6 Months with Thor! 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 Update

These past 6 months with my XC90 V8 have been nothing but great. I really have grown close to my big ol Volvo.
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[@MasterBasser]

i just wanna say, you're great. your personality makes me want to binge watch the rest of your vids

[@BernonCars]

Ahh thank you! 🙏🏾 I have plenty 😂

[@peterschooling3123]

I have an S80 V8 (63,000kms) here in Australia. The B8444S Yamaha engine is brilliant. Smooth, refined, high revving and sounds awesome even with stock exhaust. For its 4.4-liter displacement, the B8444S was also the most compact V-8 produced at that time, and one of the cleanest burning V-8s available, being the first eight-cylinder to meet the competitive Ultra-low-emission vehicle (ULEV II) standard. What's great about the S80 & XC90 V8's is that they slip under the radar and IMO are massively underrated (and therefore great value). And lIke all Volvos they're built to last, very safe and with the most comfortable seats of any car. Look after it Bern!

[@BernonCars]

I definitely plan on keeping it for some time!!

[@alexj6408]

I regret selling my xc90. I did definately get constant harassment from Police here. Every time I was shot going 7-8 over the limit I'd get the death glare from the local constabulary, which I'd never get in a Brolux or similar. The problem in Australia is that they only do well on the highway. I got 10L/100 on the highway, sometimes as low as 8.9 if I had aircon off. In the city I got 13.8 all day every day.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

I watch about 50 different car channels on KZbin and at the moment you are my favourite! Keep up the good work, mate! Cheers from Australia!

[@BernonCars]

Ahhh thank you much!

[@hackervaibhav]

Genuine review, I enjoyed your review so much. Love & support from GA.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you much!

[@sirblack1619]

Yes! You had the windows tinted and it looks AMAZING! I looked up getting the windows tinted a few days ago. The Colorado sun is NO joke in the summer, so it is a must when I get my Volvo. And I joined the FB group and will get the head unit, just will have to get the unit installed as I know nothing about installing that kind of stuff. I have looked up how to do the oil changes myself and if I can I will do the transmission fluid change myself also. Just to think that I was originally leaning more on getting the 2003-10 Lexus RX330, but the XC90 has really moved to the front of the pack thanks to your videos! Side-note I test drove a Volvo S60 back in 2008 that left a great impression, so it is not surprising that I have circled back to Volvo.

[@BernonCars]

I definitely recommended the Volvo!! So worth it!

[@moderngod1]

This video is cool. Gets to the point no useless or annoying music. Thanks for the video. Thinking of getting one as a used one popped up at a dealership near me.

[@moderngod1]

Also get bean bags for the back seat with blankets take girls to the drive ins I used to do it all the time it’s a perfect car for it with the split tailgate n all

[@BernonCars]

I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@oris247]

Great presentation style bud. And a car Im hoping to get soon!

[@BernonCars]

I appreciate it!!

[@samanthamiller855]

Thor looks awesomeee! Nice tint. I gotta show you my new ride!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you 😁 oh yeah!

[@DizzzyDeb]

I really enjoyed your videos and the before and 6 months later. I just looked at a used XC90 yesterday. I really liked it but it had some issues the hubby didn’t feel like repairing. But I find myself really wanting one now.

[@BernonCars]

I definitely recommend finding one in pretty good shape. Mine was mechanically a little tired lol. I loved it but I sold it in October!

[@mikeindel]

I just bought a 2010 xc90..love your vids

[@BernonCars]

Awesome!!! Thank you 😄

[@BrendanPJames]

I love. Thanks for the vid, not much info out there so super helpu

[@BernonCars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@saramaki1088]

So funny! Great review, and you look like you are having a lot of fun! Just subscribed. Looking forward to seeing what else you do with this car. Looks amazing. I'm thinking I also want to tint my windows, but I think doing them that dark isn't legal in my state. 😕😎

[@BernonCars]

I always make sure I’m having fun!! Thanks for the sub 😆. Yeah luckily I got a doctor’s note for my tints!

