2006 Volvo XC90 V8
05-01-2009, 05:16 PM
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Well I finally replaced my Chev Avalanche with a 2006 Volvo XC90 V8. Before anyone asks, yes I did take the 2005/2006 X5 4.4L out a few times and I hate to say, the Volvo is a much nicer ride, larger interior and the 311hp V8 engine (powered by Yamaha) is absolutely bullet proof. I got an amazing deal on it and all in all my wife (it's going to be hers) is super happy. I didn't like the ride of the X5 and it didn't seem to have as much power as the Volvo.
Belive it or not THE BIGGEST reason I walked away from the X5 is the fact that BMW does not sell trailer hitches for the 2005/06 X5's anymore. So I was forced to look for one with a hitch which I don't want because I don't know what it was towing. It was real weird because my dealer said they have been looking to BMW to make hitches to fit the X5's for years but BMW just dropped the ball on it altogether.
There are aftermarket hitches available but they required you to cut into the bumper which I wasn't keen on doing.
Belive it or not THE BIGGEST reason I walked away from the X5 is the fact that BMW does not sell trailer hitches for the 2005/06 X5's anymore. So I was forced to look for one with a hitch which I don't want because I don't know what it was towing. It was real weird because my dealer said they have been looking to BMW to make hitches to fit the X5's for years but BMW just dropped the ball on it altogether.
There are aftermarket hitches available but they required you to cut into the bumper which I wasn't keen on doing.
05-01-2009, 05:29 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
............well at least it's your wifes car 
, I have an after market hitch on my 05 and it fits through the lower fascia delete ??? C'mon tell us the real reason you got a Volvo ???? 
, I have an after market hitch on my 05 and it fits through the lower fascia delete ??? C'mon tell us the real reason you got a Volvo ????
05-01-2009, 05:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
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Pictures please!! I don't have one yet, but I want one too (for my wife). 
05-01-2009, 09:04 PM
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My Ride: 07 550 i, mystic blue, black leather, cold weather package, nav, sport, shades, bags, rear heat, V1 hardwired.
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Here in Idaho we still think that a Volvo is part of a female's body..
05-01-2009, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by EV4530' post='865858' date='May 2 2009, 07:57 AM
Congratulations! I bet it's a nice car and your choice was right for you and your wife I believe
.But those pics.... Give'em!
05-01-2009, 11:51 PM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
My Sister has one... The third row of seats comes in handy at times, but no where near as refined as the BMW's
05-02-2009, 01:06 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC
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Originally Posted by studavis' post='865868' date='May 2 2009, 01:04 PM
Here in Idaho we still think that a Volvo is part of a female's body..
LMAO