This vehicle is 100% a tank. Just survived an accident where I was hit almost head-on when a person fell asleep and crossed into my lane. It handles so well...I was able to avoid a direct head on while having to move over to the very edge of a very deep ditch. She still hit me at the headlight peeled the whole side off until hitting the frame behind the driver's side wheel. I flew into the ditch with the vehicle resting on its passenger side. I survived with barely a scratch a few bruises and some whiplash. Forever grateful ❤ my kids were not with me thank God but they still get to have their mom!
That is the stuff that you pay when buying a Volvo.Something you don’t phisically seen on the option list and that is Safety.Other manufacturers advertise on body kits,colours and gadgets but all of those stuff will only put you in an great show off image for others to crave for but they will not save your life.
I’ve owned a d5 executive for five years ! The perfect safe, well thought out all round family car ! We have toured Great Britain 91000 miles full service history and never ever missed a beat and as hard as nails ! Well done Sweden 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Nice review. I just bought a 2014 XC90 Luxury 2.5T (Gasoline) with all the gadgets (available at the time), with 120k miles, and it’s such a delight to drive. I’m a Volvo enthusiast, and I was looking forward to have THIS model in particular. It’s in very good shape: Paint is good, no crashes, one owner, all service at Volvo dealer, leather in perfect shape, DVD, GPS, BLUETOOTH, etc. I Just drove It for a 15 days ROAD-TRIP with my kids, thru México, and it was QUITE A NICE RIDE. I feel that I did THE BEST BUY EVER. I also drive a Range Rover Sport, and even thought the Range Rover it’s OTHER KIND OF CAR (powerful and HUGE), I like to drive the XC90 better. Thanks for sharing.
@@infirmusisdrums creo que los únicos problemas que he tenido, son propios de la edad del auto, por ejemplo: Radiador nuevo y soporte de motor. Ahorita ya tengo 230;000 km, y voy para 3 años con ella. Cualquier duda, con gusto te ayudo.
Excellent review, Harry! I’ve got a 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport and it’s an absolutely brilliant car. This was such an enjoyable video to watch. Excellent work, mate!
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Harry, I've owned my 2003 XC90 for nearly 2 years (at the time of writing) and I don't regret it one bit. It was the practicality and reliability that won me over. I've driven a Discovery 3 and every Discovery owner I've come across has had problems. Unfortunately the reputation for LR unreliability is well-deserved. My XC90 hasn't been entirely trouble-free either but most problems can be fixed without too much expense (I'm a DIY-er which keeps labour costs down). Some modules can be a problem but they can be repaired or replaced without going to the dealer. Most 3rd row seats in 7 seaters are a bit cramped for adults so that's just par for the course. One biggie is the rear dampers. They're the Nivomat self-levelling ones that were fitted to all UK XC90s and are only available from the dealer at about £300 each! There is no aftermarket alternative. The only workaround is to fit standard rear dampers and the springs will also need to be replaced as they have to be matched to the dampers.
I had an old Mondeo that shared many features with Volvo's of the time, mid 2000s. I paid 1500€ for it of I remember right and drove it for about 200.000km. I had to do some suspension work as rear shocks had gone and at the time I didn't know how to work on my own cars. Took it to a mechanics and they called me about half an hour later sayin "yup, rear shocks definitely are gone, but they're Nivomats" to which I probably said something like "yes, and...?" "Yeah, sorry. So they're 700€. Each." Long story short I opted for new standard shocks and springs. So much cheaper. The Nivomats are really great, just have to hope the previous owner has changed them already 😅
My 2004 d5 I've had one year as a cheap workhorse I pull a trailer and track car but also use it every day..so far had total failure of the dash but works more than not i added a cheap digital GPS speedometer, awd electronic Haldex module broke before I got it so only fwd..had loss of power pulling away so ditched the abs fuse after months of it dropping down a gear on the motorway so I would be driving at 3500rpm for 100 miles lol rear boot lock failed so I lock it with a ratchet strap..burns some oil not excessive I've beaten on it for almost 20k not changed the oil just added no working fuel gauge so I carry a Jerry can.
I own a 2012 xc60 with the 5cyl d3 engine and the best way to describe the engine sound would be that it sounds exactly like franklins starter car in gta5, aka the bravado buffalo. And man do i love it.
Thanks for that, Harry. We're about to take a look at a 2009 D5 this week. With 4 children ranging from 18 months to 10 years, we feel that this vehicle will meet our needs in the short term.
I've had my XC90 d5 SE LUX for 6yrs, absolutely love it. Has been great for my 3 kids. 7 seats have been so useful. A super safe and comfortable tank for family and diy projects. Will buy another without hesitation.
@@benclarkson2171 take it.. i ve got 3 of them all d5... 2 of thek over 450.000 km had it over 8 years now and i have to admit not even 1 ! Not even once broke down not even a lamp
It's been pointed out in other comments, but the 'infotainment' remote control is for the satnav, which also has steering wheel mounted controls, so negating that complaint! And it's a semi-auto box, so just put it into manual and change up yourself if you feel the engine is revving too high (which I do all the time!) I think they are great cars and wouldn't touch a Discovery with your barge pole. 🙂
Hello from The USA, I’m down on my luck with my Suburban and my father is willing to help me with a used car. Your review on this model was the second I have watched and I must say I’m impressed! (My father sent me a link to this model and a 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. Both in the same price range and similar mileage on them) your review had me chuckling a bit, great sense of humor!! But of the 2 reviews of this model (knowing nothing about Volvos AT ALL in general) sounds like I should be in good hands safety wise with either choice if one of them works out (I’m still crossing my fingers on the Ranger Rover but it’s a 2 hour drive to go see so and being short on time I’m trying to keep my feelings uninvested in it) I’m glad you covered this model AND happened to compare it to the Range Rover! Great review!
