Considering buying a 2.5T XC90

shanegtr · Post by **shanegtr** » 13 Aug 2014, 17:07

Hi guys, Im considering buying an XC90, mainly a 2.5T. Im steering away from the T6's as I've read they like to eat gearboxes. Any common faults to be on the lookout for with these? Im fairly familiar with my old V40 now but I know nothing about the XC90 in general

Post by **oragex** » 13 Aug 2014, 18:08

2006 and up appear to had less issues http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/volvo/xc90/

shanegtr · Post by **shanegtr** » 13 Aug 2014, 22:04

seems to confirm a lot of the T6 gearbox issues in that link

Post by **cn90** » 14 Aug 2014, 09:03

Get the 2.5T, I have it and love it.

If > 100K miles, make sure you replace the timing belt, mechanical tensioner and idler pulley.

MRJEL · Post by **MRJEL** » 16 Aug 2014, 07:41

I have been thrilled with my 04 XC90. Upgraded from an 850 wagon, which was becoming hard to get in and out of!

The XC90 was found with a bad motor (teenager + spring break + no oil = cheap price!) Original sticker in car was 44K, I have slightly over 3K in it! 125,000 miles! about 60,000 miles on the '08 S80 2.5 replacement motor! It is an AWD which I would not have chosen. But after engine replacement, and getting the "boogies" out, it has been wonderful! 10 year old body design that is as stylish today as it was then!