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#1773 of 1807 Re: Seeking 2010 S40 Satisfaction Input- Esp. on Seats, Brakes [belle7478] by davidp158

Mar 24, 2010 (9:04 am)

Replying to: belle7478 (Mar 24, 2010 5:56 am)
belle7478 - I think the size and design of the S40 seats, combined with the gas pedal position are an ergonomic problem for me. If the bolsters on the fabric (t-tec?) seats are softer, that would probably help somewhat. When test driving Volvos, we did drive a few with the fabric seats, and thought they were fine. We probably went with leather thinking they were "better." BTW, the heated seat option is a wonderful option that I highly recommend. I complain about the seats, but I DO enjoy that they are heated.

#1774 of 1807 S40 Seats by sandman_6472

Mar 26, 2010 (2:25 pm)

I have pretty severe spinal issues and was very disappointed with the seats on the S40's I tried last July. I tried all the years, '06, '07, '08 & '09 and with the t-tech and the leather and found them not up to Volvo's legendary comfort I'd heard so much about. Maybe the upper models get the great seats but I found them lacking. Decided to just keep my '06 Civic as they felt exactly the same to my spine.
 
My wife & I had a tense weekend discussing a swap...she thought I was nuts...but just couldn't justify spending the extra $ with my trade in. Still love the looks of the S40 but just couldn't do it. Hope your problems get better.
 
The Sandman

#1777 of 1807 Re: S40 Seats [sandman_6472] by belle7478

Mar 26, 2010 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Mar 26, 2010 2:25 pm)
My neighbor loves her new Civic, Sandman, and really wants me to take a drive and consider one. I guess I should take a look. Thanks for the feedback on the seats, evcen though it is not what I was hopingto hear.

#1778 of 1807 Your Back by sandman_6472

Mar 26, 2010 (5:18 pm)

You should definitely try both cars back to back or as soon as you can so you remember how each seat felt. You might find the S40 seats o k for your back or you might prefer the Civic's. The point is, try them both so you don't have buyers remorse down the road. Disliking what you drive can be a painful thing as you'll always remember your wrong decision, so buy what you really want.
 
The Sandman

#1779 of 1807 S40 Oil Changes by oldvolvo2

Mar 27, 2010 (5:28 pm)

The manual/dealer says 7500 for synthetic in a 2004.5. I might put 5000/ year on my car, so I'm told at least once a year. What has been your habits concerning this?

#1780 of 1807 Re: S40 Oil Changes [oldvolvo2] by belle7478

Mar 28, 2010 (6:57 am)

Replying to: oldvolvo2 (Mar 27, 2010 5:28 pm)
I drive mine even less than you and have let it go up to a year, though the dealer suggested six months. It may be my imagination, but I have the trip compute in mine and it seems like I lose a mile of two pergallon on city mileage when it goes towards a year.

#1781 of 1807 Re: S40 Oil Changes [belle7478] by oldvolvo2

Mar 28, 2010 (10:17 am)

Replying to: belle7478 (Mar 28, 2010 6:57 am)
Wow, somebody that drives less than me. I haven't noticed a mileage issue. I drove my '87 240 for 18 years and did a change every 5000. It never needed a top off and didn't leave any in the drive. Only had 250,000 when I gave it to my daughter. I'm just not used to this once or twice a year. Would like to see it last, too.

#1782 of 1807 sicily3 volvo start problem by sicily3

Apr 03, 2010 (5:50 am)

Have a 1998 s40t euro type am In Sicily ... they replace parts until problem go away.
Turn key nothing, wait turn (volvo start problem) off car will start. Have valet key only no bob key. Starter has been replaced. Broken wire on immoblizer has been repaired, has been a on going problem for 12 mo. Does anyone have a idea where to start. These guys don't seem to have a clue what to ck out to find the problem. Thank you anyone for your help

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