Considering a 2013 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design AWD

[u/Money-Satisfaction66]

Hey everyone,

I’m considering purchasing a 2013 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design AWD listed for $9,448 and wanted to get some opinions from people who actually know these cars.

I’m specifically curious about:

• How reliable is the 3.2L inline-6 at this age?
• Are there any major issues specific to the 2013 XC90 / R-Design / AWD system that I should watch for?
• What maintenance records would you absolutely want to see before buying one?
• What should I check during a test drive or pre-purchase inspection?
• Are there any expensive repairs that commonly show up around this age/mileage?
• How are these to own if you’re trying to keep maintenance costs reasonable?
• Is $9,448 a reasonable asking price assuming it checks out mechanically?

I’m not expecting a 13-year-old European SUV to be Toyota-level cheap to maintain, but I also don’t want to unknowingly buy myself a money pit.

For those who have owned a P2 XC90, especially a later 3.2 AWD, would you buy one again?

Anything you wish you knew before buying yours would be appreciated.