Average Age of XC90 Owners? - Page 4

Beavis · Apr 1st, 2011, 20:56

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.

harvey07 · Apr 1st, 2011, 21:18

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 !

Stevie_B · Apr 1st, 2011, 21:32

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.

ted striker · Apr 1st, 2011, 23:10

Newbie here.

Bought a 2007 D5 SE in Silver today.

41.

mkhari · Apr 2nd, 2011, 00:03

2006 T6 LPG two weeks ago

43..

xallenx · Apr 2nd, 2011, 05:06

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!

Samantha · Apr 2nd, 2011, 13:05

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

Lycanthrope · Apr 2nd, 2011, 20:29

44.75 with first Volvo, XC90 Exec this coming Wednesday

bobdabuilda · Apr 2nd, 2011, 20:39

38 here.

bugsterbuns · Apr 3rd, 2011, 01:57

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

Apr 1st, 2011, 21:18	#32
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	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 ! Last edited by harvey07; Apr 1st, 2011 at 21:19. Reason: Adding the p.s

Apr 2nd, 2011, 05:06	#36
xallenx New Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2012 18:50 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC	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! __________________ 06 XC90 FW 2.5T 86K+ 95 850 GLT 80K+

Apr 3rd, 2011, 01:57	#40
bugsterbuns Junior Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2013 04:59 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: leicestershire	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

Apr 1st, 2011, 20:56	#31
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	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.

Apr 1st, 2011, 21:32	#33
Stevie_B New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2011 15:36 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cumbernauld	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.

Apr 1st, 2011, 23:10	#34
ted striker Junior Member Last Online: Aug 15th, 2021 08:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton	Newbie here. Bought a 2007 D5 SE in Silver today. 41.

Apr 2nd, 2011, 00:03	#35
mkhari New Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2011 18:39 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	2006 T6 LPG two weeks ago 43..

Apr 2nd, 2011, 13:05	#37
Samantha New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2011 09:25 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Richmondshire	I'm 43 and been driving volvos for 13 years and heard all the comments. They just dont know quality when they see it....

Apr 2nd, 2011, 20:29	#38
Lycanthrope Junior Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2014 12:48 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Brussels	44.75 with first Volvo, XC90 Exec this coming Wednesday

Apr 2nd, 2011, 20:39	#39
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	38 here.

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