Oly 850 returns, now just a driver, new XC90

Oly850 · Post by **Oly850** » 26 Jan 2018, 13:16

Hi gang, I'm back on MVS. Spent the last two years fighting stage IV cancer, and had to hang up my wrenches unfortunately. I broke a rib turning a wrench on an Audi and it turned out to be prostate cancer that had spread. That was two years ago but I'm still here.

Good news is I still have my wits about me and can offer advice, AND the wife and I just bought a swell new 2017 XC90 T6 Incription.

It's the best Volvo I've ever owned, hands down.

Glad to be back.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 26 Jan 2018, 14:16

Oly 850: Glad to hear that your health problems are under control. Best wishes and prayers.

As to the 2017 that looks like my wife's ride, but hers is black.

Couple items - the car likes to eat tires. I have had mine rotated every 5k when I do an oil change. I pay the extra. Each time tires are rotated you can hear road noise showing strange wear. We are at about 25k on our rig and I figure 30k is it for the original tires.

Next the bolsters love to get dirty. You need to stay on top of this.

I agree the new Xc90 is a great ride and has been pretty easy to own so far.

Now for the 2004 XC90 that has been a nightmare the last 5k. Tranny, front and rear diff being replaced.

Oly850 · Post by **Oly850** » 26 Jan 2018, 14:37

Thanks man!

Good advice on the tires thank you. Mine has Pirelli 275/35 R22's, the 22" rims look cool but I would have preferred smaller rims and tires with more sidewall. New rubber for this thing is like $320 per wheel, ugh.

There is a 40 series tire size that is more common that might be worth a try but I doubt the car would like it without a trip to the dealership to reprogram things.

Post by **abscate** » 27 Jan 2018, 05:36

Welcome back and drive it like you just stole some life back...

Post by **shiloh51933** » 27 Jan 2018, 08:38

Welcome back to MVS and stay healthy. I love the new XC90, it's gorgeous and Volvo really stepped there game up a few notches with the XC90's new platform. Actually all of there new vehicles are top notch, quite an impressive line-UP. I see you owned a 1996 Volvo 850GLT at one point. We owned a 1996 Volvo 850GLT and that was the Volvo that hooked us on these vehicles. What a great car, it was very comfortable , had all the bells/whistles, latest safety equipment. I probably put 300,000 mules on her before an exhaust value went. Since that Volvo I bought my wife a 2004 XC70, myself a '98 V70XC, 2000 V70XCSE & another '98 V70XC with under 100k on odometer. Enjoy your XC90! !