Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Right lads im looking at the xc90 d5 as a possible next truck, i do like the discos but cant be arsed with the money wasted trying to keep them on the road, have any of you had any experiences with the volvos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,458 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 What age of an XC90 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Just depends on condition, also which is better manual or auto? Obviously not the new 2.0 diesels, the older gen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,429 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 I wouldn’t touch a Volvo with a barge pole now, I’ve had two, just seen off the latest one after throwing more money than I care to think about at it. Same with the first one. Main dealers service is both massively expensive and shit and lots of the things that go wrong can only be done main dealer. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 5,573 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 I've got one , they're a money pit , if you find a good example with low mileage and full service history then probably a good shout trawl through a few FB groups and you get a feel of what's involved. Mine has had extensive servicing done by a mate, all the fluids , gearbox flush, they eat tyres, I'm doing about 25mpg I spoke to him Friday about chucking a new steering pump on it and flogging it. I like it , it's big and fun, but I can't justify sticking £100 in it every week, his disco just cost £700 in tax , check XC90 models and years as some are £500 tax. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 11 minutes ago, Borr said: I've got one , they're a money pit , if you find a good example with low mileage and full service history then probably a good shout trawl through a few FB groups and you get a feel of what's involved. Mine has had extensive servicing done by a mate, all the fluids , gearbox flush, they eat tyres, I'm doing about 25mpg I spoke to him Friday about chucking a new steering pump on it and flogging it. I like it , it's big and fun, but I can't justify sticking £100 in it every week, his disco just cost £700 in tax , check XC90 models and years as some are £500 tax. Sounds just like a landrover, every MOT time is like sitting in the police station waiting on the charge sheet being read out ffs, 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 What about freelander 2? Any good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 20 minutes ago, WILF said: I wouldn’t touch a Volvo with a barge pole now, I’ve had two, just seen off the latest one after throwing more money than I care to think about at it. Same with the first one. Main dealers service is both massively expensive and shit and lots of the things that go wrong can only be done main dealer. I always likes the comfort in them too, yav put me off now hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,458 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Tbh I'd rather get a touareg then a disco or XC90 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 9 minutes ago, Chid said: Tbh I'd rather get a touareg then a disco or XC90 Are they just the q5? In drag? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,828 Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Hi Lenny, what about a Toyota rav4, they've been go over the years, and pretty reliable, or are they to small for you..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,660 Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 53 minutes ago, tillylamp said: Hi Lenny, what about a Toyota rav4, they've been go over the years, and pretty reliable, or are they to small for you..... the brother has had 2, they are decent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,135 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 6 hours ago, Chid said: Tbh I'd rather get a touareg then a disco or XC90 Mechanic recommends Touareg, said he'd been all over Europe in his, and good for towing, I've just got a Rav4 2.2 d4d it goes like a rocket and pulls straight out of the mud in road tyres, but had check engine and 4x4 system lights come on other day, mechanic says get on fast road drop down to 3rd gear and boot it for 5-10 mile could be injector sticking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 44,847 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Ive had a 2003 Rav4 D4D for a 6 yrs,its just done 160,000 miles, been everywhere in it,in all conditions and it aint missed a beat,parts are pennies and everywhere...parked it up for 3 yrs,didnt move...needed a number plate bulb for the mot...suprising where they will go,only downside is the size....I only use mine for work and the dogs ,Ive owned multiple pick ups ,land rovers,fourtraks etc...everyone a waste of money...if id of known, then id of bought a new Rav 20 yrs back and saved a fortune,Ive never had a tug in it, driving home early hrs from anywhere,best £1200 ive ever spent 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,061 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Had this old goer for fishing ect a while now don’t miss a beat and goes anywhere, Id have the toureg over the Volvo and the Volvo for over the Land Rover. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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