re: What’s your first impression of The Volvo XC90?

Posted by tigerjjs

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:03 am to PearlJam

I know. She’s put 60k miles on it though, and we’ve had it almost 2 years.

Posted by Gaston

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:05 am to NewIberiaHaircut

The turbo 4 is more than enough in the XC60, not sure about the 90. It's so darn electronic that it feels infinitely responsive, I think a V8 would be too laggy. The transmission and pedals (and steering...suspension too if you get air ride) feel has 'modes' like most vehicles, so typically we put it in Dynamic to prevent auto shut off. It's just the easiest way.

It's a full electronic vehicle, so it kind of jives with the 4 cylinder better than you'd think. The engine is rarely out of sync with a good gear in the transmission. My wife likes to keep her foot on the gas when she changes modes, so it does happen some times.

This post was edited on 7/20/18 at 9:09 am

Posted by udtiger

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:23 am to Chad504boy

I like it.

I wonder how long the SJWs are going to let Volvo continue to use the symbol for men as it's emblem?

Posted by trillhog

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:32 am to Chad504boy

i drove one of these for a weekend and it sucked. the engine always felt like it was searching for the right gear. The transmission is so busy that it wears you out. and don't get me started on the stop/start

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Posted by SoFla Tideroller

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:33 am to Chad504boy

Nice station wagon

Posted by achenator

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:35 am to trillhog

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and don't get me started on the stop/start

welcome to just about every new car. As models change we will see more vehicles that will be harder to disable that feature

Posted by TigerGman

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 9:39 am to trillhog

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the engine always felt like it was searching for the right gear. The transmission is so busy that it wears you out.

I don't find that to be the case at all, what drive mode was it in?

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don't get me started on the stop/start

Agree on that but rumor is a software up date coming. Also Dynamic Mode cancels it.

Posted by Gaston

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:17 am to TigerGman

Thread needs more pics.

Posted by Chad504boy

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:58 am to Gaston

that's the 60?

Posted by Grassy1

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:59 am to Chad504boy

Another boring volvo

Posted by Gaston

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 10:59 am to Chad504boy

Yea, too bad I can only down vote myself once.

This post was edited on 7/20/18 at 11:02 am

Posted by i am dan

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 1:44 pm to just1dawg

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Pros: Fantastic seats

The most comfortable seat I have ever sat in was in a Honda Accord. It was one of the fully loaded touring sedans with leather of course. Funny but true. Better than the BMW 7 series. Me and my wife both have leather and neither is that comfortable. :sadface:

I was actually that impressed.

This post was edited on 7/20/18 at 1:53 pm

Posted by member12

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 2:19 pm to Chad504boy

Volvo makes a good crossover.

Just bought my wife one.

Posted by just1dawg

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Posted on 7/20/18 at 3:50 pm to i am dan

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The most comfortable seat I have ever sat in was in a Honda Accord. It was one of the fully loaded touring sedans with leather of course.

I actually agree with this. I test drove a V6 Accord coupe with leather in 2009 and thought the driver's seat was outstanding.