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We have 55k miles on our 2016 XC90 and it’s been a terrific vehicle. 29mpg in the warmer months, 24mpg in the winter. Handles great in the Minnesota snow. Only knock it’s tjat the engine feels underpowered when you have a stiff head on wind.

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I have the 2016 XC90,45k miles. Only real issue so far was a door handle that needed to be recently replaced, covered by the warranty. Been consistently getting 28mpg in summer, 24.5 mpg in winter. I was annoyed that they didn’t bring android auto to this iteration, when they promised it, but we are...

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I wouldn't call myself an XC90 fanboy, but I have 30k miles on my 2016 and it has been a terrific vehicle.

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It is Shakeshack and it isn't close. Their smokestack burger is absolutely perfect.

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I don't know how you pick a q7 over the Volvo xc90

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Surface book with performance base

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Everyone suggested an XC90 -- I assume you mean a new model - which is definitely going to cost above 50K. When I looked at it a year ago (when XC90 was remodeled) it was in the 60-65K on road. I didn't buy it eventually given it's V4 motor (!!!) - there was a car and driver review that said they w...

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I've got 27k miles on the 2016 XC90 and it has been a fantasti vehicle. Way ahead of its peers in infotainment, excellent in the snow, easy on gas (28mpg this past summer!). Find a used 2016 for a good price on a great SUV. I drove all the options mentioned in this thread and none compared to the Vo...

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The infotainment system is slow to boot up on the XC90, but I brakes squeak a little, but I have had no other issues. I get the reliability concerns, but I do think buying from a good dealer with a great service department makes a difference. I understand the demand for Toyota and Honda when they we...

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I've seen nothing but positive reviews of the xc90 online. And after 30k miles on my 2016 XC90, there's very little to complain about. I drove all the competitors, no other 3-row SUV could touch the mpg, the future-proofed infotainment system, and the comfort. you might as well save your money and g...

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Brooks running apparel
Tracksmith tights/pants
Sonos
Darn tough socks
Exofficio boxer briefs
Garmin watches
Allen Edmond shoes
Bonobos weekday warriors
Brooks Brother non iron shorts

Jd1006

2016 xc90. I bet there's some nice deals out there on a slightly used one. It blows those other two options out of the water. A lot of us like the reliability of Hondas and Toyotas. +1. That xc90, although really nice looking both inside and outside, has gotten nothing but bad reviews from what I'v...

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2016 xc90. I bet there's some nice deals out there on a slightly used one. It blows those other two options out of the water.

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Apple car play and android auto compatibility is a requirement for any luxury vehicle in my mind. That rules out Toyota, Lexus, At this point. Are people really using that today? A few people I know have tried it, but no one really likes it or uses it that much. Seems to have a lot of potential, bu...

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Apple car play and android auto compatibility is a requirement for any luxury vehicle in my mind. That rules out Toyota, Lexus, At this point.

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I have enjoyed every one of the 26,000 miles we put on our 2016 XC90. Terrific balance of practical, safety, and luxury. 28.5mpg in the non winter months. 23mpg in the Minnesota cold.

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2016 Volvo XC90 is the best 3-row out there

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Talk me out of Boulder area, Colorado. Seems perfect.

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Resoling is generally cheaper than buying a new shoe over time. The higher quality shoes will look nice for years, with some basic care. It's a higher initial investment, but more than makes up for it. I have 4 pairs of shoes that I purchased over the past 5 years and resoled all of them at $80/pair...

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Head over tp Ballard and Fremont. Great neighborhood feel, lots of good restaurants. On the Queen Anne side of Seattle there's a small park on the hill side with a tremendous view of Seattle, the sound, and MT Rainier if the sun is out. The underground tour in Downtown is great.

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Read The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. Reads like a high school senior paper. Interesting concept of trying to explain the polarization of American political thought, and moral reasoning. Haidt spends most of this book on a long winded literature review, adding a tiny bit of substance. How the b...

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I like Audible for books...listening while i drive and workout. Audible is a tremendously good deal, because those books often cost like $40-$50, and under their membership you can get them for as little as $4.99. But, I really like hard copy for the ones i'm reading. I like to share books...especia...

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The new Volvo wagon that just came out. If it is anything like the XC90 it will be fantastic

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zadie wrote:I thought the xc90 did have the 2nd row captains chairs?

Not the 2016. The center seat of the 2nd row folds flat so a kid could move between, but it certainly isn't as convenient as captains chairs

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Love the new xc90. But no captains chairs...although the middle of the 2nd row does fold flat so you can move between that way.

The pilot is probably the most comfortable of the 3-row SUVs and gets decent gas mileage.

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The redesigned xc90 is fantastic. I'd go look for a CPO 2016 xc90, if you find one for under 50k, it would be a steal. I

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Hell or High Water is the best movie I have watched in a long time

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The xc90 is the cats @ss. They tech-proofed it for the long haul with the digital dash and infotainment options of both car play and android auto. All the new safety features, including lane keeping, pilot assist, active cruise, blind spot, a freaking 360 degree camera, pedestrian and large animal ...

