240K Miles with My Iron Duke! - 2009 Volvo XC90 V8 Executive Owner Update!

[@ghostwrench2292]

Your 241k mile XC90 looks fantastic inside and out! Clearly you take very good care of it. It is so easy for people to run out and buy something new and pretty but I appreciate and respect car owners who keep their older cars running, driving and looking great! Your XC90 is stunning!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! I try my best to keep him in good shape! Much more enjoyable to own than a new fangled computer car LOL

[@seandube5431]

The P2 is just a masterpiece, most beautiful SUV of all time no cap.

[@ghostwrench2292]

Beautiful and very well made!

[@BernonCars]

No doubt!! A timeless masterpiece

[@Galil_Boy6]

I have a 2007 Xc90 with the 3.2. I'm always glad to see other XC90 enthusiasts.

[@BernonCars]

Nice! Thank you! Yeah likewise!

[@BernonCars]

Happy Sunday my friends! And happy Mother's Day to the moms out there!

[@Dennis-ij7rm]

The design has aged so well!

[@BernonCars]

It really has!

[@sergejfahrlich5310]

I'm from Germany and last year, after a long search, I found an XC90 V8 as an R-Design. It only had 52K km (about 32K miles) on the speedometer and the V8 is an absolute rarity here... I previously drove an XC90 with the 3.2L engine for 2 years, but the 6 cylinder was too underpowered for this car. I'm totally happy with this upgrade and appreciate exactly the same characteristics of the superior V8 cruiser that you list here in the video. Thanks for the video and best wishes across the big pond ;)

[@BernonCars]

Nice that is excellent! Love the R Design. You'll absolutely enjoy it! Cheers!

[@bramroels5680]

Let me know when you want to sell. Driving an xc70 2005, looking for an upgrade ;)

[@sergejfahrlich5310]

@@bramroels5680 see you approx 2040 🤭

[@rickharrison2976]

Nice review 😊i have an 09 V8 R- design fully loaded, no issues just regular maintenance. Changed all fliuds,trans, angle gear,rear diff/ including the filter in the diff. (Valve covers/ timing chain, power steering pump,common issues with the V8) no other issues in over 5 years of ownership.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Ohh nice! Very good! You're set for a while!

[@96GS300]

Just picked up a 08 XC90 V8 Executive a week ago with 125k on it and it’s in quite good shape. I’m glad you did what you did with Thor so I could have realistic expectations when I did find a worthy XC90, I do plan on soft roading my XC90 every now and again but I absolutely appreciate your videos and updates with your personal XC90’s. Keep up the good work and keep the updates coming✊🏾

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! Yeah I'm glad I scratched the itch myself too haha. Soft roaders for sure! I appreciate you tuning in!

[@JasonMillerMaryland]

Just ticked 243k on my 05 V8... did a transmission flush and she feels great!

[@BernonCars]

Sweeeet!! Good to go!

[@we-can-still-be-friends]

How many other folks bought their V8 Volvo off this channel? 🙋‍♂️

[@BernonCars]

It's an honor 😆

[@edgarima]

I finally got the xc90 and I am loving every bit of it

[@BernonCars]

@@edgarima that is great news!!

[@csebastian71]

Duke is back!! Nice to everything upgraded.

[@BernonCars]

He's back!! Thank you sir! Good to see ya!

[@csebastian71]

@@BernonCars Our 2 - 09 XC90 V8 RD’s are still doing great. Just reached 88,000 and 76,000 miles on each. Plenty of life left on each.

[@cenewton3221]

I've watched nearly all your XC90 videos and just 4 days ago I bought my own 2008 XC90 AWD V8 Sport. She (I haven't named her yet but I do know she's a she LOL) needs a little TLC but overall I'm loving it already! Your videos definitely made me keep an eye out for these vehicles and when this one popped up last week I had to go check her out. Keep up the great videos!

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! That made me smile that's great to hear! I hope you enjoy her for a good long while! Thanks for watching!

[@tapper701]

Have also always liked the Volvo XC90. Stately/understated in looks at the same time ... Same with classic Volvo's of yesteryear - a class of their own !

[@BernonCars]

Truly timeless!

[@chrisdoe6890]

Great to see others on here with higher mileage . I picked up an 09 one owner with full service history . 103k miles . Going to do the transmission drain and fill method . I did the legend install with front and rear camera . Working out the RTI display but it brings it into 2004 era. Great video and content .

[@BernonCars]

Yeah! Nice good find! Yeah drain and fill is the way to go. Can't wait to do the Legend!

