I’ve loved this vehicle forever. I remember a teacher from high school who drove this back in 2003 when brand new and since then I vowed to have an XC90. Just purchased a 2023 XC90, and so glad I could be part of the Volvo crew ❤
@@j.b.9581it’s great. I have a 2023 Ultimate with Bowers and Wilkins, and comparing it to the previous gen, it’s more luxurious. Understated but very premium. I’ve had no issues with suspension. The ride is quiet. The sound system is beautiful. The seats are amazing. 6 months in, I’d say it’s a good product. Get one CPO if you can.
This car was used in one of the most popular movies in India. I have been searching for it since 2009 and only recently came to know it was the Volvo XC90. Was very sad to know this look was discontinued, but it will always remain a dream car for me.
I absolutely love this generation of the XC90, In my country these are very rare and very expensive because of high taxes, all of them were diesel except a handful of them in V8 specification of which only 1 was in my city, i got to ride in one once and it was passion red and was absolutely in love. I will at some point get an XC90, new ones however they cost the equivalent of $140k at my place with the D5 and the p2 generation are hard to come by but one day for sure.
I had a silver matchbox xc90 when I was a kid. It was a prefacelift model, but I used to have so much fun driving it around with a x5 and 100 series in my other hand lol
Had it new since 2007 till now 2021 256K & still on, it was 2008 model 3.2 fully loaded exactly silver color till now didn't fade away except little front & back pumber for driving in hot country. Other the style & beauty hasn't change a bit just like sweet 16 reunion. Good narratives keep it on brother.
@@damilolaakanni Bigger in terms of dimension or interior space? Mind you the E53 didn't have third row seats. The E70 was the first X5 that had third row seats and they were very tight, probably could only fit a dog in there. Whilst in the XC90, you could fit a small adult properly in the back. Of course they're nowhere as big as 7 seater American SUV, but for Europeans, they're quite big.
@@aabidamn in terms of exterior dimensions. I know that the original X5 didn't have a third row, and midsized three row SUVs have comically small third row seats anyway.
We owned a 2004 USDM XC90 T6 with the 2.9l twin turbo and we loved this Volvo but the GM 4speed A/T was the only real weakness. Our GM based transmission was replaced at 89k but lasted for quite a while after. We now own a 2008 XC90 V8 model in black paint with the 6speed A/T...great SUV.
Hi all the way from down under in Oz. Thanks for the great videos. I own a 2008 V8 executive with nearly all the options. Love driving it especially with all its power. We have a large family and it suits us well and I didn’t want a people mover but came a across the V8 xc90. I test drove a few xc90 models but I was sold straight away with the v8 sound and power. Love the split tailgate , a great feature other SUV’s don’t have.
I have the 2008 3.2 AWD. I almost let it go, but 3rd row AWD SUVs are going for sometimes 30k over sticker. It's just not reasonably replaceable. I got mine for 10K in 2016, and it's a great value.
Hi I have a 2013 xc90 r design... this is my second volvo I love it. Did you have the heads it professionally installed? Thats what I'm in the market for now. Thanks for your feedback. Nice video young man👌💯
Over here in the UK they were launched in 2002 and there was also a 2.4 5 cylinder turbo diesel which in earlier models came with 160 bhp than in 2005 thay produced 180 bhp and in 2010 they put out 200 bhp. They are not the most powerful but they have good low down torque and suit the car well. We got the T6 and the V8. I think we got the T5 but not sure but I don't think we got the 3.2. Most of them are the D5 (turbo diesel) I've seen 3 T6s and one V8 over here. Edit:We did get the 3.2 but I have not seen one.
Hi Bern On Cars(!), I am simply head-over-heels in respect\delight with your videos. You seem to instinctively present exactly what a person (who doesn't know a jot about these cars) would want to know, and you present it in logical order. Plus, in my opinion, your presentation style is top-notch. I am a forever FAN! Plus, I think that I have spotted one of these P2 Exec autos at a reasonable price (a few years older) NOW I know what to look for when I test drive it! Question, sir. How does one discern that any XC90 is a P2? Is that information include in the VIN?? Great job; I greatly ADMIRE your videos.
@@BernonCars I am looking at a 2008. It has the shiny front to the mirrors, and the silver rear window frame. It needs some love, yet I am the one to give it just that . . . with advice from your videos!! I joyously repeat, your videos are fantastic.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙃🙃🙃😉😉
Here via Redline/Sofyan. Happy to sub! Like your presentation style. Love these old xc90 tanks! I'm in the UK. I just did a price check on the xc90. You can pick up a 2010, 2.4 diesel Executive, 125k miles, pretty clean, for around $5k-$6k. Absolute bargain for the amount of car you get. Do both rows of back seats fold flat? I'm 5'9" too. If they do fold flat, reckon you could sleep reasonably comfortably (with a mat)? Thanks! 👍😎
First time watching your video. I loved it! I've been wanting a XC 90 for the longest time. Great review and I enjoyed listening to your knowledge on this vehicle! Keep it up! Im tired of Doug's videos. Im a new subscriber of your channel.
...Just cracked 280,000ks in my 09 XC90 V8 "Bláinn" (Old norse for dark) Exective black edition, still looks and runs like new*...love that engine! (And we feel safe driving our 4 kids around in such a solid well built SUV) (*Except the air con compressor decided to pack it in for the summer...only once it had been drained & regassed of course...sigh...oh well, thats what windows are for and it save fuel! lol)
Hi, brother, does the old Volvo XC90 a very good fixed car, or most of this kind of Volvo will work well not often offline work? I am going to buy on 2013 Volvo XC90(144,411 KM) can be trust drive to Banff from Toronto. Does this a good choice for the family also? How about your opinion?
