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XC90 FWD

posted by  someone claiming to be SarahQ on  Thu Jul 15 11:14 CST 2010 [RELATED]

A friend told me about this website and I wanted to get an opinion on the xc90 T5 FWD..I have read about the AWD but nothing on the FWD. I have found one I am very interested in but wanted to research a little and get ideas from people who know.... Thanks so much!








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    XC90 FWD

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jul 15 11:52 CST 2010
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    It is not a "T5" engine, it is a 2.5T engine which has a light pressure turbo to bring the bhp to 208. At 70mph and up hill, it will strain. the XC90 is still heavy with a lot of frontal area to mess up the coefficient of drag, even though the FWD version is a few hundred pounds lighter than the AWD.

    Most of the 2.5T did not come with a 3rd row seat.

    I prefer the V70, with better mpg and more storage.

    Klaus

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      XC90 FWD

      posted by  someone claiming to be SarahQ on  Fri Jul 16 08:21 CST 2010 [RELATED]

      Thank you that has been helpful. I have infant twins and safety and reliability is tops on my list. I have an 850 now but at 310k miles its time to start looking. Again, thank you!








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        Twins

        posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jul 17 14:22 CST 2010
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        Do not bother with an XC90. Depending if you live in a snow belt get an XC70 or V70 with FWD in non-snow area.

        Both models have all the safety you need, plus it is lower to the ground so you can load the duble stroller in the rear.

        A friend of mine, a real car snob, is having twins and I suggested he sell his Audi S4 and get a Honda minivan. Gobbs of room, the power doors open with the remote, made for kids, low step in height, but get one with all the optional safety gear. My friend, not too swift bought a Q7, and he is going to regret it as soon as they fill up the rear with the double stroller and try to squeeze in a suitcase and 2 diaper bags!!

        Klaus
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          Twins

          posted by  someone claiming to be SarahQ on  Mon Jul 19 03:03 CST 2010 [RELATED]

          I am going to test drive a 2007 XC70 this evening afer work. This has been VERY helpful and I thank you for your input. Warmest regards








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            Twins

            posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 19 04:40 CST 2010
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            Welcome to the Volvo crowd! A very nice car, just make sure it has service records so that you will know what service it will need in the next year.

            The timing belt and tensioner get replaced at 105,000 miles, the cabin filter gets replaced annually, it uses 89 octane gasoline which is 10 cents more than regular(no big deal). If the XC70 has a kiddie seat in the rear, remember that it is for kiddies only and you will not be able to see tham from the rearview mirror.

            Please try to check out a Honda mini-van. The space is amazing!

            Klaus
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          A V70 with snow tirew will be fine

          posted by  V7driver on  Sat Jul 17 15:16 CST 2010
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          Even a FWD V70 with genuine snow tires will do remarkably well in snowy conditions.

          Your friend's Q7 is one of those trendy new machines that is neither truck nor car, but rather an expensive, high-fuel-use compromise that weighs as much as a truck but doesn't have the function. The BMW X6 is the most extreme of the breed - utterly useless and purely designed to be a statement machine to impress the leaser's social set. They are the consequence of a resource like gasoline being incredibly cheap in our society.







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