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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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3 out of 5 stars

Had enough

Lou, 04/27/2006
2004 Volvo S40 2.4i 4dr Sedan (2.4L 5cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought car new July 04 and 6 mos later check engine light came on and everything replaced above engine block- cylinders 3 & 4 had 75% leak-down. Tried software download which is a joke. Replace brake pads too. Car out 18 days. Then ignition console went out car died. Out 5 days. Then radio went out, ate my cd's. Out 3 days. Next tranny issue- braking/accelerating produces nothing. Let off gas and retry works. Fixed. Windows work on/off, speakers work on/off. Strong electrical smell appeared. Defective condenser. All fixed. Out longer. As of today windows/speakers/strong smell issues still there, tranny wierd. Bottom line not safe or reliable. Software updates dont wrk.Is a lemon. Giving back. Had enough!!!!!!!!!!!!

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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

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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4.63 out of 5 stars

very reliable

David, 06/23/2005
2004 Volvo S40 T5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall the car is pretty safe, it has already been into 3 minor accidents and one major accident. My wife was driving the vehicle on the Autobahn but there was a stau or traffic jam, well she stopped but the car hit her from the back at 90 mph, my son and wife were not harmed at all, just headaches. If it was any other car I don't think that my family would have made it. Volvo is the best, even though your not expecting an accident. Atleast you know that Volvo is built quality.

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