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3.63 out of 5 stars

XC90 Transmission Nightmares

idealltg, 10/15/2007
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My '05 T6 XC90 has already had three transmissions replaced. Lucky for me it's all under warranty but based on the frequency of the problem I'm afraid that the new transmission will fail after my warranty has expired. Looks like the only solution for my problem, since I cannot use the lemon law, will be to get rid of this thing as soon as I get it back. The dealer has had it now for two weeks. They can't figure out why the new transmission went out after only one week!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Driving Vehicle Ever Owned

Best Driving Vehicle, 02/05/2007
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T Fwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This vehicle was bought used with about 15,000 miles as an early lease return. We have loved the way this SUV drives and it is a true pleasure. This vehicle is the best, smoothest driving vehicle I have ever owned. With about 26 cars, trucks and SUV's owned, that says alot. Performance has been satisfactory with the stock turbo 5- cyl. and have no complaints. Quality of some of the interior has been disappointing however and considering the price when new, is not equal. Body is solid, no problems. Sound system is great! All in all, we are very happy to have bought this SUV, our first Volvo.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent

arek, 12/05/2006
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

great driving on first row. Second row center seat is not comfortable, design only for kids seat. Location cruse control button on steering wheel is very bad.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my XC90

Lin, 11/03/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I am totally pleased with my 2005 XC90. The ride is a dream and the handling is great. I feel safer in this vehicle than any other car. My other car is a 2004 Corvette which is totally fun to drive. The Volvo is fun too. I wish I did not have the 3rd row seats but that is the way it came. It was the only red XC90 that I could find in So. Calif. so I took it with the extra seats that will never be used. My choice. They are only made for little children. Adults would never fit. Next one, and there will be a next one will not have the 3rd row seats. Summary: I LOVE my XC90!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 XC 90 V8

mf3681, 07/26/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great initial quality. The V8 is a strong performer with decent in town fuel economy. The vehicle is still in break-in and I expect mileage to improve.

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