The Volvo XC90 - anyone got one/been in one?
01-22-2007, 07:02 AM
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Ok Guys (and gals if any <_< ) after a long hard look around I have short listed the Volvo XC90 as I need 7 seats and dont want a people carier. The XC90 is just about the only 4x4 with 7 seats and a "respectable" image.
The New X5 will have the 7 seat option but I can't stretch my budget to that unless I sell my 535d (NO WAY will I do that
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Wanted to know if anyone has an XC90 or has owned one and what they thought - cheers
The New X5 will have the 7 seat option but I can't stretch my budget to that unless I sell my 535d (NO WAY will I do that
)Wanted to know if anyone has an XC90 or has owned one and what they thought - cheers
01-22-2007, 08:24 PM
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Mrs. Tachyon just turned in her leased XC90 ... she opted for a Cadillac SRX this time. It was her 4th Volvo and she just wanted to do something different this time.
The Volvo was a very nice machine. We had no problems at all with it outside of regular maintenance. It was comfortable, drove well, and actually had decent mileage for such a large beast. The Mrs. is very hard on vehicles, and the Volvo held up very well over 45,000 miles.
It's a good choice.
The Volvo was a very nice machine. We had no problems at all with it outside of regular maintenance. It was comfortable, drove well, and actually had decent mileage for such a large beast. The Mrs. is very hard on vehicles, and the Volvo held up very well over 45,000 miles.
It's a good choice.
01-23-2007, 02:39 AM
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It's slow as hell... My friend has one... we both hate it.. the only good thing about it, is that it is one of the safest SUV's in the world.. so for transporting kids and the rest of the family it's the best choice...
01-23-2007, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 535D AM SPORT 06 (07 for you US Guys ;-)
Carbon Black
Professional Sat Nav
6CD Changer
Automatic Aircondition Advance (Standard fit)
Bluetooth Telephone Preperation with Telematics Preperation
Extended Voice Control System
M 19" Mixed Wheels Style 172M
BMW Online
BMW Assist
Graduated Tinted Windscreen
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Headlight Wash System
Black Dakota Leather
Rear Spoiler
Spare Wheel
M Rear Spoler
Sun Protection Glass
Heated Front Seats
BMW Velour Floor Mats
BMW Service and Maintenance for 5 years/60,000 miles
Tracker - Echo
Thanks for the feedback so far - speed is really NOT an issue as I have my 535d 
What I really fear is the reliability of these vehicles - have heard a lot
The car is for the wife so again speed is not the issue.
What I really fear is the reliability of these vehicles - have heard a lot
The car is for the wife so again speed is not the issue.
01-23-2007, 08:27 AM
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02-13-2007, 12:08 PM
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My Ride: 530i Touring, M Sport, build date 10/05, Silver Grey, Black leather, Maple Anthracite, Anthracite roof lining, panorama roof, M Aerodynamic, M Steering wheel, M Sport suspension, sport seats, shadow line, 135 M wheels, Goodyear NCT 5 runflats, and some other stuff too.
Sister in law has one. Been in it and driven it many times. Great hack car at the price. She has the six cylinder, power is okay, fuel economy around town is bad, too big around town too. Drives okay for a tank. Build seems good. Very upright and not that comfy for tall drivers. But if you need a 7 seater and an okay AWD system, a pretty good choice especially in the diesel which is far more frugal at the pump. Have a look at the Land Rover Disco. Serious 4WD at about the same $$$ and also 7 seats. (also a tank)
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My Ride: 2007 530xi
Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='391154' date='Feb 13 2007, 02:19 PM
What about the Mazda CX-9, the Saturn Outlook, or the Mercedes GL320/450?
1. Acura MDX
2. Cadillac SRX
3. Lexus 470
4. BMW X5
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04-06-2007, 01:42 PM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
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It's pretty descent. My neighbour has one with the new 3.2 engine - refined, quiet and smooth on the highway. We used it to haul my new garden furniture - heaps of space ! - I liked it.
It's a safe buy.
It's a safe buy.