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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#30
October 24, 2009, 02:38:11 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 02:32:18 PM
For $20k, it's a great bargain. 

$20,000 for a four-year-old vehicle? There are certainly far better bargains from non-premium makes, unless you're dead set on the badge.

CJ

#31
October 24, 2009, 02:53:25 PM
It's not the badge as much as the rest of the car.  Finding a car that my mom likes is like pulling teeth.  After my mom drove the XC90 for a day, she thoroughly enjoyed it. 



Ro, why does 65k miles bother you? 

the Teuton

#32
October 24, 2009, 02:54:18 PM
It's only 40k less miles than my car!
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#33
October 24, 2009, 02:56:50 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on October 24, 2009, 02:54:18 PM
It's only 40k less miles than my car!


Point being?  The previous owner actually drove the car and had it maintained.  It's also certified pre-owned with 6 years warranty, or until 100,000 miles.  With the amount of miles we drive, that'll be 4 years from now.

CALL_911

#34
October 24, 2009, 03:23:33 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 02:53:25 PM
It's not the badge as much as the rest of the car.  Finding a car that my mom likes is like pulling teeth.  After my mom drove the XC90 for a day, she thoroughly enjoyed it. 



Ro, why does 65k miles bother you? 

It definitely seems like a lot of miles. It's also a turbocharged car, so I might be weary of that.


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#35
October 24, 2009, 04:15:27 PM
I think something else would be better.

Raza

#36
October 24, 2009, 09:50:25 PM
A family friend has had an XC90 for some time now, and they seem to love it (they have a rare 5 seater).  I think they look great and oddly enough, Jeremy Clarkson loves them.  I don't see the why for the hate.
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#37
October 25, 2009, 06:15:18 AM
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 24, 2009, 03:23:33 PM
It definitely seems like a lot of miles. It's also a turbocharged car, so I might be weary of that.



Don't be.  It's a light pressure turbo, tuned for torque rather than performance.  Besides, turbo failure in a modern car is extremely rare these days.  It's not the 1980's anymore.

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#38
October 25, 2009, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: CJ on October 24, 2009, 02:56:50 PM

Point being?  The previous owner actually drove the car and had it maintained.  It's also certified pre-owned with 6 years warranty, or until 100,000 miles.  With the amount of miles we drive, that'll be 4 years from now.

Uh, 2 years, right? (2005-2011)
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Quote from: thecarnut on March 16, 2008, 10:33:43 AM
Depending on price, that could be a good deal.
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