The Volvo XC90 V8 is Such a Good SUV, I bought ANOTHER One!
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Today I show you my newest purchase, Duke, my 2009 Volvo XC90 V8 Executive!
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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - About Duke, my new XC90
2:41 - P2 XC90 Trim Levels
3:31 - About the Executive Package
4:07 - About the B8444S
6:50 - Wheel Options
7:53 - Towing and Hauling
8:55 - Exterior Plans
9:32 - A Quick Drive with Duke
14:49 - Closing and Viewer Shoutouts
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Oh I knew it, it had to be a V8! Congrats on the XC90 V8 and the camera!
Hell yeah!! 😂 thank you!!
Phenomenal review! Not only is the it ascetically pleasing to the eye, but you are very enjoyable to listen to!
I appreciate that!!
I used to take my girlfriend’s XC90 to work and little did she know I would blast the thing up the freeway at 100+. Love the engine. It’s got all kinds of power!!
Sweeet!! Right, they move. V8 too?
She had one of those monitoring systems installed that sends signals to her mobile phone. She KNEW. She'd just look at you ripping down the highway and smile . . . .
Loved my 08 Passion Red XC90-V8. It was a beautiful beast in every way. Fuel consumption sucked, but what a great ride and so distinguishable from other generic SUVs. Have fun!!
Nice! Yeah it’s smiles per gallon for these!! Thank you!!
Just bought a 2009 XC90 Volvo V8 executive a month ago. 150k miles, all the valve covers were fixed by the previous owner. Drives like a dream!
Nice!! That’s such a good find. Enjoy it!!
Welcome back!!! Glad to see you in another V8 😊
Thank you!! It’s been so great to be back in a Volvo!
Loved your volvo series. Really happy you bought another one man.
Thank you!! Im thrilled myself!
I bought a xc90 after watching your video and over a year now I've loved it. What a surprise that you're back!!
Nice!!! Yeah man! So good to be back!!
welcome back to the volvo family, looking forward to your videos on this one.
Thank you! More to come!!
Now that’s a cool car! Great condition for the mileage. Good luck on the diff and super thanks for the shoutout.
Thanks man! Yeah I’m loving it!!
Man, painting those wheels gun metal grey was the right call. They look good!
Thank you!!!
Our 2004 S80 2.9 got me in love with these Ford era Volvos, but unfortunately it had some issues (probably oil leaks) that mechanics couldn't trace. We eventually sold it in 2009 and got a brand new 2010 Camry (4 cylinder) that we still have. I miss that Volvo though.
I like those S80’s!! They’re sweet. I’d love to drive one. Nice, I’m sure the reliability and the MPG’s have been satisfying haha
You went from a luxury Swedish tank to an ugly Jap nonsense car, very sad.
Of the P2 S80’s, the 2.5T is the one to have. Nice looking sedans with a very solid powertrain. 👍
Had the same issue on my Xc90 v8.
Bought a new diff for 1300us and and it took me and a friend 6 houers to do the job.
Non of us had done anything like this before so it was a "simpel" job 😊
Nice! That’s great you were able to do it yourselves!
@@BernonCars When your at it, take a good look at the power steering pump, they tend to leak on the backside.
You will probably noticer that the engine is oily next to the motor/gearbox mount
Interesting, I’ll take a look! That may be why my power steering pump whines in the morning
@@BernonCars Yes exactly, the pump drains itself when the car is parked and whines when its get filled up again.
But you are in luck and located in the US, there are no problem to buy the oring rebuild kit for about 30-40 bucks.
Give it a go on Google and you will find a place to buy it 🫠
@@BernonCarsunfortunately the Power Steering pumps wear and the "groan" will never go away until you replace the pump and hoses. On other models (XC70 T6 for example) the "strainer/filter" will become "clogged" and create a very high-pitched "whine/whistle" that won't go away until slightly warmed up or you clean/replace the internal housing filter. On other models (S40 T5 for example) the diaphragm goes and you can check this by pulling the oil dipstick (if the noise goes away when pulling dipstick on T5 while engine running, then you know it's the diaphragm). For the V8 from what I've found (I've only owned 2 myself) once the pump is bad ... It's bad and has to be replaced.
Note of caution: Our 1st V8 XC90 had a "bad" PS pump, which predated us taking ownership (very high mileage 1-owner before we bought it). The PS pump ties into the rack and pinion and the lack of fluid over periods of time (my guess ... I'm not a mechanic ... but also "confirmed" by a seasoned Volvo tech at dealership) caused rack and pinion to go, which was a $3000+ job at dealer shortly after we bought. This is extreme case I'm sure, but noteworthy to go ahead and replace the "small stuff".
Other noteworthy item is the "flutter" and/or hard shift between 2nd and 3rd gear. If your 6-speed Aisin has this already, your best bet is a Transmission Valve Body replacement. We tried flush and synthetic ATF recommended by Volvo which helped but definitely didn't get rid of the damage/problem.
This 2nd XC90 V8 6-speed we now own: 1st thing I asked for after buying is a full transmission flush and refill with synthetic fluid. Shifted very well before, and shifts like a dream after the flush/synthetic and fingers crossed it continues to.
Edits: It's late and phone autocorrected "Aisin" to "Austin" and I changed "lush" to "flush" to read correctly
Congratulations, bro!
Thanks man!!
Well done 🎉 congrats. Stay safe, Tim
Thank you very much!
It’s out!! Nice Bern
Yes sir!! Thank you!!
Congratulations. I just let my 2008 Volvo XC-90 V8 go earlier today. In October, a tractor trailer was stopped on a grade in front of me and when the lighted turned green he couldn't find a forward gear he liked and rolled back into me and then pushed me about twenty feet backwards into two more vehicles. Although STILL drivable, the damage exceeded the book worth of the vehicle and the insurer totaled the car. This was our third Volvo and up till the accident I'd accumulated 287,500 miles. I will dearly miss this car. I'm now driving a 2015 Mercedes GLK 350. A fine car, but I'll miss the Volvo a long time.
Thank you! That's heartbreaking! I hope the GLK gives you a decent experience over time!
Welcome back! Volvo for Life. You make me want to get another Volvo V8.
Thank you!! Volvo for life 😆
You should! Haha
Awesome dude 👍 good to see you back in an XC90! I've still got mine, still love it although it drives me nuts at times!! Mine had the same diff whine when I bought it, as you said its a common fault and it is the Freelander 2 diff. I had mine rebuilt by a Landrover off road specialist, uprated bearings, totally transformed the car! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one, I love the colour you've done the wheels .. I might have mine done that colour too, look superb on a black car 😍👍
Thank you!! Yeah I can’t wait to fix the diff LOL. Yeah, gunmetal grey is such a great choice for wheels!!
Great work! Glad to see you back in action! (Oh yeah, thanks for the shoutout) 😅
Thank you!! Ahhh nice absolutely!
Glad to see you got another one! I'm curious to see how the diff rebuild goes. Mine does the same humming from 30-50mph, especially when cold.
I'd be interested in the running boards, but shipping might be impossible since I'm on the west coast haha.
Thank you!! Yeah it’ll be interesting to see!
Ohh interesting, I’ll look into it 😂
Awesome video. Amazing car. XC90 driver here. XC90 2004 2.4 Diesel and 2011 XC90 2.4 Diesel, 2016 XC90 T8 petrol twin engine hybrid inscription.
Thank you! Nice, I’d love to drive a diesel XC90 one day!
Nothing beats the mk1 look of these Volvos
I totally agree!
I like this guy how describes the car and his voice very clearly
Thank you!!
I love my xc90 v8 for winter. My moose is awesome in Wisconsin. Have a 15 xc60 polestar and have switched to the sweed side.
They’re so great in the snow! My absolute favorite
My aunt had one of these when her Pontiac Aztec (yes aztec) got total. I do like these.
Interesting!
I will be getting the keys to a '08 XC90 V8 this week. Wrenching in Volvo dealerships from 2010-2018, I have always had an appreciation for the style and safety of the P2 XC90. With 5 V8 balance shaft repairs under my belt, I became pretty familiar with the V8 and have always felt that it is a special engine. My preference in cars is Volvo and I was not specifically looking for an XC90 but a very nice XC90 V8 came across in my car shopping certainly piqued my interest. It drove as nice as it looked and although my wife does not care for the color, the way the car drove and its generally fantastic condition won her over. Though I'm not thrilled at the thought of filling the gas tank, I am excited at the opportunity to drive and preserve this special Swedish masterpiece.
That is excellent! What color is it?
It is ice white, same as our S40 T5. Although it doesn’t need to be cleaned (it is immaculate), I’m going to decon, polish and seal the paint next weekend so that it just gleams in the sun. But mostly to protect the paint from our relentless desert sunshine here in Phoenix.
