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Welcome! You're getting an XC90 thru OSD? Lucky you! The 2.5T has plently of power for normal driving when loaded and is preferred in traffic because of its better mileage and 5-speed transmission. The T6/4-speed excels at highway speeds, but around town it tends to be thirsty and has about the same pull as the 2.5T.
Although I like power and do a lot of highway driving, I chose the 2.5T because I wanted maximum range between fuel stops and a lower first gear for backcountry driving. Also, there were troubling rumors about the T-6's weak transmission. The 2.5T has proven to be adequate even when towing, just not very exciting.
'04 XC90 2.5T, ~170K miles, ash gold/graphite, 7-seater, towing, nav
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