The V8 sport model is tight, we have a 2008 Volvo XC90-V8 model USDM, we have HID lighting but the headlights don't have the low beam projectors like the Sport model. Our wheels are 18x7 instead of the 19x8's on the sport model. Other than those 2 small details I'm really happy with this XC90-V8.
Enjoyable review. You had no business in that 3rd row I've had my late father's 2008 3.2 for the last couple of months. nice vehicle, Iove it on the highway. I don't get tailgated or goaded like when I'm driving my sports car. Selling it to a close friend for a steal. Hope he lets me use it when I need to pick up something big or just feel like being in a tank.
FYI, they did put the buttons for the SatNav on the back of the steering wheel (remote doesn’t control infotainment system, as it hasn’t got one!). The auto gearbox is sluggish, takes an age to launch from the line, which can be frustrating when you’re waiting to pull out into traffic - press the accelerator, nothing, then your space has gone….. They all do it! Manual mode doesn’t help either! That said, I had a lovely D5 R-Design and it was a solid bullet proof car. Not the best on fuel economy, but reliability was outstanding as was the practicality.😊
And the BMW X5 I had before it. Still not 'brilliant' economy around town, its an old engine design which is arguably the price you pay for the tried and tested reliability of the D5 design. (Swirl flaps and Resonator seals are only minor weak areas. Resonator a doddle to sort too)
I've got an S60 looking at an earlier xc90 mainly for something easier to get in and out of. I'm 6'4 and S60 is one of the only smallish cars I've driven that I'm actually comfortable in
I'm in Perth Australia. I have a 2004 model T6 which I have had since new. Its done 126,000 kms. I bought it because it was one of the few seven seaters around at the time and I loved the styling which I think has stood the test of time. Agreed that the rear seats are for youngish kids up to about 10 years of age. I have never had a mechanical problem with the car - largest todate was the scheduled change of the timing belt a few months ago. Anyway I will be putting it through its paces next month as I will be driving it from Perth to Melbourne, a distance of 4,000 kms in about 6 days - which reminds me, the only thing I dont like about the car is the temporary mini-spare tyre and its terrible location under the car - had one puncture about 6-7 years back and it was a nightmare to change - I assume the rear seats took up the normal space for a full size spare. Anyhow one puncture in 19 years is'nt bad I suppose.
Well the Disco gets a full sized spare, but it's also under the car, plus it's so heavy you would need an industrial jack, so this probably still wins on that front
I'm on my second XC90. 2004 first and now my current 2010. all seats do move smoothly once you are aware of how to do them, the 3rd row are decent enough for adults, I have had 7 people in mine and all good, gearbox will hold in lower gears at slower speeds..And comparing an XC90 to a land rover is not a good comparison...Unless land rover can solve their unreliability issues
You must have well serviced seats and short friends. Comparing the two most popular family SUVs of their time makes plenty of sense, reliability is just one aspect of a car and it's an area in which the Volvo wins handily
If you had checked behind the steering wheel on the right hand side, you would have found the controls for operating the sat nav without the need to use the remote!
Don't know why they had a remote for the sat nav unit, when there are buttons with the same functionality on the back of the steering wheel, right hand side.
Not sure the Disco 3 is a good comparison to an XC90? One is a large 4X4 and the other is an SUV. ML, X5, X-trail, Outlander, Kia thing etc.. are better comparisons?
They're both large seven seat family cars that were closely priced when new and continue to have close values in the used market. Both brands images appeal to similar people and they offer similar levels of luxury and technology on the inside. They have been cross shopped and will continue to be cross shopped by people looking for seven seat SUVs
This was a very pleasant video to watch, thank you. 👌 Disco 3/4 is kinda my dream car but I really don't have the budget to run one. Parts here in Finland, or probably anywhere outside of UK, are hella expensive and hard to find. It'd be the better car for sure, as long as you'd find a well maintained one with sensible miles. That being said, those kind of examples are rare as hen's teeth and with Sweden being next door theres plenty of Volvo's rolling about on the streets, as well as being broken for parts which is an added bonus when looking for some spare parts. I'm currently driving a '01 V70 D5, just passed 600.000km mark earlier this week. 🎉 So I do trust the technology and have a basic understanding of the possible issues these might have. Leaving my house means driving about 1-2 metres straight and then tackling a steep hill going up for about 50 meters. I'm soon gonna head out to plow snow and put down salt and grit, for the second time today. 🤦 So you can believe me when I say I've really been looking into 4x4s again 😅 XC90 is probably if not at the top of the list, then at least close to it. I like Volvo's, they're cheap to run, safe, comfortable. Don't need the serious off road capability of a Land Rover right now, so that dream will most likely have to wait.
You could always split the difference with a Freelander 2, no air suspension to worry about and the diesel engines were either from Ford or Peugeot so while they're not without fault the parts on them are more reasonable. Also I don't want to tell you how to suck eggs, as you're Finnish you probably know all of this already, but the bulk of the XC90 and Disco 3/4 do count against it in the snow, an AWD Volvo estate or saloon or a Subaru might be worth looking in to
@@BuckleUpShow you're most likely right about them not being the best in snow, but they'll do pretty ok. And some ground clearance would be preferable as there are quite deep ruts forming in winter. Volvo estates I've been looking at, Subaru's are a no go as half of them for sale have a totally busted engine (usually crankshaft I think) or a heavy knock. Petrols are probably ok but mileage isn't up to par. Freelander 2 isn't a bad option, I have experience with both Ford and Peugeot engines too, but I seem to remember they're quite small in the luggage compartment? I have 2 dogs so need plenty of space...
