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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [cx7lover]
by qbrozen
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May 21, 2008 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: cx7lover (May 21, 2008 9:00 am)
I don't see why it matters. Might as well start arguing chicken vs egg.
What is being said is that when the current S60 dies, a new car is being introduced that takes the place of both the S40 and S60.
WHAT it will be called is of little consequence.
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- #1695 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [cx7lover]
by volvomax
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May 21, 2008 (11:32 am)
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Replying to: cx7lover (May 21, 2008 9:00 am)
Nice analysis, but its wrong.
The problem w/ the S40 is that it is percieved as too down market to compete w/ the 3 Series and A4's of the world.
Volvo historically takes time to replace their models.
The first S40 debuted in Europe in 1995,and wasn't changed until 2004.
Thats 9 years.
S80 went 10 yrs
XC90 will be 8 yrs.
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- #1696 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [volvomax]
by s60leaser
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Jul 04, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (May 21, 2008 11:32 am)
Hi there
I am considering buying/leasing a 2008 s40-should I wait for the New redesigned S40/60 combo car/ It looks great in the photoshopped image(LOL) and may be worth extending (UGGGGH) my lease a few months...
OPINIONS?
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- #1697 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by snead_c
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Jul 04, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 04, 2008 10:27 am)
I have 38,750 mi on a 2006 which is essentially the same car. No problems and I would gladly purchase it again. It's a T5 AWD and gives 31+ on the highway and 21 around town.Drive one and see if it "fits". If so, I bet you can really get a great deal now. 
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- #1698 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by volvobuff
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Jul 04, 2008 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 04, 2008 10:27 am)
Well, I am looking at it from another point of view. I am presently leasing a 2008 S40 which I really love. I am seriously considering buying it out at lease end so that I don't have to get a bloated S40/60 or deal with the new model shakedown problems that Volvos always seem to have. The current S40 is a mature car with no apparent genetic problems that I am aware of. If I were you, the answer would be a no-brainer -- I'd get the current model in a heartbeat.
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- #1699 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by volvomax
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Jul 05, 2008 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 04, 2008 10:27 am)
The new S60 isn't due until April 2010
So, I'd get the current car.
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- #1700 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [volvomax]
by s60leaser
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Jul 06, 2008 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (Jul 05, 2008 7:38 am)
Thanks for the feedback-Anyone have an issue with the "Blind Spot" in the current S40? Dealer said "Yes, but you just have to remove the rear headrests and its better..."
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- #1701 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by snead_c
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Jul 06, 2008 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 06, 2008 11:51 am)
Yes, mine have been in storage since week one...we do not have backseat riders so no safety issue there.
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- #1702 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by volvomax
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Jul 06, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 06, 2008 11:51 am)
For whatever reason, the auto-dimming rear view mirror is larger than the non auto-dimming.
I feel more comfortable driving the S40 w/ the auto-dimming mirror.
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- #1703 of 1743
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Re: S40 being phased out for S60 [s60leaser]
by volvobuff
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Jul 06, 2008 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: s60leaser (Jul 06, 2008 11:51 am)
Your question about the blind spot threw me for a loop. I have had a 2008 S40 for six months and never noticed there was a blind spot on the right rear side. I just took my car out for a spin, and I still don't think the car has a blind spot. The small triangular rear window even provides added security and an extended field of vision. I have had any number of cars with RR blind spots that ranged from somewhat annoying to outright dangerous. With the 2008 S40, maybe it is a problem for a shorter or taller driver. I am 6'0" and, as far as I am concerned, the problem doesn't exist.
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