Have done about 500 miles in the big girl so far, with a further 250 planned this weekend.....very comfy and surprisingly brisk.
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Our new addition: Volvo XC90 T6
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 20:43
We acquired this just before Christmas.
Have done about 500 miles in the big girl so far, with a further 250 planned this weekend.....very comfy and surprisingly brisk.
Have done about 500 miles in the big girl so far, with a further 250 planned this weekend.....very comfy and surprisingly brisk.
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 20:46
Looks nice, if it were mine I would fit a gearbox cooler about the size of the intercooler!!!
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 21:05
A man of taste. I'm running the same beastie too.
Heed and take notice of Tim's advice. Anything that can be done to aid the longevity of the GM 4T65EV/GT tranny on the T6 is an absolute must. Mine failed on me (at 72k miles) and was a very costly exercise indeed. Volvo do an additional ATF cooler (pt no 30741490) but I've not fitted that to mine yet. I would also check out the PAS cooler as these can be prone to fracture.
If you're looking for iPod/Aux connectivity to the installed ICE (more than likely Premium Dolby ProLogic II), best bet is to use a Dension Gateway 500. Expensive but well worth it.
One last thing...... How in FOOOK are you getting 22.9 MPG Average?????
Heed and take notice of Tim's advice. Anything that can be done to aid the longevity of the GM 4T65EV/GT tranny on the T6 is an absolute must. Mine failed on me (at 72k miles) and was a very costly exercise indeed. Volvo do an additional ATF cooler (pt no 30741490) but I've not fitted that to mine yet. I would also check out the PAS cooler as these can be prone to fracture.
If you're looking for iPod/Aux connectivity to the installed ICE (more than likely Premium Dolby ProLogic II), best bet is to use a Dension Gateway 500. Expensive but well worth it.
One last thing...... How in FOOOK are you getting 22.9 MPG Average?????
Edited by Keyser Soze, 29 December 2011 - 21:06 .
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 21:46
Tim Williams, on 29 December 2011 - 20:46 , said:
Looks nice, if it were mine I would fit a gearbox cooler about the size of the intercooler!!!
PMSL Keyser Soze, on 29 December 2011 - 21:05 , said:
One last thing...... How in FOOOK are you getting 22.9 MPG Average?????
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 21:53
Keyser Soze, on 29 December 2011 - 21:05 , said:
A man of taste. I'm running the same beastie too.
Heed and take notice of Tim's advice. Anything that can be done to aid the longevity of the GM 4T65EV/GT tranny on the T6 is an absolute must. Mine failed on me (at 72k miles) and was a very costly exercise indeed. Volvo do an additional ATF cooler (pt no 30741490) but I've not fitted that to mine yet. I would also check out the PAS cooler as these can be prone to fracture.
If you're looking for iPod/Aux connectivity to the installed ICE (more than likely Premium Dolby ProLogic II), best bet is to use a Dension Gateway 500. Expensive but well worth it.
One last thing...... How in FOOOK are you getting 22.9 MPG Average?????
Heed and take notice of Tim's advice. Anything that can be done to aid the longevity of the GM 4T65EV/GT tranny on the T6 is an absolute must. Mine failed on me (at 72k miles) and was a very costly exercise indeed. Volvo do an additional ATF cooler (pt no 30741490) but I've not fitted that to mine yet. I would also check out the PAS cooler as these can be prone to fracture.
If you're looking for iPod/Aux connectivity to the installed ICE (more than likely Premium Dolby ProLogic II), best bet is to use a Dension Gateway 500. Expensive but well worth it.
One last thing...... How in FOOOK are you getting 22.9 MPG Average?????
the 22.9 average was after 500+ miles at 72mph on Cruise....once it is towing the horse box (it's intended usage) it will be averaging single figures or maybe low teens .
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 22:19
As you've said that you'll be towing, the additional ATF cooler is an absolute must and a fluid change would be my personal recommendations.
As for average mpg, mine has wavered between 18-22 mpg, the higher figure since my good lady missus has been driving it due to my health.
As for average mpg, mine has wavered between 18-22 mpg, the higher figure since my good lady missus has been driving it due to my health.
Edited by Keyser Soze, 29 December 2011 - 22:21 .
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Posted 29 December 2011 - 22:20
Keyser Soze, on 29 December 2011 - 22:19 , said:
As you've said that you'll be towing, the additional ATF cooler is an absolute must and a fluid change would be my personal recommendations.
