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T5_X
01-10-2003, 03:06 PM
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t80455.html

I say well deserved.
bol
01-10-2003, 03:09 PM
Alright... So an SUV can win 'Truck of the year' but yet everywhere else (insurance rates, emissions, etc etc) they are their own class. Riiiight...
kevie88
01-10-2003, 03:37 PM
I don't get it.. an XC90 is built on a car chassis...
T5_X
01-10-2003, 03:45 PM
There are very few SUVs out now that are actually still built on a truck chassis, and most of them suck.
HRD2PLZ
01-10-2003, 03:49 PM
Originally posted by kevie88
I don't get it.. an XC90 is built on a car chassis...

Most of the newer SUV's and van's are built off of car chassis.

The link doesn't seem to be working for me. But, if I recall the XC90 is the new Volvo SUV right? If so, from what I've seen I really like them. I'm actually beginning to seriously looking into getting a Volvo for my next car. Anyone I've ever talked to raved about their Volvo.
T5_X
01-10-2003, 04:24 PM
http://www.volvocanada.com/generalimage/xc90/xc90_gallery_ext1_lrg.jpg

http://www.volvocanada.com/generalimage/xc90/xc90_gallery_ext4_lrg.jpg

http://www.volvocanada.com/generalimage/xc90/xc90_gallery_ext5_lrg.jpg

http://www.volvocanada.com/generalimage/xc90/xc90_gallery_int2_lrg.jpg

http://www.volvocanada.com/generalimage/xc90/xc90_gallery_int5_lrg.jpg

This is one of the few SUV's I'd actually consider buying if i had the money.

The base engine is the new standard one from volvo, a 2.5 I-5 with low pressure turbo and intercooler, good for 208HP and around 240 tq at a low 1500 rpm

You can upgrade to the T6 though (the S80 engine) which is a 2.9L twin turbo I-6, good for 270 Hp and 280 Tq, which also comes below 2000 rpm


Volvo makes great cars, I'm considering getting rid of the daytona and getting a 240 from the late 80's
HRD2PLZ
01-10-2003, 04:49 PM
I'm looking for a 98+ S70 T5 turbo or 98+ R70 wagon.


If I wanted a new SUV, the XC90 would definately be near the top of my list :)
T5_X
01-10-2003, 05:35 PM
Originally posted by HRD2PLZ
I'm looking for a 98+ S70 T5 turbo or 98+ R70 wagon.


If I wanted a new SUV, the XC90 would definately be near the top of my list :)

I think you mean a V70R

The T5 is a great little engine
HRD2PLZ
01-10-2003, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by Ranger_X31


I think you mean a V70R

:rofl: You know its been a long day when....Yes, the V70R is what I meant...:nut: