i was 25 when i got my first Volvo, a V40 T4, went to the XC90 Exec at 28, and have had 2 other S60 T5 whilst running these. I'm 30 now, and have run 4 "old man" cars.

I looked a Beemers 330's a few months back when i was looking to change the S60, but eventually went back to another S60. Reason - spec, safety, size, cheaper than the german brands, but IMO look just a high quality.

Insurance...just part of the running cost worries I am starting to fear.

I know the tax is going to be £425+, my insurance have quoted me another £100 for the rest of the year (<2/3rds of it)...so hopefully not too bad at renewal.

HOWEVER (& it's a big however!) the XC90 I am buying was getting MOT'd today & failed...needs >£700 of work. In addition there were another £500+ of advisories ! Wow - they are not shy are they. That was at the main dealer as the seller had a service/warranty plan.

After much humming & haying, we agreed a revised purchase price in order to keep the deal alive. I (think) am still getting a good deal, even if it is costing me a few quid more. I am going to post the full story in my other thread - 'Considering an XC90', but felt it was appropriate to mention the running costs here. Do many of you keep your cars on dealer servicing once out of warranty? I think I'll be looking for a good indy !

P.s Should say, I hope to stay brand loyal, if it all works out...maybe an R-design next time !

Hi all,

I just got my first XC90 on Wednesday, and prob will be making a few posts in the near future to ask a few things. Spotted this thread and thought this looks a good place to introduce myself.

I'm 38 BTW.

Got a 2005 XC90 D5 SE, Titainium Grey, Arena Leather, and so far....love it.

Newbie here.

Bought a 2007 D5 SE in Silver today.

41. :loser:

2006 T6 LPG two weeks ago

43.. :)

06 FW 2.5T

Both wife and I are 37yrs. old. Just got mine last month to replace the 850 as a family car. The old 940 is in my in laws garage acting as back up car just in case..lol!

I'm 43 and been driving volvos for 13 years and heard all the comments. They just dont know quality when they see it....

44.75 with first Volvo, XC90 Exec this coming Wednesday :party:

38 here.

Age
 

Had
Fiesta
Audi 80
Audi 1.8t
Audi rs4
Audi rs6
Ford mondeo - company car
Mazda 626 - company car
XC 90
And I am 35. Quality car frightening costs at main dealers