2002 Volvo S40 Consumer Discussions

Volvo S40

Re: Volvo S40/V40 pros and cons [snead_c]

Written by: vwdawg on Oct 08, 2009 08:09 AM

Hi snead_c: Thanks for your thorough overview and commentary on all of these vehicles. It sounds like your experience with the '06 S40 has been reasonably good....I might explore the S40 or V40 in the near future, although with two recent college grads and my youngest daughter still in private high school, I'm probably going to have to restrict my options to 2002 ... Read More...

Volvo S40/V40 pros and cons

Written by: vwdawg on Oct 06, 2009 02:49 PM

Hey Volvophiles: I've never owned a Volvo, but am looking at buying a 2001 or 2002 S40 or V40 with <100k miles for my youngest daughter. What specific issues should I be aware of with such a vehicle? Suspension, timing belts, trannies, brakes, electronics? I do a lot of my own maintenance/repair work, so little things don't bother me too much, but what about more ... Read More...

Volvo S40 vs BMW 3 Series

Re: sorry bmw [cubanomx]

Written by: dhanley on Jun 21, 2007 02:45 PM

"Volvo for life slogan exist because a meaning" Volvo for life is an advertising campaign. BMW's is "the ultimate driving machine." I could use _that_ to argue that volvo is inferior because it's not ultimate. As for longevity, i don't think you guys are playing with real data: http://www.desrosiers.ca/pdfs/2002/2002-4.pdf In any case, both marquees do ... Read More...

Volvo S40 steering wheel controls are warm

Re: Volvo S40 steering wheel controls are warm [davidp158]

Written by: just55 on Feb 18, 2007 04:47 PM

I am currently driving a 2002 S40, I do not have the convenience of having a controls on my steering wheel but my radio often gets over heated to the point of when i touch it, it gets extremely warm and eventually the mini screen shuts off. Ive always wondered why it gets so warm, but being that its a volvo there are often minor, odd problems. My car is also terrible in ... Read More...

Volvo S40

2005s40vs2004s60

Written by: s40vss60 on Oct 05, 2005 00:04 AM

Please help. I am interested in purchasing a volvo for the first time. I like the new look of the S40, which is similar to the s60 look. I like the safety that volvo has. My concerns are the look of the S40 vs S60. I am a younger but not a recent grad. and do not want to be in a mommy car nor do I want a compact car that is cramped. It seems that the prices for a 2002-2004 S60 are ... Read More...

Re: 2002 VOLVO S40 1.9LT [james26]

Written by: volvomax on Jun 05, 2005 00:49 PM

Actually, it could be a whole bunch of things. Blown turbo hose, malfunctioning wastegate, ecu issue, throttle issue. Take it to the delaer. Read More...

2002 VOLVO S40 1.9LT

Written by: james26 on Jun 05, 2005 10:28 AM

I NOTICED THAT THE TURBO HAS A TERRIBLE LAG, FROM A STAND STILL ACCELERATION. ALSO WHEN I START THE VEHICLE IT SEEMS TO TAKE LONGER THAN USUAL. THE FACTORY BATTERY IS STILL IN PLACE. WHAT COULD THIS BE? Read More...

Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

New S40 in Cleveland, Ohio...

Written by: whodey on Apr 15, 2005 06:11 AM

I recently purchased and took delivery of a 2005 mistral green S40 2.4i with premium, climate and auto for $25,630 + TTL. Not quite the magic number (about 10% off MSRP as it was built on December 29 and under the old pricing plan) but I got everything I was looking and my top color choice so I an very happy. I also got the dealer to match some internet prices for rubber ... Read More...

Volvo S40

Re: kia vs ferrari [benjamins]

Written by: creakid1 on Nov 12, 2004 07:28 PM

"The s80 is utterly superb, I may prefer it to the Mercedes E, I'd have to drive both back to back and for some time but I sure felt more bumps and motion in an E than I did in an s80 over the same roads (both 2002 models)." If you think the AWD S80 rides well, oh well, you're std is probably pretty low. ;-) Maybe other more expensive S80 models do better, but that rental AWD ... Read More...

Re: kia vs ferrari [creakid1]

Written by: benjamins on Nov 12, 2004 05:27 PM

"S60? I'm not sure, at least the wagon - XC70 - rides like pain in the butt, literally. I doubt the S60 is really a comfier car than the new S40 T5, except the adjustment range of the std manual front passenger seat." Not only the range of the seat adjustment, but the seat shape and size, and also the quality of the leather covering the seats. Creak, I don't know what Volvos ... Read More...