Volvo XC90

I am very much aware that my wife is by a long way NOT alone in being a fan of this particular car. A good couple of years after its launch Volvo still have a healthy waiting list for them. That means two things; 1) Volvo actually under-priced this car when they launched it and; 2) that of all the 4X4's on the market the XC90 makes by far the most sound financial sense, its' residual (second hand) value is second to none. Volvo were undoubtedly surprised by the runaway success of their very first entry into the proper 4x4, or as the Americans would call it SUV, Sport Utility Vehicle, market ... more

Model T6 SE Initially ordered this car in 9/02 and was quoted 2/03 delivery. Car eventually arrived in June. Apparently USA had priority. Arrived missing XC pack. All amicably dealt with by dealers Riders of Plymouth who were and are superb. This is a very big car for UK roads. We decided on the T6 as we felt that the diesel would not be powerful enough for our hilly roads. This was subsequently proved to be the case when we later tested a diesel. The D5 is too slow and underpowered, avoid it unless all your driving is in town or on motorway. The T6 is fairly quick once on the move but ... more

We previously had a Mercedes ML270 Diesel which was a 7 seater but we had lost trust in the car because of niggling quality issues and this car seemed the only credible 7 seat alternative at the time we were changing cars (BMW X5,Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagon Tourag are only 5 seat models and the Discovery was awaiting the new model (May 2004)). To date we have been totally satisfied with the car: Diesel power could be better but if you are mainly cruising on a speed camera infested motoway so what. The interior and the feel of the car oozes better quality than the Mercedes ML and the ... more

We have had this vehicle now for six months and can say we are extremely satisfied. The aftersales was and is second to none and the vehicle is remarkable.Ideal for families with three children as the space is remarkable. Running costs are very reasonable (25mpg diesel 2.4) and reliability has not been a problem. definately the best buy i have made. Superb drive and the handling is great, yet to take off road but it is great on the beach. The only drawback was we had to wait six months for delivery but it was definatly worth the wait. i would definatly recommend this vehicle to all as it is ... more

MY FAMILY OWNS THIS CAR. THIS IS ONE OF THE SAFEST CARS YOU WILL EVER BUY. THE VOLVO IS BUILT SO THAT YOU ARE SAFE. THE DOORS EVEN SHOW HOW SAFE AND HARD IT IS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IF YOU PURCHASE THIS CAR. THIS IS BECAUSE THE RIDE IS SMOOTH AND THE FEATURES ARE AWESOME. THE VOLVO'S STEREO SYSTEM IS ALSO SOMETHING THAT IS OVERLOOKED. IT IS AN EXCELLENT CAR AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. WHEN YOU PURCHASE A VOLVO EXPECT A SAFE, RELIABLE, CARE-FREE EXPERIENCE. THIS IS BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, YOU LITERALLY FEEL LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING ON AIR. THE WAY THE CAR WAS BUILT IT ... more