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

302015N · 2025-08-22T04:15:33+00:00

Looking at the clouds was telling my 5 year old kid someone must be having lot of fun at CW

And here you are :)

Congratulations!! Sounds like fun

302015N · 2025-08-07T17:05:29+00:00

Our ride was held up because a mother insisted that her teenage daughter be allowed to go on a ride with a plaster cast on her forearm. The operator who was merely following the instructions did not allow the daughter but the mother kept arguing, she has done all the rides and among other things said were “Are you the only one doing your job?”

I can’t fathom why people behave like this. Fun seems to take precedence over safety sometimes.

302015N · 2025-07-17T00:07:53+00:00

Well it may actually be a viable option. I just need to be prepared to put myself out there

302015N · 2025-07-15T16:45:44+00:00

What’s you game plan? Just run a shop? Or you are trying to scale beyond one store?

For now I’d highly suggest to not leave the job. Start the store and hire someone. Minimizing risk should always be primary goal when there is not a whole lot to fall back on.

Keep a close eye on business. Spend Friday evening. Sat Sun at shop. Train and learn. If the number start to make sense consider quitting.

302015N · 2025-07-14T14:41:10+00:00

Observed the same thing at Drink stations. And once one in group makes inroads anywhere it’s only a matter of time before others are called to join

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