It's hard to be comparitive with Land Rover boots cause they measure litres up to the roof and everyone else does to the window line, it about 80cm X 100cm though so I guess it depends how big your dogs are
@@BuckleUpShow much appreciated. 👏 I guess the best way to find out is go pick one up for a test drive and shove the doggos in and see how they like it 😅
I’m looking at getting one for around no more then 8k so the newest would be a 2011 , just found a one owner 2011 with 130,000 on the clock is there anything I should lookout for when buying is the gearbox a good one on that year also are the manual ones worth a look ? Any tips please
The 2.4 Diesel power train with the auto is very strong. There's nothing wrong with the manual but it's not good enough to take time to seek out. Check for body corrosion and cloudy headlights, a good service history is a must on any high mileage vehicle. These are reliable and safe but if you do have to get anything done on one the parts are expensive. Happy car hunting!
@@BuckleUpShow All D5's can suffer from DPF from around 130k upwards woes in form of Soot Filter Warnings; they will do partial regen and it might go away but eventually they completely coke up and the error will be shown all the time. Same with EGR. They will go in limp home mode and reduce power. Usually signs other problems further upstream...... Swirl flap arm also tend to fail and need replacing ; try an independent Volvo dealer to sort these things out - might save some money. But other wise I love XC70's and XC90's with D5's.And love the sound of them!
Basically all higher milage diesels have egr clogging issues, obviously we would never advise this but there are many places that will block it off and map the sensor out for you. For off road use only of course.
Hi, I’m from Japan. I’m just looking for XC90 and Discovery3, cause they are 7 seater SUV, reasonable prices, well designed.( In Japan, Disco3 is little bit expensive than xc90.) Is XC90 more reliable than Land Rover’s one? There are quite few information here, because both of them are very rare vehicles in Japan.
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I had a 2017 D5 for 6 years now and I still cant find a better car to replace it, at any price. Too bad its starting to break down quite often. Steering, radiator, the generator base, and now the automatic gearbox is acting funny...
I've heard this a lot from the owners of newer shaped xc90. Maybe trade it in for a 2012 d5 (which are very reliable) and put some money back I your pocket?
Fantastic review sir 👏. Really appreciate your efforts & replies to every comment. I am a big guy like you 6 ft 4 inch from india. Here in india I am able to find 50k kms - 80k kms VOLVO XC90 D5 2012- 2014 models for a very reasonable price. Unfortunately here in india I couldn't find a spacious 3rd row car that is reliable. The options are Toyota Innova crysta, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour these cars are very cramped in 3rd row. I hope XC 90 is somewhat comfortable than those above options 👆. Although I must admit I have never got into or driven Volvo xc90 just curious to listen to your opinion. I am planning to buy an XC90 and will make the 3rd row slide even more backwards sacrificing cargo space as I am planning to carry the luggage on top of the roof. Doing this I hope will create more legroom for 5.6,5.7 ft adults. My friends are of smaller size around 5.6 - 5.7 I think they can fit well in 3rd row. Need your valuable opinion. Thank you 👍
Someone around 5'7" will fit in the third row, the main thing is the floor is quite high so their legs will be quite bent but the only car that is better than this is the Land Rover Discovery, which definitely isn't reliable.
Good honest review, thanks👏. However it's probably not the best idea to compare an AWD with a 4x4. I have to say, the 4.4L V8 is an altogether different kettle of fish and is much more suited to the XC90 imho. Subscribed.
@@BuckleUpShow you are of course referring to the 'school run' lol. I take your point and in that case the XC90 wins hands down being cheaper to maintain and much more reliable.
Another great video, thank you. I have a first world problem….I can’t decide on whether to buy a Disco 3/4 or a late Mk1 XC90. Heart says Landy, head says Volvo. I hear too many horror stories about LR reliability.
If it was my own money I would hunt down a nice SDV6 Disco 4 and put away a couple of grand for if the suspension needed doing, for any rational person I would recommend the Volvo. With JLR products you know pretty soon if you have a bad one, it tends to be something like random electrical faults or sqeeky breaks, so inconvenient and expensive to chase but theoretically possible to live with. In terms of big "strand you by the side of the road" problems it is the same as any other aging luxury vehicle, its a case of service history is king.
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated! I’m leaning towards the Disco 4, I’m more than handy with a set of spanners. You’re right, I’ll keep 2k tucked away for any major repairs should I purchase a Landy.
Update…..I had to follow my head. I bought a low mileage, one owner 2013 R Design in metallic silver. I’m very pleased with it. However, I’ll have to scratch the Landy itch one day.
@@mick3387 how much did you pay for it if I may ask? I'm scouting for a XC90 myself and getting an 09 model top spec for 5k it has done 113k miles though and has clean MOT
You're quite right Chris, and I am almost certain I will be using "mammoth" to describe myself in future videos, but I can get in and out of the third row of a Land Rover Disco 3 & 4 and a fair few other 3 row vehicles with relative ease
@@BuckleUpShow I meant no disrespect by any means, but I wouldn’t tangle with you! My son drives the XC70 wagon and I think this SUV is one I’m going to acquire for this years New England winter due to the history of their reliability. Thanks for the review!
