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5 out of 5 stars

Good!

Ivette, 06/04/2009
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought it new. Very powerful, comfortable, and fun to drive. I have had it for five years, and it has been very reliable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Performance Bargain

Michael, 03/14/2008
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've been driving this car for about a month and I love it. It makes my commute enjoyable instead of it being a drudgery. The Volvo S40 handles like it's on rails, stuck to the road like glue.Really comfortable. The car feels so solid and well built. The 5 cylinder engine has a surprising amount of power. It really takes off when you punch the accelerator, and yet, fuel economy is better than my Honda Accord. I'm averaging about 32 mpg on the highway. I wish I had bought this car a long time ago!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2004.5 Very Nice Car

Tareyece & Eric, 05/04/2004
2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love to drive, and have been a solid VW fan. But the Volvo S40 with the turbo, it takes the experience to a new level. The handling is far above average in rain or dry pavement and the pick-up is fabulous. The interior is well thought out and does not have lots of redudndcies, every button or dial performes a necassary function and often pull double duty. The space, for me, is very roomy and the seatys are very comfortable. The trunk is quite large and has an excellent capacity. All around, this is a pleasure to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Impressed

GECIII, 05/21/2004
2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife recently got a new job about twice as far from home as her previous one and our youngest son got his license. With the price of gas, it was time to get rid of the minivan and look for something more fuel efficient. We weren't even planning on looking at the Volvo, but it happened to be the first dealer we passed. We didn't get any further. The car is great. You can't beat the design, sportyness, power, safety features, and the fun to drive factor for the price. She loves it and has been averaging 29mpg. I had my heart set on a BMW 3-series, but there's no competition. The S40 is by far the superior car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

lkw15, 05/16/2004
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has been fantastic so far. The gas mileage is excellent, the ride is smooth, the acceleration is quick. With the premium package and climate package, this car comes loaded for a price right around high 25,000's, low 26's. I commute a long distance each day and this car has been a pleasure to ride in.

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5 out of 5 stars

My wife loves it

Jeff Robinson, 07/31/2003
2004 Volvo S40 LSE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife get her S40 5 days ago. She thiniks this the best little car for her 4'9" body. It is easy to drive and very good looking. She says she fields safe in it and it is speedy. The seats are my favorite I could sleep for days in them. I have had some hight end cars and now driving a Land Rover Disco and The little Volvo's seats are above all of them.

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5 out of 5 stars

Superb Vehicle

puppytrek, 06/19/2004
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Totally Cool! This blows the doors off the Accord and Camry I was considering. Mistral Green is beautiful and the fit & finish are excellent. Safety is my main concern and this car line has it all standard. The center control is like a remote-and there is so much you can program. I never have to turn on/off my lights-it does it automatically! The engine is responsive and great on fuel. I will be travelling a great deal and I needed the safety features that I would have had to pay extra for with a different vehicle (not a Volvo). Drive it-you won't regret it.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT LITTLE CAR

CHARLES RICHARDS, 05/01/2004
2004 Volvo S40 LSE 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A FUN CAR TO DRIVE....SURPRISING POWER ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE...DRIVER SIDE A LITTLE SNUG FOR A BIG FELLOW OR GAL....I MISS THE TILT STERRING RANGE...SHORT RANGE DOES NOT ALLOV EASY ENTRY TO DRIVERS SIDE

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4.75 out of 5 stars

New S40 T5 is a great ride

Morvran, 03/27/2004
2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Volvos used to be too plain for my tastes...but not anymore. From the second you see the new S40 you realize this isn't your mother's Volvo. It has a much more aggressive look than their other sedans (much more so than their older S40s), especially with the sport package. The interior is just as nice. They have changed the navigation system controls for the better. The driver now has more of a joystick on the wheel to cycle through options, which makes it SO easy to use. There is also still a remote control.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My S40

mhanny, 09/06/2003
2004 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is an excellent fun car to drive. It is comfortable and it has power out on the hiway. Its look is sleek and aerodynamic.

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