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Used 2003 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

It's an awesome car, hands down!!

mykalm99, 04/10/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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It's the best thing on the road. Nothing else comes close!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Built like a TANK

red1958, 05/09/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Anyone that doubts the safety of this vehicle, read on. Within 3 days my wife and I have been rear-ended. The first one was my wife, she was hit in the back by a Camry at about 15-20 MPH. Last night I was hit in the rear by a Mustang on the freeway, it must have been going about 45-50 MPH. The damage to the XC90 in both accidents was minimal, marks on the bumper, while both of the other cars had major hood and fender damage. If anyone has any thoughts about their kids being safe in the 3 row of this vehicle, I'm here to tell you DON"T because the hype about the safety of the XC90 is true and I'm living proof.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

very good car

leunam, 01/18/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Having driven one for about a month now, I think it's an excellent car. Handling is great, between an RX 300 and an X5. Finish is very good.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Ball and Chain

XC90 Owner, 06/22/2008
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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We bought our XC90 used, knowing that it had a couple of problems to fix, but thought that the discount of buying it used would make up the difference, were we wrong. After multiple trips to the Volvo dealership for engine light issues, door seal leaks, transmission seal leaks, brake master cylinder leak/failure, and several other small engine repairs. We've deemed the check engine light the "$1000 light", because every time it comes on or we make a trip to the dealership for repairs it costs at least $1000. Great idea for Volvo's first SUV, but plagued with problems. Later years don't seem to be much better. Fun to drive, looks great, way too expensive to maintain and repair!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

New XC90

David Vener, 04/14/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Picked it up last week. Very, very comfortable to drive and wonderful headroom (I'm 6'4"). Feels a little sluggish with the T6; probably should have gotten the T5 for a sportier feel and better mileage. Overall thrilled with car.

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