I have a XC90 T5 AWD, and the diameter should be the same, or the haldex will notice different speed and the AWD would have to compensate. I would concider not to change only one axel, but have all 4 tyres changed, and then rotate wheels for even wear.
2005 XC90 2.5T5 AWD here, and you'll find that the fronts wear slightly quicker than the rear, since the AWD is front-biased, as @BernonCars mentions, but in practice, you'll be replacing all four at roughly the same time. Here in Canada, I run Nitto 3-seasons on Touren rims, and switch to Motomaster winters on the OEM Volvo aluminum rims. Since I'm switching the tires twice a year, it's an opportunity to rotate the fronts to the back, and vice-versa, which definitely helps average out the wear. @brembodream 's advice on keeping diameter/sizing identical is crucial, and I would further suggest that you keep to the same brand/SKU of tire when replacing if you must do only two. I've always had to do all 4 when replacing: I usually get three years on average from each set, based on my heavy mileage and slightly more aggressive driving style. YMMV, obviously.
A shame you guys didn't get the D5 2.4 litre 5 cylinder diesel engine. These engine were quite bulletproof. The V8 XC90s are quite rare in the UK due to higher running costs (fuel and Vehicle Excise Duty). The split folding tailgate orignated in the Range Rover. That's where BMW got the idea from. They acquired the Rover Group (of which Land Rover was a part) in 1994 when the P38 was introduced so they had access to the Range Rover technology to develop the E53 X5.
To me, this (and maybe the original Highlander) was the first car that wasn't WORSE for being a huge SUV. The X5, ML, et al were just not very good from what I've gathered over the years. Volvo made this car just as safe, comfortable, and durable as their other cars, and it paid off. A modern classic for sure. If I needed the space, I wouldn't hesitate to grab one.
What about the tendancy for the V-8 valves to leak / difficult to repair (what the 3rd party Euro-shop told me when I had them check out an 08 V8 for me) thanks
Volvo V8 valves don’t normally leak. The engine itself will usually need some oil leaks attended to at higher mileage but the engine itself is solid. Some techs are weary of working on this engine for some reason but maybe since I worked on these early in my career, I developed a familiarity and appreciation for this engine, so I was excited when a 2008 V8 XC90 came for sale in my budget, so I bought it. Just find a good mechanic and the P2 XC90 will take good care of you.
One thing to realize here is that the V8 engine was manufactured by Kawasaki. The Japanese do quite well with various engines as we all know, but it was SUPER HARD to work on…no room anywhere. The 2.5 L, five cylinder turbo was manufactured in Sweden by Volvo. It is a genuine Volvo powerplant and It’s bomb proof if you use synthetic oil and drive sensible. Well built engine (turbocharger is Japanese) The transmissions are another issue all together. The transmission that they put behind the five cylinder 2.5 turbo is made in Japan and it is amazing. The Aisin AW 55-51SN (think Toyota and Nissan) It’s probably the most durable transmission out of all that was used in the XC 90. It is the same transmission that Nissan used in their minivans back in the day and it’s very strong. The four-speed General Motors, that they put behind a 3.2 was a plagued and it was the demise of many xc90’s. I don’t know what Transmission they put behind a Kawasaki V8.
I actually heard that the V8 was designed by Volvo and built by Yamaha (yeah, the same company that worked on many Toyota engines in the 2000's). And the V8s got an Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission.
If you tune up the 2.5t remember to install external oil cooler for the transmission. Mandatory if you are going to pull heavy trailers anyways. I think you can chip updtate and have some 50hk ekstra an 90NM more torq.
@@BernonCars You right. I have a XC90 and doesn’t bather to tune this engine. I choose the 2.5T over D5 because its sounds better and quicker than the D5. V8 breakes itself to pieces due to balance shaft failure. Did get fixed i 2008 or 2009 though. So at least stay away from earlier V8 models. I used that money on preventive maintenance such as changing fluids all around because Volvo service program does not include transmission oil change, haldex oil change, steering servo hydraulic oil and not break fluid change either. Typical neglect of these leads to replacing brake master cylinder, load valve and calipers. Then transmission rebuild, servo pump failure and Haldex failure. Costly repairs because Volvo want to appeare cheap to service, and these fluids is all reccomended but not included in service program. At least here in europe. (I live in Oslo, Norway)
The V8 is very civilized and assured as it tools along at low speeds. Pretty good grunt if you put your foot down. I drive my V8 regularly in the mountains and still manage to average 22.2 MPG (if I behave myself). Sure beats a mini van!
Its really a shame you never got to experience the 2.4D/D5 engines. It suits the XC90 a lot. To be fair the 2.9 is a good engine but that gearbox….it has the same 0-60 mph time as the D5 version. If you want speed, get the V8. Just later versions where they fixed some design flaws. If you want maximum reliability and as new production date as possible - 3.2. Its goes kinda alright, fuel consumption is the same as the V8 but at least its even more reliable and if im not mistaken, it had the 6 speed Aisin which in itself is a huge plus.
