new member XC90 help please

ziggy1903 · Oct 5th, 2008, 21:16

Hi Everyone, just joined as I'm currently thinking of upgrading my Audi A4 as my wife is expecting twins. I have seen a 55 plate 163 bhp exec i liked the look off but it's a few hours drive away so I test drove a demonstrator at my local Volvo today which was the 185 BHP and found it a bit sluggish without putting the foot down. Has anyone superchipped the 163 and if so what kind of extra power has this given. any help much appreciated

ckp · Oct 5th, 2008, 22:23

I am a new xc owner, having delayed purchase for about 3 years waiting for a powerful diesel! Couldn't wait any longer (4th child) so I went for a RICA chip (£600) which takes the 185 D5 to 226bhp. I think the same chip takes the 163 to 226 as well, but that is a big increase so I am not sure about reliability ... etc.

My 226 is much better than the 185, BUT you can still feel that lag from low speed acceleration. It's a lot better than standard, but not as good as BMW/Merc cars.

Mid range speed is great. Lots of pull, so no problems when you are up to 30mph.

Real world mpg is not good. around town 25mpg, mixed 28mpg, rare 34mpg on a 600mile trip, doing 75mph on m/way.

Go for it!

RoyMacDonald · Oct 6th, 2008, 11:09

Not all XC90's seem to suffer from lag looking at posts about this issue. My 03 model dosn't. More importantly your family will have the best crash protection money can buy. Take a look at the XC90 crash tests on YouTube.

I've had Audi, VW and Merc. cars but I still think that Volvo make the best bodies in the business.

All the best.

Roy

ziggy1903 · Oct 6th, 2008, 20:19

thanks for the help i'm sure it's the one for me. will check out the crash tests on you tube.

cheers

Oct 5th, 2008, 21:16	#1
ziggy1903 New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2008 21:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aberdeen	new member XC90 help please Hi Everyone, just joined as I'm currently thinking of upgrading my Audi A4 as my wife is expecting twins. I have seen a 55 plate 163 bhp exec i liked the look off but it's a few hours drive away so I test drove a demonstrator at my local Volvo today which was the 185 BHP and found it a bit sluggish without putting the foot down. Has anyone superchipped the 163 and if so what kind of extra power has this given. any help much appreciated

Oct 5th, 2008, 22:23	#2
ckp I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 6th, 2018 19:38 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ashford	RICA 226bhp mod I am a new xc owner, having delayed purchase for about 3 years waiting for a powerful diesel! Couldn't wait any longer (4th child) so I went for a RICA chip (£600) which takes the 185 D5 to 226bhp. I think the same chip takes the 163 to 226 as well, but that is a big increase so I am not sure about reliability ... etc. My 226 is much better than the 185, BUT you can still feel that lag from low speed acceleration. It's a lot better than standard, but not as good as BMW/Merc cars. Mid range speed is great. Lots of pull, so no problems when you are up to 30mph. Real world mpg is not good. around town 25mpg, mixed 28mpg, rare 34mpg on a 600mile trip, doing 75mph on m/way. Go for it!

Oct 6th, 2008, 11:09	#3
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Not all XC90's seem to suffer from lag looking at posts about this issue. My 03 model dosn't. More importantly your family will have the best crash protection money can buy. Take a look at the XC90 crash tests on YouTube. I've had Audi, VW and Merc. cars but I still think that Volvo make the best bodies in the business. All the best. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Oct 6th, 2008, 20:19	#4
ziggy1903 New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2008 21:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aberdeen	thanks for the help i'm sure it's the one for me. will check out the crash tests on you tube. cheers

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