2002 Volvo V40 - Consumer Opinions

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#1	Safe, Reliable, Good Looking and Accommodating Source: Cars.com ...My wife and I were planning on having children and were looking for a car that was safe, reliable and accommodating to our large loads such as a stroller, drums, tools etc. (obviously not all at once) and we found it. The V40 is very spacious in the cargo area and if needed, all the seats fold completely down. It feels very smooth on the road especially at highway speeds, can someone say Turbo! The only issues I have is that I wish the V40 had less hood and a bit more interior leg space, especially in the back seats. Also, I'm not a big fan of the hand turn dial to move the seat back up and...
#2	Just a review Source: Edmunds ...The best car I have ever had...
#3	The Big V40 Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Total paqckage, feels like a much bigger car. Great handling and road manners. 50k trouble free miles. Cons: Expensive dealer parts. Overall: Wanted the BMW wagon, bought this one because for 4000$ I got pretty much the same car (with more options). I normally get a new vehicle every 50k. This one is a keeper for at least another 50k...
#4	a hard-to-beat combo Source: Edmunds ...this car, despite a 115-hp base engine, is a lot of fun to drive. it is comfortable, roomy, as safe as anything in its class. sleek styling. fuel economy is consistently 24-26 mpg, even in the city. ride is smooth; handling is great. the car does not accelerate quickly through lower gears, unless pushed, but once in third moves fast. cruises well at high speeds. the 2.0 base engine is said to be more reliable than the turbo, and with a stick it's still fun to drive. leather interior and sunroof give this car the feel of others costing more; it compares favorably to...
#5	great! Source: Edmunds ...My car has 114K miles and still runs great. It definately burns through headlights as other reviewers have noted. I had some electrical? issues a short time ago, my mechanic thought there may have been a recall but the volvo mechanics said not. The dealership mechanics are the problem. apparently I needed new sparkplugs and the head gaskets cleaned. I think they just didn't want to reimburse me for the THREE sensors that needed to be replaced within one month of each other, if its an electrical issue they're supposed to refund your money. Regardless, I love my V40. Also...
#6	The worst car I ever purchased Source: Edmunds ...Every time you turn around there is another problem. My car has been serviced monthly for a variety of problems from AC malfunctioning, to the check engine light, and I am on my forth set of headlights! ENOUGH SAID!...
#7	Great Car Source: CarGurus ...A really great car that is fund to drive. It is very reliable and rides well. The cost of ownership is low. We've keep thorough records and always used the top oil for maintenance. I highly recommend this car to everyone...
#8	This is not the 144 my dad drives Source: Edmunds ...V40 rides very quiet. The difference between windows open and closed is just jaw dropping. Seating is comfortable, nice appointments, excellent finishing. 1.9L turbo accelerates strongly into traffic, although a little slowly with the A/C on. Mileage, windows up and A/C, highway was about 31.8 on cruise control in hilly terrain. Handling is good for a wagon. Swerves don't alter the lean much, and the car feels ready to turn at speed. Overall is well crafted and toughly engineered. This car may well outlast the oil reserves...
#9	Volvo V40 Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: Great safety for family. Good quality. Cons: Back passenger room maybe a little cramped Overall: Definitely a buy...
#10	Volvo V40 Source: MSN Autos ...Dealer could never accurately estimate how much wear was left on the pads, therefore we replaced brake rotors often, which was expensive. The dealer explained that since we lived up in the hills, our brakes wore out a lot faster (that was bull). My other complaint is with the tires. Because of the Turbo, the V40 is rated at a top speed of 149mph, which requires the use of high performance tires, costing $150 each (even at Costco). Overall: After 50K we used an independent Volvo mechanic, who felt that the 7500 mile service intervals are too long, and that typically, Volvos should be serviced...