[@sgtrock68]

Yeah, I practically got a filing cabinet with mine, lol. Volvo owners really like their documintation.

[@Denniswen01]

The xc90 Limited editions 2011-2014 are the best car s in the world.... i still every day drive my D5 Executive 2013 with RICA modification 245 pk with massage and ventilation in the chairs

[@BernonCars]

Yes they are! Very nice! Hoping to drive a D5 one day!

[@wandajekeqa5608]

been waiting thank you hope to see more

[@BernonCars]

Thank you for tuning in!!

[@idjc2621]

Been waiting for this update….let’s get in to it.

[@BernonCars]

Yesss it's been long overdue!!

[@idjc2621]

3.2 AWD XC90 Fam

[@genosreviews252]

That car looks amazing for 240k miles! I'm trying to decide between an earlier XC90 or first (maybe second gen) V70. The V70 is definitely cheaper lol, and the first gen one look amazing.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! You'd like the V70, I wanna buy one one day haha

[@Josephsl78]

The car looks so beautiful and in such good shape! 👍

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! 🙏🏾

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

I've been subscribed since you had your last XC90 but for some reason I haven't seen any videos from you in my feed. I found this one because of your community post.

[@BernonCars]

Damn, that's annoying! I noticed that with channels Im subscribed to too. I'm not even sure how to fix it

[@plant-basedrunners8986]

Killer man ! Very nice work, take it cross country!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! That's the plan!

[@kirkwoodbharris5110]

I was able to pick up a 2014 XC90 with the 3.2 a few years back and it currently only has 70k on the odemeter. I love how well it ages but I'll be looking to do similar upgrades to the suspension /swaybars / wheels - i wouldnt say its greaton winding mtn roads so hopefully i can stiffen it up without losing much ability to go down a bumpy fire road

[@BernonCars]

Oh nice! Low mileage too! They really have aged so well. Yeah I'm looking for about the same feel for the sway bars too

[@GregoryHarrison-Woodhouse]

Hi, absolutely love your video channels. Absolutely love the 20-in wheels you have, I can't find them anywhere in the uk

[@BernonCars]

Thank you very much! They are replica wheels! I'm not sure where to find them!

[@sentiencepsn2714]

Bridgestone Alenzas are an excellent all purpose all season. Had those as an OEM on my Wrangler, which I originally intended to swap out for an all terrain, but the Alenzas handled ~6” of snow just fine. I’m surprised you didn’t consider the Volvo moose badges. Check them out, EBay and other places have it. A fun spin on the Ferrari mortif.

[@BernonCars]

Yeah!! Love those tires! I've seen those badges too! They look cool!

[@jayd8547]

I wanted one of these with the V8 soooooo bad…

[@BernonCars]

They are a real treat to drive 😆

[@lashwa086]

I have the newer 2017 D5 inscription but I love the idea of a V8 in a big SUV, D5 is really loud and slow/ Gotta love all XC90’s though

[@BernonCars]

Yeah I love the V8! D5 sounds great too

[@bn357]

I have a UK 2011 D5 exec one. Love it. Really like your content

[@BernonCars]

That is excellent! Thank you for watching!

[@GXKid06]

I would do a few oil changes of royal purple oil to clear off some of that tarnish inside the engine.

[@BernonCars]

Ah good idea, maybe some engine flush or something?

[@GXKid06]

@@BernonCars there are some videos on KZbin of regular royal purple oil cleaning and engine

[@__will__bl]

I have a 2010 xc90 3.2 executive with pretty much every option and those same wheels but 19”. It just so happens to have hit 240000 km recently. Where did you get those taillights from? been thinking of upgrading.

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow nice!! I got the tail lights from one of my parts buddies!

[@Spacemonkeymk1]

Hi mate, watching from the UK and every time you slip into your awful Dick Van Dyke impression it doeos make me giggle and smile! Don't stop!! And keep the XC90 content coming! 😆😆😆👍👍

[@BernonCars]

Hahaha I'm very glad to hear!! 😂😂 more XC90 content on the way!

[@Spacemonkeymk1]

@@BernonCars Glad to hear! I'm looking at getting another D5 Executive of about 2010 vintage. Had a 2006 D5 185 SE years ago and it was very good I must admit

[@druce541]

About rear taillights: they are from 2012 model year. Btw, you should fit mudflaps, they are really change the look of the car.

[@BernonCars]

Thanks for the note! I found a set of mud flaps but I'm still going back and forth. I like the clean look!