[@saramaki1088]

@@BernonCars hahaaaa!😂

[@andreak001]

Lol! I soun like you when I drive🤣🤣 I LOVE Volvo's and I'm on the fence between a Volvo xc90--xc60 or a Tahoe LTZ of the same year(2010-2012). The thing that concerns me about the Volvo is the serpentine belt change and the water issue. Have you had any issues with these? Thanks- Thor is awesome and your videos are very well done and very informative. 👌🙏

[@alstongeorge9654]

nice bro,i have a 07 Volvo XC70 has my work horse, and I love it, and I have it since 2019,no problems, just my oil change

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! Enjoy it!

[@reddsshaker3477]

Nice! The ultimate sleeper. 👌🏼

[@BernonCars]

They really are!

[@raymondkyruana118]

This is freaking amazing!!!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@babyb360]

It does sound lovely! I’m considering one of these, a 4runner, Lexus GX or maybe a hemi cherokee.

[@BernonCars]

I just sold mine! I plan on getting a GX next!

[@kaleyeahitsaustin6026]

Like you're XC90 man! I used to have a 2010 model then has electrical problems with it, now I have a 2014 XC90 99k on it. Hopefully have better luck with this one haha I really am a Volvo fan though.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Yeah I actually sold mine! Motor blew a week or two after I sold it lol

[@Alberts_Kviesis]

Good rev. Thx!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@milespi5556]

170000 is still low mileage for this engine. If you start having pulley noises, it is pretty easy to do. That small oil leak will come back. Just before 200000 I'd plan to replace the valve cover gaskets, the timing cover seal, and if you can an alternator that Is volvo, don't use aftermarket alternator, the regulator runs a little closer to 14v. Volvo runs more like 13,75 and ecu gives you an error and doesn't go away. Best to do all that work and the PCV valve at once. And you won't have to worry about it ever again

[@BernonCars]

Yup I definitely plan on getting everything sorted by 200K

[@danijel277]

Not sure if you already figured it out, there are 4 clips On the sunroof shade. I only replaced the front ones because rear are impossible to change, but it helps the sunroof shade not slide

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@drketonfalloon4423]

My Volvo XC90 has 237000 miles and I haven’t had to replace anything on it yet

[@sophiabirbas6986]

What year/engine do you have and what does your maintenance look like?

[@k.j.falloon8563]

@sophiabirbas6986 it's an 05 XC90. It has the naturally aspirated V8. I do my oil change every 5k million, I changed my transmission fluid every 60k miles, and that's about it.

[@Timboheze]

I love the rims...any tutorials on how you painted them?

[@BernonCars]

Thanks! I haven’t done one but the people at Dip Your Car make a really good video on it

[@miloren8547]

I know you've sold this by now, but that blacked grill and gunmetal wheel combo is too clean

[@BernonCars]

Ahhh thank you!! I'm actually fixin to buy another V8 XC90 relatively soon LMAO

[@poorwhiteman6634]

This is awesome. My dad got a once off twin turbo kit made from heico, the turbos are formed into the exhaust manifold and it makes 700whp!!! His xc90 eats amg GTs for breakfast 😆

[@BernonCars]

LOL that sounds like a riot!!

[@alexj6408]

Literally fucking bullshit. Unless he had a custom once off transmission built which would cost a bucketload, total lies. I believe that maybe someone could get 400HP from theirs but 700HP bitch please. The stock trans (TF-80) barely handles the 245kw it spits out.

[@BernonCars]

@@alexj6408 😂😂 mine definitely felt dodgy at times with the stock 311 LOL

[@poorwhiteman6634]

@@alexj6408 it literally is... its a once off car mate... the guy who ordered it through heico worked with volvo on the v8 supercars team, it cost him 200k and he sold it before it was finished. The transmission isn't standard, it's make almost entirely out of machined billet aluminium parts and can withstand a shit tonne of torque.

[@poorwhiteman6634]

@@alexj6408 I didn't even give any info on the build either, wouldn't it be a given, that something with 700 horsepower would have a different transmission, that was built, to withstand said power...

[@tomgerard7518]

Love the intro..

[@BernonCars]

Ha, thank you!

[@csebastian71]

That damn sunshade😂. Both of ours do the same. Thor sounds and looks amazing.