Thanks for making the unknown aware of these beasts..I currently have a 11.5 executive xc90 with everthing this loaner has plus the entertainment system in back wilhich includes the tv's in seat. I have been prolonging buying the Legend headset...that would complete my Xc90.....anyone wanna buy..US state side🤔130k miles and going
You said the 11.5 90 V8 had every available option but it doesn't have the RSE system or the fridge both of which were standard on my 07 V8 Executive. But still, thanks for the nice honest review... I love my V8 imho the best car Volvo ever made👌🏻
I guess if I get one of these then no one will be able to sit behind me at 6'5 tall. Oh well whomever can sit in the 3rd row...lol Great walk through video. I am leaning heavily to getting the 2007 V8 model since the price is looking very nice. Even though I really would love the 2008 BMW X5 I really need something that is more reliable.
The XC90 is definitely more reliable! Good all around vehicle I’d say. You won’t have the sportiness of the X5, but the 90 is actually quite the pleasure to drive around!
@@BernonCars I will get the X5 after I get the XC90. I am learning all I can to do as much of the maintenance on these vehicles myself. Thank God for you all on TH-cam! lol
I am a long time Volvo owner and fan they make solid vehicles but do stupid things that make no sense and right now they are currently driving away and alienating many would be customers with direction of vehicles in my opinion. The 1999-2005 T6 6cyl where they had to use the GM transmission due to size constraints never made any sense when they had a proven 5cyl and could have had a low pressure and higher pressure version with more power. I feel that reliability issue really hurt Volvo's reputation where many swore to never buy Volvo again and I believe Volvo is doing a similar thing with hybrids that in my opinion have reliability issues. It is funny how back then they were clearly worried about competitors and engines being too small but now with new SPA XC90's go the other direction to a dinky 2.0L and are all militant about not going to anything larger which has been a major marketing issue in my opinion. It feels like Volvo is all over the place. The thing that always cracked me up about the P2 XC90's in previous years to the one you were driving was the mixed match woodgrain. The one you were driving was a newer model that didn't have this issue but I remember seeing 2 totally different shades of woodgrain and like 3 totally different shades if it had the woodgrain steering wheel option. I have seen the steering wheel be a reddish brown, then light and dark brown on the center console and glove box strip I just thought looked terrible. That and fact that sitting in the front always felt tight to me compared to our P2 V70 and S80 is the reason I never bought the P2 XC90 although we loved driving them. Volvo had dominated with SUV's you would see them everywhere. Sadly I feel Volvo has handed business to the competition because first I have read comments from prior Volvo owners that said they don't want the new 4cyl and they are buying from competitors just due to this. I believe this has been a major marketing issue with new vehicles Volvo totally underestimated. Then Volvo further alienated customers by making them all hybrid now which many people including myself don't want. Then those that do buy hybrids I believe will likely have reliability issues which will drive customers away similar to the GM transmission issues. California used to be what I would call a Volvo state you would see newer Volvos all over the road and now I hardly see any it's very sad and I have serious concerns about Volvo's future. What I am seeing now are newer competitor SUV's and vehicles all over the road that offer larger engines and traditional NON hybrid options. It is funny you mentioned the MDX because I am seeing newer Acura MDX's everywhere in California even RDX's and TLX sedans. I feel Volvo sadly has just handed business to competitors and I actually have a page on my website about mistakes I believe Volvo is making. I have been trying to get through to Volvo and their executives about the mistakes I believe they are making and to make changes. Volvo has also driven away customers with issues like brakes in new SPA vehicles because they made the pads too soft where pad deposits were ruining rotors and pads were wearing as low as 15,000 miles then was like 4 years too late in my opinion to finally just recently revise pads. My P2 Volvos had the best brakes I had ever experienced extremely durable and lasted with no pulsation ever.
If TCM is Vin-locked then it's swappable without reprogramming, if only one will swap crucial other modules that are needed for Vin verification. But let's be real. Vin must be written to some kind of memory, so it must be reprogrammable by a qualified car electric.
@@BernonCars I want to do on mine, but I need to adapt one of the existent Snorkel's on the market, for left side installation, like this plasma4x4.com/catalogo/snorkel-y-prefiltros/snorkel-land-rover-discovery-ii.html or this plasma4x4.com/catalogo/snorkel-y-prefiltros/snorkel-land-rover-discovery-i.html They're very cheap, around 120$, but it's needed to adapt to the XC90
Had a D5 for years, just bought a 70k v8 at auction which was owned by a famous rich dude. All the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, true to Xc90 form, the Dynaudio speakers are all water damaged and blown. Gutted.
6:15, I don't know who at Volvo comes up with the idea to fit plush beige mats to a car, it's just not practical, a car's not one's living room! One walks in the streets where dogs (and humans) urinate and defecate, one may wear boots with black soles that mark floors and carpets, mechanics get in with dirty shoes etc. I experienced the same while working at Jaguar in the 80s, cars would arrive with the most wonderful thick pile floor mats. Mats must be black!
Bigest problems what are killing this cars: interior.. why they will not lift it? 2014 still looks really old. Seriously dont understand why s60 when it shows up in 2011 had new interior. XC60 - from 2007. Even v50/s40 from 2004 had interior what looks normal.. but here? :/ It doesnt looks luxury, it looks cheap. Another - one of the shitest gearboxes. They are killing all power from d5/t5/t6 and... fibreoptic.. Volvo.. only one brand where you cannot put normal after market radio with nav.. From other hadn.. xc90 mk2.. is a melex with TV everywhere.. its not even a car.
