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I'm shopping for a mid-size/crossover SUV. We had pretty much decided on the Highlander, until I saw the XC90.
Now I'm stuck. The Highlander seems to get great reviews in terms of reliability, whereas the XC90 gets terrible reviews (according to Consumer Reports and other random google-ing I've done).
I like the looks of the Volvo better, and the safety factor is huge. I would like a car that I know will last a LONG time, but I don't want to have to worry about huge engine/transmission/drive system issues down the road, which is what concerns me about the XC90.
Hoping to buy used, and it seems like it will be easier to find a Volvo used and at a better deal than a Highlander. Not opposed to buying new though...it's just hard to stomach the drive off the lot depreciation!
Any suggestions or advice to help make the decision easier?
THANKS!
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With the XC90, expect little, annoying issues (speakers falling off, windows not closing, broken interior parts) and high maintenance costs. The XC90 also eats tires. I cannot recommend the T6 ('03-'05). Stay away no matter the deal.
I bought mine used and have had 15,000 beautiful problem free miles. Mine was taken good care of and I simply love it. I would get this over the highlander any day. 1) looks better as you said 2) is a luxury company and Toyota is not 3) drives like a tank yet is very fast for a heavy SUV and feels safe. I get good mileage as well. Every used car needs TLC so I say go with an XC90, just not the T6 as so many people would say. I didn't go wrong and I hope this helps.
... The Highlander seems to get great reviews in terms of reliability, whereas the XC90 gets terrible reviews (according to Consumer Reports and other random google-ing I've done).
I like the looks of the Volvo better, and the safety factor is huge. I would like a car that I know will last a LONG time, but I don't want to have to worry about huge engine/transmission/drive system issues down the road, which is what concerns me about the XC90.
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I can't recommend XC90 -just traded in a 2005 V8 w/ only 46K miles -had too many problems, some of them more then once...
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'05 XC90 V8 12 speaker stereo, HID lights- DW's car -gone now, replaced by Q5
'95 850 GLT -175000+ miles -now my son's
'08 Land Rover LR2
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XC90 or Highlander?
