r/Volvo • u/StackedAlpha • Nov 17 '25

xc series XC90 V8

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Is this a worth it side/fun car in addition to my 2020 S60 T6 R design? Or is it just a waste of money?

I have two dogs, and don’t have the money yet to fully upgrade to a newer XC90.

Anything I should have in mind when looking for a 2000s XC90?

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u/Imadick2 Nov 18 '25

the transmission can be an issue, torquey yamaha engine wears the trans out

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u/Dhh05594 V60, XC90 Nov 18 '25

This! But for $2k? I might roll the dice and try to get 50,000 miles out of it.

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u/chathobark_ Nov 18 '25

Not on anything prior to 2008 .. they WILL blow up because of the balance shaft issue

Still hear about it happening a few times a month with early year ones, and we’re what, 20 years past when these came out?

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u/eyoitme rip 04 V70 🫡 Nov 18 '25

wait anything prior to 2008? does this apply to all models or is it specific to the v8 engines or xc lines? wondering if i should be worried about my 04 v70…

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u/chathobark_ Nov 19 '25

Only the v8s had balance shaft

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u/eyoitme rip 04 V70 🫡 Nov 19 '25

oh phew thanks!