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2005s40vs2004s60
by s40vss60
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Oct 04, 2005 (11:04 pm)
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Please help. I am interested in purchasing a volvo for the first time. I like the new look of the S40, which is similar to the s60 look. I like the safety that volvo has. My concerns are the look of the S40 vs S60. I am a younger but not a recent grad. and do not want to be in a mommy car nor do I want a compact car that is cramped. It seems that the prices for a 2002-2004 S60 are close in price to the 2005 S40, depending on options etc. What is the difference in gas milage, comfort, future resale etc. Waste of initial depreciation of a 05. Will the S60 look change? Thank you for any tips and advice.
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- #1353 of 1743
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Re: "the stall" [au94] UPDATE
by au94
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Oct 05, 2005 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: au94 (Oct 04, 2005 7:56 am)
Unfortunately we had to have our S40 towed again last night. My wife had trouble starting the car after we picked it up from the dealer so I was planning on taking it back. Last night, I went to move it out of the garage and take it for a spin and it sputtered and died and would not restart. Will update soon. Did get a loaner from the dealer, a V70.
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- #1354 of 1743
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Re: "the stall" [au94] UPDATE [au94]
by l_s40t5
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Oct 05, 2005 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: au94 (Oct 05, 2005 5:43 am)
This news isn't the greatest I have ever heard. Sorry to hear you had it towed again. I am wondering if my problems are just beginning and if my s40's problems will become progressively worse. Has your car always died when driving, or did it just start? I'm trying to figure out where mine is at on this timeline. It's unfortunate that so many cars are having this problem from a manufactuere known for its durability. I also use premium (93 oct) in my s40, but assume maybe I should try using the cheap stuff since I have read that may be a factor in solving the problem. Any advice from your dealer? I'll be taking mine in soon to talk about/ look at this.
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- #1355 of 1743
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Re: "the stall" [au94] UPDATE [au94] [l_s40t5]
by au94
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Oct 05, 2005 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: l_s40t5 (Oct 05, 2005 6:26 am)
Our's just started the problem on Sunday. I have not asked my dealer about the octane rating. The owners manual is pretty explcit about using premium, but I believe that is tied more to the engine perfomance. I plan on asking, but I'm afraid I'll receive a "party line" answer. As I said earlier, we have just over 500 miles on the car and it is driven daily, jut not far, if that helps with your timeline. We will see what the outcome of this is, but I am not comfortable with my wife driving this car on a daily basis until the dealer comes up with root cause for this. She already said last night that she's scared to drive it on the highway. Can't say that I blame her, but getting rid of it is not an option right now. I hate to start thinking about lemon law's, but I think we are one visit away from that going inot effect. Once I have a resolution, I'll post it and you may want to consider having your dealer check for it at your next service. I really hate this because we loved the car for its uniqueness and balance of luxury and perfomance.
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- #1356 of 1743
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Re: 2005s40vs2004s60 [s40vss60]
by bons
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Oct 05, 2005 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: s40vss60 (Oct 04, 2005 11:04 pm)
S60 will get a new design for 07 model, it will interesting to see what it will look like as the current 05 S60 is by far the most unique and distinctively stylish car on the market (even though it was introduced 5 years ago). S40 design will be the same (with little minor changes) for the rest of the decade. Personally, I think Volvo's design is among the most classy and stylish. Just drive both and see how you feel
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- #1357 of 1743
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Re: 2005s40vs2004s60 [s40vss60]
by merckx
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Oct 05, 2005 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: s40vss60 (Oct 04, 2005 11:04 pm)
Personally, I like the S40 very much...it's got a very long wheelbase compared to it's short overall lenght. This makes it a fairly roomy and very nippy car. The S60 doesn't add enough interior space for its greater mass/bulk.
I also think the short overhangs give the 40 a very dynamic look. I'm into just my first week selling them,but the S40 is by far one of my favorite Volvos.
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- #1358 of 1743
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Re: "the stall" [au94] UPDATE [au94] [l_s40t5] [au94]
by au94
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Oct 06, 2005 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: au94 (Oct 05, 2005 7:09 am)
The dealer has diagnosed the problem as a bad fuel pump module and is replacing under warranty, of course. I e mailed Volvo Care and received a satisfactory response. They had even contacted the dealers service department and new the situation with the car which I impressed me. In any event, I'm looking forward to getting the car back and continuing to enjoy it. While troubling, this experience has not soured me on the car or Volvo and certainly not my dealer. I expect we'll be motoring along happily again soon.
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- #1359 of 1743
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Re: "the stall" [au94] UPDATE [au94] [l_s40t5] [au94] [au94]
by au94
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Oct 11, 2005 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: au94 (Oct 06, 2005 10:55 am)
Still do not have the car back. After the fuel pump module was replaced the car died again on the dealers test drive and had to be towed back to the dealer. The problem has now been diagnosed as a bad fuel pump. Don't know how the diagnostics work, but I think that would have been the first place I looked, but oh well. Dealership has been great. It would have been very easy for them to give us the car back yesterday and have us deal with the subsequent problem. Plus, I'm kinda enjoying driving the V70 loaner car. Very roomy and surprisingly peppy even though its not a T5.
Can't wait to get the car back and here's to hoping this is the end of the issues.
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- #1360 of 1743
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Re: 2005 S40 T5 Issues [carguy83]
by bfuller
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Oct 12, 2005 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: carguy83 (Sep 28, 2005 2:38 pm)
What are you planning to do about the smell? I can't take the smell any longer and if it is resulting from bacteria in the A/C, then I am concerned about respiratory infections. I did notice that my car does not vent water when the A/C is running, so I'm thinking the condesate drain may be blocked. I've also heard that bacteria can build-up in the coils and cause a nasty smell (I saw somewhere that BMW's are known for this problem).
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- #1361 of 1743
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Premium gas required for S40 T5
by au94
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Oct 12, 2005 (10:40 am)
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I know the owners manual states to use 91 octane, but is this just for perfomance reasons? I've heard that if regular is used it can cause some issues that Volvo may not protect with the warranty. Given the current state of gas prices, I certainly would gve up a few ponies to save a few $$$. Thanks.
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