Should I buy an XC90?
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I think the older ones are not so good value as a fair bit can go wrong at high miles.
What about a Pathfinder ??
I think the older ones are not so good value as a fair bit can go wrong at high miles.
What about a Pathfinder ??
If I were you and wanted an XC90, I would increase my budget a bit to about £14-15k. Then you get some better value cars without intergalactic mileage. If that is too much, you would probably get better value elsewhere.
I have had my XC90 from new for 6 1/2 years now, and it is brilliant. A few niggly little things have gone wrong (2 reversing sensors, a fuel gauge sender unit, mouldy-smelling air con, battery not charging properly), but over this time period, that is not too bad. I expect to keep it for another 2-3 years, so that probably speaks for itself.
The XC90 is not cheap to run. If you do many miles, the fuel costs begin to bite. They eat tyres as well, particularly around town.
If your mileage is very low, how about a petrol 2.5 litre version? They are much cheaper to buy than the diesel, and don't suffer from the hesitation that the diesels do when pulling away.
I have had my XC90 from new for 6 1/2 years now, and it is brilliant. A few niggly little things have gone wrong (2 reversing sensors, a fuel gauge sender unit, mouldy-smelling air con, battery not charging properly), but over this time period, that is not too bad. I expect to keep it for another 2-3 years, so that probably speaks for itself.
The XC90 is not cheap to run. If you do many miles, the fuel costs begin to bite. They eat tyres as well, particularly around town.
If your mileage is very low, how about a petrol 2.5 litre version? They are much cheaper to buy than the diesel, and don't suffer from the hesitation that the diesels do when pulling away.
Jazzerd said:
I wouldn't bet on a new version anytime soon. I bought mine 5 years ago and they were talking about a new version then...
& when it does it will either be hideous like thishttp://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/e63519e1-cbaa...
or 10-15k dearer per model spec
or both !
rog007 said:
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Since when did they have 7 seats?
I was joking ! the look is similar thats all.Since when did they have 7 seats?
Seriously I can see them going like the Kia Sportage when the outgoing model was 12-13K (after discounts) & the new one 17k +
XC90 - 30K odd for the outgoing model (after discounts) new one 40k +
I think the value in XC90's is the 3-4 year old range unless someone can afford brand new.
We've just bought an 04 D5 se after lots of looking - there's some real crappy abused cars out there being touted for strong money. I wasn't bothered about the year as I have a private plate to go on, so for a change I bought the best condition car I found - just happened to be cheaper than most too.
Prices for used cars still seem strong to me, hopefully I've bought a good one that will last a few years!
Prices for used cars still seem strong to me, hopefully I've bought a good one that will last a few years!
mattman said:
We've just bought an 04 D5 se after lots of looking - there's some real crappy abused cars out there being touted for strong money. I wasn't bothered about the year as I have a private plate to go on, so for a change I bought the best condition car I found - just happened to be cheaper than most too.
Prices for used cars still seem strong to me, hopefully I've bought a good one that will last a few years!
I'm considering an XC90 D5 of similar vintage. Could i be rude enough to ask how much coin that set you back and the mileage to give me a bit of a bench mark?Prices for used cars still seem strong to me, hopefully I've bought a good one that will last a few years!
wiliferus said:
I'm considering an XC90 D5 of similar vintage. Could i be rude enough to ask how much coin that set you back and the mileage to give me a bit of a bench mark?
No problem - 8995 with 85k on the clock, 2 owners, full service history, just had a service, new discs and pads and had the RSE fitted too - couple of thousand miles in and going wellI think they are great. I bought our 2004 D5 just over six years ago and have taken it from 20,000 miles to 120,000.
Over that time it has averaged 30-32mpg, tyres lasting around 20-25,000 miles (favourites have been General Grabbers). Front discs have been replaced twice. Rear parking sensors have played up two or three times. The only other failure has been the inter-cooler which split due to corrosion. Other expenses which seem to be common and worth looking for in the service records, are front suspension bushes and engine mounts.
With decent four-season tyres they are surprisingly capable off road and certainly don't disgrace themselves. In every other department, I think that they are hard to beat.
Over that time it has averaged 30-32mpg, tyres lasting around 20-25,000 miles (favourites have been General Grabbers). Front discs have been replaced twice. Rear parking sensors have played up two or three times. The only other failure has been the inter-cooler which split due to corrosion. Other expenses which seem to be common and worth looking for in the service records, are front suspension bushes and engine mounts.
With decent four-season tyres they are surprisingly capable off road and certainly don't disgrace themselves. In every other department, I think that they are hard to beat.
Took the plunge and bought a new one as needed something now and no immediate sign of the new version. Got it in ice white and my it does look grand! Super quality, very user friendly and full of good stuff, if a little sluggish (got the oil burner) compared to the petrol one I tested. That should see me through until the new one's been out a year and they've sorted all the snags.
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