XC90 - Is a replacement model due ?

[Steve in Stoke]

After a few months of hacking around in a 10 year old V40, I'm pretty close to agreeing to a 3 year PCH deal on an XC90 D5 Active. I've noticed that most lease companies are doing very good deals on these, and the Active is pretty well specced. Reading between the lines, I'm thinking that this is a model run-out strategy, but I can not find anything to suggest that the XC90 is to be discontinued, or directly replaced.

Is the new XC60 being lined up by Volvo as a possible replacement?

Also - are there many known issues with new XC90's? I'm planning on a manual box (I'd like an auto, but the missus won't drive them!), I've heard about front tyre wear, but is the bevel gear problem still an issue on new builds?

Cheers!

[CO2000]

Hi, have a look here for more info

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=3...

Edited by CO2000 on Wednesday 18th November 17:46

[T5R+]

A chap in the know tells me that they will phase out the XC90 as we know it and not replace

The only fly in the ointment is that Volvo have no other current 7-seater

The decison rides on the 7-seater market.

The current XC90 cannot even accommodate the new high power diesel engine - so guess it's time is limited.

Buy a new one ......discounts of between £8 - 11K. In fact fools are paying more for preowned vehicles with 10-20K miles and previous owners on the V5, compared with, brand new zero miles, 1st owner vehicle

Edited by T5R+ on Wednesday 18th November 18:34

[toppstuff]

I would try and get used to an Auto personally. Manual models are very undesirable in the trade and hard to shift. Besides, Auto suits the car much better.

[T5R+]

Benchmark for you - Manual Active with metallic and the 3 year servicing package - a whisker over £22K (VAT @ 17.5%) for straight purchase i.e no scrappage or part exchange. Your Volvo dealer should be able to match or better. I am so tempted but have too many vehicles already.

[halo34]

What I dont understand is why the residual value on the xc90 is only 30% according to what car, yet many for sale now show no sign of weak prices.

I would be tempted if I could get the right PCP deal on the active.

[Steve in Stoke]

Thanks all - I've had a good read of that Volvo forum, and also got a few very good prices for a 3 year contract hire, but not purchasing at the end.

The Volvo dealer has also said that the XC90 is in it's final incarnation, but as yet there is no decision on whether it will be replaced, or facelifted again.

I'll hopefully be confirming my order this week.

[Steve in Stoke]

Woo - all confirmed and deposit paid. I should find out a delivery date in the next few days, but it's looking like the end of January.

[CO2000]

How did you Buy - Dealer or Broker ?

[Steve in Stoke]

3 year personal lease with Lex, via a Volvo main dealer. I'd already decided I did not want to purchase, and I have no plans to run a car beyond it's first MOT, so leasing was the best option for me.

[burningoil]

steve, what spec did you go for in the finish ?

[Steve in Stoke]

burningoil said:

steve, what spec did you go for in the finish ?

D5 Active manual, metallic black, winter pack and running boards.

[oldmanbm]

Well I have just ordered a new XC90 D5 Active manual in Saville Grey with winter pack and running boards - delivery early February. Can't wait! Now I just have to figure out how to pay for it.

[CO2000]

oldmanbm said:

Well I have just ordered a new XC90 D5 Active manual in Saville Grey with winter pack and running boards - delivery early February. Can't wait! Now I just have to figure out how to pay for it.

You should wait until March for the new Reg & it will give you a few more weeks to save up

[oldmanbm]

Live in Northern Ireland where we do not have the nonsense of frequent plate changes.

[CO2000]

Ahh fair enough

Still debating whether to go for one or not (a manual Active)

[Steve in Stoke]

My car arrived at the dealers on Monday, PDI this week, delivery next tuesday morning.
My OH is just waiting for a retention certificate to arrive as her new Fiesta Zetec is sat prepped and ready for registration at the Ford dealers.

We're like kids at Christmas at the moment, but unless we sell our cars quickly, we'll briefly have 5 cars between the two of us.

[The Riddler]

I'll give you £120 for the Trevor.

[Steve in Stoke]

The Riddler said:

I'll give you £120 for the Trevor.

no problem, that's not a bad daily rental rate...
Her retention cert arrived today, so she'll be getting the car tomorrow now.
I may pay by cheque just to make her wait a bit longer...

[Steve in Stoke]

Fresh off the transporter this afternoon, but in need of a good clean and Autoglym-ing!
Sidesteps are in the front room ready to fit in the morning - more cost effective to buy them separate than have them factory fitted.



Only covered about 30 miles so far, and first impressions are good, although the foot operated parking brake is going to need some getting used to!