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20K+ and Still Liking it
20K+, 04/24/2009
2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've driven the XC90 for 20K+ miles still love it. Mileage is almost always over 20. Trips - Norway/Sweden 1,700 miles - 23.8 mpg. Upper Midwest 2,400 - 23.4 mpg. New England - 3,400 miles 23.7 mpg. Amazingly good mileage. Comfort can't be beat. Have had ZERO problems, not even one repair trip to the dealer. It will be a long time before I trade-in this car.
Love it!
Lars Hoej, 06/17/2008
2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My fourth Volvo, but SUV. A 2008 V8 Special Edition with practically all options. Paid $56,000 and have no regrets. The ride is smooth, steering responsive and road grip and stability far better than my wife's Acura MDX. Second row a bit cramped, but as it is meant for kids and they are more interested in the entertainment system, it's not a big issue. Air condition for the rear seats is on all the time, as it enhances the over-all airflow. The air quality system and BLIS makes highway traffic very comfortable. I drive the car pretty hard and has a mileage below 12, but the V8 sound is so great that it's hard not to use the power.
Fun to drive and look at
Stevepei, 02/17/2009
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I was going to buy a Lexus RX350 but told the salesman that I had another appointment at the Volvo dealership that morning. I would most probably come back to close the deal with him after the appointment. After a test drive of Volvo XC90, I changed my mind right away. The car felt smooth, sturdy, and macho, having an excellent road grip at highway curves. I have driven the car for almost 5 months since then and never had a problem with its workmanship. Believe it or not, it is also a head turner on highway. One major complaint I have about the car is gas mileage, so far I have 14.8 m/g. Another complaint is its slow acceleration, but I have learned to live with that.
Solid SUV
Fuzzball, 02/02/2009
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We leased this SUV after 7 leases of Volvo cars before it. We had outgrown any car they make and this is a perfect fit. Lots of room, extra row of seats, (not much room there) and all the emenities needed. The ride is solid, plenty of room for me, (6'2'') amd a son of the same size. The premium sound is great, there is more than enough power to enter the highway safely and easily, braking is solid also. Car looks great, very reliable and lots of room in the back for luggage and whatever you pick up at Home Depot. The leather seats are as comfortable as at home, heat is great, have yet to do a summer with the black leather interior, but we are not concerned.
Bad Transmissions
Shane, 12/13/2018
updated 12/14/2021
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought a used 2009 Volco XC90. After extensive research found out there are major transmission problems with a lot of their vehicles from around 2008 and back. Worse yet, the cost to have it replaced or repaired is extremely high. Anywhere from $3000 to $7000. There was a class action suit on their vehicles with T6 transmissions. The valve body alone is $1000 just for the part. Regret buying mine but fortunately I know how to do a lot of major work and have no choice but to plow through getting mine fixed. Just read many of the Volvo transmission forums on the internet and you'll see the extensive problem that exists.
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