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#1587 of 1807 Future S40 to replace S60 - 2010 for US Market by bons

Mar 27, 2007 (10:02 pm)

It looks like the current S40 is a teaser from Volvo to gauge market response. Expect the next S40 to make a giant leap forward as it will replaces S60. If this is true Volvo is realigning its models to compete directly with Mercedes and BMW.
 
I think this is Volvo plan:
No more S60, improve the S40 to take its place, and add a top-of-the line ultra-luxury Volvo to competes with 7-series, S-class, and A-8
S40 = 3 series = C-class
S80 = 5 series = E-class
Sxx = 7 series = S-class - to be introduced soon?
 

 
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/03/scoop-2009-volvo-s40.html

#1588 of 1807 Re: Future S40 to replace S60 - 2010 for US Market [bons] by volvomax

Mar 29, 2007 (9:54 am)

Replying to: bons (Mar 27, 2007 10:02 pm)
I have heard that, and another plan that would eliminate the S40 altogether.
In either case, there won't be a 7 Series competitor.
You might see a stretched S80, but not a car in the high end class

#1589 of 1807 Volvo S40 Spare Tire Space by tselgas

Apr 13, 2007 (12:54 pm)

The S40 is a great little car, but not much room under the trunk floor. There are two big pieces of foam under the trunk floor.
 
Any experience removing the foam for more room to store tools, flares etc?
Thanks
Tom

#1590 of 1807 2000 S40 SPEED SIGNAL WIRE by soogiedave

Apr 15, 2007 (9:38 pm)

HI ALL,
Please Help.
I am trying to connect a JVC KDNX5000 GPS/Navigation system.
I need to find out where the cruise control module is and what color the speed signal wire is.
Can someone please help?
Thanks,
David

#1591 of 1807 Re: and [pat] by texases

Apr 16, 2007 (11:20 am)

Replying to: pat (Feb 15, 2007 3:11 pm)
Here's the confusing thing - he owns a Mazda 3! Same basic car as the Volvo. Very odd...

#1592 of 1807 2000 Volvo S40 Speed Signal Wire by soogiedave

Apr 16, 2007 (4:33 pm)

HI ALL,
Please Help.
I am trying to install a JVC KDNX5000 GPS/Navigation system in a 2000 Volvo S40.
As part of this install, I need to find out where the cruise control module is and what color the speed signal wire is.
Can someone please help?
Thanks,
David

#1593 of 1807 Re: and [texases] by volvomax

Apr 17, 2007 (9:30 am)

Replying to: texases (Apr 16, 2007 11:20 am)
Here's the confusing thing - he owns a Mazda 3! Same basic car as the Volvo. Very odd...
 
It really isn't.
 
While Mazda used the chassis design, they didn't use the hardened steel that Volvo uses.
Also, electronics, engines, suspension tuning, sound insulation, seats, interior are all different.

#1594 of 1807 2004.5 Volvo S40 Gas Tank by dhurtuk

Apr 17, 2007 (11:18 am)

My original car sticker indicates the car has a 16 gallon fuel tank, but I can only fill 12 gallons when the needle hits E. Has anyone noticed what their fuel capacity is? 12 gallons or 16? Just want to know if I'm alone on this one....

#1595 of 1807 Re: 2004.5 Volvo S40 Gas Tank [dhurtuk] by seminole_kev

Apr 17, 2007 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: dhurtuk (Apr 17, 2007 11:18 am)
It's a 16 gallon tank. For your car, when the gauge is on E, you still have 4 gallons left. Just because it is on "E" doesn't mean that the tank is truly empty. (Thanks goodness because my wife drives hers down to E every chance she gets (yes I know that is not good for the car's fuel pump).

#1596 of 1807 Re: 2004.5 Volvo S40 Gas Tank [dhurtuk] by lunanegra

Apr 17, 2007 (2:39 pm)

Replying to: dhurtuk (Apr 17, 2007 11:18 am)
I have a 2000 S40 and I have regulary tracked my milage when I fill up. Most of the time I get around MAX 13 1/2 gallons when down to "E" even after driving a bit longer once that comes on. Once or twice I was able to break the 14 gallon barrier. I have never once reached 15 or 16 gallons. And believe me I have really pushed it. I am glad, however for the buffer as I am sure it has saved me from myself!

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