[Steve Carlton]

An XC90 could be a good choice if it has low miles. How low on the 2011? Built like a tank and well screwed together, ridiculously safe. From the time it came to the US in 2003 until early 2014 (the last year of that body style) it was involved in 94 fatal accidents in the US. 89 of them were in the other car. The XC90 V8s were very cool- 4.4L V8 built by Yamaha got virtually the same fuel economy as the 3.2L six and feels worlds more luxurious. Probably soft on the market due to perceived gas hogginess. 2011 was the last year of that gem- but don't get a Sport or R-Design. They're not comfy.

I'd say the main issues with the XC90 has to do with the AWD models. They have some trouble spots like anything- clock spring, front control arm bushings. Steer clear of an early T6 AWD with the 2.9L six. Tranny trouble galore. Have a PPI done by somebody who knows the car. Kind of old to put a warranty on it.

I was going to suggest a 2015ish to 2017 XC60. Maybe a budget buster, but a CPO warranty could be upgraded to 10 years from the car's original in-service date with either 100,000 miles or unlimited miles. Those upgrades are $2,500+, but well worth it. A later (2012-2016) XC70 is a great car- probably more trouble than the XC90, but cushier. Heavy and solid feel. The T6 3.0L is the sweet one.

Part of a comfort discussing means seat comfort to me. In that, Volvo excels.