Will I really notice the difference?

Mezza · Apr 11th, 2016, 22:36

So I am going from a 2003 D5 XC90 with 195,000 miles on the clock to a 2017 T8 R Design in Bursting blue with air, 22s, and loads of other options.

They are both big cars with 7 seats - will there really be that much difference between them?

What if anything willi notice. Thoughts welcome.

Can't wait

AB-UK · Apr 11th, 2016, 23:06

Smugness abounds

Rooster · Apr 11th, 2016, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezza

So I am going from a 2003 D5 XC90 with 195,000 miles on the clock to a 2017 T8 R Design in Bursting blue with air, 22s, and loads of other options.

They are both big cars with 7 seats - will there really be that much difference between them?

What if anything willi notice. Thoughts welcome.

Can't wait

Yeah there a completly differant animal,

Have you actually driven a new xc90

rager · Apr 12th, 2016, 02:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mezza

So I am going from a 2003 D5 XC90 with 195,000 miles on the clock to a 2017 T8 R Design in Bursting blue with air, 22s, and loads of other options.

They are both big cars with 7 seats - will there really be that much difference between them?

What if anything willi notice. Thoughts welcome.

Can't wait

This almost seems like a joke/dishonest post..... Of course you will notice a difference. Literally everything will be improved. Especially acceleration, ride-comfort, user interface, materials, and fuel efficiency. 14 years is a long time, especially in the car industry.

The fact that you even asked this question makes me think you should consider saving your money and buying a less expensive/enthusiast-oriented vehicle.

rager · Apr 12th, 2016, 02:15

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Originally Posted by Rooster

Yeah there a completly differant animal,

Have you actually driven a new xc90

Clearly he hasn't or this thread wouldn't exist.

Mezza · Apr 12th, 2016, 06:43

Sorry it was a tongue-in-cheek post (not meant to be dishonest), the order is real as is the old car (which I am still driving but is falling apart) - I was just trying to elicit any comparisons. I have had a very short test drive in the diesel momentum but not the T8 or T6 or R-Design.

S60D5-185 · Apr 12th, 2016, 07:46

Yes, your new car with now depreciate at a truly alarming rate compared to your old one

Paulj1 · Apr 17th, 2016, 09:24

Biggest change for me from old xc90 was the turning circle, was crap in old car, parking it was always a 3 point turn..... New one is easy, given its size, too easy

AB-UK · Apr 17th, 2016, 09:41

I agree - manoevering in my current XC90 is very barge-like.
Good to hear the new XC90 is better - thanks.

adrien · Apr 18th, 2016, 19:36

Oh, my. Well, I'll try.

You'll notice an interior that is light years ahead, from middle-of-the-pack "nice car" design from the late 90s to front-of-the-pack award-winning interior. And the seats are in fact the best many have ever encountered.

You'll notice more space, and more light. Especially more light. It's very airy.

You'll notice it "drives small". Indeed, it feels much smaller than it is.

You'll notice the attention to design is one of a stark, simple approach. It's more a classy that grows over time than a "look what I can do" approach.

You'll notice very smooth operation, and blistering speed when you cane it.

You'll notice it's difficult to park, and it takes up a lot of space. And I'm in the states...

It's essentially a different class of vehicle.

Apr 11th, 2016, 22:36	#1
Mezza Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2016 19:06 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Thame	Will I really notice the difference? So I am going from a 2003 D5 XC90 with 195,000 miles on the clock to a 2017 T8 R Design in Bursting blue with air, 22s, and loads of other options. They are both big cars with 7 seats - will there really be that much difference between them? What if anything willi notice. Thoughts welcome. Can't wait

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Yes, your new car with now depreciate at a truly alarming rate compared to your old one __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Smugness abounds

Apr 12th, 2016, 06:43	#6
Mezza Member Last Online: Oct 17th, 2016 19:06 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Thame	Sorry it was a tongue-in-cheek post (not meant to be dishonest), the order is real as is the old car (which I am still driving but is falling apart) - I was just trying to elicit any comparisons. I have had a very short test drive in the diesel momentum but not the T8 or T6 or R-Design.

Apr 17th, 2016, 09:24	#8
Paulj1 Junior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 23:48 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Glasgow	Biggest change for me from old xc90 was the turning circle, was crap in old car, parking it was always a 3 point turn..... New one is easy, given its size, too easy

Apr 17th, 2016, 09:41	#9
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	I agree - manoevering in my current XC90 is very barge-like. Good to hear the new XC90 is better - thanks.

Apr 18th, 2016, 19:36	#10
adrien New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2016 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Washington	Oh, my. Well, I'll try. You'll notice an interior that is light years ahead, from middle-of-the-pack "nice car" design from the late 90s to front-of-the-pack award-winning interior. And the seats are in fact the best many have ever encountered. You'll notice more space, and more light. Especially more light. It's very airy. You'll notice it "drives small". Indeed, it feels much smaller than it is. You'll notice the attention to design is one of a stark, simple approach. It's more a classy that grows over time than a "look what I can do" approach. You'll notice very smooth operation, and blistering speed when you cane it. You'll notice it's difficult to park, and it takes up a lot of space. And I'm in the states... It's essentially a different class of vehicle.

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