Just small problems, nothing dramatic.
Over 180 km/h, wind blows so loud.
Leather is sensitive.
Too expensive for service (just in my country).
Great car.
Looks very nice.
Great performance for such a small engine.
Very cozy seats.
Very low fuel consumption.
Better than Audi A4 1.8 turbo (1999), BMW 325 (1998), M. Benz C230 Kompressor (1999); I compare with these cars because my friends own them.
Please do not compare the tragic S40 With the MB 230...not the same division...
Yeah I agree mate, the mercedes 230 and volvo t4 engines should'nt be compared as the t4 is better!
The kompressor is a wheezy underpowered unit that would'nt stand a chance against a t4.
True, you can't compare the S40 with the Mercedes - the Mercedes would have rusted away and fallen to bits long ago. Judging by the amount of rusty 10 year old ones here in the UK! The Volvo is far better!
He he he... you guys are funny... S 40 is probably the worst Volvo produced since the 340/360.
I live in Gothenburg Sweden and the S/V 40 reputation here is not very solid.
I have to agree with the fact that a MB uses quality materials... Volvo is a nice brand but not MB quality and the price shows it.
I wasnt saying the build quality was the same at all, just that the lower spec kompressor engines aren't all that great and seem to attract the 'my car can beat anything' mindset that's all.
I have had many experiences in past; with Volvo and the Mercedes.
I agree that S40 is the worst Volvo, and interior materials are far better on the Mercedes. But that's it. In every other aspect Volvo is better. Even on quality aspect.
Not everything that shines is gold. Quality has absolutely nothing to do with price. Price of the Mercedes is simply based on their old image. You have to remember, that Mercedes'es were quality cars about a decade ago and more. Now... not so much anymore.
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