2009 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews

Good Car - Thought Not for the New Price

Written by: EL on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)

Review

My main beefs with the car is that the base engine is fairly weak for how heavy the car is. Throw that thing in a Honda Civic & it performs quite well. But you buy a Volvo for the solid build & safety ratings & it could afford a slightly more powerful base engine [~ 190hp?]... it shouldn't affect the fuel efficiency that much. The T5 isn't that much worse on the MPG's. Otherwise, I agree with most of the reviews & the main reason I bought this car is because I bought a loaner vehicle from a dealership for a third off the MSRP. And that's a 2009 with 10k miles. Volvos depreciate so much & that makes it worth it. That pretty much sold me. And my wife wanted it. Maybe that was the reason.

Favorite Features

1. Exterior - it's a good looking car. 2. Seats - yes they're comfy. 3. Solid - still feels like a Volvo. 4. Simple Styling 5. Depreciation [if you're a buyer!]

Suggested Improvements

1. Fuel Efficiency 2. Slightly Larger Engine

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Good Volvo Starter Car

Written by: Lee on 03/13/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this car after recommendations from friends. I previously owned a Passat. My Passat got 37 MPG (Diesel). My Volvo gets 24+/- (Gasoline). The S40 is very comfortable to sit in and I have a bad back. I'm not too thrilled about some of the plastic trim in the interior but overall I like the European attention to detail. There's not a lot of room in the back seat for adult kids but for little ones, it's ok. I like all of the gadgets that come with the purchase price and there's not a lot of options to add on. My Passat lasted 13 years and I fully expect the Volvo to do the same. The dealership is very responsive and attentive. A good car for the money.

Favorite Features

Seats, Blue tooth, Ipod connection, passing ability, fuel economy (for a gasoline engine), European look and styling, sun roof.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the plastic trim in the interior and instead go with more durable materials.

28 out 29 people found this review helpful

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Good, Safe Car

Written by: Tom on 01/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)

Review

This is the third Volvo I have had and it continues to be a fun, safe car to drive. My previous Volvo was totaled in a serious accident, and my child and myself walked away relatively unhurt. The safety features and peace of mind are why you buy a Volvo. The 2009 model is more expensive, but the standard equipment is wonderful. With the warranty being four years and the maintenance coming for 3 years, it is still a good value compared to lower priced competitors. Volvo for life!

Favorite Features

Seats are so comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Inside trunk release.

49 out 51 people found this review helpful

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