Thinking of switching my V70 XC for an XC90 T6

**Ottiehund** · 05-06-2010, 06:48 PM

*** originally posted on the XC70 forum but I guess on reflection this is probably a more appropriate place ***

Our local Subaru dealer has just traded a nice looking XC90 and are happy to give it to me for their trade in price which is about $5k below what would be normal retail here in NZ. I am interested and am thinking of switching my 2002 V70XC for it (a 2003 XC90 T6) ................. but have just been reading about the transmission problems the T6 variant has.

Given that I have not had my 70 for long and already had an alternator replaced plus a full transmission rebuild (mostly covered by aftermarket warranty) I am concerned I could be "jumping from the frying pan into the fire".

The main attractions of the move are that I like the SUV style and ride height, plus modest offroad ability (but I am guessing probably not much better than the 70 if the truth was known), better 4WD system, 7 seater, more power (which will be useful for boat towing) and the particular version I am looking at is slightly better equipped than my current ride (heated seats, GSM phone, etc).

The XC90 has done 90,000km (about 55,000 miles) and had the torque converter replaced under warranty some time ago - does this mean I am safe from the transmission woes?

Has anyone else here looked into or considered making (or made) this switch? I would welcome any comments.

Cheers,
GRANT

**dmd** · 05-06-2010, 08:03 PM

You must be kidding.....

Unless they lower the price to include a transmission replacement... At 55k it is
right at the place where they start to fail. Even if the whole transmission
was replaced it could still fail at any time.

Towing a boat when just pulling the weight of the car give it problems...?

The engine is great, just the trans behind it that isnt right...

Of corse it is a great deal, they know that nobody wants it and hope to get a
sucker (I mean buyer) for the car...

**h20dancin** · 05-14-2010, 01:27 PM

Don't. Fortunately for me, my entire drivetrain was covered (39,000mi) under warranty. Car was in shop for 5 months waiting for parts to clear customs. Now have 71k and running fine but for how long? Who knows. Dreading that day! Wife constantly reminds me that "our V70 never had these kinds of problems....thanks!"