What year and verison of XC90 is the best to buy used?
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The T6 is a 2.9L inline 6 with twin turbos. The 2.5T is a 2.5L inline 5 cylinder with a single turbo. Volvo makes several 5 cylinder engines and the T5 designation is already used by a different variation of it.
I would never recommend anyone buy a T6 XC90, unless the transmission, radiator, transmission cooler and lines have been replaced and the TCM software is up to date. And even then, I would suggest a 2.5T. It is much more reliable.
I would never recommend anyone buy a T6 XC90, unless the transmission, radiator, transmission cooler and lines have been replaced and the TCM software is up to date. And even then, I would suggest a 2.5T. It is much more reliable.
Does the 2.5L at least have some speedy ZOOOM pick up to it? I have to say, I was always proud of my wagon - the V70 could sure move. Getting around in the Chicago area traffic is much easier when
you have some testosterone in spherical shapes under your hood.
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@ArdentlyOpposed: I just purchased a 2.5t and it is not fast, but unless you are used to a sports car, it gets around fine. My wife is taking some time to adjust because she's never driven a turbo and gives it more throttle while waiting for the turbo to spool and then it takes off on her. I told her to be patient and the power will be there. My last Volvo was a 850 Turbo and the XC90 feels more powerful than that.
Thanks to everyone in this thread. I have been looking at XC90s for a few months and knowing about the t6 issues helped us decide on the 2.5t and we found a beautiful 2005 AWD with 60,0000 miles on it. We are very pleased.
Thanks to everyone in this thread. I have been looking at XC90s for a few months and knowing about the t6 issues helped us decide on the 2.5t and we found a beautiful 2005 AWD with 60,0000 miles on it. We are very pleased.
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@ArdentlyOpposed: I just purchased a 2.5t and it is not fast, but unless you are used to a sports car, it gets around fine. My wife is taking some time to adjust because she's never driven a turbo and gives it more throttle while waiting for the turbo to spool and then it takes off on her. I told her to be patient and the power will be there. My last Volvo was a 850 Turbo and the XC90 feels more powerful than that.
Thanks to everyone in this thread. I have been looking at XC90s for a few months and knowing about the t6 issues helped us decide on the 2.5t and we found a beautiful 2005 AWD with 60,0000 miles on it. We are very pleased.
Thanks to everyone in this thread. I have been looking at XC90s for a few months and knowing about the t6 issues helped us decide on the 2.5t and we found a beautiful 2005 AWD with 60,0000 miles on it. We are very pleased.
I am still looking and getting very, very aggravated.
I understand what you are saying about the turbo kicking in. I just have a *need* for a little extra speed if you know where I am coming from. That moment, where the bag in front of you, won't move and you know there is room... There are all sorts of moments. I had a lot of them in the V70, which was surprising! In Chicago type traffic I need them. ;+) I'm not crazy or anything - I just need that little extra oomph. I HAVE TO HAVE IT!
I love to drive. If it becomes a reflex, it becomes an accident waiting to happen. I feel like I need a cigarette now.
Est mechanical man, if the T6 had the tranny overhauled but not replaced (just asking), is that a possibility or a negative still?
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Well, as for me - unfortunately, the one I was attempting to purchase was already purchased - the scumbags didn't have the decency to tell me they had a deposit on the vehicle already. I mean, really.
I am still looking and getting very, very aggravated.
I understand what you are saying about the turbo kicking in. I just have a *need* for a little extra speed if you know where I am coming from. That moment, where the bag in front of you, won't move and you know there is room... There are all sorts of moments. I had a lot of them in the V70, which was surprising! In Chicago type traffic I need them. ;+) I'm not crazy or anything - I just need that little extra oomph. I HAVE TO HAVE IT!
I love to drive. If it becomes a reflex, it becomes an accident waiting to to. I feel like I need a cigarette now.
Est mechanical man, if the T6 had the tranny overhauled but not replaced (just asking), is that a possibility or a negative still?
I am still looking and getting very, very aggravated.
I understand what you are saying about the turbo kicking in. I just have a *need* for a little extra speed if you know where I am coming from. That moment, where the bag in front of you, won't move and you know there is room... There are all sorts of moments. I had a lot of them in the V70, which was surprising! In Chicago type traffic I need them. ;+) I'm not crazy or anything - I just need that little extra oomph. I HAVE TO HAVE IT!
I love to drive. If it becomes a reflex, it becomes an accident waiting to to. I feel like I need a cigarette now.
Est mechanical man, if the T6 had the tranny overhauled but not replaced (just asking), is that a possibility or a negative still?
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