Tin_pusher Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 This thing seems pretty sweet too. It has 218 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, AWD, Nav system and lots of safety equipment. Thoughts? [url]http://www.bullz-eye.com/carreviews/2003/volvo_s40.htm[/url] [url]http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/volvo/s40/100197725/photos.html?tid=edmunds.f.review.vdpheaderphoto..0.Volvo*[/url] [img]http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Volvo/100197725/028910-E.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Volvo/100197725/028911-E.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Nice little car, but dollar for dollar, Legacy baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJay Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Should be a nice little package and should drive pretty well since it's based on the new Ford Focus platform, especially when the AWD is available. Hopefully the power won't be so front wheel biased. Hopefully they won't load it w/ too many "luxery" items either, causing it to weight a ton. Also, the interior looks kinda cheap looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_pusher Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 I'd like to know what the 0-60 time will be, I'm guessing around 7.0. I've looked at Volvo's before, and they have really nice interiors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evolutionmovement Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Give me an Amazon, P1800ES, or PV544 any day over this new stuff. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I'd agree it's a nice looking car [img]http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Volvo/100197725/028909-T.jpg[/img] Only FWD of course which will not help it handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 That is a very nice ride, as is the V-series wagon on that same platform. Volvo's AWD is still suspect, unless they've changed the system, but...nice car. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I imagine that they will sell an absolute ton of these cars. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they outsell the Legacy. Great looking inside and out, and it looks like it is going to have a lot of upscale options for those that want it but can't afford the higher models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 [quote name='PPower']I imagine that they will sell an absolute ton of these cars. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they outsell the Legacy. Great looking inside and out, and it looks like it is going to have a lot of upscale options for those that want it but can't afford the higher models.[/quote] Especially at the $25K (estimated) base price. A friend has a current-gen V40 wagon, and it's a very nice car. The 1.8T motor has more than enough punch, and the car has a nice suspension and very good brakes, as well, not to mention exceptional interior room. I think the new Volvo, particularly with AWD, is going to be a real competitor to the new Legacy, particularly given that Subaru and Volvo tend to play in the same demographic arena, which isn't necessarily true of other marques such as BMW and Acura. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 I think a $25k base price will be very base? Will it even have its totally front-biased AWD system for that price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT4SWA Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 This car will be delivered to the U.S. in only FWD during the summer months, and then later in the year the AWD version will arrive (S40 T5 AWD will be at $35,000 with leather/sunroof/sport pkg...very pricy car above the base model). Suspension and steering will be no where near the Legacy GT from what I have read about this car so far, and the interior size is smaller than a IS300, the A4, and even the TSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 All the inital reports I've read on the new V40 have been US scribes driving a EURO spec. car in Europe. We all hope Volvo won't ruin the car by softening the suspension for perceived US tastes but they probably will :roll: For what it's worth the interior of the old V40 is very similar in size to the WRX Wagon, back seat feels bigger in the WRX because you sit higher and don't have those huge Volvo headrests blocking your view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 [quote name='AMT4SWA']This car will be delivered to the U.S. in only FWD during the summer months, and then later in the year the AWD version will arrive (S40 T5 AWD will be at $35,000 with leather/sunroof/sport pkg...very pricy car above the base model). Suspension and steering will be no where near the Legacy GT from what I have read about this car so far, and the interior size is smaller than a IS300, the A4, and even the TSX.[/quote] Jaysus, that's a lot of dosh. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 yeah A4 or 330 teritory, and at least they are known quantities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 my mom wants to get new S40 because she test drove the old S40 and the sales guy said new one is a lot better than old one :evil: Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 [quote name='team23jordan'] and the sales guy said new one is a lot better than old one :evil:[/quote] It should be, the old one is a near 10 year old design, still looked good for it's age though, the wagon that is :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_pusher Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 [quote]This car will be delivered to the U.S. in only FWD during the summer months, and then later in the year the AWD version will arrive (S40 T5 AWD will be at $35,000 with leather/sunroof/sport pkg...very pricy car above the base model). [/quote] Where did you find that info? I'd like to read up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Holyish thats way too expensive volvo is PUSHING IT :evil: Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Jordan, you sure like your evil sign. Just don't put that and your mom in the same sentence. :lol: That is truly a LOT of dough. Might as well get the V70R or whatever the high-output models are if its close to that for cost. From what I hear the AWD system is sort of cheedy, more FWD than anything, and the interior is nice, but nothing I'd pay a $10k premium over a GT for. The AWD system on Subarus is darn hard to compete with, particularly VDC if you're all about the safety side of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT4SWA Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Tin-pusher, Go to the [url]www.swedespeed.com[/url] site and the S40 forums for all kinds of info. :) BTW, also [url]www.volvodriveevents.com[/url] is a site with some up coming ride and drive events for the public with the new S40. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_pusher Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Sweet thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbagger Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 According to C&D's preview in this month's issue.... the S40 will be @$24K fo a base 2.4i (about as quick as our 2.5 models) and top out @$30K for a T5 loaded (I assumethis means fully loaded with Nav and other foofoo items.) However, this T5 is not an AWD. It's FWD with the same engine as the S60 detuned a touch (218Hp vs. 240 Hp.) It is unclear if the $30K price is loaded with AWD, or if it's another model above it (as it is in the S60 with a FWD T5 and an AWD R) Although, they mention that the car is very good with its power delivery with only front wheel drive, could be a cheaper option for those with more pleasant weather than the snow-belt states. Personally, the Legacy looks as if it will have as much luxury and niceties, for less $$ (if similarly equiped), so unless you need a Euro badge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT4SWA Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 That article is for the first new S40 for the U.S. market (the FWD version), and does not reflect the additional pricing and items for the T5 AWD version with a "Sports Pkg" coming later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason L Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I definitely looks like a neat car. However, the new V50 is what has really caught my eye. I will definitely have to check out the turbo model V50 AWD before finalizing my decision to buy the Legacy. However, with a couple of years to wait who knows what else will come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autobahned Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 This thing seems pretty sweet too. It has 218 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque, AWD, Nav system and lots of safety equipment. Thoughts? http://www.bullz-eye.com/carreviews/2003/volvo_s40.htm http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/volvo/s40/100197725/photos.html?tid=edmunds.f.review.vdpheaderphoto..0.Volvo* http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Volvo/100197725/028910-E.jpg http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Volvo/100197725/028911-E.jpg Well, go test drive the cripy handling Mazda 3 Sedan, 5 spd, 170Hp, 2800lb, same platform as S40, suspension is tuned by Mazda, and only cost you from $17,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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