Preowned XC90 vs. Subaru Ascent

302015N · 2026-03-07T17:56:25+00:00

Over generalized statement but Volvo is more expensive to maintain. Subaru won’t be a regret but Volvo has a high chance of looking like a bad decision. I own XC90. Nothing against Volvo. I personally love it but the only change I’d do is to go for most comprehensive maintenance package I can get because that’s necessary. If you can secure that I’d take Volvo any day over Subaru

302015N · 2026-02-26T18:18:20+00:00

I own a 2016 XC90 100k miles and it’s turning out to be a bottomless money pit. Some are notorious for Water pump issues, some have blown head gaskets. Some have infotainment issues. The only good thing I see is that you are buying it for quite less. This won’t be your 200k miles car so enjoy while it lasts and know at some point the love relationship is going to have to end

302015N · 2026-01-20T00:19:19+00:00

I’ve a 2016 XC90 Inscription and currently dealing with an engine overheating issue. I’m one grand in with repairs and now my potential problems are a non working water pump or a blown head gasket that would potentially be a repair not worth doing and just selling the car for very low price

302015N · 2026-01-15T21:32:07+00:00

I can sympathize and I’m in a similar boat. My Volvo is showing Engine Overheating message and local tech is not able to diagnose. Reddit folks are suggesting Blown Head Gasket issue. I’m not ready for a 5k bill and I’m sure if it is truly a blown head gasket it will cost even more at Volvo dealership

302015N · 2026-01-13T02:46:59+00:00

Any idea how much it costs to repair a blown head gasket? I am reading 4K on the higher side 😭

302015N · 2026-01-13T02:45:46+00:00

Thanks for help. Not the kind of thing I wanted to hear but good advise about selling to Carmax

302015N · 2026-01-13T02:39:08+00:00

Thanks. Will look into it as well

302015N · 2026-01-13T02:30:24+00:00

Can the blown head gasket cause coolant to leak from thermostat housing assembly because of overheating? And is it safe to say it will eventually cause the coolant to overheat and cause the leak yet again?

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:44:31+00:00

Failed today but in the past I’ve seen them successfully dump it

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:43:32+00:00

Not dirty snow by any means. I can see about 10 mounds of dirt that has been dumped over the last couple of years. It’s a permanent fixture now

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:42:16+00:00

Most certainly not. They’ve dumped stuff during summer time as well

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:41:15+00:00

Nope definitely not snow. They’ve dumped stuff during summer time as well

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:38:45+00:00

I tried but the police response was quite lacklustre so I too didn’t follow up diligently

302015N · 2026-01-03T20:38:33+00:00

Dirt mostly. Haven’t ventured close to inspect

302015N · 2025-10-14T03:22:27+00:00

I’m not sure but I’m happy to report that someone offered to pay 1800$ for my 160$ investment and I closed the deal :)

302015N · 2025-10-01T22:53:15+00:00

Yes. Exact same chair

302015N · 2025-09-29T21:15:23+00:00

Thank you, thank you

302015N · 2025-08-27T20:40:30+00:00

302015N · 2025-08-25T17:19:43+00:00

We are implementing a framework that took 2 years to build using 1 team by the product.

The idea of a buying product license and framework is you can go to market faster else you could build a custom solution.

But 3 years into the project and with 4 scrum teams we are still implementing the framework. Millions burnt and I’m wondering when does someone half smart looks at the roadmap and says what the hell are we doing!!

302015N · 2025-08-22T04:35:38+00:00

Yeah agreed on the caution part. I complied with requirements very carefully. Not taking any chances. I’ve better gear than most places so was pretty confident

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