Any reason I shouldn't get a V8 XC90
I graduate from school next July, start work in August. I'm hoping my current truck last through grad school, and i have had my eyes on a volvo for years. I wanted, and damn near bought, a S60R a few times, but talked myself out of it for the potential financial hurdles should it go bad during school. Ive since gotten a dog, and think the XC90 would be a better fit. I have been think towards the 2009-2010 Models with the yamaha V8. Anybody want to warn me to not to, or help confirm I should? I love the vehicle.
Posted Jul 18, 2018, 6:01 PM UTC
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i would say that most all thing about this vehicle are great but you need to pay careful attention to the transmissions. they tend to fail if the have not had regular flushes. if you buy one try as best you can to find out the transmission history and pay close attention to how it shifts. if it has slipping or shift flares beware. if the transmission does go bad it will cost you at least a couple grand to fix.
Well been through that before with my current truck. Dodge Dakota and it cost me $3200 to get the transmission replaced.
Thats what I want to avoid.
Appreciate the feedback.
It sounds counter intuitive, but in my area at least, the higher mileage XC90s seem to have had transmission rebuilds done. So maybe look for one that’s already been through this bit.
This was an issue on the earlier XC90s, but yeah, they don't have a lifetime fluid no matter what they say. You want to flush it.
Great cars and I LOVE the sound of the V8