2009 Volvo S40 Consumer Discussions

Volvo S40

• Re: New vehicle purchase?????????? [subearu]

  Written by: djm2 on Dec 11, 2009 5:44:34 AM

  Hi Brian & Paul: I do not think that I will let the oil remain in the engine for 7500 miles. ------ I understand that the oil and filter service is pre-paid for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, so I will supplement these services by changing my oil and filter at 3750 miles between the pre-paid oil & filter service. ---- (I will use the selling dealer for this ... Read More

Volvo S40 Brake Problems

• Brake Fire on 2009 Volvo S40

  Written by: lastvolvo on Nov 5, 2009 7:41:56 AM

  I have a Volvo S40 with less than 1000 miles on it, and it developed a brake fire in the right passenger rear tire well. Has anyone else had problems with their brakes?

Volvo S40

• Re: Volvo S40/V40 pros and cons [vwdawg]

  Written by: snead_c on Oct 7, 2009 1:24:46 PM

  I've also had 1 Acura,7 VWs,1 Volvo...lots of Subis,Hondas,Toyotas,and even a Ford LTD and Galaxy, 2 Pontiacs,a Dodge Diplomat, a Chevy Kamback,a Protege,and...I must have left something out...currently we have a 2006 S40 and 2009 Prius. I've never had a car I didn't like at the time and most were "solid"...in pricing parts for the Volvo I've watched waranty items and service costs. I'd say VW and the Volvo would be ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• Re: Is this Right? [yingxiong]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 24, 2009 3:03:21 AM

  Hi yingxiong. The $3,000 allowance that you have seen referenced on Volvo's website is for 2009 S40 models. The $1,250 is on 2010 S40 models. Naturally they cannot be combined. Volvo is providing an additional $4,250 "Alternative Lease Assistance" cash incentive on the '09 S40, but in order to take advantage of this cash you must lease this car through a bank other than Volvo Finance. If you really want to ... Read More

• Is this Right?

  Written by: yingxiong on Sep 6, 2009 6:36:00 PM

  The Volvo website is advertising $3000 "allowance" for a S40 2.4i. In addition, the current incentives I found online include $4250 Alternative Lease Assistance cash for the 2010 model plus $1250 dealer support ($3750/$3000 for 2009 model). I know that sometimes incentives are regional (I live in CT), or cannot be combined with other deals, but I can't find any language that restricts it. Is this for a specific model within ... Read More

• Re: Lease question [meyanbarredo]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 24, 2009 3:29:18 AM

  Hi meyanbarredo. Volvo's advertised lease payment for the 2009 S40 is not based upon full MSRP. It already assumes some sort of dealer discount. If you are able to negotiate a larger discount on the car that you are interested in than the one that is being used to arrive at the advertised payment, which is likely, your monthly payment would be lower...at least before sales tax is added in. Be ... Read More

• Volvo S40 lease special

  Written by: mannyljr on Jul 22, 2009 2:31:38 PM

  I just left San Diego Volvo and they were advertising a lease on a new 2009 S40, MSRP $29375, 60 month lease @ $269 plus tax, $2995 total down, 12,000 miles/year, $0.18 per extra miles. They also have a 5 year warranty with scheduled maintenance including wear items like tires. This sounds like a great deal and I have a Cash-For-Clunkers car to handle the money down. What are the numbers ... Read More

• Re: Current figures for a S40 [mel10021]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 23, 2009 3:06:25 AM

  Hi mel10021. Volvo Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 S40 with 10,000 miles per year are 00266 and 49%, respectively. There is a good chance that you will be able to get a better payment on this car by leasing it through a bank other than Volvo Finance. Volvo is currently providing a special $4,500 cash incentive on ... Read More

• Re: VOLVO S40 Lease rates [shop4cars1]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 3, 2009 2:45:52 AM

  Hi shop4cars1. I do have the info that you're looking for. Volvo's lease program for the S40 varies by trim level, term, and mileage allowance. You never mentioned what any of these variables are, so for now I am going to have to make some assumptions. Let me know if you want something different. Volvo Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of ... Read More

Volvo S40 vs BMW 3 Series

• Re: Not open to debate [mayberryguy]

  Written by: cubanomx on Dec 14, 2008 2:58:31 PM

  5.Volvo=Ford This is again a sign of limited understanding of several brand factors. Ford owns Volvo, and nothing more. Some people out there purchase a Ford Focus 2008 and believe they have a Volvo. Because the T5 engine and the S40 chassis is so good, they use it in the Focus ST. But that is all. The electronics used in the S40 is high grade - high end extreme 0.001 tolerance ... Read More

Volvo S40 Lease Questions

• S40 current offers

  Written by: paulsaz on Sep 17, 2008 12:39:08 PM

  Is Volvo offering any deals on the 2008 or 2009 S40? I can only find the $500 gas allowance. My current lease through VFNA is about to expire.

Volvo S40

• Re: 2009 Volvo S40 is it real? [volvomax]

  Written by: harddrivet on Apr 26, 2008 6:11:07 PM

  OK, well you got me, not bad for a volvo nerd...LOL

• Re: 2009 Volvo S40 is it real? [harddrivet]

  Written by: volvomax on Apr 25, 2008 12:41:04 PM

  First of all, there is no such thing as a new S40. The S40 and S60 will be combined into the new S60.

• Re: 2009 Volvo S40 is it real? [harddrivet]

  Written by: qbrozen on Apr 24, 2008 10:14:17 AM

  as the article states, its a photoshop created by the folks at a German magazine.

• 2009 Volvo S40 is it real?

  Written by: harddrivet on Apr 23, 2008 5:18:33 PM

  This looks cool, it would be a nice car in a different color. Anyone know when it will be available? :) http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/03/scoop-2009-volvo-s40.html

• Future S40 to replace S60 - 2010 for US Market

  Written by: bons on Mar 27, 2007 10:02:31 PM

  It looks like the current S40 is a teaser from Volvo to gauge market response. Expect the next S40 to make a giant leap forward as it will replaces S60. If this is true Volvo is realigning its models to compete directly with Mercedes and BMW. I think this is Volvo plan: No more S60, improve the S40 to take its place, and add a top-of-the line ultra-luxury Volvo to competes ... Read More