You are better off getting a Touraeg. The only XC-90 with any balls is the T-6 and that costs a boatload (no pun intended).

The base XC-90 is pretty lame performance wise. The only real reason to get it in my opinion is for the safety devices.

 

[CChaos]

My co-worker test drove one recently and told me her impressions of it. Apparently she's been comparison shopping and this Volvo is at the top of the list. Personally, I love the looks and haven't heard much negative about it. You might want to poke around this site for more info: www.swedespeed.com

Luck!

 

[lozina]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
You are better off getting a Touraeg. The only XC-90 with any balls is the T-6 and that costs a boatload (no pun intended).

The base XC-90 is pretty lame performance wise. The only real reason to get it in my opinion is for the safety devices.

That's one thing I was afraid of, because I'm counting on buying the base AWD model,without any of the costly engine upgrades. Is it really that underpowered?

 

[Doggiedog]

Off the top of my head the base XC-90 is 0-60 in like 10-11 secs.

All the reviews I read said the base unit was very underpowered but the T-6 was ok. They also mentioned the T-6 is expensive for what you get.