used v90 Vs lease Tucson
Discussion
Looking at 2018/19 Volvo v90s, 35k miles. 8k annual, Around £22k, £1500 deposit. Monthly £390.
Or for similar monthly I can get a lease Tucson.
Any other good options for family car in price range?
Used approved Volvo looks promising with 2 year warranty.
Any engine in the v90 range I should avoid?
Or for similar monthly I can get a lease Tucson.
Any other good options for family car in price range?
Used approved Volvo looks promising with 2 year warranty.
Any engine in the v90 range I should avoid?
Edited by cotswoldsdriver on Monday 29th May 23:47
We chose our Tucson 230PS Ultimate over an XC90 for two main reasons, the XC90 felt like it was far too unstable in corners (It just felt really top heavy) and the god awful infotainment system in which every control is locked away. We simply couldn't get along with that laggy screen and found it frustrating to use, perhaps we would have become used to it but the OH wasn't willing to live with it if not.
Our Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
Our Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
J1990 said:
We chose our Tucson 230PS Ultimate over an XC90 for two main reasons, the XC90 felt like it was far too unstable in corners (It just felt really top heavy) and the god awful infotainment system in which every control is locked away. We simply couldn't get along with that laggy screen and found it frustrating to use, perhaps we would have become used to it but the OH wasn't willing to live with it if not.
Our Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
Op is talking about the V90 not the XCOur Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
We have a 2020 V60 T5 Crosscountry and like it enough that a new one gets delivered soon. Some criticisms:
Engine doesn't sound great but pulls well enough in T5 form
Large screen is OK but not great (it is improved post 2022)
Its not a sports car (it's not meant to be, its more of a limo)
Good points
Very good seats, very comfortable
Very good safety kit and simply the best headlights (LED matrix) I have had on any car (note that kit is pec dependant)
Reliable
Quiet
Good cruiser
Looks good
V90 will be vast inside
Wears very well
Holds it value well
I'd considered a V90 myself, there were some amazing deals for low mileage ones around £20k compared to the new price.
They seem to have worked out the issues with the D models now if you want a diesel. When I was looking there were still problems with the emissions system costing £1k+ each year for replacements.
I didn't think much of the T4 engine in other Volvos, uses loads of fuel for not much performance.
The more powerful T models are the ones to have, you won't be getting great MPG but will have the performance.
I had a plug in hybrid loan car once when mine was in for servicing, but that was still only doing 24mpg on the motorway when the battery charge was used up.
They seem to have worked out the issues with the D models now if you want a diesel. When I was looking there were still problems with the emissions system costing £1k+ each year for replacements.
I didn't think much of the T4 engine in other Volvos, uses loads of fuel for not much performance.
The more powerful T models are the ones to have, you won't be getting great MPG but will have the performance.
I had a plug in hybrid loan car once when mine was in for servicing, but that was still only doing 24mpg on the motorway when the battery charge was used up.
I had a V90 R Design on lease for 2 years from 2018, and now have a Tucson Ultimate. Both are great family cars, well specced and well built but the Volvo is in a different league - it's a big beast though! If I had the choice of the two I'd go for the Volvo
Look for one with Winter Pack to get heated steering wheel and windscreen
Look for one with Winter Pack to get heated steering wheel and windscreen
I got a 2020 S90 T5 a few months ago
Fuel consumption about 33mpg is not as high as I’d like, but otherwise I could not be happier with the car.
I’ve already decided that when the time comes it will be replaced by another (probably T8 though)
Wonderful car
A little tricky to park though. Combination of size and poor tuning circle.
Fuel consumption about 33mpg is not as high as I’d like, but otherwise I could not be happier with the car.
I’ve already decided that when the time comes it will be replaced by another (probably T8 though)
Wonderful car
A little tricky to park though. Combination of size and poor tuning circle.
blueg33 said:
J1990 said:
We chose our Tucson 230PS Ultimate over an XC90 for two main reasons, the XC90 felt like it was far too unstable in corners (It just felt really top heavy) and the god awful infotainment system in which every control is locked away. We simply couldn't get along with that laggy screen and found it frustrating to use, perhaps we would have become used to it but the OH wasn't willing to live with it if not.
Our Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
Op is talking about the V90 not the XCOur Tucson has just been extended for another year, we can't really fault it as a family/dog car and it's a pleasure to drive with all of the equipment. We've averaged 43mpg over the last 40k miles, despite the majority of the longer trips being heavily loaded up and not really taking advantage of the hybrid setup. It's surprisingly nippy thanks to the electric motor and until my company's salary sacrifice scheme is fully setup I don't see it going anywhere as there's nothing exciting and/or financially viable for us to replace it with.
We have a 2020 V60 T5 Crosscountry and like it enough that a new one gets delivered soon. Some criticisms:
Engine doesn't sound great but pulls well enough in T5 form
Large screen is OK but not great (it is improved post 2022)
Its not a sports car (it's not meant to be, its more of a limo)
Good points
Very good seats, very comfortable
Very good safety kit and simply the best headlights (LED matrix) I have had on any car (note that kit is pec dependant)
Reliable
Quiet
Good cruiser
Looks good
V90 will be vast inside
Wears very well
Holds it value well
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