WTB: Volvo S40

Discussion in 'Volvo S40' started by UVA, May 3, 2006.

  1. UVA

    UVA Guest

    I want to buy a volvo S40, year ~2000, mileage below 80000. If someone knows
    any information, pls give me a reply. I really appreciate it.
    thanks
     
    UVA, May 3, 2006
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  2. UVA

    Robert Guest

    what area? hehehe.. this is called the world "wide" web ;)... (couldn't
    resist).


    Lots for sale in the local autotraders, I'm sure you'll find something
    sweet.
     
    Robert, May 4, 2006
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  3. UVA

    carlbowman Guest

    Also, don't worry about the mileage, look for condition and service
    history instead. They'll go on forever as long as they're looked after
    properly. Very comfortable cars too and brilliant for long journeys.
    Pick of the bunch are the luxury models (SE etc.) with 1.8 Mitsubishi
    GDI or 2.0 LPT engines.
     
    carlbowman, May 4, 2006
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  4. UVA

    UVA Guest

    zip code 22903
    in charlottesville, virginia
    there are some available from dealers, way too expensive
     
    UVA, May 4, 2006
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  5. UVA

    bob Guest

    We bought one in the fall - 67,000 km (40,000 m). Love it - it is a
    Volvo, after all. We had it inspected before buying it and other than a
    leaky shock and a couple of codes from the "Check Engine" that the
    mechanic said were not important, everything seemed great. Finally had
    another garage (not a dealer - don't trust the one in the area, next one
    is 150 m) check it to get rid of the "Check Engine" light. His diagnosis
    was a bad transmission solenoid and a worn timing belt due to its age (6
    yr). The cams would not stay lined up correctly. For security, I took it
    in to change the belt - cheaper than a head job. I don't know if I was
    taken, but the guy has been in business for over 20 yr and his yard is
    full of Volvos, Beemers, Benz's and Porsches. They can't all be suckers,
    can they?
    As for the car, love the ride, the looks and the feel. A six year-old
    car that passes for a new one at a used price.
     
    bob, May 4, 2006
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