[jnusaputr]

We are finally back in a volvo - a little faster than expected but back none the less

My wife was t-boned in a 2007 accord what was a total loss. So, we decided to get an xc90. we were torn between odyssey or xc90. Ended up with xc90 because of the price, safety and options.

We got a 2006 xc90, black sapphire, RES, premium, convinience, xenon, dolby - basically every option except for Nav. As much as i would have loved to have a nav - not many cars with the 2.5t comes with nav - more on the v8 side. The car has 39,000km on it and the warranty ends this november.

We will pick up our car this thursday and then off to get a new infant child seat installed (also had to buy a new one).

Now time to put some TLC in the truck when I get it. any suggestions?

VIP warranty - what in the world is volvo thinking when they jacked up the price by 2x????? I was planning to purchase the VIP but they wanted $5500!!! Can anyone shed light on this?

 

[JDN34]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

Congradulatin and welcome back http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

 

[dmd]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

You bought a truck too? What did ya get?

So glad to hear you didnt get a T6 in the car, you will be happy with the 2.5. Plenty of power
for everything, and the best track record for reliability so far.

 

[Cabot]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

Quote, originally posted by jnusaputr »

VIP warranty - what in the world is volvo thinking when they jacked up the price by 2x????? I was planning to purchase the VIP but they wanted $5500!!! Can anyone shed light on this?

That seems awfully high. The VIP price is sometimes at the mercy of the individual dealership, not Volvo itself. I would call other dealerships for quotes.

Some dealerships in the Boston area were trying to charge for the CPO warranty even though Volvo said there was no additional charge. Sometimes the dealerships get quite greedy.

 

[njb8199]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (Cabot)

Canadian prices are higher.

The CPO warranty IS NOT FREE. It costs the dealer about $1000-1800 for the CPO warranty.

 

[jnusaputr]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (njb8199)

not talking about CPO - i wanted the VIP. everyone that i talked with quoted 5500 for VIP 7/160 warranty

can i buy the VIP at the US dealer and it should be valid in canada right?

 

[jnusaputr]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (dmd)

I did my homework - never the T6 engine. even several dealers says DO NOT get it. and a couple of those cars included a VIP 7/160 warranty from the original owner.

 

[Gomboman]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

Did you buy from a Volvo dealership? I'm assuming not since you didn't get the CPO warranty which is very good.....

Have fun with your new XC90.

 

[jnusaputr]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (Gomboman)

i did buy from volvo dealer. it was really up to me to take CPO or not. I do i have CPO for extra year, but really wanted the VIP, but not at the price it was given to me. and CPO - there is no special finance rates like before. I think volvo canada is making big mistakes about the pricing of VIP.

 

[Gomboman]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

Quote, originally posted by jnusaputr »

i did buy from volvo dealer. it was really up to me to take CPO or not. I do i have CPO for extra year, but really wanted the VIP, but not at the price it was given to me. and CPO - there is no special finance rates like before. I think volvo canada is making big mistakes about the pricing of VIP.

I believe you still have one year remaining on the factory 4yr/50K warranty. The CPO warranty extends the original factory warranty to 6yr/100K. How much did your dealer quote you for the CPO warranty?

 

[jnusaputr]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (Gomboman)

1200 for CPO warranty.

 

[Gomboman]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

$1,200 is a very good deal. I'm suprised you didn't take it. Good luck with your quest.....

 

[jnusaputr]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (Gomboman)

our CPO - 5 years or 140k. So basically, it adds 1 year and 60k on the regular warranty. So is 1200 worth it for extra year of warranty and the car has only 33k?

 

[S80-T6_Toronto]

Re: Just bought a 2006 xc90 (jnusaputr)

hi there....I'm from Toronto too....I just picked up an 06 XC90 yesterday!!!!

good car for the kids and wife....

I opted to not get the warranty...too expensive....and i'll likely only drive the car for 3 or 4 years....plus I know a GREAT volvo mechanic whose always done some great work for my cars.

Shoot an IM...we should exchange notes to see how our 06 behave !