Will do buddy
cheers and to Tim aswell for for mentioning it earlier
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Posted 30 December 2011 - 16:21
Looks very nice. Got a soft spot for these, just a shame about the associated problems (dodgy horse box pulling owners!) 
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Posted 30 December 2011 - 17:46
Hey Stedders lad, at least we XC90 owners don't like gay dayglo gold!!!!!
Leave those "wonderful" colours to the stateside tuners who wish to embellish the XC with their own mark
They are a belting car in all honesty but not for the light of wallet. Independent servicing & aftermarket parts may be cheaper than main stealer but as with all P2 AWD platforms, jobs can be many & expensive. Once all of the niggles on mine are sorted, I'll be a happy bunny.
Leave those "wonderful" colours to the stateside tuners who wish to embellish the XC with their own mark
They are a belting car in all honesty but not for the light of wallet. Independent servicing & aftermarket parts may be cheaper than main stealer but as with all P2 AWD platforms, jobs can be many & expensive. Once all of the niggles on mine are sorted, I'll be a happy bunny.
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 18:16
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 13:59
Update:
We have done just over 800miles in her over the Christmas period.
West-Midlands: Damp, shite covered roads.
Kent: Damp, potholed roads.
South Wales: Damp, covered in shite and some steep muddy tracks.
The big girl was Comfy and faultless
We have done just over 800miles in her over the Christmas period.
West-Midlands: Damp, shite covered roads.
Kent: Damp, potholed roads.
South Wales: Damp, covered in shite and some steep muddy tracks.
The big girl was Comfy and faultless
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 15:05
Lovely cars however I wouldn't touch one because of the gearbox, makes the angle gear problem look like chump change when it goes wrong.
I would get a large cooler complete with lovely fresh ATF fitted ASAP especially since your going to be towing a horsebox.
Good luck.
I would get a large cooler complete with lovely fresh ATF fitted ASAP especially since your going to be towing a horsebox.
Good luck.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 18:26
GazT4R, on 01 January 2012 - 15:05 , said:
Lovely cars however I wouldn't touch one because of the gearbox, makes the angle gear problem look like chump change when it goes wrong.
I would get a large cooler complete with lovely fresh ATF fitted ASAP especially since your going to be towing a horsebox.
Good luck.
I would get a large cooler complete with lovely fresh ATF fitted ASAP especially since your going to be towing a horsebox.
Good luck.
The auto gearbox "problem" is only related to the T6.
The 2.5T, D5 3.2 & V8 use Aisin Warner 5 or 6 speed boxes which in the XC90 application have proven to be as reliable as the other Aisin Warners fitted in the other P2 cars.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 18:59
looks good chris, congratulations
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 19:46
Keyser Soze, on 01 January 2012 - 18:26 , said:
The auto gearbox "problem" is only related to the T6.
The 2.5T, D5 3.2 & V8 use Aisin Warner 5 or 6 speed boxes which in the XC90 application have proven to be as reliable as the other Aisin Warners fitted in the other P2 cars.
The 2.5T, D5 3.2 & V8 use Aisin Warner 5 or 6 speed boxes which in the XC90 application have proven to be as reliable as the other Aisin Warners fitted in the other P2 cars.
so not very then.................
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 22:22
tingymagig, on 01 January 2012 - 19:46 , said:
so not very then.................
In all reality Aidy, the Aisin boxes are generally much more reliable than the GM 4 speeders.
The thing that mostly fooks the Aisin box is the box being filled with Dex III rather than the correct JWS3309 synthetic.
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 08:48
Very nice - but as said, anything to help the gearbox is not going to be money wasted. My S80 T6 back in the day had a new box at 50k miles and was quickly sold before the warranty expired.
It was a great engine though.
It was a great engine though.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 12:52
Ive had two T6's. Both the first thing that was done was the gearboxes and they have been faultless. As long as their looked after they will hold out. I sold the first one with over 130k on the clock and it ran lovely
The current S80 has 70k on the clock, Ive got 26-27mpg on a run, with between 22 and 23mpg around town
The current S80 has 70k on the clock, Ive got 26-27mpg on a run, with between 22 and 23mpg around town
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 18:15
Truly impressed with OH's driving just now.
she had to get the horse trailer up a steep muddy track and around a corner into a remote paddock, she handled it without bother at all.....she's better at reversing the XC90 with Trailer on than I am.
she had to get the horse trailer up a steep muddy track and around a corner into a remote paddock, she handled it without bother at all.....she's better at reversing the XC90 with Trailer on than I am.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 18:56
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