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4.5 out of 5 stars

Urgent Transmission Service Required

viking, 06/11/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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We waited six months for it. With 200 miles on the odometer, taking daughter to school, my wife had to call Volvo roadside assistance due to sudden sluggishness follwed by a dashboard message "Urgent Transmission Service Required." The dealer had the car for 4 days, and flew in a Volvo master tech to fix the problem - bad solenoid that locks in gears. Dealership never heard of problem, but one of the salesman heard that it had happened in a handful of other XC90's with low mileage. Aside from this early problem, we love the stylish exterior, the comfy interior, the practical seating, the decent soundsystem.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Volvo Owner No More!

Edashcash, 09/13/2010
2003 Volvo XC90 2.5T Fwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
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When I first got the vehicle I loved it, but after having it for 2 + years, it's not reliable..something is always wrong with it..had so much trouble with the Axles where it would shake rigourously 60-70 mph..the A/C stops blowing out consistently after 20 min..and when it's on its too darn cold! The temp. gauge doesn't work so it's either freezing or hot.

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Test drive

mla, 11/15/2002
2003 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
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Just recently took one for a spin at the Volvo test drive event. Was impressed by all the safety features. Drove like a sedan. Great roll control. Integrated child booster seats. Wonderful handling and control.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

TEST DRIVING THE VOLVO XC90 T6

C_C, 12/27/2002
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I have had the pleasure to have as a loaner a VOLVO XC90 T6 to drive over a weekend. By joining the SUV market late, Volvo has taken advantage of features and experiences of its competitors and improved upon them. Safety and dependability is the foremost concern at Volvo. I found the car fun to drive handling well in the city as well as on the highway. Steering is light and accurate. The ride is smoother than I expected. The car comes with standard features seen in only a few, if any, of its competitors. The 6 cylinder engine is a must without which the car would be sluggish.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best SUV

ciagins, 07/23/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I've had it for almost 4 months and it's great. Love the way it handles - it's zippy! Had a Jeep Grand Cherokee before and it was a chore to drive. The XC90 is fun. Lots of room, seats are comfortable - I feel safe in Seattle traffic. Gas mileage is only 15 mpg and the hesitation when you accelorate at low speeds are negatives.

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