I'm looking to buy a 2000-2002 S40. My reason being for those years is that the price is cheaper. I've worked on my dad's volvo's for years (a 85 244 DL and now a 98 S90), and so my main concern is for a s40 with 40000-120000 (the range of the mileage it could be for that year of car), what kind of maintenance, work etc. would I be looking at? Obviously it varies on somethings, due to upkeep and usage, but I'm looking for generally. What kind of problems have you/do you have with these cars are this area?

Thanks for any help provided, I look forward to your replies.

 

Bads engine mounts,Bad coil packs,Maybe a bad Axle from time to time.

Make sure the timing belt has been done.

 

I'll make sure to mention that to the dealer.

What kind of upgrades are recommended?

What should I stay away from? Some models are turbocharged, which I'd like, but some people say to stay away from that. Thoughts?

 

dont forget the coolant sensor...when i use to own the s40, it went like 4 times on me.

 

How hard is the timing belt if I were to do it myself? I know its a royal pain in the **** for my 94 Eagle Talon 2.0L n/t, eek!

 

All U.S. S40s between 2000-2004 are turbo

 

Really? From what I read on sites like carmax (who normally state if its super or turbo charged), not all of the ones they have in stock are...

 

They might have omitted it by mistake, but they are turbocharged.

 

Sweet. Thats one of the things I'm looking forward too.

 

I've been looking locally for a s40, and it seems all I can find is automatic transmission, did they not make a 5speed manual for the 2000-2003/4 year?

 

If they did I have never seen one or read about one . BJ

 

Volvo did not make a manual transmission for the 2000-2004 s40. The 2000 model year is a 4 speed with selectable modes, while the 2001 and up have a 5 speed adaptive shift. Do some searching online and you will be able to find all the specs for this era of cars, including standard features and optional features. Its out there, just spend some time with Google. If you have some trouble finding it let me know. I have a whole folder of infor i printed out when i was looking to buy my 2001

 

Sweet, I will do some research. I hope to be able to buy one in my area thats a 5speed, because I don't mind auto, but I really perfer manual.

 

Perhaps I wasnt clear, it is a 5 speed automatic. If you are in the US you are only going to get an automatic with that generation of s40

 

Ahh okay, I see. I guess I can live with that.

 

I am not sure if you are still in the market for an S40, but i have 2 different Certified S40s in stock.

2003 S40 SE - Blue 55,518 Miles - Stock # 4F032678 - $18,995.00 -Certified!
2004 S40 SE - Silver 33,708 Miles - Stock # 3F940655 - $17,995.00 - Certified!

Give me a call or email if these interest you. (513) 388-3714 or csudhoff@yahoo.com
- Craig Sudhoff

 

Those are kind of out of my price range. Thanks though.

 

Not a problem, be sure to let me know if you are looking for anything else.