I love the dual exhaust look on my 2 - 09 XC90 V8 R-Designs. They both have the annoying sunroof cover rattle. Was hoping to find a solution without pulling the headliner. Welcome back to the V8 club.
Thank you sir! Yeah I like the dual exhausts!! I just like having a spare on hand! Yeah I’m hoping I can fix the sunroof shade without a headache
Just got my 09 V8 R-Design in passion red and love the look and power. Previously owned a 14 3.2 and took me a long time to find this new (older) one. Now I just have to figure out how to put a trailer hitch on with the rear valence
Cheers on the great XC90 videos, enjoy seeing your story and hearing from other owners.
@@thanehanson8369Try the "hidden hitch" receivers for towing. Hidden Hitch was bought out by Reese parent company years ago. When you're shopping, make sure you get the tongue weight 500 and towing rated for 5000+ models, and not the 350 tongue and 2500-3000 lbs towing models. (they're all the same price from same parent company, and maybe it's just the sales listings that "get it wrong" but don't recommend taking the chance).
Highly recommend the factory (from stealership) towing connector/harness/module and software, as it will automatically turn off the backup sensors when towing and also change your transmission shift points appropriately.
You may have to get two small "L bracket" pieces and some 2 sets of small nuts/bolts to attach to the tow plug housing to your receiver depending on the model you buy so it sits parallel to the ground.
@@thanehanson8369 did you end up finding a way to put a trailer hitch on without it hanging down super low?
Nice!!! Welcome back XC90 crew!!! Are you going to put a Legend unit in Duke?!?!?
Thank you!!! I totally will!!
Bern, Duke is one handsome vehicle. Those older XC90s have great presence. Almost like a much fancier and more sophisticated Durango of a similar period. You might want to look into Solution Finish as a restoring option for the plastic trim on the bottom before you do a full paint job on it. I follow a lot of detailers and it seems to be one of the best for restoration of the trim.
Then coating it with a ceramic wax/hybrid like Griots garage Ceramic 3 in 1 after would really protect it well. I use that on every exterior surface on my 2017 X3 aka “Hans” except for the tires. Great stuff and lasts a long time for the ease of application and price.
Thank you! I’m very happy with him! I actually just used a trim restorer kit on the plastic this weekend haha. Also been ceramic waxing all the time! 😂
I'm interested in the side bars! Glad to see you back with a xc90 and keen to see how you fix up Duke. How difficult is it to paint the oem wheels?
Ohh yeah! You could email me or dm me on Instagram! Thank you! Im so excited 😆
It’s pretty easy! There’s good tutorials on CZcams, you just have to sand the wheels down, clean them up and then spray!
I commented on your other video, there’s 4 clips on the sunroof shade. You can take off the glass from
Top, and you’ll see them, 2 rear and two front on each side of the track. They look like metal v shaped clips super easy to replace. I didn’t replace my rear ones as it’s a lot of work. Easy work trust me
It’ll help
Interesting! I’ll look into those!! I’d be so happy haha
@@BernonCars Yup pretty easy to replace these. I did all four clips to fix mine. $15 CAD each from the dealer. As you said, super common issue and definitely shouldn't require dropping the headliner.
Definitely want one of these has my first car
You totally should!
Very interested in your running boards if still available. Thank you in advance and love your content/videos!
Thank you! Yeah I still have them!
I love this car! I own the 2005 Diesel. My best allrounder car ever!
That's great!!
Nice purchase! 😃👍
Are you going to make a video on how to fix the rear diff?
Thank you!! I thought about it but it’s too big of a job for me 😂
woah! this car is a monster indeed!
Yeah it is!!
So glad to see you back in an XC90. I love my '07 V8 Sport... What's the deal with the sizeable crease in the driver's door? Also, the only suspension mods that I would recommend are Bilstein B4 or B6 struts, IPD Solid Strut Brace mounts and IPD Heavy-Duty Front Control Arms. You've probably found with your new '90 running the 19" wheels that there isn't much room to lower the car to begin with, so that can easily be overlooked. For your wheels, did you Plasti-Dip? My Vulcanis 19's are curbed and require a refinish and I love that dark gunmetal colour... You've inspired me for a springtime facelift project!
Thank you!! I’m thrilled! You know what, I have no idea! I was thinking about asking a PDR guy or something. Bought the car with it!
Interesting, noted! I definitely plan on a suspension/braking upgrade down the road.
I actually painted my wheels this time! I used a graphite can of wheel spray paint from Advance Auto!
