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Gas consumption on my 2.5T is not bad, averaging in the low 20's but that, of course, is highly dependent on conditions, maintenance and driving style. The T6 is a heavy car with twin turbos, so if you drive vigorously or in stop-and-go traffic then mileage will suffer. I drove a T6 on a long road trip and averaged in the mid 20's, so it can give good results. Evidently, the V8 does as well as the T6.
Hope problems settle down for you and it becomes an old friend. Good luck.
Anyone else experienced these type of problems?
Anyone have insight into dealing with Volvo NA to get resolution for poor quality and manufacturer defects?
On January 13, 06, my wife was rear ended by a Lincoln Town car. My wife was at a stop at the intersection and the Lincoln just rammed into her without stopping. It was estimated that she was going 35mph. The town car was severely damaged, the Volvo had $1900.00 of damage. Wife is okay.
I'm having mine installed this coming Tuesday, I can't wait.
The Volvo dealership that we bought the vehicle from will be doing the installation. As of right now, I don't know the cost. I'm the tight-wad in our family, but my husband says that it doesn't matter how much it costs, it's going in. I'm beginning to think that he knows the cost, but won't tell me because I won't agree to it. :P
Here is the original reply from Volvo:
The iPod Adapter for the XC90 is scheduled to be released sometime in the middle of February of 2006. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and we will try to improve on this date. Thank you for your patience and also for being a Volvo Customer.
Drive Safely,
Bob Bradley
Volvo Personal Shopper
I'll post once the adapter has been installed. :shades:
As of right now, there is no hard wired version.
BTW, I confirmed, once again, that it is not an FM transmitter.
Sorry but no. See http://www.volvocars.us/Showroom/XC90/Specifications/OptionsAccessories under Volvo iPod FM Transmitter. That is what is available for the XC90. The power is hardwired but the device is little more than a rebadged Transpod FM transmitter mounted to the left of the steering wheel. With the mount probably worth about $130. Pretty lame of Volvo.
The bluetooth should be @ $500 installed.
Should I wait??
5 Cyl FWD 17/23
The new 6 cyl, who knows.
Best case it will be the same mpg.
It will, however be more expensive.
Probably be some deals on the 5 cyl at year end.
http://www.volvocanada.com/PDF/featured_accessories_Bluetooth_SS_27Aug05.pdf
http://www.volvocanada.com/PDF/featured_accessories_iPodSSfinal1.pdf
This new ipod adapter is not Fm transmitter.
It is for the S60,S80,V70,XC70 cars.
We confirmed that the first price we were quoted was incorrect, the actual install price was $430+, still high. Apparently, some additional parts that weren't "needed" were included in the $700+ price. First mistake on their part.
The service technician that we had been in contact with insisted that the iPod kit was NOT an FM transmitter. So, my husband drove over an hour to get to the dealership for the appointment, as soon as he arrived he asked to see the kit. Sure enough, it's an FM transmitter and definitely not what we want. Mistake #2. Anyway, all the rep could do was apologize.
My husband, being an engineer, wants to speak to the Volvo engineer. I've done some searches regarding the kit for the XC90 and people are disappointed that this is the best that Volvo could come up with.
So, off I go... driving without my iPod.
When the ipod is installed on the S60(which has an older radio design) the input for the 10 disc trunk mounted cd changer is used.
Until Volvo redesigns the XC90 radio, a direct ipod interface is not possible.
I'm sorry that you recieved inaccurate information.
For what it is worth, I have an fm transmitter adaptor for my ipod on my S60 and I am quite happy with the results.
I also bought some cable to plug my iPod into the output for the dvd system. It worked, but the sound quality was poor. Also, it was quite distracting since the iPod would shut off automatically if left alone for too long, not a good idea while driving.
What we did with my van is to have a new radio installed with direct output for the iPod. It's an option that we considered for the XC90 when we bought it. However, we were told that we couldn't install a new radio with iPod capability in the XC90. Apparently, the radio is not located behind the faceplate in the XC90, but somewhere else in the car. When I asked where the actual radio is located, they couldn't answer my question. Anyway, my question: Is this info accurate? TIA
The radio reciever is buried in the dash somewhere, I don't know where exactly.
My husband and I are considering buying a new 2005 or 2006 Volvo XC90 and have heard lots of negatives regarding the reliabilty and problems with it, can anyone give their insight or experiences (positive or negative appreciate). We really must have a dependable vehicle it is the whole reason we are shopping for a new vehicle. Please help, we're making a decision within teh next 2 weeks.
We're between an XC90 and the Lexus GX. But really like the third row in the XC90.
Thanks!!
For whatever it is worth - our 2004 XC90 2.5T AWD has 0 problems @35K miles.
Our other car - 2000 S80 (same perceived issues with the reliability) - nothing but a joy @ 115K miles.
