Considering v90

tmctague · Post by **tmctague** » 06 Aug 2010, 14:53

Hi, I'm new to the forum.

We are considering a Volvo purchase. Have looked at v70 (2000-2005), XC90 (2005) S40 (2000-2001) and V90 (1998). Have read Edmunds, KBB and this forum.

Was considering the 2005 XC90 since I was at a Health and Safety conference during that year in France, and I saw a driver safety presnetation in which the presenter showed that the XC90 is the safest car on the market for rollovers. His presentation, with graphic pictures of crashes with dummies placed where your head would be during the crash, was very convincing. However the KBB reviews are disappointing in terms of expensive repairs...any comments?

We like the v70 XC, reviews seem OK - wondering which year begins the side curtain airbags for back seat passengers? I know that in 2007 the side curtain airbags had a length increase to reach children, but what about before that? I'm looking for earliest (cheapest) model that has the curtain bags in the back.

Have an opportunity to purchase a '98 v90. No rear seat side curtain air bags, but I'm intrigued that the model was only produced for one year, and the reviews are sparse but good. Last year Swedish made. Comments? Should I buy this car? 132k mileage and 4,500.

Thanks.

jest2525 · Post by **jest2525** » 06 Aug 2010, 15:08

Check out my post response at:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =2&t=31651

Don't get me wrong. The V90 is a sweet vehicle but it is high maintenance, especially at 12 years old. If you're a tinkerer you should be okay with it.

tmctague · Post by **tmctague** » 06 Aug 2010, 15:16

Still thinking about it. Anyone else have comments?

shade tree · Post by **shade tree** » 07 Aug 2010, 16:29

V90 is just a 960. Volvo changed the way of numbering their models around this time. I have a 97 960 wagon with 227,000 and still going strong.