1 day left to change - to air or not to air?

[neon]

Originally Posted by PerfidiousAlgernon

Sorry to be a bit controversial, guys, but I can't believe that anybody who has driven air and non-air would ever order any XC90 without air. It's a chalk and cheese ride. I've had air on most of my last few Land Rovers and never had a problem with it. Anybody who wouldn't order air suspension on a Volvo because of anticipated reliability problems isn't saying much about Volvo reliability.

How do you block idiots?

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by PerfidiousAlgernon

Anybody who wouldn't order air suspension on a Volvo because of anticipated reliability problems isn't saying much about Volvo reliability.

You've obviously not seen this: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer

or this: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/302

[PerfidiousAlgernon]

How do you improve Volvo reliability?

[gaby]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

You've obviously not seen this: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer

or this: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/302

If I am not mistaken, the figures in the link don't say anything about air suspension's reliabilty.

[aab203]

Originally Posted by PerfidiousAlgernon

I can't believe that anybody who has driven air and non-air would ever order any XC90 without air

I can believe it

It is still an expensive option and perhaps people don't care so much for the allure of air. I for one don't. I haven't driven on air before, granted, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't find it so amazing that I'd throw another two grand at it. Likewise as I mentioned in my previous post, most of the roads I drive on are in decent condition so not sure where the benefit of air comes in.

This, like the noise problem, is totally subjective. Whatever works for you doesn't mean it applies to everyone else

[GJB]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

You've obviously not seen this: [

or this: http://www.reliabilityindex.com/reliability/search/302

This is for old XC90

[PerfidiousAlgernon]

"I haven't driven on air before". How can you possibly offer an opinion on the difference in ride quality then? You can, and have, offered an opinion on the cost of air suspension but that isn't the issue here.

[aab203]

Originally Posted by PerfidiousAlgernon

"I haven't driven on air before". How can you possibly offer an opinion on the difference in ride quality then? You can, and have, offered an opinion on the cost of air suspension but that isn't the issue here.

When did I provide an opinion on the difference? Would be grateful if you could point that part out of any of my posts.

What was asked was for people's opinions on whether it was worth adding air suspension to the order. I gave my reasons why I didn't. Simple as.

[PerfidiousAlgernon]

I for one don't. I haven't driven on air before, granted, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't find it so amazing that I'd throw another two grand at it.

[aab203]

Originally Posted by PerfidiousAlgernon

I for one don't. I haven't driven on air before, granted, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't find it so amazing that I'd throw another two grand at it.

How you have read that to be anything but a comment indicating that whatever any potential benefits are with air suspension over springs I still wouldn't pay for the upgrade option, is beyond me.

Perhaps in your world I was also wrong not to even consider the Bowers and Wilkins upgrade simply because I didn't actually sit in a car with that setup to be able to determine whether it was worth the upgrade or not.

How foolish to make a decision based on perceived benefit (or lack of) and share that thought process with others, right?

I do hope you continue to enjoy your superior, trouble-free airs.