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Differences between Canadian Spec and US spec XC90's XC90

posted by  airbornesapper on  Fri Jan 23 09:53 CST 2004
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Can anyone in the know advise me of any differences.
I plan on buying a US Spec 2004 XC90 2.5T and import it on return to Canada.

It is proving very difficult, but the vehicle is permissible.

Thanks
Capt Kevin Billinghurst
Canadian Forces Europe








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    Differences between Canadian Spec and US spec XC90's XC90

    posted by  airbornesapper on  Tue Jan 27 11:03 CST 2004
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    Thanks for the responses. I have received the following which clarifies the issue further.

    "I just checked with our service manager and the cost for the conversions is roughly CAD 3,800. (I am a bit leery of quoting specifics as it will be some time before your car is back in Canada.) The instrument cluster, software and Daytime running light module have to be replaced with ones for the local market. Also, you will need a list of all recalls for the vehicle which will be provided by Volvo Canada. Once you have performed the work on the vehicle it then needs to be verified at Canadian Tire workshop. (They are the only authorized facility.) Please let me know if you have any further questions and/or concerns."

    For those not aware, the Canadian Base model is 15,000 Canadian dollars more expensive than the US Model.

    Cheers, Kevin








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    Differences between Canadian Spec and US spec XC90's XC90

    posted by  tonyg on  Tue Jan 27 08:38 CST 2004
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    The first thought is the bumpers. Canadian law has a higher speed limit for bumper impacts (a good thing). It is this same issue that stalled the introduction of the 40 series to Canada as they did not meet the Canadian safety spec. They may be other issues as well for example daytime running lamps differ as well between U.S and Cdn cars. I would suggest you contact Volvo Canada and find out from them...








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    Differences between Canadian Spec and US spec XC90's XC90

    posted by  someone claiming to be Billy dee on  Mon Jan 26 06:53 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    go over to www.swedespeed.com and post your query there! A few dealer reps are regular posters and may be able to assist you! Good luck







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