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4.38 out of 5 stars

New to Volvo, I made a GREAT choice!

aglio412, 03/15/2004
2004 Volvo S40 LSE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Went to a VW dealership expecting to walk out with a turbo Beetle for my fiancee. Instead we got a GREAT deal on a 2004 S40 LSE. The ride is great and the car is shockingly responsive for only being a 4cyl turbo with automatic transmission. The interior is GREAT. the leather seating is luxurious and the dash/controls are ergonomically placed. I'm already so comfortable in it that I feel like I've owned the car for 3 years, not 3 days.

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5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't Be Happier!

Doonie, 07/13/2004
2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my S40 T5 about a month ago and I've loved every mile so far. It's fast, responsive, comfortable, and feels very solid and safe. A great value for the price. I find myself using any excuse to go drive it. I think the S40 will make me a Volvo driver for life!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Not sure I would buy another one

Paul, 03/05/2007
2004 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I really enjoy the way this car handles and drives. However, I have had a lot of mechanical problems. As a result, it has been in the shop more than any car I have ever owned. The transmission sometimes kicks hard when it shifts and the dealer keeps telling me this is normal. This car gets pretty bad ratings from Consumer Reports, something I wish I would have checked before buying. My warranty will run out soon and I will definitely trade it when when it does. I doubt I will buy another Volvo because of the mechanical issues. My wife's Toyota is much more reliable and more than likely I will trade my car for a Toyota when the time comes.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good Car

Darc, 02/19/2007
2004 Volvo S40 LSE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a good car to own... but like any car - should be maintained... this can be expensive. Replaced the brakes at 60K, thermostat at 95K, otherwise just routine stuff... love to drive it every day.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best in it class

keith H, 05/26/2004
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We were thinking of buying a Audi A41.8T but after test driving and see the new Volvo 2004.5 S40. we like it more. Plus, it was a better vaule for the money. We were able to get it under invoice. It a great car. You should test drive it to see it for yourself.

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