I have this intrusive thought every time I hear about the XC90 - if I ever wanted to commit suicide, I'd buy an XC90, and drive it off a massive cliff. No other reason than one last dick move to ruin their wonderful safety stat :') (Nice review btw, I enjoyed it)
Discovery this,Discovery that....yes...yes until what happened to me will happen to you,namely : Failure of the air suspension....then and only then you will see the real value of the other cars in the same category ,but with regular suspension system...Now,i own an 2011 face-lift XC 90 D5 with 200 HP diesel engine,for a family of 5 and from time to 2 grannies coming to visit...i need to mention that we are of regular size,so, we don't feel the problems of getting in or out of the vehicle as people of larger conformation , but yes,the 3 row is better suited for the children.
You forgot to mention most important point: Reliability!!! Why would anyone want to buy Land Rover when they break all The time and are just massive money pits!! 😂 I have 3 Volvos. V50 with 306k kms, XC90 D5 with 220k, and now lately V60 Cross Country with 175k Kms… The only thing I buy to run all these 3 is OIL and Diesel!! And I change tires and breaking pads. Thats about it!!! The only brand I would consider after having Volvos for Past 15+ years is Lexus or Toyota Maybe.. 😅 there you go! You cannot compare amazing built of Volvos with shit made Land Rovers!!! Sorry
If something does go wrong Volvo parts are rather expensive, more than Land Rover ones usually, and used car reliability depends to a large extent on the service history and usage of the car. You are in general correct though
I’m sorry this is nonsense. First up learn to use the seats properly. The seven seat config is better in this than any disco (I have the latest disco as well in my fleet). Sorry terrible review.
Generally when people say "first Up" it's because there's going to be at least a second point. The seats are fine but they're far from as simple as they were made out to be when this car was originally launched.
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and it's said, that there are some positive design issues with the front reg. hitting a pedestrian .. he/she will be lifted over the car instead of being tugged under it .. 2.5 T in 23 cm height is not fun to have rolling over you like a "Nudel holz"
la tercera fila es para niños y el control remoto es para los que van atras no para el coductor la camioneta fue pensada por un equipo profesional por una empresa lider en seguridad
Yes but the third row in the Land Rover Discovery can be fore children or adults, and the remote thing was a joke, I'll make sure not to make any of them in the future.
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This vehicle is 100% a tank. Just survived an accident where I was hit almost head-on when a person fell asleep and crossed into my lane. It handles so well...I was able to avoid a direct head on while having to move over to the very edge of a very deep ditch. She still hit me at the headlight peeled the whole side off until hitting the frame behind the driver's side wheel. I flew into the ditch with the vehicle resting on its passenger side. I survived with barely a scratch a few bruises and some whiplash. Forever grateful ❤ my kids were not with me thank God but they still get to have their mom!
Glad you're here to tell about it!
That is the stuff that you pay when buying a Volvo.Something you don’t phisically seen on the option list and that is Safety.Other manufacturers advertise on body kits,colours and gadgets but all of those stuff will only put you in an great show off image for others to crave for but they will not save your life.
Last spring my daughter was driving my XC90 and hit a moose. She walked away with just a few scratches on her hand. I'm now a Volvo driver for life.
Glad it kept you safe, thanks for watching
Sounds like you should join the Volvo Saved My Life Club!!! Great to hear....
I’ve owned a d5 executive for five years ! The perfect safe, well thought out all round family car ! We have toured Great Britain 91000 miles full service history and never ever missed a beat and as hard as nails ! Well done Sweden 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Nice review. I just bought a 2014 XC90 Luxury 2.5T (Gasoline) with all the gadgets (available at the time), with 120k miles, and it’s such a delight to drive. I’m a Volvo enthusiast, and I was looking forward to have THIS model in particular. It’s in very good shape: Paint is good, no crashes, one owner, all service at Volvo dealer, leather in perfect shape, DVD, GPS, BLUETOOTH, etc. I Just drove It for a 15 days ROAD-TRIP with my kids, thru México, and it was QUITE A NICE RIDE. I feel that I did THE BEST BUY EVER. I also drive a Range Rover Sport, and even thought the Range Rover it’s OTHER KIND OF CAR (powerful and HUGE), I like to drive the XC90 better. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a good buy
Hi, do you still have the XC90? I need the engine code...as I am looking to buy one in Europe. Thank you
Ey man.. i am also from.mexico and want to purchase one ... What problema have You found with it?? I mean.. suspensión??..anything??
@@infirmusisdrums creo que los únicos problemas que he tenido, son propios de la edad del auto, por ejemplo: Radiador nuevo y soporte de motor. Ahorita ya tengo 230;000 km, y voy para 3 años con ella. Cualquier duda, con gusto te ayudo.
@@ecks4fun sorry for the time to respond. Why do you need the engine code?
Excellent review, Harry! I’ve got a 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport and it’s an absolutely brilliant car. This was such an enjoyable video to watch. Excellent work, mate!
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I agree
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You have V8 Im jealous- Need to get that one also! Best engine
The best, more honest, transparent and insightful review of the XC90 so far!
You're too kind, thanks for watching
Mate, best review ever. Well done. Keep going.
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There is navigation controls behind steering wheel ring, at least on most models
Yes you can even see them as he turns the wheel while driving
Still a stupid place for them, it's not a good system
@@BuckleUpShow And quite frankly with modern smartphones an onboard navigation system makes little sense in any vehicle.
I bought an 05' V8 AWD version a while ago and am thoroughly enjoying it so far.
Sounds great! Thanks for watching!
I have one too. I love it.