[@BernonCars]

Hahaha so annoying!! Thank you!!

[@csebastian71]

@@BernonCars What was the tint percentage for the front windows?

[@BernonCars]

@@csebastian71 50%!

[@csebastian71]

@@BernonCars Thanks. Really never noticed until your video. Now I can’t bear to look at it until I get the tint. 😂😂

[@BernonCars]

@@csebastian71 it’s so worth it!

[@abbashussain6390]

Beast!

[@BernonCars]

Hell yeah!

[@anthonymauger9388]

Lov the motor ,wish we had a ,manual v8

[@juliusamakor3745]

Brilliant. Getting one very soon. What is the size of the tires you use?

[@BernonCars]

Thats great! OEM size is 236/60R18

[@chrisfoley6974]

@BernRomulus I remember on my old XC70 that the Volvo cross bars KILLED my mpg on highway (And also aren't that practical). Have you noticed with this rack? And if so... how drastic? (I have an xc90 p2... lifted... myself fyi.)

[@BernonCars]

Yeah :/ my mpg went from 22ish to 19-20

[@seanhershey3390]

my band mate just bought a 2006? V8 XC90,,, for 2500.00....its a little rough inside.. but works great

[@BernonCars]

Great!!

[@bradh6185]

Fun fact: Volvo trucks have the same kind of body movement as their cars. And a smooth ride.

[@BernonCars]

Yes indeed

[@bradh6185]

@@BernonCars I'm a truck driver and I LOVE Volvo trucks. Great brand. I hope they keep up their quality now that they're owned by the Chinese.

[@xSupra]

@@bradh6185 Aren't the new Volvos have reliability problems at around 60k miles?

[@salaciousdrinks961]

Been binging on your XC90 videos today. You said you are in Maryland. Where would you recommend getting one?

[@BernonCars]

Lets go! Haha. I am in Maryland! I would absolutely recommend getting one! I tried getting back into one, but the markets been tough

[@salaciousdrinks961]

What person or dealership would recommend buying a XC90 from in the DMV?

[@ndesheh]

What kind of headlights have you installed in your Thor, need to upgrade mine from HID to LED. Thanks

[@BernonCars]

Thor still had the stock HID’s!

[@truthseeker2587]

16.5 mpg? Man money must not hurt you. Lol 😂

[@BernonCars]

Money hurts me the same way as it does for everyone LOL, the driving experience makes it worth it! And plus it's actually been cheaper than some of my 6 cylinder cars on gas 💀

[@Fish-bj1sj]

If u have on call, do u loose that when changing stereo?

[@seanhershey3390]

according to my owners manual... the AC compressor automatically turns off when you floor it...(2006 XC70)

[@BernonCars]

That explains it! Haha

[@georgekilgore2572]

I live in DC and I am checking out Volvo XC 90's in the area. There's a guy named Pierre that sells used Volvos. Are you familiar with him? Do you know a place in the DMV that normally has decent XC90's?

[@BernonCars]

Oh my, that guy is a character. I wouldn’t trust him lol.

[@jonathanstotts]

Hey bro, what did you end up doing for a low-profile tow hitch?

[@BernonCars]

I ended up finding a pretty flat one at the junkyard that tucked up against the bumper!

[@damiondobney542]

Am in Philly

[@derrickjackson3133]

A real bargain 🎉

[@BernonCars]

Right!

[@Dravito94]

Does the V8’s share the same automatic gearbox as D5 models?

[@BernonCars]

I’m not sure honestly!

[@scrappynewton]

Did you do something to the headlights too?

[@BernonCars]

Nope

[@michaelking4578]

I would love a V8 on one of these. What is your opinion on the 3.2? It seems it makes it a completely different vehicle with the V8. I don't see many of these V8s for sale.

[@BernonCars]

I like the 3.2! Just a bit slow, but it’s a great motor.

[@michaelking4578]

@@BernonCars cool, thanks man! Now you got me wanting a Volvo lol

[@adammurphy5928]

I just bought a 2008 XC90 V8 whats your thoughts about this year ?

[@BernonCars]

2008 is alright, I would just make sure you know when the alternator and valve cover gaskets have been replaced/serviced.

