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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

BEATS THE X5

ericave, 06/05/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
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If you want a car the thinks its an SUV, then the XC90 is for you. There's no other explanation for it, its the first SUV that's more car than most cars. About 99.9% of SUV owners are never going to take their SUV's off- road, so why pay for all those extras you don't need. For the urban jungle the XC90 is perfect, with the X5 coming in at second, look at all the reviews.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

All You'll Ever Need ...

buddy c, 06/02/2003
2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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We took delivery on a metallic green 2003 XC90 T-6 about a month ago, and have found it to be everything as advertised -- and more. Volvo managed to maintain the unmistakable look and quality "feel" of a Volvo, with room GALORE in the vehicle and -- not incidentally -- a magnificent sound system, kid-friendly features, and in my opinion, sure (if unspectacular) performance. A big-time winner in my book!

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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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