Harry, I've owned my 2003 XC90 for nearly 2 years (at the time of writing) and I don't regret it one bit. It was the practicality and reliability that won me over. I've driven a Discovery 3 and every Discovery owner I've come across has had problems. Unfortunately the reputation for LR unreliability is well-deserved. My XC90 hasn't been entirely trouble-free either but most problems can be fixed without too much expense (I'm a DIY-er which keeps labour costs down). Some modules can be a problem but they can be repaired or replaced without going to the dealer. Most 3rd row seats in 7 seaters are a bit cramped for adults so that's just par for the course. One biggie is the rear dampers. They're the Nivomat self-levelling ones that were fitted to all UK XC90s and are only available from the dealer at about £300 each! There is no aftermarket alternative. The only workaround is to fit standard rear dampers and the springs will also need to be replaced as they have to be matched to the dampers.
You're right, I would still buy the Land Rover, but I would recommend that anyone else buy the Volvo
I had an old Mondeo that shared many features with Volvo's of the time, mid 2000s. I paid 1500€ for it of I remember right and drove it for about 200.000km. I had to do some suspension work as rear shocks had gone and at the time I didn't know how to work on my own cars. Took it to a mechanics and they called me about half an hour later sayin "yup, rear shocks definitely are gone, but they're Nivomats" to which I probably said something like "yes, and...?"
"Yeah, sorry. So they're 700€. Each."
Long story short I opted for new standard shocks and springs. So much cheaper. The Nivomats are really great, just have to hope the previous owner has changed them already 😅
My 2004 d5 I've had one year as a cheap workhorse I pull a trailer and track car but also use it every day..so far had total failure of the dash but works more than not i added a cheap digital GPS speedometer, awd electronic Haldex module broke before I got it so only fwd..had loss of power pulling away so ditched the abs fuse after months of it dropping down a gear on the motorway so I would be driving at 3500rpm for 100 miles lol rear boot lock failed so I lock it with a ratchet strap..burns some oil not excessive I've beaten on it for almost 20k not changed the oil just added no working fuel gauge so I carry a Jerry can.
Great car... Is it manual or automatic
Sounds like that's being held together by sellotape and prayer
I'm pretty sure that there are buttons behind the steering wheel for the sat nav. If you look at the steering wheel at 11:21 you can see them there.
It's okay, we all know the sat nav is terrible, you don't need to defend it
I own a 2012 xc60 with the 5cyl d3 engine and the best way to describe the engine sound would be that it sounds exactly like franklins starter car in gta5, aka the bravado buffalo.
And man do i love it.
5 cylinders sound great
@@BuckleUpShow agreed I have a Diesel 5 cylinder engine in mine
Thanks for that, Harry. We're about to take a look at a 2009 D5 this week. With 4 children ranging from 18 months to 10 years, we feel that this vehicle will meet our needs in the short term.
It's a very good choice for a large family
I've had my XC90 d5 SE LUX for 6yrs, absolutely love it. Has been great for my 3 kids. 7 seats have been so useful. A super safe and comfortable tank for family and diy projects. Will buy another without hesitation.
@@benclarkson2171 take it.. i ve got 3 of them all d5... 2 of thek over 450.000 km had it over 8 years now and i have to admit not even 1 ! Not even once broke down not even a lamp
You need to buy a TV not a volvo
My Dream car as a 24 y/o is an end era MK1 XC90 D5 R-Design
Good news, they're fairly reliable and not too expensive
It's been pointed out in other comments, but the 'infotainment' remote control is for the satnav, which also has steering wheel mounted controls, so negating that complaint!
And it's a semi-auto box, so just put it into manual and change up yourself if you feel the engine is revving too high (which I do all the time!)
I think they are great cars and wouldn't touch a Discovery with your barge pole. 🙂
Please don't touch anything with my barge pole without buying me dinner first
Hello from The USA, I’m down on my luck with my Suburban and my father is willing to help me with a used car. Your review on this model was the second I have watched and I must say I’m impressed! (My father sent me a link to this model and a 2008 Range Rover Sport Supercharged. Both in the same price range and similar mileage on them) your review had me chuckling a bit, great sense of humor!! But of the 2 reviews of this model (knowing nothing about Volvos AT ALL in general) sounds like I should be in good hands safety wise with either choice if one of them works out (I’m still crossing my fingers on the Ranger Rover but it’s a 2 hour drive to go see so and being short on time I’m trying to keep my feelings uninvested in it) I’m glad you covered this model AND happened to compare it to the Range Rover! Great review!
Thanks so much, Abby! Let us know which one you end up going for!
I’d go for the Volvo hands down, just for the reliability alone!
The V8 sport model is tight, we have a 2008 Volvo XC90-V8 model USDM, we have HID lighting but the headlights don't have the low beam projectors like the Sport model. Our wheels are 18x7 instead of the 19x8's on the sport model. Other than those 2 small details I'm really happy with this XC90-V8.
I wish the Volvo V8 cars were more common in the UK
Bought a 2009 xc90 straight 6 3.2 solid ride . Couldnt be happier
How's the fuel economy
Your license plates look so much better than the license plates here in the States!!
I think it's a case of the grass is always greener. It's definitely easier to read our plates but USA plates have a lot of charm
@@BuckleUpShow Thank you for your compliment on our license plates.
Enjoyable review. You had no business in that 3rd row
I've had my late father's 2008 3.2 for the last couple of months. nice vehicle, Iove it on the highway. I don't get tailgated or goaded like when I'm driving my sports car. Selling it to a close friend for a steal. Hope he lets me use it when I need to pick up something big or just feel like being in a tank.
It’s a 7-seater so I have to test it
And if anyone says they can’t perform off road or in snow they are lying 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Okay 👍
Magnificent car, proud to own one.
Thanks for watching
That statistic of no fatalities is awesome, a real deal sealer for most sensible folk looking at road fatality statistics today.
