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5 out of 5 stars

Wow what took me so long!!!!

TCN II, 02/05/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
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It is absolutely the best purchase i have ever made. It is comfortable, wonderful to drive and lots of room for "baseball stuff"

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4.75 out of 5 stars

SUV to Strongly Consider

Xopher_02467, 03/10/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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We've looked at every mid to large sized SUV over the last couple of years, waiting for one to come along that was extraordinarily safe; of high quality design and build; and with three rows of seats. The XC90 fits the bill perfectly. The 3rd row is usable by almost everyone - kid and adults alike, and when stored the cargo area is large. The SUV drives like a car, and you feel completely in control at all times, even during our nasty winter weather. All in all probably my favorite car I've ever owned.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

XC-90 Horiible reliabiliy

Rich4rennlist, 05/17/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I purchased a 2005 Volvo XC90 for my wife. She was driving a ML 320 and did not enjoy the drive nor the styling. We've enjoyed the owner's driving school which was offered by Volvo for its owners but everything else has been a huge headache. The XC90 has been at the dealer 6 times since purchase (the car is only 5 months old). The check engine light came on 2 days after I've purchased the car. The dealer has not been able to figure out the problem. Everytime the car is at the dealer, they are confident that the problem is solved. They were wrong 6 times. It makes my wonder if any of the safety features are in working order. I can't wait to get rid of it. I regret purchasing it.

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4 out of 5 stars

check engine 2 times in 5 months

gpkng, 03/12/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Returned to dealer for check engine 2 times and 3 times because the windshield washer fluid does not work when temperature is below freezing. Still not fixed. I wonder if anybody else had the same problem. They changed a valve, but did not correct the problem. Scared to drive when it snows - defeats the reason for purchasing a SUV.I am taking it in again.May be I should get a new car. Otherwise drives well. 3rd row seating is too crammed.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My favorite vehicle to date

mike, 05/26/2005
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T Fwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
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This vehicle gives a great ride to both the driver and front seat passenger. The second row is great for medium- sized adults and children. As for the third row, I would say that only small children would be absolutely comfortable on a long trip (or a short one for that manner). I feel really good about the many safety features included in the vehicle and that is the main reason I bought it primarly for my wife to drive.

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