[@kalebmartin1776]

I’m looking at this style of car for my new family car. It has 98k on it. How reliable are they??

[@brly4542]

Don't worry about the cop, your in a Volvo they largely don't even see them lol

[@BernonCars]

True but I had a pretty loud exhaust on it lol

[@MrGabriel110]

How is the visibility at night with tint ?

[@BernonCars]

Not bad at all! And i have bad eyes at night haha. The headlights on the other hand are terrible

[@MB1Billion]

Does it make a Huge Difference when you Turn off the AC?

[@BernonCars]

Not a huge difference!

[@MB1Billion]

@@BernonCars ah ok thank you 👍😃

[@stuuuporman]

Well presented and you seem like an educated & likable guy. However, I am not a fan of front blacked out windows. It's a safety hazard...not so much for you in the day time, but for other drivers trying to observe if you see them, etc. Law enforcement doesn't like coz it puts them in jeopardy when approaching a vehicle they just stopped..."What's that driver doing". Besides all of that, it is against federal law and most state laws...For good reason.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Those are valid points but I have a prescription for tints for my eyes. Plus I prefer the look!

[@RobDaman]

The SHO Suv

[@BernonCars]

Yeahh!

[@moorefamily2814]

Word

[@manolaniusko]

Bern, I post yesternight here a link for you. Have you seen it?

[@BernonCars]

I saw the notification but I couldn’t find it!

[@manolaniusko]

@@BernonCars have you blocked here the links or similar? For can send you one picture uploaded to a server

[@BernonCars]

I don’t think so! I’ll check now

[@manolaniusko]

@@BernonCars I'm going to put the link here in another post, in less than one minute, 👇

[@manolaniusko]

@@BernonCars just posted ☝️

[@RickyM]

What do you do for work?

[@BernonCars]

This! LOL

[@scrappynewton]

Link to the low profile cross bars and grill trims

[@BernonCars]

I painted the grill and I’ll look for the rack

[@scrappynewton]

@@BernonCars how did you paint it? Did you do it yourself? What colour?

[@BernonCars]

I used gloss spray paint. You just have to sand the plastic and I also used self etching primer

[@scrappynewton]

@@BernonCars cheers. Shame you didn’t do a video on it

[@BernonCars]

I’ve got an oldddd video of me painting my grille on my old Honda Accord on the channel, same method!

[@BIGHAMZA]

Where’s the link for the head unit?

[@BernonCars]

facebook.com/groups/2444546715858068/?ref=share

[@BIGHAMZA]

@@BernonCars Thanks Bern. Just subscribed. Question. I’m in the market for one of these. I live in New York. Can you give me some advice on which years and engine choice are the most reliable? Thanks bro.

[@BernonCars]

@@BIGHAMZA no prob! I would say.. 03-06 2.5T 07-14 3.2 08-11 V8 Those are the ones I’d look at. I definitely recommend the V8 haha.

[@BIGHAMZA]

@@BernonCars I see. You’re like a kid in a candy store with THOR 😂. Thanks for the response and advice my friend. Looking forward to you getting to 1 Million subscribers. I’ll be on that journey with you 👍🏾

[@BernonCars]

Yes! Lmao. I genuinely feel happy driving it every time I get in! Thank you bro!!

[@alexsvolvo7056]

Why did you sell it?

[@BernonCars]

I always felt like it was gonna grenade itself, I thought the transmission, but two weeks after I sold it, the engine went!

[@alexsvolvo7056]

@@BernonCars haha valid fear. They're a temperamental make

[@garrettingle6728]

I heard Volvo designed the engine and Yamaha built them

[@alexandrutereify]

yeah, its a volvo engine, yamaha bought the rights to manufacture it, as volvo didnt own the correct tooling to mass produce such an engine

[@BBBYpsi]

shhhhh please. Do not tell people about these vehicles. They will become in more demand & the prices will go up like the Honda CRV. By the way 1,000 miles per month is nothing. My ram 3500 diesel I bought in Sept. of 2012 has over 1,020,000 miles on it now.

[@BernonCars]

LOL that is painfully true. WOW those diesels run forever!!

[@2005acurarl]

:l