Yes T6 has bad transmission. If you use a XC90 for hauling heavy trailers, install a external cooler for the transmission. Especially important for D5, but these don’t have part number for it. You can use V8 external oil cooler. T5 AWD is reccognized as the most relaible drive train. A really good deal can be a were good deal, because the 2006 model has all the tech updates such as haldex gen 3 and the D5 has the 185hk in 2006 as well
True volvo engine is 2.5T strait 5 cylinders. 3.2 ,v8 engines are Ford. 2003-2006 xc90 2.5T ARE TRUE VOLVOS. You can see a lot of them today in great shape!!
I’ve just bought a 2010 for me and my 3 little kids and I love it
That Executive interior is to DIE for! The wood steering wheel is incredible. Have always wanted a car with one.
It’s so elegant!!
@@BernonCars I have my sights on a 2010 Executive P2 XC90. Hoping I can get it from the seller!!! Wish me luck.
@@j.b.9581 Good luck 🤞 buddy
I’ve loved this vehicle forever. I remember a teacher from high school who drove this back in 2003 when brand new and since then I vowed to have an XC90. Just purchased a 2023 XC90, and so glad I could be part of the Volvo crew ❤
Nice!! Welcome aboard!
@Atl404sFinest Now that you've had this type of Volvo for three months, HOW do YOU like it???? (Would love to hear what you have to say)
@@j.b.9581it’s great. I have a 2023 Ultimate with Bowers and Wilkins, and comparing it to the previous gen, it’s more luxurious. Understated but very premium. I’ve had no issues with suspension. The ride is quiet. The sound system is beautiful. The seats are amazing. 6 months in, I’d say it’s a good product. Get one CPO if you can.
This was the car of my childhood. I have a lot of memories with it. One of the best volvos ever made.
This car was used in one of the most popular movies in India. I have been searching for it since 2009 and only recently came to know it was the Volvo XC90.
Was very sad to know this look was discontinued, but it will always remain a dream car for me.
In 3 idiots 😂😂😂
I own one. It's in tip top condition & I love every drive in it. It's actually a car I have decided to keep for many more years to come.
It'll treat you well for sure!! Enjoy it!
Me too. I have XC90 executive 2007. And now its very good car and safe. Respect !!
pls how is the fuel comsumption
Ive always loved the way these looked beautiful body, are they reliable?
@@BernonCarsWhat radio head did you upgrade to?
I drove this exact car when the owner came down to north carolina with it to pick up his 07 S60R. Such a great car!
I remember seeing those pics!
bro was feeling smoothness of the carpet wearing shoes.
You can see how it flows 😂
I absolutely love this generation of the XC90, In my country these are very rare and very expensive because of high taxes, all of them were diesel except a handful of them in V8 specification of which only 1 was in my city, i got to ride in one once and it was passion red and was absolutely in love. I will at some point get an XC90, new ones however they cost the equivalent of $140k at my place with the D5 and the p2 generation are hard to come by but one day for sure.
Jeez that is expensive!!
I had a silver matchbox xc90 when I was a kid. It was a prefacelift model, but I used to have so much fun driving it around with a x5 and 100 series in my other hand lol
Me too!!!! Mine was red! I think I still have it. That’s my earliest memory of an XC90
Same here and I also had a red one
@@BernonCars I had a brown one, and a silver one
Hi Bern, I think you would like to know that you are the first Author of my current Volvo fanaticism!! Good Job!!
Wow, thank you very much!!
Back again, and still love my Electric Silver V8 Sport... and your content
It's the best! And thank you much!
Had it new since 2007 till now 2021 256K & still on, it was 2008 model 3.2 fully loaded exactly silver color till now didn't fade away except little front & back pumber for driving in hot country. Other the style & beauty hasn't change a bit just like sweet 16 reunion. Good narratives keep it on brother.
Very nice! Thank you!
Love this xc90 story.My 2009 is at 200k, good to know you are going for 300k!
This car was special because it was probably the first car that was pretty much as practical and as comfortable as a minivan, but not a minivan.
Very true!
I've seen quite a few in person, and for a three row SUV, it's quite small. I'm not sure, but I think the E53 X5 was bigger.
@@damilolaakanni Bigger in terms of dimension or interior space? Mind you the E53 didn't have third row seats. The E70 was the first X5 that had third row seats and they were very tight, probably could only fit a dog in there. Whilst in the XC90, you could fit a small adult properly in the back. Of course they're nowhere as big as 7 seater American SUV, but for Europeans, they're quite big.
@@aabidamn in terms of exterior dimensions. I know that the original X5 didn't have a third row, and midsized three row SUVs have comically small third row seats anyway.
This is a fantastic channel. This young man has huge amounts of talent as a presenter 👍
I appreciate that very much!!
1:26 you skipped the 850 sedan and wagon, as well as the V70 and XC70. IMO, they're also important in Volvo's history.
That’s true very true
Now you should try an XC90 with the 2.5 T5 engine but with a tune. It has almost the same torque as the v8 with just the stage 1.
We owned a 2004 USDM XC90 T6 with the 2.9l twin turbo and we loved this Volvo but the GM 4speed A/T was the only real weakness. Our GM based transmission was replaced at 89k but lasted for quite a while after. We now own a 2008 XC90 V8 model in black paint with the 6speed A/T...great SUV.
Honestly Volvo should have had the 2.9 bolted to the TF80 6 speed instead. Those were much more solid and can handle more power.
Hi all the way from down under in Oz. Thanks for the great videos. I own a 2008 V8 executive with nearly all the options. Love driving it especially with all its power. We have a large family and it suits us well and I didn’t want a people mover but came a across the V8 xc90. I test drove a few xc90 models but I was sold straight away with the v8 sound and power. Love the split tailgate , a great feature other SUV’s don’t have.
