Used 2004 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
SUV of the future
Bought a rare used 2003 XC90 just last month to replace a 1994 Toyota Landcruiser my wife decided she just couldn't handle anymore. SHE LOVES IT and I've never seen her give a thought to an automobile before. I agree with her completely whenever she lets me behind the wheel. It's good looking, nimble and we feel safe when carting the family around in the Colorado high country.
Drove many, chose one.
The XC90 T6 drives close to my Audi A4 Avant without the cornering ability. The acceleration at higher speeds is insane, a big deal for those who spend a bit of time on the highway. I disagree with Edmunds on the third row seat criticism; the second row slides forward and back to create better space configs, and I tested both rows myself - I am 6 feet tall, over 200 lbs. A road trip may be out of the question, but still... Biggest con is mileage, but Volvo makes up for it with ULEV and PremAir (if your considerations are environmental).
- T6 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,999121 mi away
- T6 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,500471 mi away
- 2.5T 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,999517 mi away
Roadwarrior
In 5 months we have driven our XC-90 over 14k miles thru the Sierras and Rocky Mtns, the midwest and the deserts, with no quality problems. It delivers a great ride with a good driving range in all conditions. At 550 miles per day, we never were exhausted at days end because of the comfortable interior. This car is fun to drive.
XC 90 Big disapointment
car is fun to drive but not built very well. Have had 3 interior trim pieces fall off, Rear seat leather came apart (had it fixed 3 times) Car hesitates at shift points (feels like you took you foot off the gas) Surgers under hard acceleration, 3rd row seat hardware broke, rear stereo control broke, CD changer had to be replaced, Key unit had to be replaced, engine has a rattle, turdo whines under deceleration, lights on switches too dim, can not see in sunlight. One of the worst cars I have owned. Have bought BMWs for last 20 yrs. I wish I had not changed. Volvo has been no help
Now if it was just more fuel efficient..
The smallest, most car-like, SUV with the capacity to hold 7 passengers, IMHO. Also the safest SUV on the road. What more could you want for hauling kids around. The back seat is cramped for any adult, but the tradeoff is appropriate to keep the size down. The only problem I have is with its poor fuel efficiency, but that was expected when I bought it.