It’s incredible really
Great review again 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
FYI, they did put the buttons for the SatNav on the back of the steering wheel (remote doesn’t control infotainment system, as it hasn’t got one!).
The auto gearbox is sluggish, takes an age to launch from the line, which can be frustrating when you’re waiting to pull out into traffic - press the accelerator, nothing, then your space has gone…..
They all do it! Manual mode doesn’t help either!
That said, I had a lovely D5 R-Design and it was a solid bullet proof car.
Not the best on fuel economy, but reliability was outstanding as was the practicality.😊
It's better on fuel than a disco 3 though
And the BMW X5 I had before it. Still not 'brilliant' economy around town, its an old engine design which is arguably the price you pay for the tried and tested reliability of the D5 design. (Swirl flaps and Resonator seals are only minor weak areas. Resonator a doddle to sort too)
I've got an S60 looking at an earlier xc90 mainly for something easier to get in and out of. I'm 6'4 and S60 is one of the only smallish cars I've driven that I'm actually comfortable in
The XC90 is so easy to get in and out of you know
I'm in Perth Australia. I have a 2004 model T6 which I have had since new. Its done 126,000 kms. I bought it because it was one of the few seven seaters around at the time and I loved the styling which I think has stood the test of time. Agreed that the rear seats are for youngish kids up to about 10 years of age. I have never had a mechanical problem with the car - largest todate was the scheduled change of the timing belt a few months ago. Anyway I will be putting it through its paces next month as I will be driving it from Perth to Melbourne, a distance of 4,000 kms in about 6 days - which reminds me, the only thing I dont like about the car is the temporary mini-spare tyre and its terrible location under the car - had one puncture about 6-7 years back and it was a nightmare to change - I assume the rear seats took up the normal space for a full size spare. Anyhow one puncture in 19 years is'nt bad I suppose.
Well the Disco gets a full sized spare, but it's also under the car, plus it's so heavy you would need an industrial jack, so this probably still wins on that front
My 2009 D5 5 seater has the same spare location. Neither model has a fullsize spare.
Disco is short for Land Rover Discovery, not D5
@@BuckleUpShow i know, i replied to the OP of this post, comparing 7 seat xc90 vs 5 seat
I'm on my second XC90. 2004 first and now my current 2010. all seats do move smoothly once you are aware of how to do them, the 3rd row are decent enough for adults, I have had 7 people in mine and all good, gearbox will hold in lower gears at slower speeds..And comparing an XC90 to a land rover is not a good comparison...Unless land rover can solve their unreliability issues
You must have well serviced seats and short friends. Comparing the two most popular family SUVs of their time makes plenty of sense, reliability is just one aspect of a car and it's an area in which the Volvo wins handily
Excellent review, thanks 😊
Excellent comment ❤️
If you had checked behind the steering wheel on the right hand side, you would have found the controls for operating the sat nav without the need to use the remote!
But where's the fun in that
Don't know why they had a remote for the sat nav unit, when there are buttons with the same functionality on the back of the steering wheel, right hand side.
It's so you can prank your friends from a distance by repeatedly changing the radio to LBC
Wonderful evaluation
Thanks for watching
Not sure the Disco 3 is a good comparison to an XC90? One is a large 4X4 and the other is an SUV. ML, X5, X-trail, Outlander, Kia thing etc.. are better comparisons?
They're both large seven seat family cars that were closely priced when new and continue to have close values in the used market. Both brands images appeal to similar people and they offer similar levels of luxury and technology on the inside. They have been cross shopped and will continue to be cross shopped by people looking for seven seat SUVs
Decent review. FYI, the stationary satnav buttons appear @ 11:20
Thanks for watching
Great review of the discovery
You're welcome
Perhaps I missed it. what year is the car you are describing????
This model is a late 2009
they do actually have same buttons that on remote behind steering wheel
But you can't use them from the third row
@@BuckleUpShow why the hell does need 3rd row remote for satnav ? :D
This was a very pleasant video to watch, thank you. 👌
Disco 3/4 is kinda my dream car but I really don't have the budget to run one. Parts here in Finland, or probably anywhere outside of UK, are hella expensive and hard to find. It'd be the better car for sure, as long as you'd find a well maintained one with sensible miles.
That being said, those kind of examples are rare as hen's teeth and with Sweden being next door theres plenty of Volvo's rolling about on the streets, as well as being broken for parts which is an added bonus when looking for some spare parts.
I'm currently driving a '01 V70 D5, just passed 600.000km mark earlier this week. 🎉 So I do trust the technology and have a basic understanding of the possible issues these might have.
Leaving my house means driving about 1-2 metres straight and then tackling a steep hill going up for about 50 meters. I'm soon gonna head out to plow snow and put down salt and grit, for the second time today. 🤦
So you can believe me when I say I've really been looking into 4x4s again 😅 XC90 is probably if not at the top of the list, then at least close to it. I like Volvo's, they're cheap to run, safe, comfortable.
Don't need the serious off road capability of a Land Rover right now, so that dream will most likely have to wait.
You could always split the difference with a Freelander 2, no air suspension to worry about and the diesel engines were either from Ford or Peugeot so while they're not without fault the parts on them are more reasonable.
Also I don't want to tell you how to suck eggs, as you're Finnish you probably know all of this already, but the bulk of the XC90 and Disco 3/4 do count against it in the snow, an AWD Volvo estate or saloon or a Subaru might be worth looking in to
@@BuckleUpShow you're most likely right about them not being the best in snow, but they'll do pretty ok. And some ground clearance would be preferable as there are quite deep ruts forming in winter. Volvo estates I've been looking at, Subaru's are a no go as half of them for sale have a totally busted engine (usually crankshaft I think) or a heavy knock. Petrols are probably ok but mileage isn't up to par.