Im glad you enjoyed!! I love the V8. Excellent SUV
How about fuel economy?
Greetings from Sydney. Am thinking of getting the v8 too !
Finally got a 2008 XC90 V8 executive edition!!!! Needs a lot of work but I’ll post the journey
One day ill get a XC90 D5 Euro 4 Facelift Sport edition, i like this car soo much
Great stuff man. I have a 07 XC90 3.2 that I am trying to restore. I love it.
Nice!!! Enjoy!
great info bro. Kudos to you! that "do it" really had me on headphone.
I have the 2008 3.2 AWD. I almost let it go, but 3rd row AWD SUVs are going for sometimes 30k over sticker. It's just not reasonably replaceable. I got mine for 10K in 2016, and it's a great value.
With maintenance it’ll keep going for a while!
@@BernonCars it's about to hit 177k with no engine or transmission issues. Well, I did replace a seal and all the belts.
Hi I have a 2013 xc90 r design... this is my second volvo I love it. Did you have the heads it professionally installed? Thats what I'm in the market for now.
Thanks for your feedback.
Nice video young man👌💯
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my 2005 T5 XC90 has 410K miles on it. Looking for another XC90. Hooked on these cars
Nice!!
Over here in the UK they were launched in 2002 and there was also a 2.4 5 cylinder turbo diesel which in earlier models came with 160 bhp than in 2005 thay produced 180 bhp and in 2010 they put out 200 bhp. They are not the most powerful but they have good low down torque and suit the car well. We got the T6 and the V8. I think we got the T5 but not sure but I don't think we got the 3.2. Most of them are the D5 (turbo diesel) I've seen 3 T6s and one V8 over here. Edit:We did get the 3.2 but I have not seen one.
More exact: 163 bhp euro 3, and 185 bhp euro 4 after 2005
Uk did get the 3.2
But how exonomical was the v8. Can u live with it? Or take a d5 rather?
@@kosiekoos9408 Personally I would have the D5. Not fast but more economical to run especially in the UK.
200 bhp D5 goes well
Hey, do you have a link for the head unit?
Like most have said, great video!! Absolutely thorough. I wish mine had the massager though..
Thanks for watching!
U deserve one million subscriber…
Thank you!
Hi Bern On Cars(!), I am simply head-over-heels in respect\delight with your videos. You seem to instinctively present exactly what a person (who doesn't know a jot about these cars) would want to know, and you present it in logical order. Plus, in my opinion, your presentation style is top-notch. I am a forever FAN! Plus, I think that I have spotted one of these P2 Exec autos at a reasonable price (a few years older) NOW I know what to look for when I test drive it! Question, sir. How does one discern that any XC90 is a P2? Is that information include in the VIN?? Great job; I greatly ADMIRE your videos.
I really appreciate that!! Made my day reading that comment haha. Thank you!
The P2 is any XC90 from 2003-2015!
@@BernonCars I am looking at a 2008. It has the shiny front to the mirrors, and the silver rear window frame. It needs some love, yet I am the one to give it just that . . . with advice from your videos!! I joyously repeat, your videos are fantastic.🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙃🙃🙃😉😉
Here via Redline/Sofyan. Happy to sub! Like your presentation style. Love these old xc90 tanks! I'm in the UK. I just did a price check on the xc90. You can pick up a 2010, 2.4 diesel Executive, 125k miles, pretty clean, for around $5k-$6k. Absolute bargain for the amount of car you get. Do both rows of back seats fold flat? I'm 5'9" too. If they do fold flat, reckon you could sleep reasonably comfortably (with a mat)? Thanks! 👍😎
Thanks for the sub! Yeah I wish we got the D5 here! Both rows do fold flat! I could lay flat comfortably!
First time watching your video. I loved it! I've been wanting a XC 90 for the longest time. Great review and I enjoyed listening to your knowledge on this vehicle! Keep it up! Im tired of Doug's videos. Im a new subscriber of your channel.
I appreciate the support!! 😁😁
I cannot find that legend unit anywhere..can you provide a link ?
...Just cracked 280,000ks in my 09 XC90 V8 "Bláinn" (Old norse for dark)
Exective black edition, still looks and runs like new*...love that engine! (And we feel safe driving our 4 kids around in such a solid well built SUV)
(*Except the air con compressor decided to pack it in for the summer...only once it had been drained & regassed of course...sigh...oh well, thats what windows are for and it save fuel! lol)
Haha my air con only works when it chooses to
Great. Is it manual or automatic
That head unit looks great!!!
Hi, brother, does the old Volvo XC90 a very good fixed car, or most of this kind of Volvo will work well not often offline work? I am going to buy on 2013 Volvo XC90(144,411 KM) can be trust drive to Banff from Toronto. Does this a good choice for the family also? How about your opinion?
So, V8 is the best! And what is the average /100km? Mine xc90 2.5t is about 11.8L
Excellent review. I see you’re in VA. I’m in DC.
Ahh I live in MD actually but went down to visit Ian and his Volvo’s haha
Just picked my 2007 V8 up yesterday!! Now for the tablet, I know you said a legend head unit, who is the manufacturer to reach out to on Facebook?
Love all this XC90 content, but I have to mention X5 still has a split tailgate, ironically the XC90 no longer does.
am getting this machine soon
Great job, very informative. Thank you :-)
Thank you!
