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4 out of 5 stars

Good buy, but not a flawless car

gilles bourdier, 04/25/2010
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Car is a 2005.Roomy and comfortable. Has not let us down so far ( at 55000km). It looks good and not too big. Still manoeuvrable in town, despite a high turning radius. Parts and tires are durable. Fuel economy is very good on the open road and highway (12/13 l/100), much worse in town (18/20 l/100) HOWEVER, car is hefty and ponderous, taking away any driving pleasure. Steering wheel too low, even when adjusted, sunroof lets in way too much wind noise. Leather quality of seats poor. Engine feels suprisingly strained and whining under effort. Exhaust sound is a letdown. Sounds like a German V6, not a V8. Disturbing loud clunks and thumps over road bumps. Good, but not flawless

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5 out of 5 stars

Love this vehical

Josh, 11/14/2015
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
11 of 20 people found this review helpful

What a great vehical. I would recommend the volvo xc90 t6, what a well made suv. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive

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3.25 out of 5 stars

First and LAST! DO NOT BUY

Sarah McCarthy, 05/03/2010
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle and within 60 days these were replaced: blower motor, locking mechanism on fuel door, entire rear differential, front rotars and Brakes, latches on 3rd row seats, 2 wheel bearings, and 4 new tires. I am very sad because I LOVED how it looked and felt- but it literally is falling apart underneath me. I will never purchase another Volvo XC90 and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

my 05 xc 90 V8

cdoc, 02/12/2006
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love the thing, but in the hills where I live, I am getting 13.5mpg. Too much gas in these days of high price and world concerns. Sounds hokey, but we gotta live in this world a long time and 13.5 is just unacceptable...

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4.75 out of 5 stars

V8 XC90

MF3681, 07/04/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great fit and finish. The V8 comes with the 7 seat package, rear A/C, leather, etc. Still brand new but no initial problems, just like a high end Japanese car. Performance is excellent and the vehicle handles very well.

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