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The xc90 is the cats @ss. They tech-proofed it for the long haul with the digital dash and infotainment options of both car play and android auto. All the new safety features, including lane keeping, pilot assist, active cruise, blind spot, a freaking 360 degree camera, pedestrian and large animal a...

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2016 xc90 is the best out there right now. I am getting 28mpg, three row space, all the tech features and a really snappy engine. Price is in line with the top end explorer, highlander, mdx, rx, Acadia I just built one on their website and I have to say I am impressed. There's one in my office park...

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2016 xc90 is the best out there right now. I am getting 28mpg, three row space, all the tech features and a really snappy engine. Price is in line with the top end explorer, highlander, mdx, rx, Acadia

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Made the switch a year ago.

Only thing I had to adjust to was losing the excellent Gmail app. However the outlook iOS app is just as good...skip apples native mail app.

The camera sensor on the 6s plus is better than anything I have seen.

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I didn't like the look of the Pilot. Just get a van if you like that thing, it looks like one and vans are much cheaper. I also didn't like their debut of the 9-speed transmission...which had a lot of issues in other iterations. I liked the highlander, but the 3rd row was too small and it has a lot ...

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Did this song and dance last year. Looked at all the 3-row SUVs and the far and away winner was the Volvo XC90 It wasn't even close. It's very nice, and costs quite a bit more, too. I've considered it, but worried about reliability. Did you buy one? And if so, any problems and/or repairs? http://ww...

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Did this song and dance last year. Looked at all the 3-row SUVs and the far and away winner was the Volvo XC90 It wasn't even close. It's very nice, and costs quite a bit more, too. I've considered it, but worried about reliability. Did you buy one? And if so, any problems and/or repairs? http://ww...

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Did this song and dance last year. Looked at all the 3-row SUVs and the far and away winner was the Volvo XC90

It wasn't even close.

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Weber performer, gas ignition, charcoal grill. Best of both worlds.

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Sounds like you would really enjoy the cinque tierre and Monterosso bay or Levanto in particular, as both have nice beaches and a small town feel. I think Siena is a must see. Lucca was the neatest small town in northern Tuscany, it has ramparts you can bike around! Florence is absolutely a can't mi...

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Take a lobster boat tour. We had a great time seeing the park from the water and getting info about the lobster industry

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Went in 2011, late September. Weather was unseasonably hot. Best advice is to take the train to Levanto and hike to Monterosso. Longer hike that most forget about because Levanto isn't in the cinque Tierra. We stayed on Manarola. It is one of the least traveled and located in the center. If you hike...

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If I was going used, the highlander or pilot would be the top 2. We went new and the 2016 XC90 has been awesome...after 15k miles it gets 26-28 on the highway, 22-24 in the city, tons of room and drives like a car. Fantastic vehicle.

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Volvo XC 90 is a great 3 row, that drives much smaller.

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Internet - $60
Cellphone- $160, work pays half
Netflix-$9
HBO now - $16
Spotify - $10
Audible - $15
Sirius - $7
WSJ - $29

That's a decent amount. But we use them all. We have Sonos in our home so Spotify/Sirius/ Audible are heavily used.

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We recently went through a year long process of researching and buying our first new car. It is debatable if it is best to do it this way, but we like to hold our cars for a long time. We were looking for a 3 row suv that was going to be up on all the new technology. Drove a ton of vehicles, looked ...

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Spotify paid is awesome...been a user for 5 years

Hulu is starting to overtake Netflix for me. Not many great movies on Netflix anymore, I like tv shows a lot more. But I do like having HBO Now because they gave the best tv shows and a solid selection of movies

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Sporthill wind briefs and xc pants, single base layer top of fleece/wool, jacket, wool hat and mittens, Brooks makes a great winter running jacket...the adapt jacket Get a pair of shoes and put some sheet rock screws in them for added traction Tracksmith makes fantastic running pants as well...prett...

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I play daily fantasy football on draft kings. I have consistently turned an average weekly profit of 70% or so with an occasional huge week. You have to be disciplined, but there's a method to take advantage of those who just throw money away on those sites. I also coach two high school sports, trac...

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Take a look at the new xc90 from volvo. You might think a 3-row is too big, but it really is on the smaller side, yet keeps the option of hauling 7. We cross shopped with most, and nothing could come close to match the features. We did extend the warranty to 7 years, 100k miles because it is a brand...

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Have the Sonos playbar. Ridiculously versatile. Overtime I have added 3 Sonos speakers to my house and they are an incredible investment...use them everyday

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Both my wife and I recently got Chase Sapphire Preferred cards and each received (and acumulated to total, each ) about 50,000 "Ultimate Rewards" points. What's the best use of these? We aren't big travelers...maybe fly regionally (east coast/midwest) a few times per year. I have found transferring...

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