Freelander 2 isn't a bad option, I have experience with both Ford and Peugeot engines too, but I seem to remember they're quite small in the luggage compartment? I have 2 dogs so need plenty of space...
It's hard to be comparitive with Land Rover boots cause they measure litres up to the roof and everyone else does to the window line, it about 80cm X 100cm though so I guess it depends how big your dogs are
@@BuckleUpShow much appreciated. 👏 I guess the best way to find out is go pick one up for a test drive and shove the doggos in and see how they like it 😅
I’m looking at getting one for around no more then 8k so the newest would be a 2011 , just found a one owner 2011 with 130,000 on the clock is there anything I should lookout for when buying is the gearbox a good one on that year also are the manual ones worth a look ? Any tips please
The 2.4 Diesel power train with the auto is very strong. There's nothing wrong with the manual but it's not good enough to take time to seek out. Check for body corrosion and cloudy headlights, a good service history is a must on any high mileage vehicle. These are reliable and safe but if you do have to get anything done on one the parts are expensive.
Happy car hunting!
@@BuckleUpShow ok thanks for the reply 👍
@@BuckleUpShow All D5's can suffer from DPF from around 130k upwards woes in form of Soot Filter Warnings; they will do partial regen and it might go away but eventually they completely coke up and the error will be shown all the time. Same with EGR. They will go in limp home mode and reduce power. Usually signs other problems further upstream...... Swirl flap arm also tend to fail and need replacing ; try an independent Volvo dealer to sort these things out - might save some money. But other wise I love XC70's and XC90's with D5's.And love the sound of them!
Basically all higher milage diesels have egr clogging issues, obviously we would never advise this but there are many places that will block it off and map the sensor out for you. For off road use only of course.
Do not buy a manual. The hand brakes are rubbish, so I rely on the P in the auto box.
Thank you.
Anytime
I have turned my Xc90 into a limo. I have removed the rear seats and put the middle seats back there with huge legroom!
Very luxurious
So much room for activities
Hi, I’m from Japan. I’m just looking for XC90 and Discovery3, cause they are 7 seater SUV, reasonable prices, well designed.( In Japan, Disco3 is little bit expensive than xc90.)
Is XC90 more reliable than Land Rover’s one? There are quite few information here, because both of them are very rare vehicles in Japan.
Neither will be massively reliable, but the Volvo *should* be better. Make sure it comes with plenty of service history.
@@BuckleUpShow
Thank you!
Love the way he Explain!Lol he Said Wizardry hahaha good Review
Thanks for watching!
At least you can admire the disco from the repair shop every week ! As you drive past in yer xc90 🤣
Good one
Are you using acme cameras?
No
Is that Scorton?
I have an xc90 and I am from Catterick
That is indeed Scorton
Please introduce the year of the vehicle when you start your videos!! I like your accent and your style Thank You.
It's a 2009
Great review and you're super close to me too! I live down the road in Richmond, if you ever want to review any of my cars let me know. :)
Thank you, Carl! What do you have? We’re always looking for more cars
You had alot of faith in that split gate
I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith
I've got faith, faith of the heart
Volvos get the best seats in the car industry
You know it
Eu admiro muito esse carro, é um projeto espetacular! 🍷
We're big fans too
The steering wheel is not real leather... but the seats are... Are you sure about the first part? Leather can go shiny.
If it's gone shiny it's got a chonky old coating over whatever leather may or may not actually be there
car looks quite qreat. thinking about getting one
Take one for a test drive if you can, and check that none of the seat mechanisms have seized up
great car
It certainly is
I had a 2017 D5 for 6 years now and I still cant find a better car to replace it, at any price. Too bad its starting to break down quite often. Steering, radiator, the generator base, and now the automatic gearbox is acting funny...
Thanks for watching!
I've heard this a lot from the owners of newer shaped xc90. Maybe trade it in for a 2012 d5 (which are very reliable) and put some money back I your pocket?
@@benclarkson2171 Sorry, should read 2007 D5.
from USA I have 2008 xc90 v8 I really love the power of this machine I just order Bluetooth 😁😹
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic review sir 👏. Really appreciate your efforts & replies to every comment. I am a big guy like you 6 ft 4 inch from india. Here in india I am able to find 50k kms - 80k kms VOLVO XC90 D5 2012- 2014 models for a very reasonable price.
Unfortunately here in india I couldn't find a spacious 3rd row car that is reliable. The options are Toyota Innova crysta, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour these cars are very cramped in 3rd row. I hope XC 90 is somewhat comfortable than those above options 👆.
Although I must admit I have never got into or driven Volvo xc90 just curious to listen to your opinion.
I am planning to buy an XC90 and will make the 3rd row slide even more backwards sacrificing cargo space as I am planning to carry the luggage on top of the roof. Doing this I hope will create more legroom for 5.6,5.7 ft adults. My friends are of smaller size around 5.6 - 5.7 I think they can fit well in 3rd row. Need your valuable opinion. Thank you 👍
Someone around 5'7" will fit in the third row, the main thing is the floor is quite high so their legs will be quite bent but the only car that is better than this is the Land Rover Discovery, which definitely isn't reliable.
@@BuckleUpShow Thanks for the reply mate. Appreciate your reply 😃
Good honest review, thanks👏. However it's probably not the best idea to compare an AWD with a 4x4. I have to say, the 4.4L V8 is an altogether different kettle of fish and is much more suited to the XC90 imho. Subscribed.
