S40 V40: - To buy or not to buy....that is the question!?

jims2851 · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:42

Hi Folks

I'm a complete newbie here but I was hoping to get some opinions/feedback on buying a Volvo S40 1.6 S. She who must be obeyed is in the market for a newer car and her only request was "its got to be safe". There were other requests regarding colours but.....

I'll be honest and say that although I know Volvo's have a fantastic safety record I hadn't considered buying one as I always considered them out of our price range....... until earlier today!! Just back from viewing a 59Reg, S40 1.6S with 35k on the clock. After a bit of chat we have established that we can have the car with 6 months tax, 1 yr MOT, full 101 point service and 2 year warranty for £6950. What do people think about this offer? Deal or no deal?

We are going back to test drive the car at the weekend. Is there anything that we should look out for during the test drive? Any common quirks?
Does anyone have anything to say about this entry level model? We both love the look of the car and we are hoping that the famed Volvo quality is a clincher.

Thanks in advance for your time!
Cheers
Jim S

gatos · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:47

Wrong place to post your question. This section is for the older S40 and V40 from 1996 to 2004.

Try posting here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=58 which is the section for the newer S40.

jims2851 · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:47

Damn !! Just noticed that I've posted in the wrong thread. Sorry!!

mechakev · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:48

I wouldn't get a 1.6. To slow.

m1tch1987 · Dec 17th, 2012, 21:51

Perhaps look at getting our generation of S/V40, they are much cheaper and also much more reliable

billyboggins · Dec 19th, 2012, 14:51

that's just the question i need answering ..why are they cheaper?

Dog_Book · Dec 19th, 2012, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyboggins

that's just the question i need answering ..why are they cheaper?

Cos there older?

dcw · Dec 19th, 2012, 16:36

because they're older.....

rowdy · Dec 19th, 2012, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1tch1987

Perhaps look at getting our generation of S/V40, they are much cheaper and also much more reliable

Having had three of the older (96-04) models and currently a new (04 onwards) model I have to agree with the reliability comment. Not had any major issues yet, just lots of niggly problems due to Volvo robbing the Ford parts bin on the newer Focus based car.

Dec 17th, 2012, 21:42	#1
jims2851 New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2013 16:02 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: EDINBURGH	To buy or not to buy....that is the question!? Hi Folks I'm a complete newbie here but I was hoping to get some opinions/feedback on buying a Volvo S40 1.6 S. She who must be obeyed is in the market for a newer car and her only request was "its got to be safe". There were other requests regarding colours but..... I'll be honest and say that although I know Volvo's have a fantastic safety record I hadn't considered buying one as I always considered them out of our price range....... until earlier today!! Just back from viewing a 59Reg, S40 1.6S with 35k on the clock. After a bit of chat we have established that we can have the car with 6 months tax, 1 yr MOT, full 101 point service and 2 year warranty for £6950. What do people think about this offer? Deal or no deal? We are going back to test drive the car at the weekend. Is there anything that we should look out for during the test drive? Any common quirks? Does anyone have anything to say about this entry level model? We both love the look of the car and we are hoping that the famed Volvo quality is a clincher. Thanks in advance for your time! Cheers Jim S

Dec 17th, 2012, 21:47	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Wrong place to post your question. This section is for the older S40 and V40 from 1996 to 2004. Try posting here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=58 which is the section for the newer S40. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 17th, 2012, 21:48	#4
mechakev Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 19:38 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	I wouldn't get a 1.6. To slow. __________________ '04 s60 d5 se. Brrruuuummm etc

Dec 17th, 2012, 21:51	#5
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Perhaps look at getting our generation of S/V40, they are much cheaper and also much more reliable __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 19th, 2012, 14:51	#6
billyboggins Senior Member Last Online: Jun 27th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: May 2006 Location: sheringham	that's just the question i need answering ..why are they cheaper?

Dec 19th, 2012, 16:36	#8
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	because they're older.....

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