[@druce541]

@@BernonCars lol! In my country they fitted by default I guess

[@tomgerard7518]

Looking good, Bern.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@GXKid06]

My mom hd a 07 xc90 v8 but it has wheels just like yours but they were 6 double spoke instead of 8

[@BernonCars]

Ohh nice yeah I know those wheels!

[@AllWriteSoft]

Dang Bern! That's a Gucci Whip! Love the V8. Have you ever thought of painting the wheels like you did before?

[@BernonCars]

Thank you thank you! I love it! I actually painted these silver! I like the bougie look 😂😂

[@darrenhankner5282]

wow. you still have your V8 Xc90?? I still have my 2007 XC90 V8 too.

[@BernonCars]

I certainly do!! I adore it!

[@BioCharisma]

Thanks for your content. My XC90 had an epic fail with it’s sunroof drainage. I think my control module is shot as all my electronics are scattershot within the car. She rarely starts. Any inexpensive electronics available out there??

[@BernonCars]

Thank you for watching!! Ohh my, yeah I've heard of that. There's a company online that repairs them but not sure how that works

[@BioCharisma]

@@BernonCars Do you know their name off chance?

[@BioCharisma]

Where did you order your fancy tail lights from?

[@BernonCars]

@BioCharisma I got them through a friend who is a parts wholesaler!

[@BioCharisma]

@@BernonCars Mind sharing the contact? I can't find them on EBAY

[@uniqu3xperience965]

What of the 3 engines are more reliable? The 2.5 the 3.2 of the 4.4? I am looking for one of these to transport the kids everywhere and a every now and then beach sand outer banks on the summer.

[@BernonCars]

I would say the 3.2! Lowest maintenance and cheaper to maintain than the V8. It has its ailments but it's a stout motor!

[@henrymilkha6700]

Are you planning on reviewing the D5 engine on the XC90??

[@BernonCars]

One day!! Hopefully I'll be able to!

[@PeterVaknos]

Have you heard or read or done any research about the bearing failures on the counter rotating balance shaft?

[@BernonCars]

Ah yes especially in the older 4.4's! The later years don't have as many problems as they use a slightly updated design

[@westnylefx]

I just got one of these executive 2008 v8 in blue. Is it true all of these ones have had the upgraded valve bodies?

[@BernonCars]

Oh very nice!! The V8's after 08 do!

[@sgtrock68]

Ok Bern I have questions. A lot of them. I got a silver 2009 V8 AWD with about 200k miles around the first of the year but I haven't put hardley any miles on it yet. After an accident 15 years ago I went from "man of action" to limited....just very limited. I have been fixing a few little things and getting it the way I want it in the hopes I can try to get a little further from the house VERY soon. For my own sanity. I don't want to feel like I'm on the edge of stranding myself in some state park on a day trip because I under estimated just how screwed I really am. One question, what is an easy way to deturmin if you have an exec? I am sure mine is but I thought they all had a dual exahust cut out rear valance, but mine only has one driver side cut out for an exahust tip. Any idea where a guy could get a dual cut out? I've looked everywhere, on the internet, short of buying a parts car. Or is this a "your either born with it" OR cut the other side out myself with a sawzall, situation? Even though it'll look like poop? But at least that V8 will sound like it should, in the end. Thanks!

[@BernonCars]

And I have answers! LOL The Executive will always have a "XC90" crest on the C pillar, unless if its a 2012+ then a lot of them will have it LOL. The exhaust is a single/dual tip exit on the left side! The R Design/Sport got the dual exit on the rear! I think you just have to be lucky finding a part out or one in the junkyard sadly 😓

[@PredragNikolic-i2k]

Great car!! 💪👍

[@BernonCars]

The best!!

[@Wildman2291]

The v8 is nice sure and driven and briefly owned two in the past but much more prefer the 3.2 straight six. Not crazy powerful but much better mpg and little to no maintenance vs the v8 which I know cost $$$$$$ to keep running.

[@BernonCars]

Oh yeah it certainly does cost more to maintain but it's worth it to me!

[@mansam8726]

I I'm from Europe and I have a xc90 2.4 D5 , such a comfortable car and easy to drive . It's a great car for my family , a lot of space when traveling

[@BernonCars]

I can't wait to drive a D5!

[@madopossum4582]

Did you do any modifications to your exhaust system? It sounds a bit louder than mine (and I want mine to be slightly louder 🤓)

[@BernonCars]

Haha yes I did! I deleted the resonator and it made it sound just barely louder from the outside!

[@madopossum4582]

@@BernonCars That's what I was thinking of doing. So you say no difference inside? 🤓 That's promising!! Another thing- did you install spacers on your wheels, or the tires would fit without rubbing on struts?