Interesting to hear that the cargo covers are rare over there. Most of the XC90's I've seen here in Europe has had the cover.
Yes that is interesting! This one has probably had it since it was originally in Europe
are the extras the same in the uk as they are in the us?
I believe so!
I think mine's a 2011 Jan V8 had to do an impulse buy ex Japan as it's so rare seeing them around the place!
Interesting!
thanks from sweden 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
Cheers!
Question for the AWD owners, when you have get new tires or replaces tires on the XC90, do you need to change all four tires or just two?
I have a XC90 T5 AWD, and the diameter should be the same, or the haldex will notice different speed and the AWD would have to compensate. I would concider not to change only one axel, but have all 4 tyres changed, and then rotate wheels for even wear.
2005 XC90 2.5T5 AWD here, and you'll find that the fronts wear slightly quicker than the rear, since the AWD is front-biased, as @BernonCars mentions, but in practice, you'll be replacing all four at roughly the same time. Here in Canada, I run Nitto 3-seasons on Touren rims, and switch to Motomaster winters on the OEM Volvo aluminum rims. Since I'm switching the tires twice a year, it's an opportunity to rotate the fronts to the back, and vice-versa, which definitely helps average out the wear. @brembodream 's advice on keeping diameter/sizing identical is crucial, and I would further suggest that you keep to the same brand/SKU of tire when replacing if you must do only two. I've always had to do all 4 when replacing: I usually get three years on average from each set, based on my heavy mileage and slightly more aggressive driving style. YMMV, obviously.
I have this exact same car but Oyster Gray. Bought through the military program in Germany.
Thats awesome!!
Like a year ago, I was trying to see if there were really 2011 XC90s with V8 engines, and here is one now!😲
Indeed!
Make that another, I have a MY11 executive V8
A shame you guys didn't get the D5 2.4 litre 5 cylinder diesel engine. These engine were quite bulletproof. The V8 XC90s are quite rare in the UK due to higher running costs (fuel and Vehicle Excise Duty). The split folding tailgate orignated in the Range Rover. That's where BMW got the idea from. They acquired the Rover Group (of which Land Rover was a part) in 1994 when the P38 was introduced so they had access to the Range Rover technology to develop the E53 X5.
Interesting! Yeah a shame we didn’t get many!
We’ve had ours for 10 years. It’s OK. I’m spending about $1000 per year in electrical problems. Mechanically it’s very good.
Oh my! I guess I’m glad I don’t have mine anymore! LOL
To me, this (and maybe the original Highlander) was the first car that wasn't WORSE for being a huge SUV. The X5, ML, et al were just not very good from what I've gathered over the years. Volvo made this car just as safe, comfortable, and durable as their other cars, and it paid off. A modern classic for sure. If I needed the space, I wouldn't hesitate to grab one.
That’s very true! Yeah I love them so much
What about the tendancy for the V-8 valves to leak / difficult to repair (what the 3rd party Euro-shop told me when I had them check out an 08 V8 for me) thanks
Volvo V8 valves don’t normally leak. The engine itself will usually need some oil leaks attended to at higher mileage but the engine itself is solid. Some techs are weary of working on this engine for some reason but maybe since I worked on these early in my career, I developed a familiarity and appreciation for this engine, so I was excited when a 2008 V8 XC90 came for sale in my budget, so I bought it. Just find a good mechanic and the P2 XC90 will take good care of you.
Great video. Really well presented.
Thank you Ben 😄
I have a 2006 xc90 and I would love to know what's the brand of that radio, I would to get it for me
Great video Bern..
Thank you!
One thing to realize here is that the V8 engine was manufactured by Kawasaki. The Japanese do quite well with various engines as we all know, but it was SUPER HARD to work on…no room anywhere.
The 2.5 L, five cylinder turbo was manufactured in Sweden by Volvo. It is a genuine Volvo powerplant and It’s bomb proof if you use synthetic oil and drive sensible. Well built engine (turbocharger is Japanese)
The transmissions are another issue all together. The transmission that they put behind the five cylinder 2.5 turbo is made in Japan and it is amazing. The Aisin AW 55-51SN (think Toyota and Nissan) It’s probably the most durable transmission out of all that was used in the XC 90. It is the same transmission that Nissan used in their minivans back in the day and it’s very strong.
The four-speed General Motors, that they put behind a 3.2 was a plagued and it was the demise of many xc90’s.
I don’t know what Transmission they put behind a Kawasaki V8.
I actually heard that the V8 was designed by Volvo and built by Yamaha (yeah, the same company that worked on many Toyota engines in the 2000's). And the V8s got an Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission.
Interesting to know that the pre 2011 v8 xc90 has a more spacious third row.
Does the 2008 to 2010 have more third row headroom and space ?
Oh it’s the same as this on my 2010! Still small LOL
Great Video 👍
Why not Mod the 2.5t to have a Bigger Turbo if Lack of power is the Problem
Instead of a V8?
Thank you! That is a good idea, however I don’t think most XC90 buyers would be modifying their cars LOL
If you tune up the 2.5t remember to install external oil cooler for the transmission. Mandatory if you are going to pull heavy trailers anyways. I think you can chip updtate and have some 50hk ekstra an 90NM more torq.
@@brembodream Thank you so much. Do you know which Chip Update?
