8th Feb 2017, 20:46
Also, what evidence do you have that 70-80% of the AWD systems have failed? You need to back that up with facts. As you say, too many people generalise on here.
Also, what evidence do you have that 70-80% of the AWD systems have failed? You need to back that up with facts. As you say, too many people generalise on here.
8th Feb 2017, 20:44
Well, that's not me, but it is my car. Well spotted. If you go to the Volvo Owners High Mile Club link you gave and click the '500,000 - 1 million' mile link, then that will show my car at 611k miles. I have since updated it since I purchased the car.
The V70 is a good car. I am assuming through reading your comments that you have had a bad experience with Volvo, so have taken the time to explore issues the manufacturer has had. Yes, the T6 had a poor GM gearbox until they upgraded them. Not too many people here in the UK bought one, but I know it was a bigger issue in the US.
Anyway, since 2006 facelift, XC90s have been fairly trouble free. What annoys me is that you single out Volvo dealers as being liars as if they are the only manufacturer that suffers from this... they are no worse than any other manufacturer. Most will deny problems on their cars unless a court case suggests otherwise.
I am only defending them as I have had several Volvo models over the years, and they have all been good cars which have taken me and my family all over the country as well as Europe for reliable and very comfortable miles, with the peace of mind that it is one of the safest cars money can buy. I have a family, and find the XC90 THE most family oriented vehicle, with superb touches which has made my and my wife's life so much easier. No other SUV is as good - we looked at most of them before buying this one, and for our needs, it's been brilliant. There is no point arguing on this site as everyone's experiences are different. Mine is good and I fully recommend these cars.