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mart73 · Apr 19th, 2012, 10:45

Took delivery of my wife's XC90 yesterday. D5 SE 185 on a '06. One owner, beautifully looked after, full Volvo SH with 90k on the clock. The leather is pristine & the carpets are immaculate. Private sale for the bargain price £8.2k.
I'm utterly blown away with the drive & feel of the car. I'd test driven a 163bhp version a few weeks before & the difference with the 185 is quite surprising.

The hi-fi is fantastic. Sitting in the those amazing seats with the world shut out is quite something. I can see the wife having a fight to get the keys out of my hand !!

One query, my 7 year old lad has claimed the 3rd row seats for himself (leaving his 2 sisters in the middle). He's just under legal limit of 135cm & hence requires a booster. However, are the 3rd row seats mainly aimed at kids & will he still require a booster when using them...?

Many thanks for any feedback.

harvey07 · Apr 19th, 2012, 20:21

Can't answer your question mate, but welcome to the club! Loads of very knowledgeable & helpful people on here.

Sounds like you've got a very decent deal, hope you (or the wife !) enjoy.

chb · Apr 19th, 2012, 22:40

Welcome!

Sportwag · Apr 19th, 2012, 23:49

I alway use booster seats for the kids in the 3rd row.

Blaven11 · Apr 20th, 2012, 17:55

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Originally Posted by mart73

Took delivery of my wife's XC90 yesterday. D5 SE 185 on a '06. One owner, beautifully looked after, full Volvo SH with 90k on the clock. The leather is pristine & the carpets are immaculate. Private sale for the bargain price £8.2k.
I'm utterly blown away with the drive & feel of the car. I'd test driven a 163bhp version a few weeks before & the difference with the 185 is quite surprising.

The hi-fi is fantastic. Sitting in the those amazing seats with the world shut out is quite something. I can see the wife having a fight to get the keys out of my hand !!

One query, my 7 year old lad has claimed the 3rd row seats for himself (leaving his 2 sisters in the middle). He's just under legal limit of 135cm & hence requires a booster. However, are the 3rd row seats mainly aimed at kids & will he still require a booster when using them...?

Many thanks for any feedback.

Welcome to the club.

3rd row can be used by anyone providing they can fit in. If you put little ones in there not a problem other than can be awkward if you are the one doing the belts up.

If he is below legal height bottom line is yes must have booster until over that height regardless of where seated.

Keith Hall · Apr 21st, 2012, 23:28

Welcome on board!

Whenever my 7 year old or any of his friends uses the 3rd row I always use a booster seat - personal choice I guess however.

mart73 · Apr 22nd, 2012, 14:37

Many thanks! Finally had chance to try the car in anger with the kids.
My 7 yr old lad is very comfortable in the back row on his booster.
Thanks for the feedback!

I'm still blown away with the comfort & quality of the ride, it's fantastic!

Apr 19th, 2012, 10:45	#1
mart73 New Member Last Online: May 15th, 2019 09:50 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plymouth	Joined the club Took delivery of my wife's XC90 yesterday. D5 SE 185 on a '06. One owner, beautifully looked after, full Volvo SH with 90k on the clock. The leather is pristine & the carpets are immaculate. Private sale for the bargain price £8.2k. I'm utterly blown away with the drive & feel of the car. I'd test driven a 163bhp version a few weeks before & the difference with the 185 is quite surprising. The hi-fi is fantastic. Sitting in the those amazing seats with the world shut out is quite something. I can see the wife having a fight to get the keys out of my hand !! One query, my 7 year old lad has claimed the 3rd row seats for himself (leaving his 2 sisters in the middle). He's just under legal limit of 135cm & hence requires a booster. However, are the 3rd row seats mainly aimed at kids & will he still require a booster when using them...? Many thanks for any feedback.

Apr 19th, 2012, 20:21	#2
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Can't answer your question mate, but welcome to the club! Loads of very knowledgeable & helpful people on here. Sounds like you've got a very decent deal, hope you (or the wife !) enjoy.

Apr 19th, 2012, 22:40	#3
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	Welcome!

Apr 19th, 2012, 23:49	#4
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	I alway use booster seats for the kids in the 3rd row.

Apr 21st, 2012, 23:28	#6
Keith Hall Junior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2019 23:55 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brighton	Welcome on board! Whenever my 7 year old or any of his friends uses the 3rd row I always use a booster seat - personal choice I guess however.

Apr 22nd, 2012, 14:37	#7
mart73 New Member Last Online: May 15th, 2019 09:50 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plymouth	Many thanks! Finally had chance to try the car in anger with the kids. My 7 yr old lad is very comfortable in the back row on his booster. Thanks for the feedback! I'm still blown away with the comfort & quality of the ride, it's fantastic!

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