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Old 09-09-2009, 12:43 AM
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Default First Volvo for me.

Hi, bought a 2004 S-40 last week. Have seen many negative remarks around the web, but I love the car! I'm a mechanic for a local utility company. Look forward to exchanging help and ideas!

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Default Welcome Bob

Welcome to the club.

With proper care, you can minimise the problems on your S40.

I would first make sure that the following recalls have been taken care of:

http://www.autobuyguide.com/2004/12-...lls/index.html

European cars are notorious for poor electrical/electronic systems, but often CEL (Check Engine Light), ABS warning and such are triggered by negligible reasons.

I would follow scheduled maintenance stated in the owner's manual (I actually do them a bit sooner than what they recommend).

When you need technical guidance, hop over to the S40 forum. If nothing helps, call for Administrator Tech; the top Volvo tech in the U.S.


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Old 09-10-2009, 03:34 PM
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Welcome. You will love your Volvo.
 
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