Can you do an additional video on the legend? Hook up more in-depth? Like how do you cut out the hole for Unit Mama still sitting in a box waiting to be installed😅
I want to but the guy that makes the kits doesn’t want people to show what the back of the unit looks like on camera 🫠
u cray cray, cant wait to see the volvo hole filled!
Hahaha heeeeeellll yeaahh!!
This Volvo it’s Gorgeous it’s different from all the suvs inthe road
Certainly!
I live in sweden and the xc90 V8 is a rare sight here sad enough….almost all gen1 xc90s is either 2.5t or t6 engines….and all the facelifts -07 are diesel. So dear americans, enjoy the one swedish thing we swedes cant enjoy ourselfs 😢
I quite like the V8!! I'd love to try a diesel XC90 one day too though!
Most recently a guy swapped the V8 into his s60r and it still retains its factory m66 manual transmission
Ohh wowww that's insane!
You gona put magnaflow on it like the last one? It sounded awesome. please let us know part numbers they were if u could, mine is too quiet.
I think about it but I like how quiet this one has been 😂
here in the netherlands it's hard to find a v8 for less than 7k
Same here!
I have a 2008 with only 72,000 miles on it. Leaking oil from somewhere….used some Lucas stop leak and it seems to be okay ish for now.
Nice, LOL yeah they just leak! 😂
BWAHAHAHAW!! I can’t believe we both came off the Benz Dadawagens
Thats funny!!! Its good to be back in a Volvo!! I love the T6, I had an S60 with that engine and I miss it dearly!
As a proud xc90 mk1 owner myself (I also have an executive model in the same colour combination as you). I’m thinking of buying the legend head unit but the designer told me it doesn’t have an in built light sensor to dim the display at night. Did you find that an issue?
Nice! Twin! Interesting! That was one complaint honestly. It get a little bright at night
in my v8 its the tv thats rattling a lot when u hit high speeds from 130 to 180 km/h
Interesting!! Thankfully mine don’t seem to rattle!
They are getting really hard to find. I was searching a few years ago and they were aplenty. Bought one last year and had to drive 6 hours to pick it up...nice to find these and keep them on the road! I also LOL'd because I just sold one of our last Subarus to buy the Volvo....saw your ownership badge and chuckled.
They really are! I see some every now and then, of course after I buy one, LOL. Haha I love my badges!
My friend flew his 2 son's and himself to Kentucky to get a 2010 and drove it back to Rhode Island
@DaGranFather401 that's quite the trek! Still worth it!
Absolutely worth it. He got a v8 executive between my friend his father and my other friend we have 5 v8s in total keep up the great work on your videos man I'm also friends with Ryan Gee 🙏 he's a helluva good person
These do have a pcv that goes bad. if you take the oil cap off and there air blowing out then its bad. most likely causing the valve cover leaks
Interesting! I’ll have to add that to my list
Can you share a link to buy the transmission cooler for the XC90 V8 please
I don't have the link unfortunately, I was just planning to pick one from the junk yard LOL
I want a low mileage one, but they are hard to find
Yeah I was originally looking for a lower mileage one myself! But after so many months of looking, I submitted 😂
Hi, I have an XC90 Luxury 2014, and even though I have the running boards installed, the black top plastic with the XC90 inscription on it, were stolen. So, I’m interested in buying those simple pieces. Hope you can help me. I have 3 Volvos now, and I’m about to get 2 more, but that is subject of another conversation… hahaha.
Cheers man, I like your videos.
Oh no! Ebay may have good options.
Believe me I know how that goes, I want another Volvo myself 🤣
@@BernonCars i collect cars with one of my brothers, and this volvo "thing" its just my thing... hahaha... we have older cars, but i think that i might get me a Volvo Collection, so in the future i can get to inherit it to my daughter. So far i have 3, and if evrything goes right, on 2024 i'll buy 2 more. we will see. On the other hand, i haven't been able to find thos plastic pieces nowhere. If you know a site, please let me know. Cheers Man.
how much you want for the running boards?
Hundred bucks?
i think they looks good with the bigger tires
Oh yeah I loved the look but it drove worse afterwards
ohhhh ok that's why u said they were better made for the asphalt
Yup exactly!
Do you have to run premium grade fuel in the Volvo V8 or do they run well on regular fuel?
I use regular in mine and it's been very happy!
@@BernonCars that's great! Thank you!
@@JPWirt of course!!
The bending headlight is $800 a piece. Can you get them cheaper (OEM)?