[@DLindgren46]

Is there any aftermarket digital clusters for this XC90?

[@BernonCars]

Unfortunately no!

[@michelrodrigues110]

Girl, you match your car, congrats. ìt´s hard to achieve DAT

[@BernonCars]

Yesss thank you!! 😂

[@Kevbon444]

i love the V8 but wanted to know how much consumes the V8 in city/outside?

[@BernonCars]

It's not that bad! Similar to the 3.2. I see about 16-18MPG in town and 22 on the highway

[@Kevbon444]

@@BernonCars not bad, its the same consumptiom that i have with a honda element XD

[@BernonCars]

Exactly!! 😂😂

[@FCReviews]

I cant believe you called the GS430 junk sir lol...

[@BernonCars]

Mine was rusty junk! GS 430 itself is really nice though haha

[@FCReviews]

@BernonCars lol I understand you are a volvo fan it's cool no worries great video and ride keep up the good work.

[@marlonbaird6070]

My wife has a 2005 honda odyssey Rb1 (JDM spec) it's freaked amazing hauling our 3 kids as a 7seater even when we have both our mothers with. We have been looking at the XC90 V8 or the T5 we are just not sure which and which is more reliable long term .Please advice or anyone that has had experience

[@BernonCars]

Oh wow that's a cool van!! I would recommend the T5 as it's easier and cheaper to fix than the V8! It has its ailments with age of course as well, and not saying the V8 isn't reliable, but it certainly is a bit more of a commitment at high miles haha

[@ssduc1000]

these are an amazing car, let alone with the Yamaha V8 (yamaholvo)

[@BernonCars]

Yeah they are great!!

[@DLindgren46]

Did the V8 come in R-Design? What was tha latest year of the V8? I live in Sweden but seems there a newer V8 XC90 in Germany than at the homeland of the car hehe.

[@BernonCars]

They only sold the V8 in the Sport trim! Then in like 2012-13 they added R Design

[@michaelwelschmidt9338]

Where was it manufactured?

[@BernonCars]

Torslanda Sweden!

[@Smartibr2048]

Love your reviews ur one of the only youtubers i actually enjoy watching, im first comment btw, pls pin

[@BernonCars]

Really! I appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by man

[@Smartibr2048]

​​@@BernonCars No problem!

[@drunkpacman]

Still loving my V8 Sport!

[@drunkpacman]

I run the Toyo Proxy STIII wrapping my Vulcanis wheels and I love them! (I might add that they have been curb rashed by the PO)

[@BernonCars]

Nice!! That's excellent!

[@drunkpacman]

I would like to do everything you have explained in your video. I’ve slowly been working on the front end suspension just need the arms and struts (bilstien B6). I wanted to upgrade the sway bar, but apparently the V8 Sport has a thicker one anyways, regardless the IPD one looks great as a replacement. I installed a custom made “short ram” intake with ports for all the correct vacuum lines and MAF location (I’m looking to modify a tasteful vent into my hood so it can actually be a short ram..) also have a custom 2.5 (stock size), replaced the mid resonator with a Magnaflo and deleted the rear muffle (keeping the duel XC90 tips)

[@BernonCars]

@@drunkpacman yeah I'd like to try out a Sport one day! I hear it's a noticeable difference! I just put new stock sway bar links on today and it was a huuuge difference! And no clunks! And only like 20 bucks each

[@drunkpacman]

I think I’d like to make a video on mine, but I’m an introvert lmao

[@keponen331]

I wish these were Torsen

[@BernonCars]

Right??

[@bombardierboerboels]

Is that a standard exhaust

[@BernonCars]

It wasn't haha mine had a leak at the flex pipe so it was louded LOL

[@kaka12z22]

what is volvo model of this rims ? :D i need them for my black xc90 :)

[@BernonCars]

They are called Galatiea!

[@mad-neroj]

V8 Yamaha !

[@BernonCars]

Yes!!

[@bonkersewe5279]

I got xc90 2011 v8 executive and s60 2.5 2007😋

[@BernonCars]

Very nice!!!

[@alameri563]

I have xc90 2.5t 2006 in UAE 🇦🇪 and planning to buy v8

[@BernonCars]

Very nice I wish you luck!

[@NighatJamil-ez7lg]

I have passion red v8

[@BernonCars]

Ohh very nice!!

[@darrenhankner5282]

240k?? yikes. I never buy cars with that much milage. my 2007 xc90 v8 has 150k.

[@BernonCars]

That just sounds like you have some catching up to do!!!