Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Good buy, but not a flawless car - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By gilles bourdier - May 20 - 6:40 am

  Car is a 2005.Roomy and comfortable. Has not let us down so far ( at 55000km). It looks good and not too big. Still manoeuvrable in town, despite a high turning radius. Parts and tires are durable. Fuel economy is very good on the open road and highway (12/13 l/100), much worse in town (18/20 l/100) HOWEVER, car is hefty and ponderous, taking away any driving pleasure. Steering wheel too low, even when adjusted, sunroof lets in way too much wind noise. Leather quality of seats poor. Engine feels suprisingly strained and whining under effort. Exhaust sound is a letdown. Sounds like a German V6, not a V8. Disturbing loud clunks and thumps over road bumps. Good, but not flawless

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  My Opinion - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By joezarra07 - May 6 - 7:26 pm

  Previously drove A4 and 9-5 but w/3 kids we needed something more practical. The SUV has traditional good looks that didnt go out of style 3 yrs later. The seats are still very comfortable. The third row seat has not been an issue and wont be unless you have a large teen or an adult in back. Even that is OK for a short ride. However not all is good with this SUV. The AC is nothing short of terrible. The Pirelli tires that came standard didnt make it to 25K. The plastic housing on the driver side craked. The tie rod broke at 42K The CD player no longer works. Lease is up and will look at GL450 X5 MDX.

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  Great Volvo SUV-XC 90 - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Brutus - May 6 - 12:06 am

  Love this car. Its built like a tank but feels more like a sports car. Comfortable and easy to drive.

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  This is One Nice Vehicle!!! - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Don - April 18 - 12:23 pm

  Volvo really did a nice job on the XC90. Our is two weeks old now with over 1000 miles and we continue to be impressed. The interior layout is outstanding. All the controls are easily reachable and understandable. Ride is very smooth with good acceleration. Gas mileage could be better though. We got the Rear Seat DVD system and it is just amazing. For a family with kids in the 11-17 range, it really keeps the noise down in the back. We compared against the Cadillac SRX, Chrylser Pacifica and Ford Freestyle. The XC90 blew them all away in quality, comfort and features. Its an excellent vehicle that I hope to enjoy for many years.

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  Hit or miss with Volvo - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By cnirenblatt - March 13 - 8:16 am

  For a $40,000 plus vehicle, Im really looking at getting a Lexus next go around. I cant believe all the bells and whistles that dont come with this car at this price. Sure its safe. I get about 17.5 mpg, but already the seat adjustment on the drivers side has become unattached, the power windows are whacky sometimes by going down when I want them to go up and frankly Im just disappointed in the service department here in Charleston, S.C. When I took a look at the Lexus RX330, I couldnt believe all the ammenities you can get with the same emphasis on safety for a lot less money. Im now looking at trading in the XC90 for a Lexus either GX or RX model. I think Volvo should do better.

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  great ride - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By LMD - February 14 - 5:33 pm

  This SUV rides like a car. It handles corners like no other SUV I have owned. This winter it had plenty of opportunity to show me excellent handling in bad weather. Fun features inside (like the windshield wipers that detect moisture) only add pleasure to a great driving experience. Still waiting on reliability as this vehicle ony has 4000 miles so far....

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  Not as fun as my X-5 but not bad - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Michael D - February 14 - 4:16 pm

  For the value, the vehicle is great. More than enough interior room to sit comfortably. Sluggish off the line but once you are up to speed, keeps up very easily with traffic. My biggest issue with the XC-90 are the blind spots on both the drivers and passenger side. Even with a quick turn of the head to look for traffic next to you, you do not always see it.

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  Best car with horrible problems! - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Angela - December 23 - 11:46 pm

  Love my XC90! We have had too many issues and Volvo has done nothing to help. 1. knob on thermostat broke 2. check engine light came on and remained on till sweeden developed software to correct 3. radio-CD player was changing stations without pressing buttons (rocker switch in steering was bad)4.sunroof leaks & more... We are military living in germany and have US specs on our car. They have blamed that for many of our problems however, Volvo has done nothing to compensate us for the 16 trips to the dealership in the seven months of ownership.They believe driving their product with the check engine light on for six months is acceptable. They are selling us poor quality and horrible service!

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  A Year of Heaven - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Patzapper - November 21 - 10:00 am

  This is the most comfortable and smooth riding SUV I have been in. Love the stereo equipment and its excellent surround sound. Terrific styling,,,,I receive loads of complements from bank tellers, fast food drive thru personel to carwash jockeys. Just the right height for great visibility. Appeals to all ages. My college age son wants to the drive it all the time!

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  Dream Car - 2005 Volvo XC90
  By Vickie - November 3 - 7:10 pm

  Ive had this car for almost a year and in my short experience I feel its a perfect combination of luxury and performance. Acceleration power is exceptional, dashboard controls are within easy reach, its roomy, except for possibly the third seat which can handle adult passengers for short trips only. Third seat is meant for small children. And, except for a hummer, it feels safer than anything Ive ever driven.