Why hello there, XC90! What are you doing in my driveway?

Started by CJ, October 22, 2009, 10:44:56 PM

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CJ

October 22, 2009, 10:44:56 PM
We're on an extended test drive of a 2006 XC90 2.5T FWD.  It has the wood steering wheel, climate package, premium package, and the DVD player.  We like it a lot, my mom especially, considering it'll be her car.  We're pretty much set on the XC90 now, just have to find the right now.  This one may be it, it may not be.


PICS.  I realize they suck.










The steering wheel is so nice!





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CALL_911

#1
October 22, 2009, 10:47:48 PM
It's got over 65k miles on it!


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SVT666

#2
October 22, 2009, 11:02:07 PM
I love the XC90.

The Pirate

#3
October 22, 2009, 11:07:28 PM
And they sound so amazingly sexy in V8 guise.
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#4
October 22, 2009, 11:14:18 PM
They're also boring as hell.


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Payman

#5
October 22, 2009, 11:56:29 PM
They look the most unboring of the SUV/crossovers.

Colonel Cadillac

#6
October 22, 2009, 11:57:15 PM
They're great SUVs. I wouldn't say they were too boring.

nickdrinkwater

#8
October 23, 2009, 11:49:02 AM
Looks good apart from the wood steering wheel, which looks horrible.

Also  :facepalm: at no AWD

cawimmer430

#9
October 23, 2009, 11:56:58 AM
I find the XC90 to be quite boring actually. The XC60 on the other hand is probably the best-looking car in its class.  :mrcool:

After the GLK of course.  :devil:

Just kidding.  :cheers:
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TBR

#10
October 23, 2009, 11:59:19 AM
Uh-huh, how long have your parents been car shopping exactly? Seems like it's been a couple of years by now.

FoMoJo

#11
October 23, 2009, 12:04:51 PM
Good choice :ohyeah:.  I've always looked at the XC90 as the best of the bunch of mid-range crossovers.
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SVT666

#12
October 23, 2009, 12:28:18 PM
Hey IFFY, what's the reliability like on the XC90?

ifcar

#13
October 23, 2009, 07:33:34 PM
Quote from: HEMI666 on October 23, 2009, 12:28:18 PM
Hey IFFY, what's the reliability like on the XC90?

Seems to be okay. There are quite a few problems showing up in CR's data for the first couple of years, but it's always hard to say whether that's just glitches that have been resolved or problems that only appear over time.

2o6

#14
October 23, 2009, 07:43:48 PM
Quote from: TBR on October 23, 2009, 11:59:19 AM
Uh-huh, how long have your parents been car shopping exactly? Seems like it's been a couple of years by now.

This is the Accord replacement.

the Teuton

#15
October 23, 2009, 07:58:12 PM
Question: Is a FWD SUV in Texas not that big of a deal?
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
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CJ

#16
October 23, 2009, 09:33:34 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 23, 2009, 07:58:12 PM
Question: Is a FWD SUV in Texas not that big of a deal?


Not in the least bit.  Why would it matter anyway?  We don't get bad cold weather. 



We're going to see if we can get an extended test drive of an XC60, since my parents are very interested and the dealer wants to keep a loyal Volvo customer.  They're handing them out!

the Teuton

#17
October 23, 2009, 09:45:30 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 23, 2009, 09:33:34 PM

Not in the least bit.  Why would it matter anyway?  We don't get bad cold weather. 



We're going to see if we can get an extended test drive of an XC60, since my parents are very interested and the dealer wants to keep a loyal Volvo customer.  They're handing them out!

You've trolled your way into their hearts that well? Hot damn.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

CJ

#18
October 23, 2009, 09:52:50 PM
Never mind.  Dad just said that he's going to focus on the XC90.

Madman

#19
October 23, 2009, 10:50:35 PM
The XC90 is my wife's dream car!  It's also the best all-round family SUV/Crossover/Whatever money can buy!

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the Teuton

#20
October 24, 2009, 06:08:44 AM
:facepalm:

This is such a Volvo bromance between you two.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

ifcar

#21
October 24, 2009, 06:26:22 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 23, 2009, 10:50:35 PM
The XC90 is my wife's dream car!  It's also the best all-round family SUV/Crossover/Whatever money can buy!

Cheers,
Madman of the People


Of course.

As long as you don't need, you know, passenger and cargo space.

CJ

#22
October 24, 2009, 11:02:44 AM
Quote from: ifcar on October 24, 2009, 06:26:22 AM
Of course.

As long as you don't need, you know, passenger and cargo space.


Eh?  Second row space is very good.  I fit comfortable with lots of room to spare.  Behind the second row, there's plenty of cargo space.  We're not going to be using the third row when travelling, just for around town when I'm with my friends, or going to family occasions

ifcar

#23
October 24, 2009, 11:14:38 AM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 11:02:44 AM

Eh?  Second row space is very good.  I fit comfortable with lots of room to spare.  Behind the second row, there's plenty of cargo space.  We're not going to be using the third row when travelling, just for around town when I'm with my friends, or going to family occasions

It's adequate as a two-row vehicle, but the "best SUV money can buy" is better than adequate.

CJ

#24
October 24, 2009, 11:41:18 AM
I strongly disagree.  As a three-row vehicle, it's not that great, as the second row passengers have to sacrifice legroom.

ifcar

#25
October 24, 2009, 01:03:25 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 11:41:18 AM
I strongly disagree.  As a three-row vehicle, it's not that great, as the second row passengers have to sacrifice legroom.

I miss where you're disagreeing with me.

CJ

#26
October 24, 2009, 02:14:44 PM
"It's adequate as a two-row vehicle"


It's more than adequate. 

ifcar

#27
October 24, 2009, 02:24:39 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 02:14:44 PM
"It's adequate as a two-row vehicle"


It's more than adequate. 

Not for the price or considering the competition, and certainly not at any price.

CJ

#28
October 24, 2009, 02:32:18 PM
For $20k, it's a great bargain. 

CALL_911

#29
October 24, 2009, 02:36:55 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 02:32:18 PM
For $20k, it's a great bargain. 

65k miles. That is all.


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