@@BernonCars You right. I have a XC90 and doesn’t bather to tune this engine. I choose the 2.5T over D5 because its sounds better and quicker than the D5. V8 breakes itself to pieces due to balance shaft failure. Did get fixed i 2008 or 2009 though. So at least stay away from earlier V8 models. I used that money on preventive maintenance such as changing fluids all around because Volvo service program does not include transmission oil change, haldex oil change, steering servo hydraulic oil and not break fluid change either. Typical neglect of these leads to replacing brake master cylinder, load valve and calipers. Then transmission rebuild, servo pump failure and Haldex failure. Costly repairs because Volvo want to appeare cheap to service, and these fluids is all reccomended but not included in service program. At least here in europe. (I live in Oslo, Norway)
Great video! Owned a 3.2 and considering a V8 as a spare 3-row to our Subaru Ascent.
It would treat you well! The V8 is pretty fun
@@BernonCars I have the 3.2 it’s definitely not bad. Glad I don’t have a T6 🐌 I tell you.
The V8 is very civilized and assured as it tools along at low speeds. Pretty good grunt if you put your foot down. I drive my V8 regularly in the mountains and still manage to average 22.2 MPG (if I behave myself). Sure beats a mini van!
you're really good kid.
Thank you!
Are the seats in the third row reclinable?
Unfortunately no!
Its really a shame you never got to experience the 2.4D/D5 engines. It suits the XC90 a lot. To be fair the 2.9 is a good engine but that gearbox….it has the same 0-60 mph time as the D5 version. If you want speed, get the V8. Just later versions where they fixed some design flaws. If you want maximum reliability and as new production date as possible - 3.2. Its goes kinda alright, fuel consumption is the same as the V8 but at least its even more reliable and if im not mistaken, it had the 6 speed Aisin which in itself is a huge plus.
Hopefully one day I can experience the diesels!
What radio unit did you upgrade to?
Legend Unit! If you look up “Legend XC90” on Facebook you should find it
@@BernonCars oh wow, thank you so much for responding!!!
I drove this car! 😎
Aye!!
Is this spec available in the US? I thought the v8 ended in 2010.
I believe it is! I’ve seen several 2011 V8s for sale
Thanks for making the unknown aware of these beasts..I currently have a 11.5 executive xc90 with everthing this loaner has plus the entertainment system in back wilhich includes the tv's in seat. I have been prolonging buying the Legend headset...that would complete my Xc90.....anyone wanna buy..US state side🤔130k miles and going
They're so nice! Sometimes I miss mine.
Reminds me of the 240
you got your XC 90 V8 back? I still have mine. 2007 Black XC 90 V8.
Nope this is my friend Ian's!
Is the 03 XC90 any good? I’m looking at buying one and it’s 4200$.
What engine?
@@BernonCars it’s the 2.5L one
@@BernonCars I’m wanting to do the exact same thing as you lol!!
@@brazosbendhomestead5284 2.5T is good! I would just make sure it’s been taken care of
@@BernonCars awesome what kinds of things should I look for??
Very good video , i drive a v50
Nice 👍
You said the 11.5 90 V8 had every available option but it doesn't have the RSE system or the fridge both of which were standard on my 07 V8 Executive. But still, thanks for the nice honest review... I love my V8 imho the best car Volvo ever made👌🏻
Ahh yes I noticed after filming haha. Thank you for the note and thank you for watching!
hi body you did forget about 142 volvo and 242 volvo and the iconic volvo bertone cool channel
Thanks! I was primarily focusing on the wagons
I guess if I get one of these then no one will be able to sit behind me at 6'5 tall. Oh well whomever can sit in the 3rd row...lol Great walk through video. I am leaning heavily to getting the 2007 V8 model since the price is looking very nice. Even though I really would love the 2008 BMW X5 I really need something that is more reliable.
The XC90 is definitely more reliable! Good all around vehicle I’d say. You won’t have the sportiness of the X5, but the 90 is actually quite the pleasure to drive around!
@@BernonCars I will get the X5 after I get the XC90. I am learning all I can to do as much of the maintenance on these vehicles myself. Thank God for you all on TH-cam! lol
I am 6'7" and my dad is 6'6'. I can fit behind him on short trips without any issues.
Have you ever been in a V8 Sport?
I haven’t! I’d like to spend time with one one day.
I absolutely love mine
@@BernonCars I'd say take a look at mine! but I think I'm a little out side of your area
I remember that station wagon it was the first car I every stole. I bet owner was happy I stole it too.
Lmao 😂😂
I am a long time Volvo owner and fan they make solid vehicles but do stupid things that make no sense and right now they are currently driving away and alienating many would be customers with direction of vehicles in my opinion. The 1999-2005 T6 6cyl where they had to use the GM transmission due to size constraints never made any sense when they had a proven 5cyl and could have had a low pressure and higher pressure version with more power. I feel that reliability issue really hurt Volvo's reputation where many swore to never buy Volvo again and I believe Volvo is doing a similar thing with hybrids that in my opinion have reliability issues. It is funny how back then they were clearly worried about competitors and engines being too small but now with new SPA XC90's go the other direction to a dinky 2.0L and are all militant about not going to anything larger which has been a major marketing issue in my opinion. It feels like Volvo is all over the place. The thing that always cracked me up about the P2 XC90's in previous years to the one you were driving was the mixed match woodgrain. The one you were driving was a newer model that didn't have this issue but I remember seeing 2 totally different shades of woodgrain and like 3 totally different shades if it had the woodgrain steering wheel option. I have seen the steering wheel be a reddish brown, then light and dark brown on the center console and glove box strip I just thought looked terrible. That and fact that sitting in the front always felt tight to me compared to our P2 V70 and S80 is the reason I never bought the P2 XC90 although we loved driving them. Volvo had dominated with SUV's you would see them everywhere.
