V90 ordered today

[mybrainhurts]

I appear to have read some duff information a few years ago, sorry.

The new 4 cylinder unit of which you speak was described back then as the 5 cylinder D5 2.4, reduced to 2.0 for tax and emissions reasons. It seems that report was bks.

To heap on more confusion, I read a report the the V90 carried a new 4 cylinder 2 litre unit, not seen before.

Which also seems to be bks.

My apologies.

I've been looking around for a V70, so thanks for putting me straight. I was barking up the wrong tree, big time.

[MYOB]

Don't fret, I have had Volvos for a number of years now and even I get confused about their engines. Key thing to remember is their new 4 cylinder engines were slowly introduced across the models from circa 2014.

[mybrainhurts]

The cunning gits slipped that one past me. Must have been locked in the bog...

[BristolAl]

Finally collected today!



Will get a few more up after work.

Edited by BristolAl on Wednesday 26th July 15:34

[Dammit]

What's the most affordable route to owning one of these?

I've always paid cash for my cars but it would seem that some form of lease is the modern way of doing this - so direct with Volvo or through a third party?

[BristolAl]

I leased it direct with Volvo.

18 month lease (strange but thats all they were offering when I ordered in April)
15,000 per year.
£2,200 initial payment
£379 a month for 17 months.

The sales chap who did the handover (the guy I ordered the car with isn't there anymore!) did comment something polite about 'that's a hell of a deal'

[Dammit]

Ok, interesting - thanks. At the end of the period you hand the car back, nothing further to pay but nothing coming back to you?

i.e. you'd need to assemble a fresh deposit for the next car?

Having a play on the Volvo site today gives me this:

Volvo V90
R-Design
D5 PowerPulse AWD Automatic
Personal lease including servicing and maintenance
Monthly rental:
£654.06
Initial rental:
£3,924.36
Contract length:
24 Months
Miles per annum:
10 000 Miles

I suppose the question I would have is that the final word, or the start of the negotiation?

Edited by Dammit on Wednesday 26th July 20:27

[BristolAl]

So mine is the D4 - this is essentially a second car for us, so couldn't justify the jump to D5. I've got the D4 Inscription with Winter Pack (could resist the heated wheel and screen!)

Yes you are right, at the end of 18 months - I hand the keys back and walk away. Having already found what is the best value deal at the time to replace with.

My package doesn't include maintenance and servicing. I know I'm in for one service and maybe one set of front tyres if I'm unlucky.

Edited by BristolAl on Thursday 27th July 08:44

[Dammit]

Thanks for the info. I've started chatting with a Volvo dealer, seems they only offer accompanied test drives - which is a little disappointing.

I'd like to borrow a T8* for the weekend and drive down to see my parents, then back home again - give the battery powered part a chance to run down etc to see what it's like.

• Which would be in an XC90 for now, I am aware

[mcbook]

If you're prepared to go for the lower spec version with no optional extras the V90 D4 Momentum has been available on PCH for around £270 p/m with £1,600 deposit (2 year deal) from dealers. Pop over to the lease car thread for details.