Although, we had some of the common problems (sub frame bushings, etc.) - the dealer was great, and the repairs were not much of annoyance.
I would recommend to get an extended warranty, though (just for a peace of mind).
Em
with this advise, I called the service mgr and scheduled a fuel consumption test. They basically checked the computer for faults and checked for fuel leaks. They then filled my tank and took it for a road test. Guess where they road tested it? You guessed it, on the highway (23 mpg). I was told to monitor the next 3 full tank fills/odometer/trip reading and do manual calculations. Then, if still
not satisfied, take it back with receipts for further eval.
If you're getting this vehicle based on sticker city mpg. Buyer beware. We're talking Hummer Miles here.
The reason that I believe it - your highway mileage is pretty much the same as our. Most likely, there is no any malfunctions with the car.
What did you drive before? I really mean no disrespect - but city MPG IS mostly a reflection of your driving habits.
My wife easily gets 17.5-18 coming from 2 consecutive Mazda MPV (160HP @ pretty much the same weight as XC90 with 208 HP), and I can do even better coming from F-150 and very mellow S80 2.9 non-turbo.
Pretty much. There is no traditional radio in the XC90. Rather, the components are scattered all over the car: antenna and electronics in the roof, amplifier under the front passenger seat, and the head (display) unit in the dash. It's hooked together through a MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) architecture which is used in many premium cars. The problem is that this kind of system is "closed" and we have to rely on the car manufacturer to provide accessory inputs. Volvo is behind the curve here and it's a mystery as to why they haven't come up with a better solution than an FM transmitter. One enterprising owner with electronics savvy took apart the amplifier and added an input, so Volvo could do it if they wanted.
Neither vehicle is likely to leave you stranded. The Lexus will probably involve fewer trips to the dealer for little things, so with the Volvo much will depend on how you like the dealer's service department. Most of them are pretty good and often supply a free Volvo loaner, but some dealers are not there yet. Before buying any premium car, check out the dealer and ask some other owners of their service experience. The XC90 is our only car and has taken us over 50,000 miles without a significant problem.
The XC90 and GX470 are roughly similar size but have many differences. The most obvious is that the XC90 is car-based with AWD and the GX470 is truck-based with 4WD & low-range. If you travel into the backcountry the Lexus will be more capable. If you stick to maintained roads--pavement or dirt--the XC90 will handle better and cost you less fuel. The XC90 also has more versatility in seating and cargo. And that Swedish style.
I haven't been able to spot the turbo in my XC90 (in the 5 days I've had it) to confirm if it includes coolant lines, but it would make sense that the design keeps the water cooling -- maybe someone here can confirm?
As long as you change the oil when you are supposed to, and let the engine idle down after high speed driving the turbo should last the life of the car.
I just bought a fully loaded 2006 Volvo XC90 v8.
In the four weeks I've had it, I've put about 400 miles on it and it has BROKEN DOWN twice!
The first time, my wife and I were on a road trip to Baltimore. I though it would be nice to take my week old luxury SUV for a nice long drive. BIG MISTAKE! To make a long story short, I drove to my friends place in Baltimore, park the XC90 and that’s it. Once I parked the SUV I could never get it out of park. I had to have the car towed to NY to have it fixed and my wife and I had to fly back home.
Volvo and my local dealer did the right thing by paying for the $1,000 towing bill. However no one has offered to reimburse us for the airfare.
Once my local dealer looked at my XC90, they were able to quickly point to a manufacturing defect in the wiring and fixed the SUV in less than half a day.
Now, I get back form a week long business trip and the brand new $50K SUV sitting in my drive way wont start. It may just be a dead battery, but any vehicle much less a brand new car should be able to sit for a week without discarding its battery. I guessing there’s some systemic electrical issues in my XC90.
Has anyone had any success in getting their dealer to exchange a brand new car that has turned out to be a dud?
I ask because this SUV clearly is not a functional vehicle given the amount of time I’ve owed it, the miles I’ve put on it, and the number of times it has turned into a pretty black paperweight.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
<+eNuts+>
P.S.
I’ll update this post as I get more information back form my dealer.
Did your problem ever get resolved?
Steve, Host
Having a new car not start is annoying and inconvenient but it happens with any brand. As for the airfare, that was your choice to fly back and I would not expect Volvo to pay for it. Every time we travel something unexpected can happen that may delay us. Good luck and take it easy.
Regarding the dead battery, is it possible that you left the parking lamps on by accident? I did just that today, and killed the battery. Thankfully, it started on a jump OK.
I had noticed earlier that I don't get any warnings when I open the door if the headlight switch is left in this position, but this is the first time I completely forgot to switch back to automatic before I left the car for a long period.
Also, does anyone know if autolocking is programmable by the owner, or can it only be done by the dealer? If dealer, is it complimentary, or is there a typical fee?
Thanks in advance