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4.63 out of 5 stars

Poor Man's BMW

Scott Bentrup, 01/27/2005
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I bought in Feb 04, and fell in love immediately. Suspension is nice and tight with a feel that inspires confidence, but in cold MN winters it gets a little rough. Drives like other European sedans (Audi A4, BMW 3 series). I did have some problems with rear driver's side door locks, but easily fixed. Did also have problem with fuel pump. Both would have been pricey, but I bought an extended warranty - which I would recommend. Minor finish issues also with driver's door console, but that was fault of prior owner. Gas mileage is a little low in the city, but on the freeway at 75 it still gets 30-32 MPG. Overall, it is a very fun car to drive, very sporty, looks nice w/spoiler, fairly reliable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfect Car!!!!!

dr.wildcard, 03/21/2002
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Very Great car, great engine. Perfect acceleration, easy to handle!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Adios!

Anonymous, 07/16/2005
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I just traded this car in for a Toyota after 10+ years of loyal Volvo ownership. This is the worst car I have ever owned. Meticulously maintained and the turbo blew at 50k, then the ignition coils, then the thermostat, and on and on. Not on par with what a Volvo owner expects from a car. It was cheap and it shows in every aspect of the car from the interior to the mechanical reliability. I am so glad to be rid of this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

great first car

donaldduck, 05/05/2002
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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5 speed auto is excellent. Very economical.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my S40

LizAnd, 06/08/2002
2001 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Great car for a long commute! This car is so responsive and tight. My husband drives a 2002 Passat, and recently drove my car on a long trip. He could not get over the quick acceleration and fun ride. His car is an absolute slug in comparison. I also get about 5 more MPG on the freeway than he does. It's a little small on the inside, but perfect for my needs, as I rarely have passengers. I wouldn't recommend it for a family sedan, but as a DINK car (double income, no kids), it really fits the bill. Reliability has been excellent, and service at my dealership is so stellar, I wouldn't dream of taking it anywhere else.

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