Used 2002 Volvo S40 Consumer Reviews
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Volvo s40
Lynn, 03/15/2008
2002 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a fun car to drive. The gas mileage is decent. While a 4 dr sedan, there really is no leg room to speak of for adult passengers sitting in the back seat. I have cloth seats, and have had them cleaned twice in 2 years; even a water stain leaves a mark. Next time it's leather for me. Overall, a nice car for 1 or 2 adults.
Best Car I've Ever Had
Mary-C, 07/31/2002
2002 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've ever had. I had a 2001 model but got into a sever accident only about 4 month after I had gotten in. The car was totaled but I only had a few scratches. I trust my car to keep me safe and other should too. The acceleration is one of the best things and the climate control feature is a great help. This is a great car for everyone, except maybe the extremely large person who might have some trouble getting in.
Not as much VOLVO quality
eragchaa, 02/05/2010
2002 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased 02 S40 with 60K miles on it, for my wife. This is great looking car, with turbocharger. Great acceleration, power for 1.9T engine. At 70K we had to replace TurboCharger, I did the job myself, bought the Turbo from eBay used one for 240$,saved about $900.At Volvo it would cost about 800$ for the part and $400 for installation.Then check engine light came up,had to replace thermostat,another check engine light had to replace ignition coil,spark plugs,at 80K had another check engine light,have to check it again. Tran fluid change is the ripoff at the dealer, for special VOLVO fluid $18per1/4. MPG is less then 01Camry. Overall not much for high end luxury car.Going for LEXUS next time
Let Down - Not what they used to be
cwhite, 11/13/2009
2002 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for 4.5 years, purchased certified pre-owned and the 1st yr was great. This vehicle has soooo many mechanical blunders that when I look at it, I'm afraid it might need to go to the shop. I have invested atleast $6,500.oo or more in repairs and replaced tires twice. One dealership replaced parts on it that weren't required to fix the problem and I had it towed from the dealer to a small time mechanic who fixed the problem for 1/4 of the price. I could vent more about it but I'll save their face. I will not buy another Volvo.
A truly awful car
whiffer, 10/13/2004
2002 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am in the second year of a four-year lease and am getting out of it as soon as I can. I've owned a lot of cars in my time; the S40 is the most uncomfortable, least driver-friendly car I've ever had. The interior is cramped, the drive is noisy and flat, and the fittings are cheap. If you have long legs (like I do), don't even think about the S40 -- you'll spend half of your drive getting up and stretching. The rear seats have practically no legroom at all. I've also had a lot of problems with reliability, specifically with the electrical system, and at times the CHECK ENGINE light comes on for no reason at all. My advice: look somewhere else if you want a sedan.
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