I agree that underneath they're not very similar cars but they ended up being used in very similar ways by 90% of the people who bought them
@@BuckleUpShow you are of course referring to the 'school run' lol. I take your point and in that case the XC90 wins hands down being cheaper to maintain and much more reliable.
Exactly why I would recommend the XC90 over the Disco
At 1st glance i thought that gentleman is Westen Champlin
How dare you, I'm a much better mechanic
Another great video, thank you. I have a first world problem….I can’t decide on whether to buy a Disco 3/4 or a late Mk1 XC90. Heart says Landy, head says Volvo. I hear too many horror stories about LR reliability.
If it was my own money I would hunt down a nice SDV6 Disco 4 and put away a couple of grand for if the suspension needed doing, for any rational person I would recommend the Volvo.
With JLR products you know pretty soon if you have a bad one, it tends to be something like random electrical faults or sqeeky breaks, so inconvenient and expensive to chase but theoretically possible to live with. In terms of big "strand you by the side of the road" problems it is the same as any other aging luxury vehicle, its a case of service history is king.
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated! I’m leaning towards the Disco 4, I’m more than handy with a set of spanners. You’re right, I’ll keep 2k tucked away for any major repairs should I purchase a Landy.
Update…..I had to follow my head. I bought a low mileage, one owner 2013 R Design in metallic silver. I’m very pleased with it. However, I’ll have to scratch the Landy itch one day.
@@mick3387 sensible man. I'm looking to get an xc90 too soon.
@@mick3387 how much did you pay for it if I may ask? I'm scouting for a XC90 myself and getting an 09 model top spec for 5k it has done 113k miles though and has clean MOT
Dude, you’re a mammoth of a human so it would make sense that you struggled to get into the 3rd row.
You're quite right Chris, and I am almost certain I will be using "mammoth" to describe myself in future videos, but I can get in and out of the third row of a Land Rover Disco 3 & 4 and a fair few other 3 row vehicles with relative ease
@@BuckleUpShow I meant no disrespect by any means, but I wouldn’t tangle with you! My son drives the XC70 wagon and I think this SUV is one I’m going to acquire for this years New England winter due to the history of their reliability. Thanks for the review!
I have this intrusive thought every time I hear about the XC90 - if I ever wanted to commit suicide, I'd buy an XC90, and drive it off a massive cliff. No other reason than one last dick move to ruin their wonderful safety stat :')
(Nice review btw, I enjoyed it)
I want to both say hilarious and also ask, is everything okay buddy?
Oh my god it’s the Mystery Machine at 13:38! 😂
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I'd forget the Disco if I were you, just a constant expense!
All cars are a constant expense
Discovery this,Discovery that....yes...yes until what happened to me will happen to you,namely : Failure of the air suspension....then and only then you will see the real value of the other cars in the same category ,but with regular suspension system...Now,i own an 2011 face-lift XC 90 D5 with 200 HP diesel engine,for a family of 5 and from time to 2 grannies coming to visit...i need to mention that we are of regular size,so, we don't feel the problems of getting in or out of the vehicle as people of larger conformation , but yes,the 3 row is better suited for the children.
Just need to know the right people and air suspension work isn't a pain 😁
You forgot to mention most important point: Reliability!!! Why would anyone want to buy Land Rover when they break all
The time and are just massive money pits!! 😂 I have 3 Volvos. V50 with 306k kms, XC90 D5 with 220k, and now lately V60 Cross Country with 175k
Kms… The only thing I buy to run all these 3 is OIL and Diesel!! And I change tires and breaking pads. Thats about it!!! The only brand I would consider after having Volvos for
Past 15+ years is Lexus or Toyota
Maybe.. 😅 there you go! You cannot compare amazing built of Volvos with shit made Land Rovers!!! Sorry
If something does go wrong Volvo parts are rather expensive, more than Land Rover ones usually, and used car reliability depends to a large extent on the service history and usage of the car. You are in general correct though
I have one
And do you like it?
Someone's a Disco fanboy...
Coming from the BMW fanboy…
That tailgate must be strong,, this guys not an Ethiopian,, I'm just sayin
No, he’s British. Well observed.
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I’m sorry this is nonsense. First up learn to use the seats properly. The seven seat config is better in this than any disco (I have the latest disco as well in my fleet). Sorry terrible review.
Generally when people say "first Up" it's because there's going to be at least a second point.
The seats are fine but they're far from as simple as they were made out to be when this car was originally launched.
Are you kidding me?
We’ll need a bit more context to answer this one
drive the xc60 D5 - its better!
We will as soon as we can get our hands on one
@@BuckleUpShow your welcome to use mine nw uk
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It's better in your opinion!.. for you maybe. It's not better for me, I need the extra space that the XC90 offers.
and it's said, that there are some positive design issues with the front reg. hitting a pedestrian .. he/she will be lifted over the car instead of being tugged under it .. 2.5 T in 23 cm height is not fun to have rolling over you like a "Nudel holz"
If they go over the bonnet isn't the front of the car Design working properly?
@@BuckleUpShow yes l don't mean negative issues ..
la tercera fila es para niños y el control remoto es para los que van atras no para el coductor la camioneta fue pensada por un equipo profesional por una empresa lider en seguridad
Yes but the third row in the Land Rover Discovery can be fore children or adults, and the remote thing was a joke, I'll make sure not to make any of them in the future.
Hardly clarkson but informative all the same
It's spelt Harry King
@@BuckleUpShow makes no sense..
You've misspelled my name Harry King as Hardly Clarkson, I just wanted to clear up the mistake
You had alot of faith in that split gate
I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith
I've got faith, faith of the heart