I just thankfully found a guy parting out his 2011! Otherwise I don’t know what I’d do LOL
Can anyone chime in on how these hold up in New England winters? Im looking into getting one, seems very well maintained from the outside, just not sure what 14 years in Maine would do to it
It would totally hold up! These are excellent in snow and any foul weather
Yeah! More so my question is, a car that's already spent 14 years in New England winters, do things like subframes and other key structural components easily rust out like on some other cars ?
@aaronkudatsky8940 I have seen some crazy situations of rust but not really often. Volvos usually hold up to road salt and such pretty well!
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Found one of these, awd v8 92k miles for 3500 idk if i should bite the bullet.
92k miles??? That’s a steal!!!
Where can I buy those pink pants?
Target 🤣
Do you still have the running boards
I do!
no option to replace with a diff from a junkyard xc90?
I could do that but I just don’t know how long a junkyard diff would last me!
Our v8 xc90 initially had the valve cover leak. This is a 10+ hour job. I paid to have it fixed. Less than 2 months later, the rear seal and timing cover leaking. Mechanic says trade it in. I'd beware high mileage volvo as they are difficult to work on and a lot of shops will pass. If you get volvo do get the v8 but again buyer beware on high mileage.
Oh yeah definitely gotta pay to play
UR crazy... it does NOT 10 hours to do valve covers.. Period... you got ripped off...
@kenburgos9495 I'm sure the mechanic did it in less time but it's a 10+ hour job for 99% of the diyers. I'd guess mechanic did it in 5 or 6. He told me that it was a major pain to get it done.
Powwrs steering pump line oring leaks and presents as timing or rear main.. it
Would you consider 110k miles high mileage?
Hi Bern, If you could, would you get a 2007 XC90 V8 ??? Kurious, I am (curious). I have a Volvo-shaped hole in my soul, already!!!
I would, but I would expect to have to do some repairs like valve cover gaskets and such, but otherwise an excellent vehicle!
If you like working on your own vehicles and not getting ripped off by the Stealership, you're gonna love your Volvo. replacement/aftermarket parts are available everywhere unlike the Merc you had, I know this, because I owned two Mercs and the replacement/aftermarket parts pool is almost non-existence, hence, the high price of parts being shipped to you from the Factory in Germany. and the downtime and pain in the ass to get changed out. I have a gang of horror stories about owning Mercs and the ONLY one that's worth owning in my opinion is the SEC560 coupe and even still it's a Money pit. If you like throwing your money away, buy a Benz, if you like saving money and pride of Ownership, buy a Volvo.
Yuppp, it’s so good to be back in a Volvo. I don’t miss the Merc at allllllll
我来自中国 很喜欢你的节目 希望有中文字幕 我有一台Volvo xc60 2011
Thank you! I will keep that in mind!!
im abt to buy one for 5k at 60k miles with a V8.
Damnnn thats a steal, what year?
An Exploder rear diff?? Bummer.
Right!
And there is NO aftermarket upgrades for the Explorers. I suspect it's the same for the XC90.@@BernonCars
Volvo shaped hole in the wallet too... Hey biting off Subaru people I saw those on the back lol/ They are fun vehicles
Ha right 😂 yeah I wanted to gey the badges of honor for mine haha
Do I want to know the average fuel economy haha
14 🤣🤣
subaru ownership badge on a Volvo?? interesthing.....
Ha yup I wanted to put it on 😆
@@BernonCars lol you did that? i thought it came like that from the previous owner nice video btw quality looks great with the new camera. Now do some 4k content lol...
@@BernonCars I used to get those free badges when i had 2 Subaru Outbacks back in the olden days
For 12 years I was driving volvo 940 turbo. Now last 3 years spend with Forester XT. This month I will change the car. Can you advice what next will be a good choice? XC90 od one of my choice.
I'd love to have the Supercharged XC90 V8 Prototype car... 650hp ♥️💦
Imagine!!
It probably drinks gas like a mfer lol.
Fun car?
It's honestly nowhere near as bad as my old Passport (12mpg) and QX4 (13mpg) 😂😂 I get around 16 in town and 21-23 on the highway!
But it totally is fun yeah!
@@BernonCars that's not too different than the modern xc90s with the turbocharge supercharge crap... better than i thought
@levimachado yeah right! Same shit 😂
Man don’t paint the plastic , get a silicon shoe polish from Germany that stays for ages ( Collonil silicon polish black $30 au ) . Used for few years , it’s great .
Good idea! I'll look into that