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New XC90 Anything to look out for?

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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HRPOWER
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New XC90 Anything to look out for?

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A man told me he was getting 43mpg also..!?

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If there is a mountain with a 43 mile descent I can see it happening .

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I've been told the same thing. Things to know:
1. They are typically in the UK, measuring fuel in Imperial Gallons, not US Gallons. Imperial gallons are ~20% bigger.
2. They are typically diesel
Which is why I'm happy when I drive on the freeway and get 28 MPG in my US V8!
11 XC60 137k
08 V50 Project... Still in pieces
05 XC90 V8 213k
95 854T 350k Still my favorite daily driver
02 V70 186k+ Gave to my daughter, still going strong
03 S80 111k (crashed, but driver walked away unhurt)
93 945T 217k (gone to be parted out)
87 245 300k+ sold, still going afaik
84 264 Diesel, RIP at 160k
78 242 manual everything.
73 P1800ES, fun until the rust set in...

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