I'm looking at a used 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 automatic transmission with 140k miles on it. Seller wants 8000 for it, I love the look and layout of the car, can anyone give me any thoughts on it's reliability, known issues etc? Thanks!

 

Not in any sense of the word.

 

I'm hearing that a lot, do you like the CX70s or same thing? I'm leaning towards a 2008 V70 is great shape, any advice? Thanks.

 

The XC70 and V70 are much better. 2005 or 2006 XC70 would be a better bet than 2001-2004. The inline 6 in the 2008 had some oil consumption issues. But if that specific 2008 hasn't had a problem yet, it likely won't.

 

Good to know, the CX90 looks like it guzzles a lot of gas too, on top of not sounding terribly reliable. I like the look of the V70s and the CX70 too. How do you like the V40s and V50s compared to the V70s? I see about an equal amount online, definitely leaning towards a couple clean V70s at the moment. Will be making a move soon.

 

The XC90 isn't bad as long as you don't get the T6. The 5 cylinder is very reliable.

The V40 and V50 aren't bad.

 

That's good to know... I was hearing a lot of negative things about the CX90 T6 including transmission problems but nothing about the T5 version. I will keep looking but I am really liking the 2000s V70s.

 

Funny you also find some really well kept early 90s 240s etc that look great! I found this one:

1992 VOLVO 240 WAGON 1 OWNER SUPER CLEAN!!!

Almost tempting in a really non-realistic way.