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Re: What do you think of the S40? 850 1997

posted by  someone claiming to be WatsonMD on  Thu Oct 26 13:46 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I test drove an automatic S40 at Darrel Waltrip Volvo in Nashville, TN. First impression - decent car for the $$$. Then I noticed small things.

1. Cheap!!! Your right, the handles, the doors, the carpet, the ect.....looks and feels cheap!!! But, hey you are not sinking $40K into a new Volvo. They are basically marketing this car to those who want Volvo safety/name but don't want to sink the cash.

2. Power or lack there of. The four cylinder is quick but lacks that added umph when needed at speed. It will definately down shift under the lightest of inclines or loads. I didn't feel I had the power to get away from a bad situation if I needed to.

3. Small!!! I am 6'3" and I was cramped. Why was I going to sink this kind of dosh into a car that felt like a Dodge Neon inside. Passengers are shoulder to shoulder with 8-10 inches between.

My money?? I would opt for the recently used S70. I know that some dealer are letting go of the 2000 S70s with very low miles (loaner cars) or even brand new for $29K.

Best of Luck

Andrew T. Watson





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