2006 XC90 D5 (185bhp) SE - FSH & JUST ONE ONWER FROM NEW!

Arianne · Nov 24th, 2013, 20:19

Hi Guys & Girls,

Our beautiful, pampered XC90 in pearlescent Willow Green is up for sale. We've owned it from new and it's only been touched by the Volvo dealer who sold it to us - Clelands Volvo in Galashiels. Reason for sale: we have a new XC60 arriving from Sweden!

We have every receipt from the initial sale invoice, all servicing receipts and interim repairs. Importantly, the timing belt and associated pulleys etc. were replaced at 81k, it's never towed anything, we always use Shell V-Power to keep the injectors clean and we always let it idle to cool the turbocharger before shutdown after fast runs / entry to motorway service stations.

Believe me, our car is in virtually perfect condition inside & out. It's done 115k and is taxed, serviced & MOT through to 31 March 2014. It has a manual gearbox 6-speed, better performance, efficiency, lower road tax and reliability than the geartronic versions. This is the newer 185bhp D5 engine. Extras include Winter Pack, rear skid plate and front parking assist / sensors.

It's listed on eBay so follow this link to see lots of pics and tons of information about it, including those all important documents that testify to the lifetime of our car.

Best wishes and happy bidding!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VOLVO...item20dba21358

Rachel.

XCeed · Dec 4th, 2013, 13:48

You did rather well then Arianne!! We're you pleased? Are you satisfied your baby is going to a good home!?

Arianne · Dec 4th, 2013, 19:57

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Originally Posted by XCeed

You did rather well then Arianne!! We're you pleased? Are you satisfied your baby is going to a good home!?

Hello XCeed,

We knew we had a superb example of a 2006/06 XC90 but even we have been surpised by the final winning bid. The good news is that the winner is someone who came to view the car - so the risk of the winning bidder being a timewaster doesn't apply here. A lady, lives in the area who wants the car and will be proudly using it to tow her beloved horse around in its horsebox!

We had three other offers should the deal fall through, including one poor fellow from Wales who said he tried to bid more but his laptop let him down at the crucial moment.

Flippin' hec, that was one mad scramble for our car, believe me.

Having said that, it is a pampered car, wonderful photos, a great listing and every scrap of dealer paperwork was available for inspection. eBay motor auctions don't come much better than this, or safer for the buyer.

Arianne

XCeed · Dec 5th, 2013, 09:05

Good result all round then! Out of interest, we watched the auction through (although not in the market ourselves) and were as surprised as you as the price crept up. Thought you were very brave to start at £99 - gulp!!

Arianne · Dec 5th, 2013, 14:54

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Originally Posted by XCeed

Thought you were very brave to start at £99 - gulp!!

No, no....we're not brave. The reserve was set at £6,495. But we know from experience that it's better to set a realistic reserve and a very low starting price for bids. It creates a buzz you see.

Best wishes.

Arianne · Dec 12th, 2013, 16:34

And that was that - almost 8yrs of happiness left our world this afternoon at 3pm as she rolled off of our drive and headed east towards the rural wilderness of the Scottish Borders.

Sad in some ways, happy in others. eBay certainly was amazing though!

Bye bye, XC90

shaft786 · Dec 13th, 2013, 13:34

Hi,

Always sad to see them go...although you got good money back

Nov 24th, 2013, 20:19	#1
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	2006 XC90 D5 (185bhp) SE - FSH & JUST ONE ONWER FROM NEW! Hi Guys & Girls, Our beautiful, pampered XC90 in pearlescent Willow Green is up for sale. We've owned it from new and it's only been touched by the Volvo dealer who sold it to us - Clelands Volvo in Galashiels. Reason for sale: we have a new XC60 arriving from Sweden! We have every receipt from the initial sale invoice, all servicing receipts and interim repairs. Importantly, the timing belt and associated pulleys etc. were replaced at 81k, it's never towed anything, we always use Shell V-Power to keep the injectors clean and we always let it idle to cool the turbocharger before shutdown after fast runs / entry to motorway service stations. Believe me, our car is in virtually perfect condition inside & out. It's done 115k and is taxed, serviced & MOT through to 31 March 2014. It has a manual gearbox 6-speed, better performance, efficiency, lower road tax and reliability than the geartronic versions. This is the newer 185bhp D5 engine. Extras include Winter Pack, rear skid plate and front parking assist / sensors. It's listed on eBay so follow this link to see lots of pics and tons of information about it, including those all important documents that testify to the lifetime of our car. Best wishes and happy bidding! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VOLVO...item20dba21358 Rachel.

Dec 4th, 2013, 13:48	#2
XCeed Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:55 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	You did rather well then Arianne!! We're you pleased? Are you satisfied your baby is going to a good home!? __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.

Dec 5th, 2013, 09:05	#4
XCeed Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:55 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	Good result all round then! Out of interest, we watched the auction through (although not in the market ourselves) and were as surprised as you as the price crept up. Thought you were very brave to start at £99 - gulp!! __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs.

Dec 12th, 2013, 16:34	#6
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	....and there she goes And that was that - almost 8yrs of happiness left our world this afternoon at 3pm as she rolled off of our drive and headed east towards the rural wilderness of the Scottish Borders. Sad in some ways, happy in others. eBay certainly was amazing though! Bye bye, XC90

Dec 13th, 2013, 13:34	#7
shaft786 New Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2015 00:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: nuneaton	Hi, Always sad to see them go...although you got good money back

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