Sadly I feel Volvo has handed business to the competition because first I have read comments from prior Volvo owners that said they don't want the new 4cyl and they are buying from competitors just due to this. I believe this has been a major marketing issue with new vehicles Volvo totally underestimated. Then Volvo further alienated customers by making them all hybrid now which many people including myself don't want. Then those that do buy hybrids I believe will likely have reliability issues which will drive customers away similar to the GM transmission issues. California used to be what I would call a Volvo state you would see newer Volvos all over the road and now I hardly see any it's very sad and I have serious concerns about Volvo's future. What I am seeing now are newer competitor SUV's and vehicles all over the road that offer larger engines and traditional NON hybrid options. It is funny you mentioned the MDX because I am seeing newer Acura MDX's everywhere in California even RDX's and TLX sedans. I feel Volvo sadly has just handed business to competitors and I actually have a page on my website about mistakes I believe Volvo is making. I have been trying to get through to Volvo and their executives about the mistakes I believe they are making and to make changes. Volvo has also driven away customers with issues like brakes in new SPA vehicles because they made the pads too soft where pad deposits were ruining rotors and pads were wearing as low as 15,000 miles then was like 4 years too late in my opinion to finally just recently revise pads. My P2 Volvos had the best brakes I had ever experienced extremely durable and lasted with no pulsation ever.
what are the spec levels?
Base
R Design
Executive
Different trims throughout the years!
Is the TCM swappable for older XC90s?
It is not, it’s assigned to your vin and I’m not sure you could reprogram it to work.
If TCM is Vin-locked then it's swappable without reprogramming, if only one will swap crucial other modules that are needed for Vin verification.
But let's be real. Vin must be written to some kind of memory, so it must be reprogrammable by a qualified car electric.
It doesn’t have Rear entertainment tho
Waiting for the next video of this XC90 😬😬😬😬
It’s such a nice one
@@BernonCars if you install a snorkel on the XC90 you will be "the man" 👌
@@manolaniusko I’d love to figure out how to do that! LOL
@@BernonCars I want to do on mine, but I need to adapt one of the existent Snorkel's on the market, for left side installation, like this plasma4x4.com/catalogo/snorkel-y-prefiltros/snorkel-land-rover-discovery-ii.html or this plasma4x4.com/catalogo/snorkel-y-prefiltros/snorkel-land-rover-discovery-i.html
They're very cheap, around 120$, but it's needed to adapt to the XC90
Thank you for sharing from Australia ❤ i am planning to buy XC 90 R - design 2010 model Sitting at 153000 km around $ AUD14500 --
Best of luck!!
2:43 imo the Facelift made xc90 look good, not just slightly made it look better, pre facelift is so ugly
Are these reliable?
Mine was good to me! After I sold it, the motor somehow needed to be replaced by the next owner though lol
Do you still own it?
Ian still has his XC90 yes! And I have mine too
I know the v8 is a brute.
Can the 3.2 also hold its own?
I’m actually planning to make a 3.2 vs V8 video hehe
@@BernonCars wow. I look forward towards it.
@@BernonCars Most 3.2 I've seen around kinda have more beautiful interior than the v8. They even have DVDs at their headrest
3.2 is more reliable and cheaper to maintain, only good about V8 is the power
@@Chinunit22 Oh, cool then.
Had a D5 for years, just bought a 70k v8 at auction which was owned by a famous rich dude. All the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, true to Xc90 form, the Dynaudio speakers are all water damaged and blown. Gutted.
6:15, I don't know who at Volvo comes up with the idea to fit plush beige mats to a car, it's just not practical, a car's not one's living room! One walks in the streets where dogs (and humans) urinate and defecate, one may wear boots with black soles that mark floors and carpets, mechanics get in with dirty shoes etc. I experienced the same while working at Jaguar in the 80s, cars would arrive with the most wonderful thick pile floor mats. Mats must be black!
The smell too!
They've sat in a closet for years. Only used them for this video. 🙂
Full loaded? Where is the TV-System for the childrens?🤔
No he hasnt rear passengeer monitors and no refregirator
If youre a chill grandpa this is the car for you other than that better get something else
Only XC90,only V8 4.4!!!
Yes!!
Bigest problems what are killing this cars: interior.. why they will not lift it? 2014 still looks really old. Seriously dont understand why s60 when it shows up in 2011 had new interior. XC60 - from 2007. Even v50/s40 from 2004 had interior what looks normal.. but here? :/ It doesnt looks luxury, it looks cheap. Another - one of the shitest gearboxes. They are killing all power from d5/t5/t6 and... fibreoptic.. Volvo.. only one brand where you cannot put normal after market radio with nav..
From other hadn.. xc90 mk2.. is a melex with TV everywhere.. its not even a car.
Yes T6 has bad transmission. If you use a XC90 for hauling heavy trailers, install a external cooler for the transmission. Especially important for D5, but these don’t have part number for it. You can use V8 external oil cooler. T5 AWD is reccognized as the most relaible drive train. A really good deal can be a were good deal, because the 2006 model has all the tech updates such as haldex gen 3 and the D5 has the 185hk in 2006 as well
True volvo engine is 2.5T strait 5 cylinders. 3.2 ,v8 engines are Ford. 2003-2006 xc90 2.5T ARE TRUE VOLVOS. You can see a lot of them today in great shape!!